5 Tips to Improve Your Food Photography
Images of food are everywhere, even more so in recent years, thanks to the rise of food blogs, social media and Pinterest.Food is (or can be) as much a visual feast anything else and 90% of what makes...
View ArticleUnderstanding Layer Masks in Photoshop
Layer Masks… what are they and how do I use them?I am excited to announce that I have partnered with Photographers Connection to bring to you, our awesome fans, this weekly video series on Photoshop...
View ArticleHow to ensure tack sharp images. Your secret formula inside…
The best lighting in the world will not help a poorly focused photographBefore you can begin to understand how to take a tack sharp photo, you need to know how an out of focus photo is created in the...
View Article8 Secrets to Writing Faster Blog Posts
There’s often not enough time in the day to accomplish every task on our “to do” list, let alone spend hours or days working on a single blog post. But with the right tools and discipline you can pump...
View ArticleHow to Rock Your Self Portraits!
How many times have you tried to take your self portrait, only to find that it’s out of focus, you have the obvious “I’m trying to hold my big dslr camera with one hand far enough from my face so you...
View ArticleMy Favorite Photoshop Tools Revealed!
This week I wanted to share my absolute favorite Photoshop tools and how you can use them!I am excited to announce that I have partnered with Photographers Connection to bring to you, our awesome fans,...
View ArticleWant beautiful colour straight out of the camera? Try this.
If you haven’t played around with your camera’s settings very much, chances are you have some basic defaults set “on” that are holding you back from creating some amazing images.Today I’m going to...
View ArticleDoubt – Make it Work for You
If you are anything like me, there are times you find yourself filled with doubt. Wondering if you’re going to succeed in this business, or if will you end up being one of the many that flounder and...
View ArticleHow To Take Great Beach Photos
Everyone loves going to the beach. At least, I know I do! The only thing better than going to the beach is getting great photos while you’re there.Whether it’s taking photos while building sand...
View ArticleWant to shoot in manual (and know what you’re doing)? An unconventional...
Sure, P stands for Point and Shoot, but your dSLR camera set to Auto (P) mode has a lot to show you.In fact, your camera alone can teach you to photograph in manual.I wish I’d realized this when I was...
View ArticleCan’t create beautiful lens flare? Use Sunblock.
Has the sun been giving your camera focus issues all summer long?Is your lens acting like an indecisive teenage and canNOT decide what to focus on…if anything at all.Have you been shooting in the...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Using Groups in Photoshop
Groups have many benefits including creating a clean and organized layers panel. This week I’m going to teach you how to use groups to your advantage so you can organize your workflow.This video is...
View ArticleHow to Use the Liquify Tool in Photoshop
Have you heard the Photoshop term ‘Liquify’, but are unsure as to what it is or how to use it?Today, I’m going to show you a quick video on how to access this fabulous feature, and how to put it to...
View ArticleWedding Photography Tips: Attracting High-End Brides
Are you sick of getting inquiries from brides that only want the cheapest wedding photography they can possibly find?In my workshops, this is the biggest complaint I hear from wedding photographers....
View ArticleYour camera’s best kept secret…
OK, that post title might be a slight over exaggeration.But what I’m sharing with you today is the key to gaining control over your camera and the images you want to create.I remember when I got my...
View ArticleHow To Remove Chromatic Aberration in Photoshop
Ever get frustrated with that obnoxious blue/purple fringe that always seems to pop up in your sunny session images?It’s called chromatic aberration and here’s a quick way to remove it in Photoshop!...
View ArticleHow to batch edit in Lightroom
Are you looking for a more functional way to edit your sessions in Lightroom? Batch editing, using the sync feature, can help you to speed up your workflow tremendously! Today, I’m going to show you a...
View ArticleExporting options in Lightroom
Are you seeking out your options when it comes to exporting in Lightroom? When choosing the right output options, you will be able to spend less time re-sizing your photos for various sizes and image...
View ArticleUsing the Gradient Tool with Layer Masks
Did you know that you can pair the Gradient Tool with your layer masks?In this video I show you how to use the two together to get extra versatility in your editing!This video is part of a weekly...
View ArticleDOUBLE EXPOSURE: How to fake it in Photoshop
Let’s begin here: What Exactly Is a “Double Exposure?” Also known as a “multiple exposure,” a double exposure is the result of combining two images to create one. In film, a double exposure is created...
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