Digital Photo Secrets

Take Amazing Photos with these little known tips and tricks!

Should I purchase Photoshop from a Spam Email?

Every time I look in my spam folder, I see a lot of “Buy CS3″ or “Buy Adobe Software” email. I’m sure you have seen the same email that sell software for less than 10% of the regular price.
It seems like a great deal - so should you buy from these companies?

ISO Explained!

You are probably familiar with ISO on film used in a film camera. It’s the ’speed’ of the film - higher ISO values mean you can take photos in lower light.
But what about in the digital world?

Lighting Is Key

Lighting can make a serious difference to your photos.
The most recent example is this photo from subscriber Kilian Hofmann. Kilian entered a Curves competition with the following image:

More Photo Reviews

Professional reviews of photos are one of the best ways to improve your photographic skills. By studing what works and doesn’t work, you learn to shoot more ‘winners’ yourself.
Curtis Routh has kindly agreed to review the following photos for me. Curtis runs a photography business called LeaveTheCamera.com and his insights are very valued. Click on [...]

Improve Photos By Cropping

In my very first tip, I recommend moving closer to your subject. Almost any shot will look better if you take two or three steps closer.
It works especially well on faces because when you fill the frame with your subject’s face, there is less clutter to draw the viewer’s eye away from the pleasing face.

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