How to Manually Create an HDR Photo in Photoshop
Here’s a tutorial on how to do non-automated HDR for real estate photography using Photoshop CS5. The first thing you’ll need is a sturdy tripod with a level. The closer you are to a leveled image, the less correction you’ll have to do later. Let’s start with what’s done in camera. This method uses 2...
How to Shoot Creative Macro Photos Using Sunlight
Here’s a short video in which photo instructor Bryan Peterson shows how you can use sunlight and a simple reflector for creative macro shots — perfect for people who have a macro lens but lack lighting equipment.
How to Use Light Painting to Photograph a Man on Fire
Light painting master Dennis Calvert (whose work we featured back in October) created this interesting time-lapse making of video showing how he created one of his epic photographs, titled “Thermodynamic Engineering“. Here’s the resulting photograph: The light sources used were a Canon 430EX Mark II strapped to his back and electric glow sticks. Calvert has...
A Lesson on How Shutter Sync Works
Here’s an informative lesson on shutter sync by photographer Matthew Gore, who writes,
I made this video to provide a quick explanation of how focal-plane shutters work on SLR cameras, and why it’s important when using a flash.
We shared a...
A Splash of Color in Lightroom
Here is how to add a splash of color to a black and white photo, using Lightroom 3. The original photo (SOOC): I want to make the entire photo black and white, with the exception of the red stairs. In the Develop module, click on the Adjustment Brush, and in the tool menu that appears,...
Use a Scanner to Turn Your Small Phone Photos into Giant Prints
Want to made giant prints of your tiny phone photos? Instead of doing the enlargement purely with Photoshop, Photojojo suggests using a scanner for high-quality enlarging. Simply resample the small photo at 360dpi, print it out on high quality matte paper, and then re-digitize it using a scanner at 360dpi and the print size you...
How to Use Photoshop’s High Pass Filter to Soften Skin While Retaining Texture
Here’s a Photoshop tutorial by Twin Cities Photography Group teaching how you can use Photoshop’s High Pass Filter to soften the skin on a portrait subject without losing the skin’s texture.
A Basic Introduction to Studio Lighting
Want to learn the basics of studio lighting? Here’s a two-hour-long lecture with photographer Joey Quintero in which he gives an overview of the basic principles, techniques, and tools.
Your Weekend Project – Drip Drip Drop!
I just had way too much fun taking pictures of drops of water. This is a GREAT rainy-day (or cold winter day) photography project. It’s also a great teaching method if you have children or teens interested in photography! Here’s what you need: - A camera (naturally!) - A tripod - An external flash -...
Five Basic Lighting Techniques for Studio Portraiture
If you’ve never done studio portraits before, check out this uber-helpful video that quickly runs through five basic lighting techniques commonly used by photographers everywhere.
Make Circular Picture Frames Using Embroidery Hoops
If you’re looking for a creative way to display your photos (and decorate your home), papernstitch has a tutorial on how you can make circular picture frames using embroidery hoops. The photographs are printed onto PhotoFabric and then held taut...
