The Journey: ft Marcos Valdés

With a deep love for storytelling and a signature editing style using Mastin Labs presets, Marcos continues to push creative boundaries while capturing unforgettable moments.

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What’s the Difference Between a Film Simulation, a Film Preset and a Film Emulation?
Learn the difference between film simulations, film presets, and a film emulations to see how you can get a cinematic film aesthetic on your digital photos. Read more
Dark and Moody Photography Style: A Guide To Shooting and Editing

Learn how to shoot and edit dark and moody photos with expert tips on lighting, location, and editing. Perfect for anyone aiming to enhance their style.

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What Is True to Color Photography?
Explore the art of true to color photography, where each shot reflects the genuine hues of the moment. Perfect for preserving the authenticity of your images in every detail. Read more
Mastin Labs Presets as Real-Time LUTs by Joe Ensley
Learn all about real-time LUTs using the Panasonic Lumix S5ii camera to get an in-camera film simulation for instant results and minimal editing. Read more
The Best Black and White Presets for Lightroom
Explore the ultimate collection of black and white presets for Lightroom and master the art of using and customizing presets to enhance your photos. Read more
Light and Airy Photography 101: Perfecting Your Photo Aesthetic
Discover the art of light and airy photography with our comprehensive guide. Learn techniques and tools to capture bright images that stand out. Read more
9 Best Lightroom Presets for Portraits: 2024 Edition
Elevate your photography with the nine best Lightroom presets for portraits of 2024. Transform your images with these professional editing tools. Read more
A Guide on How To Get Creamy Skin Tones in Lightroom
When it comes to creating eye-catching portraits, one of the most important considerations is capturing the perfect creamy skin tones. Keep reading for a walkthrough of the steps you need to take in Lightroom to edit skin tone to make... Read more
6 Creative Maternity Photoshoot Ideas and Tips
Maternity photoshoots are a chance to honor the beautiful journey of motherhood.  As a professional photographer, it’s your job to capture this intimate moment. With nothing but your camera and a few props, you have to document lasting memories in... Read more
Golden Hour Photography: 3 Presets for Flawless Photo Edits
It’s no wonder why so many professional photographers adore golden hour photography. It’s a seemingly magical time when soft golden tones radiate across the landscape, gently bathing everything in radiant, warm colors. But we’re gifted with this golden hour time... Read more
5 Best Wedding Lightroom Presets For Photographers
Wedding photography is one of the most popular services professional photographers can offer. But, regardless of how fun (and profitable) wedding photography can be, it also takes practice. Without the proper tools and experience, it can be challenging to produce... Read more
How To Install Luts in Davinci Resolve
If you’re looking to enhance your video editing skills and want to learn how to install LUTs in DaVinci Resolve, you’re in the right place. Using LUTs in DaVinci Resolve might seem like an advanced editing technique if you don’t have experience, but they’re essential components for color correction... Read more
A Guide To Email Marketing for Photographers
Like many photographers, you’re probably always on the lookout for potential clients and may have considered sending emails to likely prospects. Email marketing for photographers is a great way to build deeper connections with your existing clients and expose new... Read more
4 Sports Photography Tips for Beginners
 Action sports photography offers the thrilling challenge of capturing dynamic action and emotion-filled moments. Whether it’s highlighting a split-second victory in a soccer game, the grim determination on the face of an underdog going into a tough match, or a... Read more
6 Best Poses for Professional Headshots
The right professional headshot can help clients put their best face forward. Research shows that it only takes a tenth of a second to form a first impression based on someone’s face alone.  A powerful headshot photo balances a sense of connection... Read more
How to Elevate Your Photography Mood Board to the Next Level
Have you ever had an amazing idea for a photoshoot, shared your inspirational images with your client or collaborators, and started shooting only to realize that everyone was on a slightly different page?  Photography is a visual art, but sometimes... Read more
5 Photography Marketing Strategies To Help You Reach Larger Audiences
Since the rise of digital cameras, photography has become an increasingly popular pastime. These cameras revolutionized the photography industry and created an even greater market for professional photographers to showcase their work. But producing stunning photos isn’t enough to gain... Read more
An Expert's Guide to Outdoor Lighting for Photography
  Outdoor lighting provides photographers with a rich and diverse spectrum of possibilities, as well as some very distinct challenges that can vary immensely depending on the time of day and weather conditions. Mastering control and understanding of natural light... Read more
Should You Over or Under Expose Your Photos? An Experiment in Understanding Exposure
If you are well steeped in photographical technical terms, then the TLDR is I bracketed 9 photos at 0.5 stops separating each photo to test the recovery of the camera data. I set up the shot with a balanced exposure... Read more
Photoshoot Pricing: How To Set Competitive Rates
Determining the appropriate pricing structure for photography services can be a challenge for any photographer. Whether you're a seasoned or a beginner photographer, setting rates for potential clients requires careful consideration. There are a few things to keep in mind... Read more