Who wouldn't want pearly white teeth gleaming through a beautiful smile! This is a quick and one of the most effective ways of whitening teeth in Photoshop. I've tried many different ways before, but once I adopted this particular method, I never went back to my old ways again. (more…)
How to Brighten Eyes in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial is for brightening people's eyes and making them pop in portraits. Eyes represent the soul of a person. They tell our story and are capable of magically transferring our emotions to the viewer. Good photographers know the importance of being able to capture people's inner feelings through...
DNG vs RAW – Which One is Better and Why
Should you use DNG or Raw format? This is one of the most important questions that you as a photographer need to ask because it will affect your digital photography workflow. Every photographer has their own opinion on DNG or Raw, but it is important to know the key differences...
How to Properly Organize Your Photos
The process of organizing pictures is a time-consuming, but crucial task. Keeping your images organized and backed up will save you a lot of time and headache in the future. Therefore, it is essential that you do it properly early on and keep a consistent system in place. Photographs are...
Nikon 50mm AF-S vs AF-D
This article is a comparison between the new Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S lens versus the older Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF-D. Although both lenses are great, the new 50mm f/1.4G has some attractive features worth looking at such as Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which is especially important for those who shoot...
Understanding ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture – A Beginner’s Guide
It is difficult to take good pictures without having a solid understanding of ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture - the Three Kings of Photography, also known as the "Exposure Triangle". While most cameras have "Auto" modes that automatically pick the right shutter speed, aperture and even ISO for your exposure,...
How to Photograph Children
Photographing children can sometimes be a challenging task, since children typically do not like posing for the camera (especially when they are too busy doing something they like). Everything happens way too fast, making it extremely difficult for the photographer to capture the moment. Because of that, many of us...
What is the Meaning of Wide Open in Photography?
Wondering what "wide open" stands for in photography? Many photographers get confused by this term, but it is really easy to understand, as it has to do with the lens aperture. The term does not refer to a specific aperture, because it is lens-specific. Wide Open Definition "Wide open" literally...
What is Bokeh and How It Affects Your Images
Bokeh, also known as "Boke" is one of the most popular subjects in photography. The reason why it is so popular, is because Bokeh makes photographs visually appealing, forcing us to focus our attention on a particular area of the image. The word comes from Japanese language, which literally translates...
DSLR vs Point and Shoot Camera
Why would you pick DSLR vs Point and Shoot Camera or vice-versa? As DSLRs are becoming more and more affordable, a lot of people are wondering if it is time for them to switch to a DSLR and toss their point and shoot cameras. Nowadays, point and shoot cameras have...