How to Blur Background in Photoshop Using Lens Blur

Subject isolation is one of the most sought-after effects in photography. It is one of the primary reasons (along with low-light capability and sharpness) why anyone would even think of buying those expensive fast primes. It is undeniable that there is no replacement for getting it right in the camera. But most of the time, we are thrown into less than ideal situations. Be it not being able to afford an expensive fast prime, or that we simply could not get close enough to the subject. And this is when Photoshop can potentially save the day. In this article, we will go through the underlying concepts of how our lenses achieve desired “bokeh” and use Photoshop to get similar results. Before you read on, I recommend that you check out the article on bokeh and how to obtain maximum bokeh.
Photography Life

Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

All Our Full-Length Courses Are Now Online!

Last month, we announced our intent to make all three Photography Life video courses free on YouTube. Today, I’m happy to say that we have finished uploading every chapter! With a total of 56 videos, there’s a ton of good information here, covering photography basics, post-processing, and landscape photography.
Photography Life

Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

32 Member Photos that Capture Movement

At Clickin Moms, one of our favorite long-running traditions is the bimonthly forum contest. We announce a new theme at the beginning of the month and our fabulous members share what they were inspired to capture.

In March and April, the Clickin Moms community worked to create images for the theme “Movement” and they definitely inspired us!

Today we are sharing some of our very favorites for you to enjoy here. We are thrilled to congratulate Jill Carson for her winning shot (above) that has earned her a live Breakout session from Click Photo School!

Beth Cagnoni

Megan Wright

Alisha Cole

Armelle Belzon

Katherine Strauss

Amy Murgatroyd

Stephanie Rufener

Diane Wittenberg

Jill Carson

Melinda McIntyre

Ruth Aalbrecht

Clare Midock

Jyotsna Bhamidipati

Kirsten Malone

Thao Lai

Ryan Elizabeth Wood

Yan Liu

Stephanie Frank

Rhiannon Livardo

Miranda Mcphetridge

Melissa Hines

Dhagash Shah

Katy Bindels

Emily Dowell

Carrie Mancinelli

Nicole LaPointe

Kali Allen

Kate Luber

Lisa Johnson

Lori McLellan

Jess Buttermore

Lindsey Williamson

Do you want a chance for your work to be featured on the Clickin Moms blog and to be eligible to win a live seat to a Click Photo School Breakout Session?

The Clickin Moms May/June forum photo contest is open and the theme is SMILE. We want to see your favorite interpretation of this theme!

And if you’re not yet a member of Clickin Moms, we’d LOVE to have you come join us! As a member, you get access to photography tutorials, video demos, Q&A threads, image critiques, photo challenges and contests like this one, and so much more! Right now, you can come try us out FREE for two weeks. Become a member today!

The post 32 Member Photos that Capture Movement appeared first on Clickin Moms blog: Helping you take better pictures one day at a time.


Clickin Moms blog: Helping you take better pictures one day at a time

Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Why You Should Consider Re-Editing Your Best Photos

In my four most recent articles, I’ve written about the story behind some of my landscape photos. I re-edited each picture specifically for its tutorial, and I’ve now realized that I like all four newer edits more than their respective older versions.
Photography Life

Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Behind the Shot: Pyramid Dune

Death Valley National Park has more extremes than almost any other place on earth. The weather is harsh and the landscape unforgiving. It’s a brilliant combination for landscape photography.
Photography Life

Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment