It probably feels like mindfulness is an overused buzzword at this point. But 2020 have proven to be a year of unexpected hurdles for just about everyone, giving new context…
A good drop shadow is hard to come by. There is no shortage of Photoshopped “shadows” on the web that are nothing more than a grayscale circle with a little…
Who needs diffusion cloth when you have a bare bulb and a piece of paper? Brooke Shaden doesn’t. Brooke is known for her down-to-earth teaching style and her other-worldly imagery.…
As a visual artist or graphic designer, your graphic design portfolio opens doors. A sub-par presentation of your work closes them (even if you have stunning graphic design work to…
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“I’m not a gear fanatic,” confesses wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen “I don’t read most magazines, especially about gear. It just makes me crazy.” All of the newest gadgets and constant technological changes…
The Halloween season is upon us and trick-or-treaters will shortly be knocking down your door for delicious sweets! It is the time of year when we celebrate the transition of…
If your house is anything like mine, Halloween kicks off a holiday season that doesn’t end until sometime next year. October instigates a whirlwind of spooktacular soirees, Halloween decorations, black…
Bringing your vision to life as a professional photographer generally requires more than you, a Canon or Nikon camera and a photo session. You need a subject – and, if…
What's the worst possible lighting situation for photographers? If you’re Scott Robert Lim, it’s mid-day, or, as he so aptly puts it: "Outside at noon! Right? In the bright sun.”…