Adobe Stock reveals world’s most romantic country

Adobe Stock data reveals world’s most romantic country

With February 14th fast approaching, new data from Adobe Stock reveals where hearts are set to be racing this Valentine’s Day based on how many romance related images are searched for in countries around the world…

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Innovation Hub arrives at The Photography Show

Innovation Hub at The Photography Show

The Photography Show has announced the launch of a new initiative that aims to discover the latest game-changing photography technology, gadgets and services by offering eight start-up companies the opportunity to exhibit their innovations free of charge at the show this year (18-21 March, NEC Birmingham) in the Innovation Hub.

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Behind the Lens at The Photography Show 2017

Behind the Lens at The Photography Show 2017

The stage is set for a host of imaging experts to step out from Behind the Lens and reveal how they captured some of their most stunning shots at The Photography Show, Europe’s biggest imaging event in 2017.

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Process big stopper shots like a pro

Learn how to process your big stopper shots like a pro in Adobe Camera Raw with this in-depth video tutorial. It covers a number of important editing skills and will help you to make your big stopper images look their best. If you’re not familiar with the term ‘big stopper’ it simply refers to a 10 stop neutral density filter (ND).

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Jollylook – the vintage instant camera

Jollylook vintage instant camera

Jollylook is an innovative vintage styled instant camera created by Ukrainian instant photo enthusiasts. The camera will be available on kickstarter.com with prices and options available to suit every budget. With true vintage style and a folding design this fun camera can be taken with you anywhere.

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Autumn swirl at Padley Gorge

Autumn Swirl at Padley Gorge

While recently shooting at Padley Gorge in the Peak District I found I’d missed the best of the autumn colours and wider shots didn’t quite seem to work. Chatting to a couple of walkers I discovered I’d overshot by two weeks, but rather than give up it was a case of tackling the location in a different way.

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Bleach bypass effect in Photoshop

Bleach bypass effect in Photoshop

Learn how to apply a stylish bleach bypass effect in Photoshop. This effect desaturates images, boosts contrast and highlights texture in a similar way, but different, to Clarity in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom. The bleach bypass technique comes from the days of film. It was achieved during transparency film processing the bleach stage was missed out, or bypassed. Here’s how to apply a bleach bypass effect in Photoshop.

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FilterEfex Cyber Monday Sale

FilterEfex Cyber Monday Sale

Save a whopping 50% off all on all FilterEfex Photoshop Actions the FilterEfex Etsy store this weekend and Cyber Monday. FilterEfex Photoshop Actions allow you to apply amazing effects to you images at the touch of a button. Use the code below at the checkout to take advantage of this amazing offer.

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Ultra high-res Etihad Stadium image

Machester City Etihad Stadium

On a recent visit to the Etihad Stadium – the home of Manchester City, I shot an high-resolution image of the venue. This image is made up of 23 individual images so the full-size version is huge at 20877 x 7419 pixels.

The physical size of this is an incredible 177 x 63cm. To make the image work online it had to be saved for web and cruched down a lot. To view the full-size image scroll down and click on the image.

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