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Knowing how to crop a picture in Photoshop or Lightroom will help you fix most, if not all, of these issues. Here’s how to crop photos for best results. Why It’s Important to Crop Photos Cropping provides you with a chance to fix seemingly impossible flaws in an image. You can save hundreds of photographs by cropping them the right way. For example, if you have a candid photo of an animal running in the distance, you can crop it to make the animal stand out....

How to Crop Portraits to Choose a Portrait Length One of the things that define a portrait is its length. You can crop your photos to include more of the whole body and the surroundings, or to focus on specific parts of the frame. You can take full body portraits of your model with some background around him/her. Those are great when the background adds to the story or the feelings you want to convey....

Read on to find out how slowing down your shutter will speed up your creative photography. Using a Tripod to Achieve Slow Shutter Speed: Do You Need One? You’ll need a tripod once the shutter speed drops below a level where you can hold your camera in hand, without camera shake. It’s better to use a tripod even at these relatively faster slow shutter speeds, with the exception being camera rotation....

10. Create a Portfolio to Sell Stock Photos The first part of any stock photography business is that you need to have some images to sell. If you already have some photos then that’s great. But if you are just getting into photography, then you need to plan a shoot. Depending on your area of interest try to plan your shoot so that you can maximise your efficiency. For example, try to cover multiple locations in one go rather than going back and forth....

Steam Train Photography Steam trains aren’t widely used these days, and are mainly tourist attractions. One of the first things you’ll need to figure out is where and when these trains run. If you’re lucky and from the U.K., you’ll not have a big problem finding these. Otherwise, some travel could be involved. Research Train Routes to Find the Best Photography Locations The first and most important step is finding out where the steam trains are running....

Thankfully, you can quickly solve this problem by using the HDR technique. We’ll show you how easy it is to apply Lightroom HDR. Lightroom HDR: What Is It? HDR is the acronym for High Dynamic Range. It’s a technique that allows you to improve your exposure by equalising the shadows and highlights of any particular image In situations where the scene is too contrasty, it can be impossible to capture both the shadows and the highlights in one frame....

We’ve collected some useful information to help you prepare contracts for wedding photography. We’re photographers and not lawyers. Information in this article is not legal advice and should be considered for educational purposes only. What is a Wedding Photography Contract? A photography contract serves both to protect the photographer’s business and the couple’s expectations. But contracts can be confusing, especially for photographers who are just starting. You can get a head start by using sample wedding photography contracts....

If you’re interested in trying runway photography, we have a few fashion photography tips to help you get started. 9. Runway Photography: 9 Tips for Starting with Small, Local Fashion Shows Before you dive straight into event photography, consider going to a fashion show and observe how it operates. That way, you’ll know what to do by the time you pick up a camera. Some of the best events are student-run fashion shows at universities and colleges....

But those are just numbers. The question is whether this lens can deliver the results you need daily. If you want to know the answer to that and whether the Sigma 70-200 should be on your shopping list, read on! [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info?...

Rules of Composition Single Point I often argue that this is likely the most abused rule of them all, because people don’t really seem to understand that it exists. The general rule is as follows: When you place a single point in the center of the frame, such as a person’s face, it needs no justification for being there, but it’s by no means interesting. Conversely, when you place a single point way off into the corner, then it will portray a very different feeling....

You might not win any money. But posting your images on the competition’s website has a lot of benefits. Try our Effortless Editing With Lightroom course to ensure your photos look their best. We provide step-by-step edits for magazine-quality images. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info?...

But there are so many social media platforms out there. Which social media is the best for photographers? And how do you run a successful social media account? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Read our complete guide to social media photography and take your social media presence to the next level! Get Started with Social Media Photography Start from choosing a photography device and have a detailed strategy in mind....

There are a few scanning software possibilities available for you to use. VueScan is one of these options. Let’s see if VueScan holds up to its reputation as the best film scanning software around. We’ll also compare VueScan to EPSON Scan. Why Vuescan Scanning Negatives is Important Scanning is often the process you use when you want to digitalise your negatives. The other option is printing your image in a darkroom and scanning it afterwards....

By determining the point of interest, leading lines create dynamic compositions. In using such compositional techniques, your pictures will be more interesting. This is why it is helpful to learn how leading lines work. In this article, we present the information you need to use leading lines for better images. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

But what are RAW files? What are they for, and how do you open them? If you need these questions answered, you’re in the right place. We’ll give you a quick rundown of RAW files and how they work. What is a RAW File? A RAW file is a type of image file created by modern digital cameras. All enthusiast and professional-level cameras will give you the option to shoot in RAW....

It is about how you show a three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional plane. A lot depends on where you place yourself when capturing a scene. This article will tackle perspective from all the possible angles. What exactly is the purpose of perspective? Read on to find out more about perspective in photography! [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

There are many excellent apps to help you display your work, which will lead to more sales. Read on about the solutions that can help you display, share and deliver images. We cover various price points, including free resources. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info?...

Out of all the fisheye lenses on the market, the Canon 8-15mm f/4L comes out on top. This may surprise you as it is an old lens. But its optical quality, solid build, and zoom function make this the perfect fisheye lens. Nikon has an almost identical lens, the Nikon AF-S FX 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5, so not to worry if you are a Nikon user! Best Fisheye Lens in 2023 Here’s a quick roundup table of the best fisheye lenses in 2023....

But don’t worry, we have the secrets of shooting great pictures of meat! [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] 10 Tips for Taking Great Meat Photography This is the most important tip for meat photography. You need to get the best quality meat, especially if you are photographing it uncooked....

Tips for Better Portrait Photography Aperture of f/8-f/16 If you’re not familiar with aperture, allow me to briefly sum it up for you. The wider the aperture, the lower the f-number, and the shallower the depth of field. The opposite is true for narrow apertures. It’s widely agreed that around 2-4 stops wider than your narrowest aperture (f/22) is where your lens will be at its sharpest. That’s why we often use f/8-f/16 when taking portraits....