You don’t have to go far to get gorgeous images. Gather inspiration from somewhere close to home— your backyard! With these backyard photography ideas, you can get started on using this incredibly convenient location as your backdrop. You’ll be surprised at some of the shots you can get! If you’re consistently taking photos, you’re probably […]
Whether you were hired for a shoot, are inspired on the street, or are taking your camera to the family picnic, there’s a time and a place for candid photos. Candids are a challenge because you can nearly always tell when they are staged, but when you really capture that essence of the moment, they’re […]
The travel bug and a passion for photography go hand-in-hand. When you’re in a beautiful place for the first time, you want to capture every moment. The biggest disappointment is when your photos don’t do your trip justice! Here are our travel photography tips for beginners to use on your next getaway. Always remember that […]
The ocean is such a powerful and beautiful force that it’s no wonder artists are drawn to it. If you bring your camera to the beach, you are sure to be inspired. So, how do you get professional-looking photos of this particular landscape? Try out some of these ocean photography tips during your next shoot. […]
There are times in Perfectly Clear when I make adjustments to a photograph and want to save them so I can quickly and easily apply them to other photographs. Luckily, it’s easy! The way to do that is to save them as a favorite or as a preset. In Perfectly Clear, user favorites are called […]
The purpose of working in a studio is control. This includes lighting for the most flattering result to go along with makeup, hair styling and camera angle. A photograph that has all of these advantages still has the finishing done in post-production. In the days of film and making prints, it was common to use […]
There are so many backdrops out there for outdoor portraits, but the beach is one of our favorites. There’s so much you can do with beach portraits, not to mention it is a preferred spot for many clients. So, here are some tips on how to take beach portraits that will knock competitors out of […]
Batch retouching is the holy grail of portrait finishing. You’ve shot a lot of good pictures you want to share, but you know your client will only buy a few. How do you prepare all the best pictures without spending hours retouching pictures that won’t be chosen? Let me show you how to do some […]
You got a potential client inquiry– hooray! But now what? It’s time to discuss the expectations of your client for the project they would like you to shoot, and for you to sell them on the deal. Finding the right questions to ask photography clients can seem challenging at first, but once you have your questions in […]
Winter is considered by many to be the most wonderful time of the year, and we can see why! This magical season is a favorite of many, and it’s the perfect time to pull out your camera. Whether you’re making winter photography portraits on commission or just like to do it for the art, there are […]