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The Top 20 PRO EDU Community Photos of 2020

The top photos of 2020 are here.

How a Virtual Studio can Supercharge Your Portrait Business - PRO EDU-

How a Virtual Studio can Supercharge Your Portrait Business

A virtual studio works no matter where you shot your subject, no matter what light you used, no matter what angle you chose. And you’re never locked into a single studio space. You’ve got a world o...

Community Spotlight - PRO EDU- Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight

From beauty photography to food and beverage work, there is no shortage of killer photos created by our members. And since we love celebrating and showcasing the incredible work our members create...

Is Advanced Skin Retouching the Right Tutorial for You? - PRO EDU-

Is Advanced Skin Retouching the Right Tutorial for You?

When a new tutorial or product comes out, it can be hard to know whether it will be the right investment in your career. But PRO EDU has found a way around that.

Why You Should Show Your Clients Raw Files - PRO EDU-

Why You Should Show Your Clients Raw Files

Most photographers only let their client see photos that have been perfected. The problem with this approach is that photographers end up making some pretty big assumptions that could be costing th...

Understanding the Stages of Competence - PRO EDU-

Understanding the Stages of Competence

The idea that it takes ten-thousand hours to master a subject can make it feel like success in photography is a long, long ways off. But the truth is that you can begin making great photographs wa...

Protect Highlights with Luminosity Masks - PRO EDU- luminosity, luminosity adjustments, luminosity masks, post processing, software

Protect Highlights with Luminosity Masks

Luminosity masks can be used for all kinds of post processing effects, from color grading to adding contrast. But one of the fastest and most helpful uses for luminosity masks is highlight protection.

Cinematic color grading pro edu tutorial.

Guest Blog: Cinematic Color Grading in my Backyard

Color grading can seem like a very daunting task, especially if you aren’t super familiar with it. It will take practice and experimentation to find out what process will work, and what will defini...

What is Skin Tone? Post Production for Perfect Skin - PRO EDU-

What is Skin Tone? Post Production for Perfect Skin

Editing skin seems like the holy grail of post production for photographers. Everyone wants to talk about how to edit skin in Photoshop, but no one ever talks about what skin actually is, from a vi...

Plugins vs Panels: Which Do You Need? - PRO EDU- editing, Panels, Plugins, Post production

Plugins vs Panels: Which Do You Need?

When you need to process your work quickly and consistently, plugins and panels seem like a no-brainer. But how do you know whether a plugin or a panel will work best for you?

Who is Nino Batista? Meet PRO EDU's Newest Instructor - PRO EDU- instructors, new instructors

Who is Nino Batista? Meet PRO EDU's Newest Instructor

Nino Batista’s work has been in magazines like FHM and Playboy all around the world, and he’s about to show up on a PRO EDU tutorial near you.

Color Grading Your Photographs in Adobe Lightroom

Four Reasons You Should Try Color Grading Your Photographs in Adobe Lightroom

Color grading is a powerful technique that puts the finishing touch on photographs, yet many photographers are hesitant to learn because it can feel overwhelming. But there’s no need to fear. Color...

Use Strobes in a Natural Way on a Location Shoot - PRO EDU-

Use Strobes in a Natural Way on a Location Shoot

Nick Franken shares some important tips on how to blend strobes with ambient light when shooting on location.

No Model? No Problem! - PRO EDU-

No Model? No Problem!

Practice photography even without a professional model. Be creative and experimental with resources may you have in your home - like your partner, or yourself.

Gear Review | Sigma 35 1.2 | Does the lens live up to the hype? - PRO EDU-

Gear Review | Sigma 35 1.2 | Does the lens live up to the hype?

Would the Sigma ART 35 1.2 be the perfect addition to your lens collection? Find out in this in-depth review with sample images.

How to Apply Compositional Theory to Food Photography - PRO EDU-

How to Apply Compositional Theory to Food Photography

Implementing compositional techniques can instantly level up your food photography. Here's a guide on how to creatively use these fundamental theories.

Tips for Photographing Men - PRO EDU-

Tips for Photographing Men

Many articles discussing photography tips are based around female models. Capturing images of men has its own quirks and challenges.

Smooth Gradients and Edge Lines in Beverage Photography - PRO EDU-

Smooth Gradients and Edge Lines in Beverage Photography

It can be tricky to shoot beverage photography, but George Mitchell is here to show you how to create smooth gradients and edge lines.

How to Shoot Fitness Photography on the Beach - PRO EDU-

How to Shoot Fitness Photography on the Beach

A walkthrough by Matt Valenzuela on how to take fitness photos at the beach, including location scouting, preparing for weather, scheduling, gear, and lighting.

Brainstorming & Moodboarding - How to Get Inspired and Make a Picture Your Own - PRO EDU-

Brainstorming & Moodboarding - How to Get Inspired and Make a Picture Your Own

Create your own unique art for your next photography project. Gather inspiration and generate fresh ideas by learning how to make a photography mood board.

Unlock Your Creative Lighting with the Optical Snoot - PRO EDU-

Unlock Your Creative Lighting with the Optical Snoot

Discover a new creative way to control your lighting. Add diversity to your work and create dramatic portraits by shooting with snoots and GOBOs.

How I Got the Shot and The Job - PRO EDU-

How I Got the Shot and The Job

Capture breathtaking images in a natural environment. Brittany Smith shares how to find the right lighting setup when shooting with strobes outdoors.

Archival Permanence: The Truth About The Deception - PRO EDU-

Archival Permanence: The Truth About The Deception

Gain more insight about the concept of Archival Permanence. Explore the combination of factors that can successfully make prints last longer.

Best ND Filter for Landscape Photography - PRO EDU-

Best ND Filter for Landscape Photography

Filters are a crucial part of landscape photography to control light and balance exposures. Connor Mollison shares the best ND filters for these types of shots.