Floods and famines bring untold misery. But sometimes they provide an opportunity to show compassion and to extend a helping hand. During the golden age of the Pharaohs, some 4500 years ago, the Great Pyramids were built in Giza in Egypt. Contrary to legend, they were not built by slaves driven by whiplashes, but by skilled artisans assisted by an entire country's peasant … [Read more...]
5DayDeal – More Like 5DayDifference
It's that time of year again when the 5DayDeal returns. Last year the deal raised over $250,000 for charity. In doing so, they saved many lives and helped many people. Take a look... https://youtu.be/jqpeUHabzLE This year, the 5DayDeal is bigger than ever. It's so big that they had no choice but to raise the price, to $127. But it's still a bargain. And you get … [Read more...]
The Growing List of Free Lightroom Presets
Presets are an important aspect of photography post production. Presets can massively speed up the process of getting your photos ready for the public eye and are also a great source of learning. When I started with Lightroom 2 I worked with many of the free Lightroom presets that were available before moving to creating my own custom processes. If you are new to lightroom 2 … [Read more...]
Advice on Creating Double-Exposure Photos
One of the most difficult techniques in photography since the test of time is double-exposure photos. Back in the day when these type of photos were being done on film cameras, one could only hope, and wish that a double-exposure photo will come out exactly the way they want it to. With today's camera advancements, you can create a double-exposure photo in-camera (which is … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Cory Plowman
I am a freelance photographer based out of the Nashville, Tennessee area. I have loved photography ever since I was younger, but only took it more serious over the past few years. I love being able to capture moments around me, and bring those things to life through photos. I have a creative mind and I love to bring out that creativity in my work. I want to be able to tell … [Read more...]