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When you don’t have a tilt-shift lens, you’ll have to rely on Perspective Warp in Photoshop. The Perspective Warp is excellent for correcting perspective. In this article, I’ll show you how to use it. How to Use Perspective Warp in Photoshop The perspective can get distorted when you take a photo of a building from too close. While it’s possible to correct it, there are limits. A lot of times, you can only make it better and not fix it entirely....

I love my film Leicas and lenses, so let’s see how this timeless piece of architecture holds on in the current market. Will the Leica M10 stand up to the competition? Leica M10 Overview and Specifications There is no kit lens as such, and it is a separate purchase. Leica lenses are among the most expensive on the market – but they are extremely high quality. The Leica M10 isn’t right for everyone....

Sports photography is an essential element of our sporting culture. Sports photographers capture the biggest moments and document the most famous sports stars. Sports photography isn’t easy. Much like sport, it takes skill, knowledge, and practice to master. Expert Photography will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to master sports photography. Then you just need to practice. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

[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. —Ed.] Lens Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy Camera Lenses There are thousands of camera lenses on the market. And some of them have confusing names, numbers, and specs....

We have created with this guide that includes everything you ever need to know to become successful in street 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. Need more info? See how it all works here.] What is Street Photography? It’s a difficult question to answer because this photographic field is all-encompassing....

What Is a Property Release Form? Any release form in photography is simply a written contract between the client and the photographer. The contract protects the rights of both people in the creation of artistic, commercial or editorial reasons. A property release form focuses solely on the property. This could be a private space, such as a building or plot of land. They can also stretch to public places that aren’t owned by the state, such as fountains....

Usually I would say what I think about each quote and how you can learn something from it but, today, I thought that I would try something different and see what you think about them. Leave a comment below letting me know which is your favourite and why you like it. Ansel Adams Quote: A Biography Ansel Adams is a black and white photographer, best known for his landscapes and development of the Zone system....

A business plan is a road map to success. It outlines your business-related goals and how you intend to achieve them. There is no need to have a very formal business plan. But the components of a traditional business plan can help you be more specific about your goals. This way, you are more likely to achieve them. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

The Sony A7 III is at the top of our charts. It’s perfectly suited for concert photography. The image quality is outstanding. And you also get a super-fast autofocus (AF) system and stunning 4K videos. 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....

Underwater Photoshoot Ideas and Tips Photographing Hair Underwater Hair can be difficult to shoot underwater. It floats while your model is descending, sometimes into her face. For this reason, I tend to tell my models to shoot right down to the bottom of the pool. This allows the hair to flow naturally. As they ascend in the water column the hair floats back. This gives the same ethereal feel, without shadowing her face....

We’ll take you through all the best black and white film rolls available. And we’ll start by saying our top choice is the Ilford HP5 Plus. It’s the most versatile black and white film on the market. It has a 400 ISO and a fine grain structure. You can use it for everything from portraits to street photography. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

In this article, we look at the 15 best spotting scopes for bird photography. [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 money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] The Top Spotting Scope for Bird Photography Here’s our selection of the best spotting scopes. The ones at the top of the list tend to be the most expensive....

You can use Lightroom plugins to improve your workflow, enhance your photos, and collaborate with other people. And you don’t even need to leave the program to do all of this! [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.] 22 Best Lightroom Plugins 22....

If you are looking for photography inspiration during your journeys, this article is just for you! We have collected 30 of the most influential travel photographers from across Instagram. Believe us, they are worth following! Their work and unique style might give you some ideas next time you are travelling. What Is Travel Photography? Simply put, travel photography is capturing adventures and locations that you visit during your journeys. This photography niche involves so many different genres....

In this article, we’re going to talk about practical photography composition tips, which you can use when photographing still life. Let’s get started! [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.] 8. Focus Your Still Life Composition Around a Hero Object First and foremost decide what your hero object is....

So, what makes a good photographic composition? It’s best to teach composition as an exercise. It will help you to see a potential photo differently. You should never follow the “rules” without thinking. Use your knowledge of composition to shape your photos into something more meaningful. Understanding compositional techniques are vital to getting the result you want. You can decide if you want to please the eye, evoke a feeling of harmony, or raise a question....

Sometimes you end up taking photos where the background distracts from your subject. This article will teach you how to blur the background in Lightroom in the post-processing stage in exactly such cases. [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....

Contact sheets are a very useful way to show clients or photo editors a selection of multiple images. You can also use this function to create layouts of your photos. You can use these for marketing documents and other purposes. 5 Easy Steps to Create a Lightroom Contact Sheet It’s easy to make a contact sheet in Lightroom’s Print module. The Grid view in Adobe Lightroom is modeled after a contact sheet....

In this article, I’ll show you three different ways to create a vignette effect. Creating a Vignette in Photoshop The vignette effect is probably as old as photography itself. It’s a darkening of the photo towards the corners. It’s still popular today because by applying a vignette, you’ll draw more attention to the subject. How to Add a Vignette in Photoshop Photoshop gives you a lot of possibilities if you want to create a vignette effect....

Food Typography 101: Ideas, Problems, and Solutions There are some questions you need to ask in advance. Still life photography in general requires time spent in preparation to the shooting. This is especially true for food typography. And not just because arranging a hundred M&Ms into a coherent sentence requires a lot of patience. You also need to know exactly how many M&Ms you are going to need. And which background you are going to use....