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Let’s take a deep dive into the many settings in the Lightroom Classic export dialogue box (File > Export). Many of the options are also in the export panel of Lightroom CC, but not all. To learn how to export photos from Lightroom, see our article ‘How to Save and Export Photos from Lightroom‘. [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, even with a powerful smartphone, you may still need some digital assistance. That is why today, we’re looking at eight of the best photo retouching apps for smartphone portraits. [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.] Best Photo Retouch App for Smartphone Portraits (Top 7) Many great photo retouching apps are available, but it’s not easy to pick the right one....

With the help of a few drone time-lapse techniques, you can take your time-lapses to the next level. [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.] Tips for Drone Time-Lapse Photography How Shooting (Instead of Filming) Drone Time-Lapses Can Improve Your Photography Most drones come with great recording features....

A typical housefly resting on a table may seem unspectacular, but with your macro lens, you will be able to see all the hairs, patterns, and structures on its small body. Exploring Settings for Macro Photography: Getting Started With Macro Photography Getting sharp and beautiful images at this scale requires you to have the right settings for macro photography dialled into the camera before taking the shot. Because of its minuscule subjects and scenes, macro photography is a niche that can challenge your skills as a photographer....

Using the Glitch Effect in Photoshop: What is It? A glitch is a temporary analog or digital error. It usually appears in television or video games, but it can be found in every area of technology. A glitch is caused by a malfunctioning of a system. Originally, the glitch effect appeared on images with broken data. The appearance of this error consists of jagged lines, colorful pixels, distorted colors, and frozen visuals....

Once you know how to use the Color Grading tool in Lightroom, your post-processing creativity will expand to whole new levels. Consider these images before and after color grading. [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. Need more info? See how it all works here.] What is Color Grading in Lightroom?...

How to Edit Landscape Photos in Lightroom Before starting to edit your landscape photos, you need to ensure you are in the “develop” section of Lightroom. Click the tab on the top right to get started. Lens Corrections A good starting point is the lens correction function. It is located near the bottom of the right-hand panel. You may not be aware but whenever you take a photograph with any lens, there is some distortion and errors that occur....

In this article, I will show you how to manage all types of natural light outdoors. Soon enough you won’t be waiting for the golden hour, but venturing out there in the midday sun. What is the Best Time to Take Pictures Outside? When you have your camera with you and the natural light best fits the mood of the photos you want to take. This is the best time for outdoor photography....

Tips of Better Focus in Photography Hyperfocal Distance You don’t need to fully understand how the following works, but you do need to understand the concept. The depth of field is largely dependant on your aperture, as well as your distance from the subject. There’s also another factor called your hyperfocal distance. Without boring you, or going into too much detail (this subject is worthy of a post itself), your hyperfocal distance is the distance at which you focus, where everything after it (stretching to infinity distance) remains acceptably sharp....

So how do you go about mastering photography? Read on for 10 simple steps that will help you improve your skills and take your photography to the next level. Master Photography: Read Your Camera’s Manual Day 1: Read your camera manual. I know it sounds lame but this is really important if you want to progress fast with your photography. Old film cameras are really easy to learn but, if you’re using a shiny new DSLR, there will be features that you’ll never understand until you’ve picked up your camera’s manual....

But with the right steps, it’s definitely doable. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to merge two photos in Photoshop using layer masks and blend modes. We’ll also give you a few tips for getting the best results. So let’s get started! How to Merge Two Photos in Photoshop: Why Take More Photos Than You Think You’ll Need I don’t mean you need to set your camera to fire continuously at high speed all the time....

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the things you need to consider when choosing a camera bag, and we’ll offer some tips on how to pack a camera bag effectively. 7. Pack a Camera Bag and Create a Photography Shot List The key thing for packing your camera equipment is knowing exactly what you are going to need. It would be pointless carrying a load of equipment that you are going to leave in your hotel room....

Devoted Nikon or Canon users better look away now. Despite the competition between these two camera giants, there are many good reasons for using a Nikon lens on a Canon DSLR. All you need is a Nikon to Canon lens adapter. This article will take you through four simple steps for using a Nikon to Canon lens adapter. We’ll also explore the limitations of using one of these tools and compare the different types you can find on the market....

When you rank high for specific keywords, you drive traffic to your website. This can lead to more clients, who wouldn’t have found you otherwise. Here’s how to use SEO, and use it well, for photography. The Benefits of SEO for Photographers: Why Good SEO Matters The data shows that 60-80% of click traffic goes to the top three search results. People are more likely to refine a search. They won’t go to the second page if they don’t immediately find what they’re looking for....

The Brenizer method combines a number of photos, made using a very wide aperture, into a single composition. The results are impressive. Exploring the Brenizer Method: What’s in a Name? There aren’t many photographers with advanced photography techniques named after them. But photographer Ryan Brenizer is one of them. Ryan is the New York based wedding photographer who developed the approach. He uses it extensively in his beautiful wedding portraiture....

And Photzy wants us to take their action cards with us so that we learn as we shoot. They’re not a replacement for extensive courses, but they aren’t meant to be. They are meant to get us shooting and learning at the same time. Our review of these Photzy Action Cards will give you an honest appraisal of their strengths and weaknesses. And we’ll let you know if we think they are good value for money....

And why such a steep price? What’s so special about the most expensive flash market? Our review answers all these questions and more. And you can then decide if it’s worth buying! Profoto A1: What is a Strobe Light or a Hot Shoe Flash? To start talking about the A1, we must first discuss what strobes and hot shoe flashes even are. Flashes and strobes are a type of studio light....

Rainbow Photography: How to Find a Rainbow Planning to take a photo of a rainbow is tricky, as they’re not around for the majority of the time. The general rule is when you see it’s raining, and there is sunshine at the same time, you’ll see a rainbow. This is not universally true though. There have been many days I’ve seen this combination while living in South Korea but have not been able to see a rainbow....

A lot of the skill comes from knowing the sport and clicking your shutter at the right moment. But your camera settings are just as important when photographing sports. You must know the exposure triangle (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO). And knowing about burst mode is important too. [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....

Photography Ethics: What the Law Says It is important to distinguish between what is ethical and what is legal. Something can be ethical but not legal and vice versa. Laws vary from place to place (even between parts of the same country!) and for that reason no single article can deal the laws for every location. Suffice to say, you should make sure you understand what you can and can’t do before you start taking photos – ignorance of the law is generally no excuse....