New Photoshop releases get a lot of attention from the designer crowd, but as a photographer you can get equally excited about all the fantastic new toys Adobe has cooked up to improve your workflow. Photoshop CS5 is one of the most significant releases we’ve seen in several revisions, so if you’re still on CS2 or 3 and have been waiting for a good time to upgrade, this just may be it!

Below we’ll take a look at how to use a number of the new features in CS5 that apply to your work as a photographer. Whether you’re replacing pixels, fixing lens distortion or creating fantastic high dynamic range images, these new goodies are more than enough to have you cursing Adobe for making you want to buy yet another Creative Suite.

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We often hear the phrase "less is more", and this couldn’t be more apt than when appreciating minimalism. When executed well, minimalist photography can be an extremely simple but dramatic way to capture images.

But how should we interpret, understand and execute minimalism within our own work?

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Weddings represent one of the most stressful and daunting tasks a photographer can undertake. The environments vary considerably, and the pace is often hurried. Many couples consider the photos you take of them on that day as some of the most important pictures they will ever have.

The complexity of the event itself can be quite stressful for a photographer to plan. Should you have a schedule? How long are you supposed to stay? Should you ask your clients to sign anything? Today’s tutorial will focus on how to handle the event from a business perspective.

You’ll learn all about what’s involved and how you can prepare yourself so that both you and your clients are satisfied with the outcome.

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Vignetting is a decrease in brightness of a photograph around its edges which are furthest from the center of your photograph — Not only is the brightness of the photograph comprised in this darkened region but vignetting can have a negative effect on the accurate saturation of your timeless artistic work as well.

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This tutorial will help you find the best camera to buy in five different categories:

* Best Budget Point-and-Shoot
* Best Enthusiast Point-and-Shoot
* Best Entry-Level DSLR
* Best Semi-Pro DSLR
* Best Professional Full Frame DSLR


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Traditionally, a camera’s flash is used to artificially fill a scene with light to allow for a brighter photo in certain situations.
Most cameras though have multiple flash modes that allow you to use your flash creatively.

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Heading to Tokyo? Here are five great places to shoot from the hectic fish markets to sleek buildings in Omotesando. You’ll get specific photography tips for shooting these locations including what equipment to use, best visiting times, and what to expect.

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In this tutorial we’ll leave the computer and head out into the wild. I’ll be explaining the processes I use to shoot star trails images.

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Learn how to take amazing real estate photos that can increase your propertys rental price and attract buyers. Real estate photography is an important marketing tool that is usually not taken as seriously as it should be. This article will give you tips on preparing your property and tips on how to photograph photos that sell.

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