One of the outstanding differences between jobs in a conventional field and those in an artistic field is the fact that an artist is often hired purely based on samples of their work. Instead of a resume, you have a [...]
Any experienced artist, whatever their medium, will tell you that the journey to finding their personal style was one of the most difficult moments in their career, and photography is certainly no exception. It sounds like a simple idea, but [...]
We’ve all experienced this in our photography journey. That uneven, grainy, pixellated look that turns what you’d expect to be the ‘perfect shot’ into a not-so-great one. Back in the time of film, 'noise' was called ‘grain’ and was not [...]
With so many options available when it comes to photo editing, you might be having a tough time deciding which one is the best fit for you. Some offer unique and specialized tools, but the best all-around option for almost [...]
Introduced around the time of Lightroom 5, one of the best-kept-Lightroom secrets is the Radial Filter tool. Most of the edits that we make in the Develop Module and other panels apply to the whole image. However, the Radial Filter [...]
There is no doubt about it. The adventure of starting your own photography business is incredibly exciting. But, it can also become pretty costly, too. When I first began in this industry, my “wants” for sure exceeded my “needs” list [...]
When it comes to all the different tools and features in Lightroom, it can be hard to pick a favorite. Tucked away in the Develop module, under the Histogram, and right above the basic panel is where you will find [...]
So often I hear photographers say “I don’t have time for another social network and I don’t need Instagram.” However, I find that these same photographers will then spend hours posting on Facebook, 500px, and Flickr, where practically zero potential [...]
Finding the perfect work-life balance can be easier said than done. As a busy entrepreneur, I know how things get! With never-ending to-do lists, prioritizing work over wellness can become a habit that just seems to make the most sense. [...]
Running a photography business ain’t easy! For many artists in the industry that are doing so, marketing always seems to be one of the trickiest aspects of their business to manage and maintain. You have this unique challenge of trying [...]
