Kevin Landwer-Johan

Kevin Landwer-Johan


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Try These Grunge Photography Tips for Edgy Photos Depressed black and white

Grunge Photography (Try These Awesome Edgy Photos)

Grunge photography is a style where the final image looks dirty, distressed or distorted. To create grunge pictures a photographer uses in-camera technique and edgy…

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Checking Their Messages Narrative Photography - How to Use Pictures to Tell a Story

Narrative Photography (How to Use Photos That Tell a Story)

We all love a good story. A story is usually made up of relevant words, and sometimes pictures, crafted together. Photographs on their own also…

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Shallow vs Deep Depth of Field (And When to Use Both)

You’ve probably heard of shallow vs deep depth of field. But do you know when to use one over the other? Our article gives you…

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3-exposures Underexposure vs Overexposure: What Are They and Why You Should Know Them

Overexposed vs Underexposed: Which Is Better for Your Photos?

Getting your exposure correct is the ideal way to shoot a photo. But sometimes, there are situations with uneven lighting where you must over or…

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How to Use the Displacement Map in Photoshop

How to Use a Displacement Map in Photoshop (Step by Step)

The displacement map in Photoshop is a great feature, but you need to know how to use it. In this article I will take you through…

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How To Use The Gradient Map Tool in Photoshop side-by-side

How to Use the Gradient Map in Photoshop

The gradient map in Photoshop is a powerful tool for color correction and image manipulation. It allows you to create custom gradients and apply them…

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How to Use Hyperfocal Distance For Sharper Pictures Aircraft at the Airport

How to Use Hyperfocal Distance for Sharper Photos

Calculating hyperfocal distance is one way to ensure your photos are as sharp as possible. This may seem rather technical, and it is. But our…

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How to Use a Rim Light for More Powerful Portrait Photography Bubbles

How to Use a Rim Light for More Powerful Photography

Using a rim light effect will help isolate your subject from the background. It will also help create a certain mood in the portrait. Rim…

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How To Create Dynamic Panoramas Using the Brenizer Method guitar

How to Use the Brenizer Method for Incredible Results

When I first heard of the Brenizer method I had to Google it to find out what it was. I liked what I saw. The…

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How to Create a Reflection in Photoshop-Dusk

How to Create a Reflection in Photoshop (The Easy Way)

Creating a reflection in Photoshop is a great way to add depth and interest to an image. There are several ways to create a reflection,…

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How to Do High Key Photography Smart Phone Photo © Kevin Landwer-Johan

The Easy Guide to Shooting Perfect High Key Photography

There are times when you want to capture your subject without a background. You may even have a brief, where the image is for use…

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How to Create the Perfect White Photography Background

Is it possible to create a pure white photography background ‘in camera’? Common practice for white background photography is to use post processing. But I’m…

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