Category Archives: Tutorials

The Most Common Amateur Portrait Retouching Mistakes ~ Nino Batista

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Pat Haugen

Here’s a 6-minute video in which photographer and retoucher Nino Batista looks at some of the most common retouching mistakes that amateur photographers tend to make. Eliminate these from your post-processing workflow to take your photos to the next level. … Continue reading →

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Color Theory Tutorial for Photographers (Video Tutorial) ~ Meghan B

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Pat Haugen

Dave Morrow has made a career for himself by photographing serene landscapes and teaching others how to do so from start to finish. For this reason, many people are surprised to discover that one of the elements Morrow considers to … Continue reading →

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Action Photography: AF Modes for Nikon Cameras (Video Tutorial) ~ Rajib Mukerjee

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Pat Haugen

If you get action photography right, it’s extremely gratifying. All those breathtaking images of fast action are pretty intriguing. If you don’t get it right, you end up with a lot of unwanted blur and missed opportunities. In this video, … Continue reading →

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Turn candy wrappers into gels ~ Chris George (Video)

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Pat Haugen

This video is simple and straight forward plus something new for you to try. Great Idea to Try, Watch…

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Instant Polaroid Style Photography Ideas & Tricks (Video Tutorial) ~ Jennifer Berube

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Pat Haugen

Are you into instant photography? Yeah, that’s right, I’m talking about old-school Polaroids! Today, there are a bunch of modern cameras on the market for photographers who still love the instant format. And, there are tons of creative things you … Continue reading →

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An Intro to Line, Shape, and Form in Photography (Video Tutorial) ~ Jennifer Berube

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Pat Haugen

There are many elements of composition that form the building blocks of photography: lines, shape, form, texture, pattern, and the rule of thirds, just to name a few. Each of these elements plays a role in drawing the viewer’s eye … Continue reading →

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DSLR vs. Mirrorless Cameras (Video Tutorial) ~ Rajib Mukherjee

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Pat Haugen

Time and again there have been debates about the effectiveness of mirrorless camera systems over DSLRs (or is it the other way around?). With arguments placed on both sides, the matter is beyond a concrete resolution in the foreseeable future. … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Capturing Rainy Day Portraits (Video Tutorial) ~ Chelsea O’Neill

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Pat Haugen

More often than not, the word ‘rain’ can put a photographer into a panic. Fortunately, it can also bring a smile to your face, because while rain may wreak havoc on a wedding or other event, it can also help … Continue reading →

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Rear Curtain Sync vs. Front Curtain Sync (Video) ~ Outdoor Photography

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Pat Haugen

Low-light or ambient-light conditions can present particular challenges to your photography, but there is a tool that can offer you another creative opportunity to add interest to your photographs. In this video, you will learn how to use front curtain … Continue reading →

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Video: Bird Photography Tips for the Serious Photographer ~ B and H Event Space

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Pat Haugen

In this B&H Event Space video, nature photographers Arthur Morris and Denise Ippolito share the methods and techniques they have developed and used for the past few decades to create dramatic, sharp, well-composed, properly exposed images of a great variety … Continue reading →

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