Photoshop’s Incredible Remove Tool Did This!
Since it first came out, I've been so impressed with Photoshop's Remove Tool. Whenever I used to teach about removing distractions, I had to teach 5 different tools. But now, most of the time, this one tool is all you need. Plus you'll even get a little Lightroom tip...
Editing a Solar Eclipse Composite in Photoshop
This week we'll take a look at editing a solar eclipse composite using Photoshop. Also don't forget to read my "Not so common Solar Eclipse Tips" post. (Click Here) https://youtu.be/2CMDOI-FZkA
Some Not-So-Common Tips for Shooting the Solar Eclipse
The big eclipse is coming up and I thought I’d give you some not-so-common tips for photographing it. I’m not going to give you settings, gear, etc… because there are thousands of places on the internet with that info. So my tips will be more from a practical and...
2024 Solar Eclipse – Not Your Typical Tips (Podcast Episode 13)
The 2024 solar eclipse is coming up next week. While there are thousands of places on the internet to find out about the gear needed and settings to use, very few give you practical tips on shooting the eclipse. So, this week Blake and Matt team up to bring you some...
The Joy Is In the Improvement
I play a lot of golf and you’ll often hear me equate that hobby with photography because there's a lot of learning overlap for those of us that don't do either professionally. Well, a while back I read something about how the enjoyment, is in the improvement. Read...
Photoshop Custom Adjustment Presets (New Feature)
Adjustment Layers in Photoshop are one of the most useful features we have. Well, recently. Adobe added a new setting which lets you create your own custom Adjustment Layer groups. So if you have some favorite settings (or multiple favorite adjustment layers and...
Spray and Pray Wildlife Photography (Episode 12)
In this episode Matt is joined by renowned wildlife photographer and photo educator expert, Steve Perry (Back Country Gallery). Steve and Matt discuss the aspects of high frame rate and continuous shooting of wildlife interactions... or as some people call it "Spray...
My Thoughts on the Sony a9iii for Wildlife Photography
Back in November when the Sony a9 iii was first announced I had the chance to attend the launch event in New York and even got to spend an entire day shooting the camera in a space with a lot of action sports happening, so we could really test it. While the shooting...
Adding Light and Mood and Blur to a Dark Photo
Welcome back to another Photo Makeover. This week I'm using a photo submitted by Ken McClure (thanks Ken!). The photo presents a great opportunity to add some light to it as well as use the (recently) new Lens Blur adjustment. Enjoy! Find out more about Matt's...
Selling Your Camera Gear (Podcast Episode 11)
Episode 11 Topic – Selling Your Camera Gear In Episode 11, Matt and Brian Matiash talk about selling your photography gear. We all like to upgrade from time to time and unfortunately the longer you keep your old cameras and lenses the less valuable they become. In...
Adding Texture, Light and Sky Enhancements
This week I'm sharing a full start to finish tutorial with you where the weather got very dramatic and created some interesting light and shooting opportunities. We'll use Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance the sky, add some light to the photo as well as create some...
What Would I Do If I Started Photography Over Again
Episode 10 Topic – What Would We Do Different If We Started Photography Over Again Today? In Episode 10, Blake Rudis joins me again. This week, we chat about what we would do if we started photography over again today. How to Listen/Watch You can listen to the podcast...