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Photography often involves capturing stunning locations, but crowded places can make it challenging to get a clean shot. The latest update in Adobe Camera Raw 17.2 introduces a powerful AI tool designed to remove unwanted people from images with minimal effort. This video explores how the feature works, its benefits, and potential limitations.

Portrait photography requires precise lighting techniques to bring out the best in a subject's facial features. One of the most effective lighting configurations for close-up portraiture is the Hurley Triangle, developed by renowned headshot photographer Peter Hurley. This technique utilizes Strip Boxes to create a shadowless, evenly lit portrait that enhances the subject’s natural beauty.

Want to create stunning black & white photos in Lightroom? In this tutorial, Serge Ramelli shows you the best techniques to turn your color shots into dramatic, timeless black & white images. From contrast and tones to the perfect mix of light and shadow, learn how to bring out the true power of monochrome photography!

Using this Masks and Curves tutorial, you can transform your photos using this Lightroom curves trick. With the power of RGB curves, we can turn a scene with dull lighting into a cool light show effect.

Ever wanted to get that dreamy, buttery bokeh in your photos? In this video, Charlice Lin is breaking down what it really means to shoot wide open, how Depth of Field works, and how to nail that super creamy, 3D look using Leica's legendary 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux.

One powerful tool for controlling light is the use of V-Flats. With their versatility, V-Flats allow photographers to craft dramatic lighting effects with precision, offering endless creative possibilities.

Lighting is everything in photography, and sometimes, the simplest tools can create the most stunning effects. In this video, we’re showing a clever lighting technique using just two V-Flats, a bare bulb flash, and a reflector—all taught by the talented Dani Diamond!

Photography is all about capturing and shaping light to tell a story. By carefully manipulating lighting techniques, a simple composition can be transformed into a visually striking image. In this video, Camera Club Live will walk through the process of using a controlled light shaft to create a dramatic and compelling photograph with just a few elements.

Photographers often focus on equipment – new cameras, better sensors, sharper lenses. However, the most powerful tool is light. It sculpts your subject, evokes emotion, and creates a palpable sense of depth.

As photographer Tim Walden emphasizes, lighting, posing, design, composition, and storytelling are the cornerstones of a truly remarkable portrait. These elements, irreplaceable by camera features alone, differentiate a photograph in today's image-saturated world.

This is Peter's typical go-to setup for high key that he uses when he has clients wanting to do lookbooks or e-commerce shoots, showing you how he is able to get white clothing perfectly exposed with all the detail and nothing blown out.*

High-key lighting is a widely used technique in commercial photography, fashion, and e-commerce, creating a bright, clean, and elegant look. This guide delves into the fundamentals of high-key lighting, exploring setup, adjustments, and post-processing techniques to achieve professional results.

Photography is all about capturing the perfect exposure, ensuring that images are neither too dark nor too bright. While many cameras offer automatic settings, understanding metering modes can significantly enhance your control over exposure. This video will explore different metering modes, their applications, and how they impact your photography.