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Big softbox, little softbox, umbrella, or beauty dish? When choosing a key light modifier for your portraits, it can be daunting to decide which one is the best for the job. I've been working as a portrait photographer for 19 years, so in this article, I'll take you through the modifiers I grab most often for shoots and explain what each one does and the best scenarios to use them.

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Author: Michelle Kaffko
Posted: April 26, 2024, 9:00 pm

Lightroom Classic offers a robust platform for photographers to manage and edit their images. However, navigating its extensive features and optimizing your workflow can be challenging. This helpful video tutorial offers a range of tips that will make your life easier.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 8:00 pm

Landscape photography often hinges on ideal weather conditions, but overcast skies and stormy forecasts shouldn't deter you from capturing stunning images. With careful planning and a positive attitude, challenging weather can present unique opportunities for compelling compositions.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:00 pm

Composition is a cornerstone of photography, influencing the story, emotion, and impact of your images. While understanding compositional rules like the rule of thirds or the golden spiral is valuable, relying solely on them can stifle creativity and lead to formulaic results.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 6:00 pm

Foreground elements in photography do more than just fill space. When used with intent, they can introduce context, enhance storytelling, provide frames that guide the viewer's attention, create balance, and elevate the visual appeal of the images. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, understanding how to effectively use foregrounds can enhance your photography. In this guide to foreground photography, we'll explain the effect of foregrounds and provide you with tips and inspiration for using them effectively in your portrait photography.

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Author: Pye Jirsa
Posted: April 26, 2024, 4:00 pm

Navigating wedding ceremonies as a photographer involves more than just capturing the typical scenes. It’s essential to approach these events with a strategy that ensures you're ready to seize every moment with creativity and precision.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 3:04 pm

It can be frustrating when you find yourself struggling to make good images. If you're currently in a rut, check out this awesome video tutorial that offers five tips sure to help you improve.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 2:03 pm

Recent updates to Adobe Photoshop, both in the beta version and the current release, offer exciting new tools and enhancements that empower users to push their creative boundaries even further.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 12:00 pm

How To Make Camera Raw Profiles 2018 – Creative Profiles For Lightroom & Photoshop!

By: Spyros Heniadis

Published on Apr 7, 2018

How To Make Camera Raw Profiles 2018 – Creative Profiles For Lightroom & Photoshop!

Adobe just released a HUGE update to Camera RAW for Lightroom and Photoshop, which includes the ability to make CUSTOM Creative RAW profiles, and in this video I show you how to make your own creative RAW profiles that you can use in Lightroom and Photoshop!

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How to Fix Light Leaks in Film Cameras

 

By: Shawnee Union

Originally published on Apr 30, 2017

If you use vintage cameras at some point you need to change you light seals. I’ll go over over how to easily do it and the tools you’ll need as well.

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Note by Camaras.net:  Other very good tutorial on how to replace light seals here:> (MattsclassicCameras.com)

How to Turn Helios Lenses into a DIY 30$ tilt Lens Baby

 

By: Mathieu Stern

Originally published on Mar 1, 2017

Today we will create some Lensbaby tilt shift lenses that cost 30$ and that are actually way better than the original which is ” just” 400$.
Using two soviet vintage Helios lenses and some rubber adapter, you can create some incredibly cool tilt effects for your portraits or landscapes.

Before every one starts to freak out, here are some interesting links for you :

here you can buy the Helios adapter for 10 $, it’s the one i use in the video :
http://www.horaczko.com/product/tilt

also I made a playlist of videos explaining how to create the same result from a tube of rubber.
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you can see the HD photos of the shoot on my blog :
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Note By Camaras.net: Mathieu Stern’s Youtube Channel is highly recommended, it is entertaining and educational.

Tripods: How to Use Them, and Choose Them

 

By: steeletraining

Originally published on Feb 14, 2017

https://www.steeletraining.com – Learn how to use a tripod for photography and how to choose the right one for your needs. Video tutorial by Phil Steele.

For more free tutorials and photography courses visit: https://www.steeletraining.com/

My Top 10 Best Photography & Camera Channels on Youtube

 

By: Chris Winter

Originally published on Feb 24, 2015

✅ Gordon Laing ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/cameralabs
✅ Christopher Frost ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/christop…
✅ Tony Northrup ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/VistaClues
✅ Jared Polin ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/JaredPolin
✅ David Thorpe ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/spogley
✅ Matt Granger ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/thatniko…
✅ Dave Cryer ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/davomrmac
✅ Digital Rev TV ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalR…
✅ PhotoRec Toby ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/camerare…
✅ The CameraStore TV ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCamer…
✅ Mike Browne ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/photoexp…
✅ Peter Gregg ➜ https://www.youtube.com/user/PeterGregg

OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME:

? Chris Winter on Facebook ➜ http://bit.ly/chriswinterfacebook
? Chris Winter on Instagram ➜ http://bit.ly/chriswinterinstagram
? Chris Winter on Twitter ➜ http://bit.ly/chriswintertwitter
? Chris Winter on Google+ ➜ http://google.com/+itschriswinter

A BIT ABOUT ME:

Hey everyone, if you’re new to the channel, welcome! My name is Chris Winter and I run this channel which focuses mainly on photography and cinematography, with a bit of tech thrown is as well! Whether it’s Canon, Nikon, Panasonic or more, this is the place to hangout.

We’ve got a fantastic photography community here, where everyone’s welcome to comment and enjoy our wonderful hobby!

I always try and reply to nearly every comment, so feel free to comment if you’ve got a question, and I’ll try and get back to you as soon as possible.

WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?

? Well that’s pretty cool! Get in touch with me here: itschriswinter@gmail.com
? I also run a website about photography and cinematography over at http://itschriswinter.com