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A Guide on How to Photograph Stunning Senior Photo Sessions: From Start to Finish.

A quick search for senior portrait inspiration can quickly turn up a nauseating sea of sameness. From the merely mediocre to the downright cringe-inducing, your options are plentiful. Whether it be stiff, uncomfortable teenagers grimacing at a camera, or posed into unnatural and sometimes unnervingly over-stylized shot – it can be difficult to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

5 best website builders for photography

If you're having trouble finding the right website builder, don't worry - we've combed through the five top website builders for photographers 2021 below to help you exhibit your work and portfolios as elegantly as possible.

Transform your Instagram Feed with Luxe

An amazing resource for quickly nailing the picture perfect feed is Lightroom Instagram presets. These are quick-click editing tools, specifically designed for branding and beautifying Instagram feeds, that can be utilized by both paid and free users of the Lightroom mobile app. Instagram presets allow you to quickly adjust dozens of image settings with a single click. Achieve a full photo edit workflow in three simple steps: Light. Color. Preset. And you'll get the perfect edit every single time.

INFLUENCE. Social Media in 2021

We’re here to encourage you to own your space in social media in 2021 by breaking down what makes the modern creative successful and by providing key tips on authenticity, audience, content, branding, engagement, and networking. We’ll work though what these things mean for you and how you can use these to dominate your online spaces while remaining true to yourself.

How to Apply Sky Overlays Using the Photoshop Sky Replacement Feature

If you've previously purchased sky overlays from us, or if you're considered purchasing, then this powerful little tool is for you! The process is both quick and easy. In this article, learn to import and apply Luxe Sky Overlays using Photoshop's smart Sky Replacement function.

Do-it-Yourself Family Photos

In this article, we discuss key steps to taking professional looking holiday photos from a do-it-yourself perspective, no matter your experience or skill level. Shoot your family photo, edit your creation, and place that picture in a holiday card template - all from the comfort of your home.

Enhance Your Workflow with the Adobe Creative Cloud for Photographers

With the introduction of so many new cloud and sync features, Adobe has opened up a new world of flexible, end-to-end, lossless editing solutions. These solutions allow creatives to move seamlessly from desktop workspaces to surprisingly powerful on-the-go mobile applications and back again.

Editing in the New Adobe Photoshop 21

Adobe revealed some stunning suite-wide changes in June, many of which focused on cloud-based cross-product integration and sync. Photographers were especially excited for the latest Lightroom features, including local hue adjustment, ISO adaptive presets, and a centered crop overlay. Not to be lost in the cloud, the June update for Photoshop 2020 also revealed an exciting host of show-stopping feature upgrades many of which cross over from Lightroom in some pretty exciting ways, and two of which I will highlight here as especially relevant for photographers: a much-improved Smart Select for subjects and objects, and a completely revamped Adobe Camera Raw.

Full Lightroom Post-Processing Workflow Guide

This editing workflow guide is designed for preset users who wish to maximize their editing workflows and get the best images possible every single time in Lightroom for desktop and mobile without sacrificing time.

Light & Airy Edits in Seconds

Light and airy edited images have quickly become a social media staple. Bright, white, soft-toned edits are commonly lauded as the ideal solution to cultivate a clean and cohesive social feed. However, this popular look can be difficult to replicate. So, how are all these people getting that perfect look? The answer lies in presets and post-processing.

Black American Photographers to Follow in 2020

To celebrate Black American photographers, we’ve compiled a list of nine artists who we consider must-follow talent. Diverse in their aims and focus, these artists have made substantial contributions to their respective photography genres.

Remaining Creative When the World Has Stopped

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted both the photography industry and creatives at large. Many (including members of our team) have lost significant contracts and have felt disparaged regarding next season’s prospects. In response and in support, we’ve compiled some suggestions for new protocols and creative projects that you can start right now to boost both your income and your morale.

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