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Understanding Tonal Range in Photography
Understanding tonal range in photography can be the last thing on a photographers mind. As we progress on our particular paths, there can be times when even the most mindful of us take some things for granted. The simple elements … Continue reading
Understanding Sensor-Shift Technology for High-Resolution Images
Georgian Bay – Summer Landscape Changing How Photographs are Taken In recent years, a number of manufacturers have produced cameras that are capable of producing higher-resolution images through something called Sensor-Shift Technology. This technology has been made possible with the … Continue reading
Understanding Exposure Value in Photography
Before explaining Exposure Value (EV for short), it helps to know what Light Value (LV, for short) means. When you find something (whether it’s a person, a landscape, or even a ninja), there are (generally speaking) two main levels of … Continue reading
How to Improve Your Landscape Photography By Understanding Portrait Lighting
The further I have gone on my photography journey, the more I have come to learn about the importance of understanding light. I believe light is the single most important element that makes a photograph. Not a great subject. Not … Continue reading
New: Understanding Light Advanced Guide
In Understanding Light: Book One it talks about the physical properties of light: how it moves, how it changes, and how it reacts. They also talked about how it affects the human mind, and the importance of shadows. In Understanding … Continue reading
Understanding Aperture and Landscape Photography – Why F16 Isn’t the Only Choice
Landscape photography is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult disciplines of outdoor photography, and perhaps one of the most challenging genres of photography in general. At first glance, the art seems straightforward. You find yourself a pretty piece … Continue reading
Your Guide to Understanding the Luminar 2018 Dashboard
With Macphun (soon to be Skylum) keen to promote Luminar 2018 as a replacement for Lightroom, there’s no doubt that there are many photographers who are interested in trying it. Unfortunately, that’s where the confusion may start as the Luminar … Continue reading
Understanding Photography Post-Processing at 60% Off
Do you have trouble getting your photos to reflect what you saw and felt when you shot them? Do you ever feel that your photos look dull and uninspiring? This best-selling tutorial course is designed to help you transform your … Continue reading
Understanding Color in Photography
The appropriate use of color in photography adds a dynamic element to your images that is very pleasing to the eye. The correct use of it will allow you to create photographs to be proud of. Bold colors and bright … Continue reading
Dynamic Range Tutorial – Understanding the issues and solutions.
Having troubles understanding why your photos often come out lacking details? Your landscape skies are blown out? Your subjects face is all shadows? Dynamic range is often to blame. By understanding the concept of dynamic range you can do a … Continue reading
Tips for Understanding the Lightroom Adjustments Panel
Lightroom can be an intimidating program. Even longtime users sometimes find themselves confused at all the options or unsure of exactly what to do to achieve a specific type of look for their pictures. Fortunately much of this can be mitigated … Continue reading
Lighting 102: Understanding Soft Light
So what is it that actually makes a light soft? And why is it a function of both size and distance? In the portrait above, Dean is being bathed in soft umbrella light from camera right. But let's zoom in … Continue reading