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The Benefits of Lightroom Presets from someone who didn't like them

I'll admit it, when I first started in photography and content creation, I saw Lightroom Presets as a way for people to "cheat" or "take shortcuts". I was so hung up on the idea that I needed to learn how to edit the images myself, that I completely missed out on the benefits that Lightroom Presets bring to photographers of all skill levels. It wasn't until many years later, when I had become pretty comfortable with using Lightroom and Photoshop, that I realised that although I am confident in editing photos, there was still so much I could learn from other people's presets.

Let me explain.

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Sony A7CII Review

So this is in by no way shape or form a technical review of the Sony A7CII - more so some thoughts and feelings about the camera from a professional photographer & content creator who had been shooting with the Sony A7II for the past 5+ years.

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A real life review of the Samyang 24mm f1.8 for Sony

After over 5+ years of being a photographer, I thought it was finally time that I got a prime lens. Up until now, all my work was shot on one of two zoom lenses - a 28-75mm f2.8, or a 70-200mm f2.8. Now don't get me wrong, I still absolutely adore these lenses, however since upgrading to the more compact Sony A7CII, I have been slowly researching lenses that are significantly smaller that I could easily use as an everyday lens, or a perfect travel companion.

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Using ChatGPT to help simulate film presets in Adobe Lightroom

Using ChatGPT to simulate film presets in Adobe Lightroom offers many benefits, from saving time and effort in the editing process to increasing creative freedom and pushing the limits of what is possible with modern image editing technology. As natural language processing continues to evolve and improve, it is exciting to consider the possibilities for the future of content creation and how ChatGPT and other similar tools will continue to shape the way we create and share visual media.

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Top 5 Trends in Content Creation for Businesses in 2023

Content creation is an integral part of any business' marketing strategy, as it helps to attract and engage potential customers, establish brand credibility, and drive conversions. In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, it's important for businesses to stay up to date on the latest trends in content creation in order to stay ahead of the competition.

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Best Photography Studios in Canberra

When it comes to finding and choosing the best photography studio in Canberra, it can be hard to pick one out of the small handful that are available. The good news is, they are all relatively close in price!

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5 Reasons Your Small Business Needs Professional Photography

Entrepreneurs are notorious for their "do-it-yourself" mentality, but doing it yourself may not be the greatest option when it comes to promotional photography. Appealing and professional photography, whether for your website, billboards, printed materials, or social media, will give your company a more professional appearance. Unfortunately, hiring a professional photographer appears to be…

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