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Learn the basics of photography, color and lighting

RAW vs JPEG: 5 Reasons Why You Should Shoot in RAW cover image

RAW vs JPEG: 5 Reasons Why You Should Shoot in RAW

In this post I'll show you why you should be shooting in RAW or RAW + JPEG, and I'll give you a quick primer on how to get started with editing your RAW photos.

TIFF vs PSD, Which File Format to Use for Photography? cover image

TIFF vs PSD, Which File Format to Use for Photography?

When it comes to PSD or TIFF for your edits in Photoshop, the best choice is TIFF. It's the industry standard and it supports files larger than 2Gb.

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AdobeRGB vs sRGB, Which Color Space is Better for Photography?

A quick look at the two most popular color spaces for photography: AdobeRGB and sRGB. You'll learn which color space you should be using for your photos.

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An Overview of Adobe Photoshop Blend Modes

Blend modes are one of the most powerful tools available for photo retouching. See what each one of them does.

Understanding Hue, Saturation & Lightness (HSL) for Photo Retouching cover image

Understanding Hue, Saturation & Lightness (HSL) for Photo Retouching

Quickly visualize the difference between hue, saturation and lightness to better understand colors in Adobe Photoshop.

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Introduction to the Exposure Triangle in Photography

At its core, photography is about just 3 things: shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Here's a quick drawing to help you learn about it.

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