Here’s another dodge and burn technique you can use with curves. In this video, I show the technique using ON1 Effects, although you can do this in any photo editing tool with a maskable curves tool.
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A tight crop in photography removes distractions and directs the viewer’s attention straight to the most important part of the image. By eliminating unnecessary elements, a close crop enhances emotion, detail, and storytelling.
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The landscape is a dynamic place. Remember to adjust your composition as conditions change.
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Foggy conditions present a unique photographic opportunity to create moody, atmospheric images that capture the ethereal beauty of misty environments. Here are some composition and editing tips to make your fog photography better.
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In a post last week, I explained my golden rule of photo editing. In this article, I walk through an example of how that rule guides the adjustments I make to a photo.
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I follow one golden rule for all my photo edits, and that principle guides my creative process every time I work on an image.
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Not every photo can be salvaged by editing. Save yourself headaches and recognize when a photo isn't going to work... and move on to one that will.
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In landscape photography, the use of contrast is a powerful tool to enhance visual interest and convey a sense of depth. There are 3 essential types of contrast you need to consider for creating visually striking landscape photos.
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Can’t get out with your camera? That’s a great time to browse your backlog of images. You might be surprised what treasures you find.
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Landscape photos are characterized by high dynamic range scenes and it means balancing the exposure in post-processing. Try using a curves adjustment for this.
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Landscape photographers love wide angle lenses - I’m no exception! Yet there are many strong photos to be found at longer focal lengths.
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Yes! You can create a composite image using handheld photos. All you need layering software with an auto-align feature.
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