If you are considering the switch from Photoshop to Affinity Photo, you might wonder how it will affect your photo editing workflow. And how will just a tiny loss in features (for a big drop in price) affect your options for photo editing?
Keep on reading to find out how your workflow will change, what you will miss and what you will gain when switching to Affinity Photo.
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As photographers, light is our raw material. It doesn’t really matter what we are trying to say or capture in an image – if we don’t have light we don’t have a picture! Light has to be the prime consideration and the quality, direction, color temperature, source, quantity (as well as a host of other variable factors) of the light are the elements which can make or break an image no matter how good the composition or the moment being captured.
Many wedding photographers use just natural/available light and the whole idea of natural light photography and photographing the wedding “as it happens” is very popular.
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As does the art of photography, the art of giving needs inspiration. In our gift guide you can find all kinds of gift ideas for every type of photographer, beginner to pro. Our Gifts For Photographers buying guide has been a hit for years.
Even if the recipient is not a photographer, one of these gifts will easily make them want to become one!
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Father’s Day is just round the corner. If these words made your heart leap in panic, no worries. We have 7 surefire gift ideas for a photography-addicted Dad in your life.
Whether it’s a pro photographer or a budding enthusiast you need to greet, there’s a great gift for every kind of photo buff on this list. And the best part that all of the suggestions are very affordable and can be received instantly so there would be no undelivered gift frustration this holiday.
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Fujifilm x70 is the newest little beast in Fujifilm lineup of premium compact cameras. This camera is targeted towards enthusiast and professional photographers (thanks to retro styling and large APS-C sensor) who want to travel light and want image quality at the same time.
Fuji x70 is a trade-off between the legendary Fujifilm x100T and more travel oriented point and shoot Fujifilm x30. With a fixed prime lens of 28mm (35mm equivalent) and an APS-C sensor, it’s a must have for all street photography lovers.
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If you’re like me, you love Mother’s Day, don’t you? We love it not only for a chance to greet our dearest women (or accept greetings if you’re a Mom), but merely for a reminder of what really matters in life.
Every Mother’s Day is another chance for us to see that life is not about the number of figures in our paychecks, it’s not about cars we own, and not even about dreams we have.
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How do you know which filter in Nik Color Efex Pro 4 you should use for processing your photos? With a total of 55 filters in Color Efex Pro 4, there is a lot of filters to explore. However, here is a little help.
I have gathered 5 of the best and most powerful Nik Color Efex Pro 4 filters and how to use them to create fantastic photos.
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A little while back, I went over a handful of DSLR camera options for anyone who is looking to get started with professional photography. Since I discussed camera bodies, the next step is deciding on some lenses.
And since we’re still trying to find some good options on a beginner’s budget, the lenses we go over are all on the lower end of the price scale. But don’t let the low prices fool you – there are some quality choices available for those who don’t have a ton of money to spend.
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How do I start my own photography business? How can I improve my shooting skills? What do I need to edit images faster? There’s no lack of information to answer these and other questions photographers may face.
But then again, choosing the right eBook, email course, or Lightroom preset collection from an overwhelming amount of available resources may be quite a challenging task these days.
Not worries though, as always we’re here to help! In this post you can find 10 of the best premium and free resources for photographers that will help you achieve your goals and improve your workflow
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Do you want to get better at creating long exposure photos? Long exposure photography is famous for tranquil and serene landscape shots, but when engaging in this type of photography there are many pitfalls that can ruin your shots.
Below you will find a list of 6 common mistakes and how to avoid them.
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