50 Photoshop Resources Photoshop is an ever evolving piece of software that even the masters learn new tricks ever now and then. These 50 web sites full of free tutorials, fonts, paint brushes and just about anything a true Photoshop junkie can dream up. Best of all, nearly all of the tips are free and incredibly easy to understand for beginners and advanced Photoshop users. Planet Photoshop—Whether you’re a novice artist or a master, this site has something for you. Now that you have 50 Photoshop resources at your fingertips, get creative and start cranking out some cool stuff on your computer.
10 Pieces of Lighting Equipment for under 60 dollars » StudioLighting.net Once again… the Prince of Cheap is here to save you from the dollar! The following is a list of studio lighting items that will help you save dollars and help grab some quick and effective lighting that will help you create better photographs! 1.) The first one is my all time favorite - the Light Panel/Flash Wall - This tool is one of the easiest to build and also one of the most useful. If you have a heavy duty flash or a bunch of hot shoe flashes laying around you can build one of these in 10 minutes with a hacksaw and about 5 dollars worth of PVC pipe from your local hardware store. I recommend using Schedule 40 1/2 inch wide because that stuff is tougher than the larger piping. This is a super simple design. 2.) 3.) I call that a lotta softbox for $60.00! 4.) 60 inch White Convertible Umbrella - Probably the most used tool in photographic history besides the camera and flash itself! Add a reflector below the subject and get this… 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) There it is… draped over the box.
The Photography Tips that 96 Photographers Wish They Would Have Learned Sooner Two weeks ago (I know, I’m slow…) on the Improve Photography Facebook fan page, I asked our community what photography tips they wish they would have learned sooner. I was looking for lessons that many photographers procrastinate learning and it ends up keeping them back from progressing as photographers. Over 96 photographers commented on that facebook comment with their hard earned lessons, and I grabbed the most popular lessons from the group to share here. I hope that this article teaches you many ways to save yourself from making rookie mistakes (like I still seem to do every day!). Lesson #1: Envision, plan, and then create There is nothing–at all-wrong with looking at great photography to get creative inspiration. Lesson #2: The histogram is NOT optional Spending just 5 or 10 minutes to learn how to use the histogram can make a huge difference in your photography. This photo would be pretty dull without great off-camera lighting... Lesson #4: Learn to change the active focus point
100 Best Free Photography Tools on the Web Just as technology has changed the way we get news, entertainment, and communicate, it has also changed photography. Becoming a shutterbug is now easier and cheaper than ever. Things like wasted images, film developing, and expensive editing are now a thing of the past. All you need to begin or encourage love of photography is a camera, something to shoot, and the 100 best free photography tools on the web. They can help you do everything from choose your equipment to display your impressive work like a pro. Best Photography Sites on the Web These photography sites have loads of help and hundreds of tools to help your craft. Photography.com : This comprehensive site is full of articles, equipment and camera reviews, stock photography, and loads more. Best Historic Photography Viewing on the Web Take a look at some of the most impressive and artistic images the web has to offer for free at these sites. Best Artistic Viewing Photography Tools on the Web Best Photography Blogs on the Web
6 Steps to Follow Before Starting a Photography Business | Photography Challenges and Photo Tutorials - I Heart Faces Before I begin anything in this series, it is imperative that you know and understand that business is very difficult for me. I don’t really get it. I struggle through it and hate it in the process. If you know anything about me, you know that I jumped into business hastily. Please, please, for the love of photography (literally – business can steal the joy!) In my opinion, business is about 80-90% of a photography business. So back to my story. Do you see the craziness of it all? After buying the website, I got my website up the next day using sample photographs I already had. Seriously, I did all of this in just days and I was officially open as a business. So if you’re considering starting up a business, please learn from my mistakes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I’m not saying you shouldn’t start a business. Rachel Durik is a photographer located in Southwest Florida. Tagged as: Business, photo, photographer, photography, Photography Tips, Rachel Durik Tutorial, steps, tips, tutorial
Cloth Paper Scissors Presents 4 Free Digital Art Tutorials: Creating Digital Artwork Collage Cloth Paper Scissors presents: 4 Free Digital Art Tutorials: Creating Digital Artwork for Photo Collage Not too long ago we waited to see how photos came out when the roll was finished and sent away to be developed. And, if you wanted to duplicate or manipulate images or other artwork for photo collage, you had to find a copy center and pay per page. Now, technology for altering photos is available in our own homes and studios, making photo collage and digital art more accessible and easier than ever for mixed media artists. Whether you are just starting out creating digital artwork or have developed your own style of digital mixed media, this free eBook has something for you.
50 Fabulous Fashion Photography Blogs With a blog for just about everyone in a range of categories from technical to pop culture to political, fashion photographers are not left out. However, with shooting schedules, freelance work, education, and much more getting in the way, taking the time to research them all can be an insurmountable task. To that end, we have gathered together 50 fabulous fashion photography blogs. With entries from professionals, publications, fashionistas, and more, you are sure to find something to help your career. Fabulous Fashion Photography Blogs by an Individual These individuals are at the top of fashion photography and share through their blogs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Fabulous Fashion Photography Blogs by a Publication Don’t bother running to the newsstand or ordering a subscription to read these top fashion photography blogs. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Fabulous Fashion Photography Podcasts and Videos 21. 22. 23. 25. 26. Fabulous Fashion Blogs 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.
Legal Documents a Commercial Photographer Should Have - Including Photography Release Forms, Service Contracts and Event Contracts written by: Mayflor Markusic•edited by: Rhonda Callow•updated: 1/31/2013 Photography is a fun hobby and a delightful job. But it would be wrong to assume that there are no legal matters to take care of. Here we will examine the most common photography agreements and contracts used by photographers. Photography is serious business Whoever thought that photography is all fun and adventure probably has never seen the business side of it. This business side, of course, is optional. Protect Yourself as a Photographer - Legal Aspects to Consider This article series is about the legal aspects that a photographer must think about when (s)he intends to make a business out of photography.
What Skills Do You Need As A Photographer This post is Day 15 of 30 Ways In 30 Days To Redesign Your Life With Photography. This series seeks to provide you with practical steps to get you from wherever you are today, to exactly where you want to be – this year! If your goal has always been to take your photography to a whole new level, hang on and start enjoying a new lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. I went back and read through many of your responses again, and read through them with a different idea in mind. And as expected, I found a full array of support for many different types of skills. I found questions and comments about final output – “Do I provide high or low res images?” I found questions and comments about social and business – “I have a Facebook and Twitter account, but I don’t get any reactions from there.” And I found questions and comments about the general condition of photography today – “When I started photography aged 19 it was film and standard print proofing with traditional albums. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2.