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A dark-haired woman on a black background with a tear running down her cheek in black and white. Split Lighting in Photography: The Ultimate Guide Published in Artificial Lighting 4 days ago Level up your portrait photography with the power of split lighting. Learn how to produce gorgeous images with only one light!
A roller chair sits at the end of a line of columns with light streaming through the gaps in black and white. Hard vs Soft Light: A Comprehensive Guide to Beautiful Lighting Published in Natural Lighting 3 weeks ago The ultimate guide to hard vs soft light. Learn how these types of lighting are produced and how they affect your images.
Dark wooden wall with white curtains and a six-panel window showing a forested mountain. 8 Tips for Stunning Window Light Photography Published in Natural Lighting 1 month ago Capture breathtaking window light photography. Discover 8 practical tips for incredible window-lit results!
Kirkjufell hill with a clear reflection in the foreground lake, cars on the road at its base, and a moody, overcast sky. Triangles in Photography: Quickly Improve Your Compositions Published in Composition 2 months ago Triangles are stable shapes that can improve nearly every photo. Learn to enhance your compositions with some triangular magic.
Woman with dark hair, red lipstick, and a black top looking at the camera with a faint blue light in the background. Butterfly Lighting: An Easy Way to Create Dramatic Portraits Published in Artificial Lighting 2 months ago Everything you need to know about butterfly lighting. Learn how to produce refined portraits with this simple technique.
Man sitting at a table by a window with a laptop and a camera lens. Photography Editing Styles: Popular Approaches in 2023 Published in Editing 3 months ago Learn how to process your photos using a variety of popular editing styles. Refine your portfolio with a signature look!
Orange light strips against a silvery foil background with blue reflections. Color Temperature in Photography: The Ultimate Guide Published in Camera Basics 5 months ago Understand color temperature so you can create images with natural, accurate colors. Discover how to get rid of color casts in seconds!
Aerial of farmland with strips of green crops on the right and a plowed field on the left. Diagonals in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide Published in Composition 5 months ago Everything you need to know about using diagonals in compositional arrangements. Learn how to make your photos dynamic and unique!
Close-up of a spiral shell fossil in black and white. The Golden Ratio in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide Published in Composition 5 months ago Use the golden ratio to create harmonious photo compositions. Learn all about the golden grid, the golden spiral, and much more!
photo printing paper Photo Printing Paper Types Updated in How to Print 4 months ago Discover the perfect photo printing paper types for your needs. Determine the best paper for the look and feel that you're after for your photos!
Print resolution Print Resolution Guide: What’s the Best Resolution for Printing Photos? Updated in How to Print 4 months ago What is print resolution? And what resolution do you need for great results? Discover everything you need to know about print resolution.
photo print sizes Common Photo Print Sizes Updated in How to Print 4 months ago What are common photo print sizes? And what size is best for your photos? Discover everything you need to know about sizing your prints!
sun behind women portrait How to Take Photos with the Sun Behind a Subject Updated in Natural Lighting 10 months ago Discover all the tips and tricks you need to take photos with the sun behind your subject. Capture beautiful photos when the sun is strong!
printing in lightoom How to Print in Lightroom Updated in How to Print 5 months ago Printing in Lightroom doesn't have to be difficult. Discover a step-by-step plan for producing high-quality prints from Lightroom!
snapseed photo edit How to Edit Photos in Snapseed Updated in Editing 12 months ago Do you want to know how to edit photos in Snapseed? This Snapseed editing guide will teach you everything you need to get started with stunning edits!
Images of flowers, dogs, and waves displaying in Grid view in Lightroom Desktop. How to Organize Photos: A Step-By-Step Guide Updated in Editing 5 months ago How to organize photos for a clean, efficient workflow. Step-by-step instructions to sort, order, and back up your images.
output sharpening in Lightroom Output Sharpening in Lightroom and Photoshop Updated in How to Print 10 months ago If you want to create high-quality prints or files for the web, you need to master output sharpening. Here's a step-by-step plan!
camera without a bag How to Carry a Camera Without a Bag Updated in Gear 1 year ago If you prefer to work without a camera bag, that's okay. Discover how to carry a camera without a bag in this useful article!
how to print in photoshop How to Print in Photoshop Updated in How to Print 12 months ago Printing in Photoshop can seem complex, but it doesn't have to be. Discover an easy process for creating great prints in Photoshop!
viewfinder on camera EVF Vs OVF Explained Updated in Gear 12 months ago EVFs vs OVFs is a battle that rages on today. But what are the key differences between these two viewfinder types?
smartphone vs camera Smartphone vs Digital Camera Updated in Gear 1 year ago Smartphone tech is improving. So, which is better, a Smartphone or a Camera? Check out our smartphone vs camera rundown to help you decide.
indoor low light photo shoot Indoor Low Light Photography Updated in Natural Lighting 11 months ago Discover how to capture beautiful indoor low light photography. Learn all about camera settings and gear choice for low light shooting.
focus bracketing example Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking Updated in Focus in Photography 12 months ago Do you want to know how to do focus bracketing for perfectly sharp images? Discover everything you need to know to maximize depth of field.
exposure triangle Exposure Triangle Explained: ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture Updated in Camera Basics 12 months ago Learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work and when you to shoot photographs in aperture or shutter speed priority mode.

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