A Beginners Introduction to Using Layers Using layers in your photo editing software is one of the most important things you can do to create great images. Layers are so powerful, even the most basic understanding of them can improve your photography tremendously. The good news is that using layers is extremely easy, and very quick. If you follow along with this tutorial and incorporate the techniques, you’ll see a huge difference in the quality of your images. While there are countless things you can do with layers, it’s convenient to group them into three main categories: Exposure blendingLocal adjustments to specific parts of an imageSpecial techniques We’ll go through all three categories in this tutorial. Exposure blending is one of the best techniques you can use to improve your photos. First, let’s understand why you need to blend exposures. You simply take two or more photos of the scene at various exposures and blend the best parts of each exposure to produce a single image where all areas are exposed correctly. Before
Free Photography Course by Karl Taylor Karl Taylor is passionate about bringing you inspirational photography tips and the very best “no nonsense” photography education and training available. Karl has been a professional photographer for more than 15 years. His work is published internationally and he regularly works for some of the world’s leading companies. Karl became involved in the photography training market several years ago after hosting lectures in photography and finding he had a knack for explaining the subject in an entertaining and understandable way. Since then Karl has become very passionate about his Masterclass Training Series and is keen to demonstrate professional but achievable photography techniques in the simplest way possible. As well as presenting and shooting he writes the scripts, formulates the ideas and formats the programmes and training. Outside of work Karl is happily married to Hélène and they have two young children.
digital-photography-school A Post By: Darlene Hildebrandt So in a shift of gears this week after 3 weeks of portrait oriented challenges and inspiring images, this week I’m featuring 35 stunning photos of boats. The ocean is a place of peace and turmoil. Boats can be on the water or dry docked. Big boats like cruise ships, and small ones like toy boats. They’re all here. Enjoy! By Riccardo Cuppini By MorBCN By zev By Nick Kenrick By John Ryan By Mike Baird By Jason Mrachina By Evan Leeson By Christopher Chan By Let Ideas Compete By Jesper Hauge By hendra nugraha By Greg McMullin By Trey Ratcliff By marcovdz By Jeff S. By Steve James By Scott Smith By Wendell By Casete By drwhimsy By Geee Kay By Vinoth Chandar By Michael Holden By Jon Martin By Cinzia A. By Erich Ferdinand By Michael Donovan By Ian Usher By josullivan.59 By Oliphant By Send me adrift. By John Morgan By Tomasz Huczek By matt By Hans Kylberg
Photography Tutorial How to Be a Good Photographer — iHeartFaces.com Okay, a little disclaimer: This tutorial isn’t really a post about being good at photography. I wish I could boil that down to eight simple steps — it would’ve saved me a lot of time over the past few years. But I would need about 700 pages (and a lot of coffee) to write a post like that, and there would be a lot of info missing. So this tutorial isn’t about exposure, composition, finding your niche, or finding the light. It won’t help you become the most talented, most famous, most creative, or most expensive photographer. It’s about being a photographer but still remembering to be…well, good. Because being good is important. I’ll admit, I’ve probably broken these rules a few times. 1. Assuming you weren’t born with a camera in your hand and an innate knowledge of white balance, you were new once. 2. My mom thinks I’m the best photographer in the whole world, but some people inexplicably disagree with her. 3. 4. 5. Go the extra mile. 6. 7. No, really. 8. Know what you do best.
8 Awesome YouTube Tutorials Every Photographer Should See Jimmy Mcintyre is a travel photographer, educator, and 500px ISO contributor. His photos have been published in local and national magazines, including the BBC. His online courses on digital blending and post-processing can be found on his official website. The Internet is awash in photography tutorials, some of which can truly revolutionize your photography. Sometimes we may come across a single tip or technique which we find no use for, until a few months down the line when we unexpectedly come across a challenge in our photography, and voila! this technique comes to mind and saves the day. In this article I’ve collected some of the best YouTube video tutorials of the last 12 months, and put them in one convenient place. 1. I’ve shamelessly included two of my own tutorials here that I believe are of great value to all Photoshop users. After learning Luminosity Masks, you will no longer need HDR software! 2. 5 Photoshop Blend Modes That Can Change An Image Within Seconds 3. 4. 6. 7. 8.
Create a Cast of Light in Your Image using Photoshop or Elements A Post By: Christina Roth Light sources add depth and interest to your images immediately. By simply adding some window light to this image we added depth and warmth. Follow these steps to create a cast of light – works in Photoshop and Elements One thing you’ll want to pay special attention to is pre-existing lighting in your image. Let’s get started. Step 1: Start with a light source This can be an image you’ve taken, something you’ve designed or something you’ve purchased. NOTE: if you want to follow along and try this on one of your images we’re happy to provide our set of Light Casts to you for free. Step 2: Add the light source to your image If you have your image and the light source both open in Photoshop, you can use your selection tool to drag the light source to your image. In this case, we placed the light source over our image. Step 3: Adjust the shape of your light Next, you’ll transform the window shape to your liking. Step 4: Soften your light Congratulations! Your turn!
Beyond the Computer: A Writer Reflects On Information Literacy I stand before 100 or so fourth and fifth graders and ask how they conduct research. Hands shoot up. It’s no surprise when the first student answers, “the computer.” It takes a bit of digging to elicit more detailed responses: the Internet, Wikipedia, the web, Google, and then; books, newspapers, and videos. I ask them what they think the words displayed on the screen behind me might mean. It reads: History Must be Seen. For the next 50 minutes or so, we explore historical thinking from a variety of angles. While I always encourage students to think beyond the computer, it’s perfectly natural that young people—and probably most of us—turn to the Internet as our first source of information. In a November 2013 Edutopia Education Trends blog entry that discussed the ubiquitous presence of misinformation, Stanford History Education Group founder Sam Wineburg aptly referred to our age as one in which “library is spelled G-o-o-g-l-e.” Encourage parents to be co-investigators with their kids.
Beginner Photography Courses and Tutorials | Free Digital Photography Courses, Lessons, and Tutorials HomeBeginner Photography Course Overview – Syllabus Our beginner photography classes are created to be quick and easy to understand for beginner photographers – even those that feel they are beyond help of being able to understand their camera. Lesson 1: Light & The Photographer In this lesson we look at light, the primary tool for the photographer Lesson 2: Light and the Human Eye It’s fascinating to learn how the human eye processes light! Lesson 3: Photographic Lenses This lesson will cover a basic discussion of lenses and some good tips on lens use and care. Lesson 4: Exposure Control Understanding exposure is fundamental to photography Lesson 5: ISO Camera Setting ISO Settings can be confusing, start here and you will understand everything you need to know. Lesson 6: Shutter Speed Settings Hate blurry photographs? Lesson 7: Aperture Setting What is the aperture and how does it affect my pictures? Lesson 8: Post Processing Now that you have great photographs, what will you do with them? Goals
digital-photography-school A Post By: Omar Zenhom Going pro is scary. Let’s just say it. Now that we got that out of the way and we all agree that transitioning from being a hobbyist or a part-timer, into a full fledged professional photographer isn’t easy, let’s talk about how to do it. Let me start off by saying, YOU CAN DO THIS! I know this is going to be hard to believe, but I will ACTUALLY tell you what you need to do, right now. The Ultimate Guide to Going Pro in Eight Steps! Step 1: Get your head right Do you know how to compose a shot decently? Many people don’t ever go pro because they never feel they’re good enough to charge money for their skills. Step 2: Stop worrying about gear I live in New York City and pro photographers are everywhere. If you have great gear, awesome! Stop worrying that your gear isn’t “pro enough” and remember they are going to pay you on how well you capture moments – not how much gear you own. Step 3: Put up a website. Having an effective website is critical when going pro. 1. 2. 1.
Digital Photography Lessons - Free Photography Course, DSLR Lessons & Tips Whether you just purchased a brand new digital SLR camera or you're still trying to figure out how to use the one you've had for a while, these lessons can help you master your camera in no time. Many people have excellent cameras, but don't use them to their fullest artistic extent. These tutorials will help you take pictures like a professional, which makes photography a thrilling and satisfying hobby or money-making business! GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THESE LESSONS...Serious study of any art or academic discipline requires a combination of tenacity, maturity and a desire to integrate each day's learning into practice. We strongly suggest that you take your time as you work your way through the wealth of information, reference images and explanations that await here. If you want to become a seriously good photographer who creates compelling images that can earn both praise and money, then you need to take your time here and approach your learning with a serious attitude!