Today's detailed post-processing tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates a straightforward technique for creating what one of our favorite pros refers to as "impossible" photos. In fact he says that you'll achieve "otherworldly" results—not due to outlandish effects, but rather because the job can't be easily accomplished in other ways.
Photoshop can be bewildering for beginners and experienced amateurs alike because of the vast array of features available. In essence, all this versatility comes at the cost of a confusing workspace that makes your favorite tools difficult to find.
Summer or early fall is when many of us go on vacation, whether it's a quick weekend jaunt to the beach, a flight across the country, or a carefully planned international destination. So buckle up and spend the next nine minutes learning how to commemorate your trip with beautiful photographs rather than mere snapshots that quickly fade from memory.
People are spending more time on the beach to escape the sweltering heat and there's no better way for photographers to enjoy these outings than by capturing beautiful portraits that tell a welcome story.
Most of you are hopefully using the camera's familiar Luminance histogram to fine-tune exposure, especially when shooting under difficult lighting situations. But are you aware that some modern mirrorless cameras offer the option to select an RGB histogram instead? This tutorial from Adorama TV will quickly bring you up to speed so that you'll understand which tool to use when.
Many photographers believe that high ISO camera settings are the root cause of photos with unsightly noise, so don't feel too bad if you suffer from this familiar misconception. Instructor Mark Dumbleton explains why "that's not entirely true" and addresses what he insists are the real culprits.
If you shoot with any Fujifilm X-series camera you know the joy of adjusting the color settings to create real or imaginary film simulations. Here's the single best resource for replicating favorite traditional films or creating your own palette, and best of all, it's a genuine Fujifilm website.
The headline above is one of the most famous quotes in photography, uttered by the legendary Robert Capa who many consider the greatest combat photographer and photojournalist in history. The video below from one of today's highly acclaimed pros provides his take on what this famous advice should mean to you.