adding texture
As is usually the case in Photoshop, there are probably five different ways to quickly and easily add an effect to photos, but I want to show you a couple of my favorite methods. They’re my favorite methods because they meet my requirements of being flexible (easily editable) and reusable.
Smart Filters The first method is great because it doesn’t require any external images–everything is built into Photoshop. In order to make this work, we need to convert our Background layer to a Smart Object. You can do this either by going to the Filter menu and choosing Convert for Smart Filters, or ...
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Sal Cincotta - who runs a highly successful portrait, senior, and wedding photography business in St. Louis - first dives in to discuss the various corporate models (S-corp, C-corp, LLC, etc.), then, chapter by chapter, takes on the all-important business plan, basic accounting tips and tricks, business insurance, creating contracts, and model releases.
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sales tax
“Sales tax for photographers.” Your first instinct might be to run for the hills, but sales tax is definitely something you need to understand as a business owner. During the past few years I have seen countless photographers ask about sales tax in online forums and groups. All too often the conversation includes at least one photographer having what I call an “oh crap” moment in which they say, “Huh, I had absolutely no idea I was supposed to collect sales tax!”
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low key lighting
Great lighting is as much about adding light as it is about subtracting it. Low-key lighting is essentially lighting that creates a dramatic difference between the highlights and shadows in an image, also known as chiaroscuro. Typically two- to three-point lighting is used, consisting of a main light, background light or accent light(s) and sometimes a fill light or reflector. Using multiple points of light helps create a layered quality to the lighting and adds depth to your image. This stye of lighting has been historically favored by master painters and is now embraced by film makers and photographers alike.
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video lighting
When I opted to join the thousands of event cinematographers making the jump to HD-DSLRs about four years ago, they completely changed my mindset and approach in a number of key areas of production. Most heavily in the area of seeing light the way I need to in order to create stunning images with this newfound, large-format sensor. I had a whole new plethora of pixels to work with and I wanted my images to look crisp and sharp. I loved being able to shoot at high ISOs and wide apertures. The issue was I had to compensate the way I lit certain scenes to account for this added capability.
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sales for photographers
May 2, 2013
One question I think every photographer gets asked by clients is, “Do I get the disk of images?” I know this is a highly debated topic. There are photographers who give away their images and there are photographers…
blogging tutorials for photographers
May 2, 2013
Let’s clarify the title of this month’s article. “It” doesn’t all start with a blog, because if you haven’t learned the ingredients to the craft then no blog in the world is going to help your marketing efforts or build your business.
Skin retouching tutorial
May 2, 2013
I recently had the pleasure of being spotlighted in one of PhotoShelter’s webinars on their blog where I taught people how to create actions that would save time.
video lighting tutorial
May 2, 2013
When I opted to join the thousands of event cinematographers making the jump to HD-DSLRs about four years ago, they completely changed my mindset and approach in a number of key areas of production.
expand your senior photography
May 2, 2013
I have taken the past several weeks to evaluate what it is that makes my senior business work so well. There are many elements that must come together in order to achieve success, but I really want to get your mind…
add textures to your images
May 2, 2013
As is usually the case in Photoshop, there are probably five different ways to quickly and easily add an effect to photos, but I want to show you a couple of my favorite methods. They’re my favorite methods because they meet my requirements…
Hiring and training photography staff
May 2, 2013
Last month we talked about these four steps to hiring and training staff: 1. Know Your Demographic 2. Have a Relevant Interview Process 3. Create a Job Description 4. What Kind of Staff Member?
The importance of a team | photography tutorials
May 2, 2013
Every photographer has a team that surrounds them. Even if you do not realize it you have a team. This team could consist of actual employees and assistants that you direct on a daily basis.
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