If you own a shinny new Nikon Z6 or Z7 mirrorless camera you have an amazing feature called focus peaking. This feature allows you to see exactly what part of an image will be in the sharpest focus with colored highlights appearing over that section of the photo in the EVF (Electronic View Finder) or back screen of the camera.… Continue readingFocus Peaking with the Nikon Z6 and Z7
A shadow is what really sells an image when you composite in a person into a background from another image. There are a lot of ways to add a shadow but this method is one of the easiest and most effective ways I have found. In this video I show you to establish the base layer of the shadow and… Continue readingHow to add a shadow in Photoshop
The website Nikon Rumors has reported some details on what seems to be the upcoming Nikon Z5 and Z30 mirrorless cameras. I’ll go over the new info and what my thoughts are as to what pricing and specs may be for these new cameras. I also talk about my thoughts on what is needed for the next gen pro mirrorless… Continue readingThe Nikon Z5 and Z30 Details and Thoughts
Nikon has made it’s latest cameras even more customizable than ever before. With the Nikon Z6 or Z7 camera it is possible to completely customize the shortcuts that appear when you press the i button. By customizing these settings you can completely tailor the short cuts to YOUR particular shooting style. I’ll show you what I have set and why… Continue readingHow to Customize The Nikon i Menu
With the release of the new Nik Collection 3 by DXO I give you an overview of the the newest features and my thoughts on them. I go over the new module included in the collection and my thoughts as to if this is enough to justify the upgrade. If you are using a 4K monitor, you will want to… Continue readingNik Collection 3
If you have ever wanted to Photoshop yourself (or anyone) into a picture? This easy to follow video will guide you through the process. I have also include a few expert tips like creating a super easy shadow to add realism. I also help you match the color tones of the background and subject that even experienced Photoshop users will… Continue readingHow to Photoshop Yourself Into A Picture
Ever use your drone for night photography but the images are just too noisy? Drones take amazing shots during the daytime and even into sunset but just after dark sensor noise becomes an issue even with the best consumer drones on the market. Even using a Mavic 2 Pro, with what most consider the best consumer based camera you can… Continue readingDrone Night Photography Workflow
In this video I show you my 10 favorite settings for Nikon z6 or Z7 cameras. These settings will help you elevate your game by having crucial settings at your fingertips. I’ll step you through what and why I add these features to the My Menu setting of my camera in an easy to follow along format. Subscribe for more… Continue reading10 MUST HAVE menu settings for Nikon Z6 / Z7
Have you ever wanted to take your photos to the next level by adding animation into a still image? Creating an animated background is a unique way to create stunning senior portraits, engagement photos, children’s portraits, or even fun for a wedding shoot. Using this technique, you can deliver an image sharable on social media that is creative and different… Continue readingHow to Make Your Photos Come ALIVE
Today we take an old photo from my collection and turn it into something that resembles modern art. This technique has a lot of great replay value – literally every time you try this you will get a different result and every image will be different. This technique takes the colors of your image and transforms them into swirls of… Continue readingHow to create a liquid paint effect in Photoshop
