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When you discover the world of Photoshop, you’re undoubtedly eager to try out every tool in your palette. At first, it’s quite difficult to establish the fine line (and not cross it) between that perfectly edited image and one that’s gone too far – it’s a balancing act which can take a some time to […]

ISO… what exactly is that obtuse and confusing number on a roll of film? What does it mean in regards to digital photography? And how does it affect your photography? Simply put the ISO rating is an algorithmic value that indicates the image sensor’s (or film stock’s) sensitivity to light. Since digital cameras use a […]

Have you been dubbed the “Photoshop Whiz” in your family and have been put in the hot seat to make Aunt Matilda look youthful and vibrant? Or perhaps you are browsing through the shots you’ve recently taken of a client and now realize that the lighting was a bit too harsh. Worry not, because this […]

Although most professional photographers are in the “business” of photography, there is actually a difference between commercial work and that which falls under the “personal” heading. For example, a wedding photographer sells personal photographs. So too does someone who specializes in certain types of portrait work, special events photography, glamour, fine art, and even travel […]

One of the most beautiful aspects of black and white photography is having the ability to create images with intense grain or noise that gives your photo a dark, gritty, and highly texturized effect. However, we do not always seize the opportunity to use this tool in-camera. Did you forget to bump up your ISO […]

Although commercial photography is an area of specialization usually reserved for those who take pictures to be used by retail businesses, advertising agencies, and many types of corporate endeavors, when the issue is SELLING commercial photography, the definition really expands. Defining Commercial Work For example, a professional freelance photographer who wants to sell commercial photography […]

Professional photographers are often forced to be highly-organized business managers too. This is because they usually work on their own, without the benefit of an assistant of any kind, and they are obliged to manage every facet of their professional life. This is one of the main reasons that a savvy freelance photographer will be […]

If you are hoping to establish yourself as a professional freelance photographer you have a world of opportunity open to you. It is important to remember, however, that your chosen career isn’t all about creativity and art. In fact, the average freelance professional will admit that only 30% of their work time is directed at […]

If a photographer is interested in taking images for news and feature stories, they can call themselves a photojournalist. There are several ways someone might begin a career in this area, and it helps to understand the key differences among them. Firstly, if a freelance photographer tends to create images that match “human interest” stories, […]

Achieving a lens vignette in-camera is not always an option. Even then, the effect you were striving for might not turn out the way you had imagined. Unfortunately, you can not manipulate authentic lens vignettes to conform to your specific photo…or can you? When post processing your image in Photoshop – especially if it is […]