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Tax codes can feel like foreign languages for everyday taxpayers.  While already complex for employees of companies, they get even trickier for self employed, small business owners such as photographers and other creatives. To help, here are some tax tips to help you avoid headaches and maybe even save a little money at the end […]

The chances are that you or someone you know has accidentally deleted a picture. Memory cards get reformatted, images get culled, and sometimes we lose the only copy of an image we wanted to keep.  If you have deleted or lost files from your memory card, don’t despair! It is possible to recover them using […]

Many photographers and photo editors are confused or intimidated by how a Tone Curve works in Lightroom, but it’s really quite simple. The Tone Curve is a powerful tool that can be used to make advanced tonal adjustments on your image.  And when you understand the basics of the Tone Curve, you can utilize it […]

Stripping away the color can sometimes reveal a more simplified, timeless beauty in a photograph.  Monochromatic photography is a type of photography that uses a single color or tone. Common monochromatic photographs are black and white, but they can also be made using other colors, such as blue or green. In this blog post, we’ll […]

Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing software that allows you to make various adjustments to your photos. With Lightroom, you can improve the quality of your photos, add special effects, and even create custom presets for future use. Whether you’re a professional photographer or simply someone who wants to make their photos look their […]

When it comes to digital photography, there are two main file formats that you will encounter: RAW and JPEG. So, what is the difference between these two formats, and which one should you be using? Shooting in RAW or JPEG is one of the biggest debates in photography, as each offers its own advantages and […]

Whether you’ve realized it or not, you’ve likely seen a histogram while editing or browsing through your photos. It’s a graph that shows the tone of your image, from black (on the left) to white (on the right). The higher the peak, the more pixels of that tone are present in your image. If you’re unfamiliar […]

Aerial photography is the art of taking photos from the air. It can be done with a variety of aircrafts, from hot air balloons to helicopters to planes, but the most common type of aerial photography today is with drones. The art form has existed since the mid-19th century. The first aerial photos were taken […]

Pregnancy is an uncomfortable time for many women. Their bodies are rapidly changing, and not always in a way that they feel great about. Acne, swelling, weight gain, and stretch marks are all common experiences, which can make pregnant women feel unattractive. While some pregnant women may feel wonderful, many others are self-conscious about the […]

I love the outdoors. I enjoy visiting rugged coastlines, dry deserts, and humid jungles. All these ecosystems have a lot to offer me as a nature lover and a photographer. The alpine regions, however, are where I feel most at home. I love hiking, backpacking, and climbing in the great ranges of the world. The […]