Milky way season is in full-effect so I thought I’d share a few pointers that I’ve learned about shooting and processing it. “But Steve, what the heck is milky way season?” Good question. It’s the time of year when the galactic core is visible and it runs from Feb/March til around Oct/Nov. Us southern-hemispherites are […]
Have you felt this before? You open up a new pic in Photoshop for the first time, excited to start transforming it into something special. To re-create the beauty of what you saw at the time you captured it. And to turn the flat and dull RAW file your camera gave you into something less […]
If you want to give yourself a “light education” in the context of photo editing, experimenting with black and white photography is a fun and effective way to do it. By removing color from an image, you are left with only the light and the shapes of the objects it bounces off. Studying this can […]
Someone asked me: “how do I know when enough is enough? [when editing my photos]”. And it’s a great question! But the thing is, there’s no way to give a precise answer to this question that will work for everyone. So here’s how I’d answer it: You just kinda need to hit the “goldilocks zone”. […]
I back when I started getting into Photography, I was just in awe at the photographers whose work I followed. A little bit envious too (ok a lot). Not only of the beautiful scenery that these folks were shooting, but mainly of their skills. It felt like they were so far ahead that I’d […]
There was a time when I’d come home from most sunrise shoots disappointed. Why? Because I didn’t like cloudless skies. And by the time I’d realise the sunrise was going to be a “boring” one, I’d already be out of bed and on the way, so I might as well go through with the shoot. […]
One of the most enjoyable parts of creating black and white images is what comes after the actual black and white conversion. Because once it’s in B&W, all that remains is light and shape. From there the process becomes a matter of painting light onto shapes you want to accentuate, and away from shapes you […]
Black and white photography can create a world that is stripped down to its most basic elements, allowing for a more abstract and artistic representation of the world. One key aspect of this type of photography is the use of texture, pattern and lines to create visual interest. These elements can be used in a […]
As someone who shoots and edits mostly in color, you may have dabbled in black and white but not gone much further to explore this creative medium. However, by understanding and mastering the key differences between the two, you can add a new dimension to your photography skills to create stunning monochromatic images, whilst improving […]
This is a complete introduction that will get you comfortable using and understanding the fundamentals of the curves adjustment layer. It will not go into any technical detail that you don’t need. Everything I explain here is useful for you to know when actually using the tool. The first section will be an overview of […]
