In this tutorial I'll show you a unique approach to correcting mismatched colors quickly and intuitively. Unlike some of the other tools available to you such as curves, selective color or hue/saturation, this approach requires very little guesswork and is largely automated thanks to the corresponding action provided here. Big thanks to my buddy Brock McFadzean for he[...]
Category archives: technique
Long Exposure Panorama Techniques – Part 2
As an extension of our previous long exposure panorama techniques article where we took a more unique approach to overcoming some of the challenges that exist, here we'll talk about the more traditional method and how to mitigate some of the problems you'll face.
As mentioned in part 1, long exposure panoramas pose a unique set of challenges, particularly when [...]
Long Exposure Panorama Techniques - Part 1
Lately I've been shooting a lot of panoramas - particularly in a 2:1 ratio - for several reasons:
They look great printed and offer a resolution that can print at a massive scale
They look great online
They offer something a little bit different from the norm
Those of you that have been following me and my blog for some time, no doubt know how much I al[...]
Don't Leave Photoshop as an Afterthought
As you develop your photography and post processing skills one of the most important things to do is to pre-visualize your final image and think about what can be done with post processing, long before you press the shutter. Having a plan for your images is crucial as your early actions will largely dictate the options you have once you get to the post processing stag[...]
Shallow Depth of Field in Studio Portraits
Who doesn't love a portrait with a nice, creamy shallow depth of field? It's certainly a look that I love and use often. While its application is fairly straightforward outdoors under natural light, in the studio things become a bit more tricky. Typically when shooting in the studio with strobes, we'll close down our f-stop to around f/11 to cancel out the ambient[...]
Beauty Photography - Costs and Scheduling
What's there not to love about taking beauty shots? You spend the day with a talented team of individuals and take photos of beautiful models. In this two part post we'll be delving into the key elements of a beauty shoot, their costs, how to schedule your day, common lighting configurations and briefly discuss retouching. If you're looking to add beauty photograp[...]
Photographing The Wormsloe Plantation
During my recent visit to Georgia and South Carolina, I knew I had to capture a quintessential southern style shot of a road lined with Oaks, dripping in Spanish Moss. After a bit of research I found Wormsloe Plantation, right in Savannah Georgia. This drive is right near the main gate and there is a $10 fee per person, even if you just want to take photos of the ro[...]
Kelby Training Review
Having explored a great number of videos on Kelby Training for over three months now, I think it's time that I post a brief review of the site and make suggestions to those that are considering joining. On the plus side, Kelby Training offers a month to month subscription which lowers your level of commitment and allows you to try it out at a relatively low cost of $2[...]
Architecture Photography in Toronto - Exteriors
If you're visiting Toronto with a plan in mind to take some Architecture or Cityscape type shots, there's certainly no shortage of spots to keep you occupied. Given that we're located in the Toronto area, I've done my fair share of exploration of various parts of the city and taken lots of photos along the way. This post will therefore cover some of the my favourite a[...]
Portrait Do's and Don'ts
Perhaps it's just me, but I often stumble onto local studio photographer websites and am saddened by what I see in their portrait portfolio's. I'm not referring to more arty or fashion oriented portraits as this is a different and much more subjective realm. I'm talking about a standard head shot that is meant to depict the person as they really are. The sort used by [...]