Vanelli is a working sports and portrait photographer, educator, and author living in Florida. After a successful career as a three-time, Triple Crown Karate champion, Vanelli turned his attention to teaching the visual arts. As an experienced educator, Vanelli has created videos for LinkedIn Learn, has written hundreds of articles, taught at major photography conferences and has developed many photography and digital workflow programs including Click for Kids. Currently, he is the Director of Education at Skylum Software, teaching workshops, writing for Photofocus and creating tutorials for the Vanelli and Friends series.
Use the Erase tool to remove distracting elements in an image. For a faster workflow, use keyboard shortcut X to toggle between adding and subtracting a selection and the left and right bracket keys to change the size of the brush.
Macro photography is a great way to capture the beauty of nature's flowers up close.
Photography is a form of art that allows us to capture moments, emotions, and experiences in a visual medium. One aspect of photography that can truly enhance the storytelling aspect of an image is the use of mood. By creating a mood, photographers can convey a specific feeling or emotion to the viewer. One way to achieve moody portrait photography is by using the Matte tool.
Photography is about capturing the perfect moment and bringing it to life through editing. With the right tools and techniques, you can transform an ordinary photo into a work of art. But editing can be time-consuming, and it's important to have a workflow that is both efficient and effective. That's where customizing the interface of your editing software comes in.
In this video, you will learn the best practice of setting up your computer for image editing and how to build a “set it and forget it” backup plan so you will never lose an image again.
Learning new software can be challenging and frustrating. This can cause some users not to upgrade or try something new even if it’s better than what they are using.
Perfect lighting makes perfect photos. Achieve a natural & magical look during Golden Hours.
A Facebook cover photo is important if you want to create a complete impression of your online profile.
Looking for new techniques to create eye-catching images? In our guide, we'll show you how to use forced perspective to get stunning results!