The world is changing; that’s no way we can ignore this. Until now, 2020 was far from a typical year and surprises are still to come. Natural disasters, social conflicts, political discussions, climatic changes, and the pandemic make the front pages of all the newspapers. Under these circumstances, the covers of fashion magazines have started to reflect the real world …
Use Juxtaposition in Photography
Juxtaposition means placing different objects next to each other or even overlapping them, in order to enforce a comparison between the objects. Therefore, many photographers associate juxtaposition with contrast and photograph opposite objects to emphasize the difference between them. However, juxtaposition refers to the act of comparing objects and not to the contrast between objects. They might very well be …
The Power of a Shallow Depth of Field
Depth of field refers to how much of the frame is in focus. You can have the entire frame in focus –a deep depth of field – or just a small area around the point of interest – a shallow depth of field. The size of this area determines the general atmosphere of the photo, how much of the frame …
Quarantine-inspired Photography Trends
Photographers from all over the world are suffering due to the pandemic. They deal with travel restrictions and get fewer commercial contracts. Large events can’t take place and fewer and fewer people book professional photo sessions. Photojournalists face increased risks and have to be more cautious than ever. Even during this hard time, photography can comfort and support communities. Photographers …
Change the Color of an Object
Image editing skills are much required in commercial photography. Product catalogs, stock libraries, and fashion magazines provide a wide variety of similar objects in different colors. The customer is more likely to buy something that he or she can see in real color and from as many angles as possible. Instead of taking photographs of identical objects in different colors, …
Changing the Background of a Photo
Changing the background of a photo is a basic photo editing technique that most photographers do. When your clients or models are available for a limited time you don’t have the luxury of waiting for the perfect weather and lighting conditions. Unless you use artificial lighting and a studio background, you need to work in real-life conditions and edit your …
The Secret behind a Good Photo: Emotion
View PostTips for Editing Travel Photos
Travel photography is a very personal subject. People travel to discover the world and find amazing photographic subjects. First of all, it’s an interior journey so each photographer sees things differently. Some argue that travel photographs should reflect reality and be free of any image manipulation. Others do anything for a beautiful picture and apply filters and special effects to …