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Cat Beards: The Latest Funny Photo Trend Involving Cats

Pratik Naik — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:25 +0000

Cell phones have given people the ability to take photos on the go. It’s given everyone a camera in their pocket. There are great implications for this such as the instant ability to record and share news worthy events. Sometimes, they open up for expanding creativity as well. Sometimes, it’s used for things like this. [more]

Endearing Animal Portraits By 18 Year Old Photographer Jessica Trinh

Pratik Naik — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:16 +0000

I love animals and many of us do. They’re so expressive and it makes you wonder what they’re thinking of. You see the innocence in their eyes and you know it’s genuine. Let’s not forget to mention their ever ready playful demeanor. When you combine these vibrant attributes with photography, it sets up for some endearing work. Cue in animal photographer, Jessica Trinh. [more]

Hitler Finds Out About The New Creative Cloud Model And Shares His Thoughts

Pratik Naik — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:53:49 +0000

The hot topic of the week around here has been the new Creative Cloud model from Adobe. We recently posted this video discussion about what some of us thought of it along with this article on why it may not be a good idea. There were great points made on both ends. However, like all popular things, humor follows shortly on the Internet. [more]

The Old Way Of Photo Retouching From The 1940′s

Pratik Naik — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:25:20 +0000

Now and then, some people tell me that they had no idea retouching existed before Photoshop. It comes as a big surprise to them when they learn about the history of it. I don’t blame them, we’re so used to Photoshop these days that it’s hard to imagine what it would be like long before it, especially in the 1940′s. [more]

What Do You Think About Opteka’s Recent Offer To Photographers?

Pratik Naik — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:39:05 +0000

You’ve probably heard of Opteka, the company that manufactures lenses, grips, and other photographic accessories and equipment. We found a recent offer on their Facebook page that we wanted to get your opinion on. [more]

The Complete Guide To Photoshop Blending Modes

Pratik Naik — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:12:05 +0000

Photoshop blending modes are one of those areas in Photoshop that a very few people understand in full detail. Everyone has a general idea on how they work and what some of the modes do specifically. Much of it has always seemed to be understood through experimentation. The results you get are often guessed. If you’re the lucky few who know all of them precisely, you will still want to read this article. [more]

These Light Paintings Called Refractographs Look Like CG Images Of The Universe

Pratik Naik — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:17:59 +0000

When I saw this series of photos from Rob Turney, I dismissed them as photographs because they looked computer generated. It turned out that I was completely wrong when I read the description of how they were made. They were beyond brilliant. What’s even better is the ‘how to’ video Rob pointed me toward. [more]

Before And After Images Of ‘Venus’ Retouched To Today’s Standards [NSFW]

Pratik Naik — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:17:02 +0000

Venus is the Roman goddess who encompassed the concept of beauty, love and various other traits. She embodies all that is beautiful about a woman. Now, if you took the classical definition of beauty and brought her over to our age today where everything is retouched to ‘perfection’, what would she look like ? [more]

Get Most Of Photoshop’s Best Tools And Features Without Buying The Full Version Of Photoshop

Pratik Naik — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:43:27 +0000

I am always looking out for ways to help people in regards to the cost aspect of post processing. We currently have a few options out there, some of which includes free software such as Gimp or Paint. However, I recently stumbled upon another option. [more]

Industry Response: Sum Up Your Experiences Of Being A Photographer Into One Sentence

Pratik Naik — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:53:38 +0000

Through the years of excitement, down turns, and overall joy of our beautiful love for photography, we share a lot of experiences as we progress in the industry. No matter how divided we are in opinions, one thing we share is our love for photography. We may bicker over camera brands and techniques but you’re reading this because like me, you love this industry. [more]