Articles on: photo & video

There's one critical thing CreativeLive Photoshop Week instructor Blake Rudis always does before he even begins to think about editing any photos. He makes sure his workspace is set up for success.

We know, you already have so much on your plate that how dare we ask you to take on another thing. And it is especially egregious because we’re asking you to do something that requires equipment and a set of the skills you have no time to learn.

[caption id="attachment_14500" align="alignnone" width="620"] Photo: Lindsay Adler[/caption] Whether you're new to photography, haven't had a ton of formal training, or were just always the kind of kid who learned best by doing, the terminology and lingo of making pictures can be enough to make your head spin. But knowing the language – like lighting terms and other important descriptors – can help you better communicate with your fellow artists.

Photography changed history.