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- Portfolio / Photo gallery.
Here I present projects that have been completed or at least sufficiently matured. In some cases, the photos were all taken in the very limited time of just a few sessions (such as Les Atouts). For other projects, such as Entre-Rails, the... - Gallery / Levitographs.
Photos of levitation or weightlessness are commonplace, and many photographers have produced images that are impressive but not necessarily difficult to achieve. Several techniques exist. We have chosen the one that minimises computer work... - Portfolio / Set "Fantasy".
A bit of the spirit of Heroic fantasy comics. A style that I read a lot in my youth and which is reflected in this series of images. It was filled with hideous monsters and very beautiful girls; I didn't keep the monsters. Most of the... - Portfolio / Trumps.
A design inspired by playing card graphics. And a huge well done to all the models who took part in this project. It was they who came up with the costumes and accessories that make these images so rich. The entire series was shot... - Photographic project "Downtimes".
An exploration of what we call 'downtimes' and how it manifests itself. Whether deliberately chosen or suffered, ranging from a few minutes to several years, from coffee breaks to sabbaticals, from hospital stays to the vicissitudes of life,... - Portfolio / Rails.
Rails : a photographic project carried out on the abandoned railway lines in the Lyon region. The seasons and weather conditions play a big part in the result: mist, morning frost, etc. More than 300 photos were taken for this project, a... - Portfolio / Nudes.
Nude photography is a widely recognised genre, but there are many variations on it. The frequently used expression "artistic nude", can appear nebulous, in reality encompassing several distinct photographic sub-genres. For this reason, we...
- LSE: Lighting Setup Editor, for studio photographers.
This is a tool for studio photographers : a graphics editor for quickly creating lighting diagrams and generating them as png or jpg images.
- Survey: how do you see our photo workshops developing?
In order to better respond to the expectations of our workshop participants, we are launching this quick survey. How do you see the workshops evolving? Would you prefer a more advanced level, more experienced models, or would you like more... - Workshop photo sur Lyon.
December 2015 - Using flash creatively.
This workshop is designed for photographers who are equipped with an SLR camera and have mastered the main settings. As usual in our workshops, the approach is designed to be practical, encouraging group work and exchanges between participants...
- Photography tutorials, shooting, post-processing, etc.
Here you'll find many photography-related tutorials. A wide range of subjects are covered, from basic concepts, valid for both film and digital photography, to post-processing dedicated to digital photography. Many of the tutorials are... - Tutorials - Generalities and basic notions in photography.
A few short tutorials introducing the fundamental concepts of photography. Essential before exploring the more targeted tutorials. - Tutorial - Depth of field - DOF.
Depth of field is the range of distances that will appear sharp, both in front of and behind the exact focusing distance. Several parameters influence the size of this range: it can be large (all planes will be sharp) or very small (only the... - Tutorial - Resolution and definition of a digital image.
This tutorial clarifies the distinction between two terms that are often confused, even though they represent different concepts in digital photography. Resolution refers to the amount of detail an image can contain per unit area, often... - Tutorial - How a reflex (SLR) camera works?
All cameras classified as "SLR" have one characteristic in common: they offer a direct view through the lens for framing. In other words, when the photographer composes the image, he sees exactly what the sensor or film sees, without any... - Tutorial - Setting the exposure.
In photography, exposure refers to the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor when the picture is taken (or the film, in the case of film photography). Appropriate exposure is essential for obtaining a well-balanced image, with... - Tutorial - How a curtain shutter works.
The curtain shutter, also known as the focal plane shutter, is located in front of the camera sensor (or film). Its main role is to reveal the sensor or the film during a precise time interval, for example 1/125th of a second. This type of... - Tutorial - Flash photography.
In photography, a flash is a lighting device that generates a brief, intense light. It is often used when lighting is insufficient, for example indoors, or when shooting at night. However, it can also be very useful as a complement to ambient... - Tutorial - Standard diaphragm apertures.
Cameras are equipped with a diaphragm, i.e. a device made up of hinged blades, designed to regulate the size of the hole through which the light will enter. By regulating the amount of light that can reach the sensor, the diaphragm is an... - Tutorials about shooting (photography).
The shooting : the starting point of all photography. These tutorials present basic techniques such as measuring light or using a flash, as well as notions concerning the framing and the composition of the image. - Measuring light.
The automatic mode of current cameras allows users to forgo measuring light before taking a photo. Indeed, these cameras incorporate a light meter and automation that handle light measurement and adjust shooting parameters accordingly.... - Using a remote flash.
The term "remote flash" refers to a flash that is not attached to the camera. It can be positioned on the ground, mounted on a tripod, held at arm's length by the photographer or handled by an assistant. This way of working gives much better... - The framing.
Framing is for the photographer to position the subject in the frame of his image. The tutorial lists the characteristics of the framing: orientation, plane, high or low angle shot, frontality, etc. The photographer must make a decision on... - The polarizing filter.
Using a polarising filter at the time of shooting can considerably improve the rendering of the sky or reflective surfaces such as a shop window or the surface of a lake. This is because the polariser will reduce the amount of polarised light... - Tutorial - Getting a nice bokeh.
Bokeh, or soft focus, helps to make the subject of a photo stand out. It can be obtained by working with a large diaphragm opening, but other parameters also need to be taken into account. This tutorial explains how to obtain a beautiful... - Photographic post-processing tutorials.
Using post-processing software is an essential step in the process of creating a digital photograph, just as developing the film is for a film photograph. The sensor in any camera produces an image that requires at least some adjustment in... - Tutorial - Colour synthesis in digital photography.
This tutorial explains the process of colour synthesis in digital photography, or more generally, explains how colours are rendered by any computer device: camera, television, printer, etc. The different synthesis modes are presented: RGB... - Tutorial - Additive colour synthesis (RGB).
Each coloured pixel in an image results from the combination of a limited number of basic colours. Peripherals such as monitors, televisions, video projectors and cameras use three basic colours: red, green and blue, This is known as RGB... - Tutorial - CMYK subtractive synthesis.
In subtractive colour synthesis, the different colours are obtained by subtracting components from the initial white colour. These subtracted colours are called primary colours. They are generally cyan, magenta and yellow (CMY). When the... - White balance.
White balance correction (WB for short) is an essential setting which, when correctly adjusted, makes it possible to obtain photos with colours that are faithful to reality. On the other hand, incorrect settings can result in images with... - Post-treatment of the eyes.
In this brief tutorial, we present a concrete case study that details how to improve the appearance of the eyes in a portrait. The steps we will describe can be carried out with photo retouching software such as Photoshop, The Gimp, or almost... - Converting to black and white.
Unlike film cameras, which could be loaded with either colour or black and white film, digital camera sensors all produce colour images. Black and white images are therefore obtained retrospectively, through computer processing. This... - Tutorials about Capture One, raw-processing software.
Capture One is a derawtisation software, like its better-known counterparts: Lightroom, Camera Raw, DXO, Aperture, etc. It is published by Phase One, a company renowned for its digital backs. These tutorials explain how to carry out the most... - Capture One Tutorial.
Copying settings across several photos.
It is common to need to apply the same adjustments to several photos, such as white balance correction or noise reduction. Capture One offers a number of quick and effective, if sometimes unconventional, solutions for carrying out these tasks.... - Capture One Tutorial.
Brightness adjust with Capture One.
Brightness adjustment is one of the settings that is almost always optimised during the dematrixing phase. This is all the more necessary in the case of a photograph presenting both very bright and very dark areas. In other words, it's a... - Capture One Tutorial.
Generating images for publication on the Internet.
Before publishing a photo on social networks, or more generally on the Internet, it is advisable to prepare the image for this use: reduce the resolution, choose a colour space compatible with the screens of all Internet users, opt for a... - Capture One Tutorial.
Adjust white balance with Capture One.
Here is a method for adjusting white balance using Capture One. It is applicable when an element of neutral colour is present in the image. This is often the case in the studio when using white, grey or black backgrounds. These specific... - Capture One Tutorial.
Straighten perspectives.
The laws of perspective dictate that a building photographed from the ground appears to shrink towards the top. This distortion is completely natural, and our brain intuitively corrects this distortion, giving us the impression of straight... - Capture One Tutorial.
Getting started with Capture One.
This tutorial will help you get started with Capture One, the software that converts RAW files generated by your camera into JPEG format. This conversion stage also gives you the opportunity to fine-tune your photography by adjusting parameters... - Capture One Tutorial.
Change colors.
In principle, you don't ask derawtisation software to change colours, at most to allow a slight adjustment. However, Capture One's tools are advanced enough to allow this type of manipulation: changing the colour of an item of clothing,... - Capture One Tutorial.
Perform a partial desaturation.
Partial desaturation is a well-known technique in which a photograph is transformed into black and white, with the exception of a single colour which remains visible. This approach aims to create a visual impact by highlighting a specific... - Capture One Tutorial.
Local settings : layers and masks.
Local retouching consists of applying one or more adjustments to just one part of the image. Capture One, at least in its pro version, allows local adjustments. The light version does not offer this facility; there must be some differences... - Capture One Tutorial.
Remove an element of the decor.
In this tutorial we're going to learn how to hide distracting elements in post-processing that couldn't be removed when the shot was taken. To do this, we will use correction layers and duplication layers. - Capture One Tutorial.
Dramatising the sky.
We often have to process a sky that appears too washed out, with clouds that struggle to stand out clearly. In such situations, a common method is to slightly underexpose the sky, which can considerably improve its visual visual reproduction.... - Capture One Tutorial.
Dodge-and-burn with Capture One.
Dodge-and-burn is one of the most widespread techniques used in photographic retouching. Its aim is to add depth to an image, intensify contrasts, improve the quality of light, shape the contours of a face, emphasise the relief of a... - Capture One Tutorial.
Balance exposure.
Sometimes, particularly in studio shots, the exposure may not be uniform throughout the photograph. For example, a model's legs may be underexposed in relation to her face. This disparity may be due to a light source that is poorly... - Capture One Tutorial.
Embedding a watermark.
When the JPG or TIFF file is generated, Capture One can add a watermark to your photos. The watermark can be a signature, your studio logo, a "Reproduction forbidden" notice, etc. A watermark is often added to photos intended for publication... - Tutorial Capture One.
Tethered mode.
Capture One's tethered mode is reserved for studio work. It's really practical, particularly for photos of objects that require a great deal of precision in framing and working with light, or when you want to allow several people to see the... - Tutorial Capture One.
Renaming photos in batches.
Capture One offers a particularly effective tool for renaming photos, with a number of automatic options, such as inserting the date, a serial number, EXIF or IPTC data, the GPS coordinates of the shot, etc. - Capture One Tutorial.
Simulate a cross-processing with Capture One.
Cross-processing (or cross-development) involves developing a film with chemicals normally intended for another type of film. This is of course in the case of film photography, but the term is also used in digital post-processing. The result... - Capture One Tutorial.
Converting to B&W with Capture One.
In an age when digital and video dominate the visual media, it's fascinating to see that black and white photography continues to hold an undeniable appeal for many enthusiasts. This timeless aesthetic highlights the subtle nuances of light,... - Capture One Tutorial.
Remove sensor tasks.
Dust or stains on the sensor can ruin a photo session. Fortunately, there are solutions for removing them in post-processing but this still involves working on each photo. It is therefore essential to clean the sensor regularly, and in any... - Capture One Tutorial.
Sharpening with Capture One.
Sharpening encompasses all techniques aimed at visually improving the sharpness of photos. The aim is not to sharpen photos whose blur is the result of a problem during shooting (camera shake blur or focus blur), but to correct imperfections... - Capture One Tutorial.
Creating / correcting vignetting.
The term "vignetting" refers to the darkening of the corners or edges of an image. This phenomenon can be perceived as an inconvenience when it results from a poor quality lens or a lens hood that is too long. However, it is sometimes... - Capture One Tutorial.
Quick editing.
Selecting photos can be a tedious and time-consuming process, especially for photographers who take a lot of photos. You need to identify which photos will be kept and developed, and which will be deleted. Capture One makes this job easier by... - Capture One Tutorial.
Compare before and after.
It is always beneficial, at several points in the post-processing process, to compare the modified image with the original. This practice often prevents excessive adjustments. Capture One offers a variety of methods for carrying out this... - Capture One Tutorial.
Capture One user interface.
This tutorial clarifies the specific terms used by Capture One to designate the main elements present on the screen, such as the viewer or the browser. Naturally, this workspace can be configured to meet your particular needs. Being familiar... - Capture One Tutorial.
Keyboard Shortcuts.
Shortcuts are combinations of keys to be pressed simultaneously, or the association of a keyboard key with mouse actions. Using them speeds up your work, reducing the need to click on menus and icons to a minimum. This page lists the main... - Capture One Tutorial.
The different histograms.
The histogram is of crucial importance for photographers working in digital format, particularly during the post-processing phase. It has many uses: firstly, it simplifies the adjustment of exposure and luminosity by providing a visual... - Tutorial - The histogram in digital photography.
Present on all photo editing software and also displayable on all cameras, the histogram is one of the most useful tools for the digital photographer. During the shooting, it allows to control the exposure. During post-processing, it gives... - Tutorial - RAW-processing.
De-rawing is the process of transforming a RAW file from a camera into an image file, for example in JPG format. This operation is essential, but can be carried out automatically by the camera (which is what all telephones do, since... - Color spaces.
Colour management in digital photography, as in IT in general, quickly becomes complex as soon as precision is required. Standards have been established to ensure that colours are reproduced consistently on all types of device (screens,... - Studio photography tutorials.
Studio photography is very different from natural light photography. It involves more complex management, particularly in terms of the adjustment and positioning of light sources. When it comes to photographing people, the photographer also... - Tutorial - Lighting diagram.
Lighting sources in a photo studio offer total flexibility in terms of positioning and adjustment. It can therefore be difficult to reproduce exactly a configuration that has already produced excellent results in a previous session. With... - Tutorial : Direct the model's pose.
For a fashion or portrait photographer, it is essential to direct the model's pose, particularly if the model is inexperienced. The photographer is in the best position to see the flaws in a pose: shadows cast on the face by a hand, poor... - Tutorial : Improving the pose of your model.
It's up to the photographer to make sure that the model's pose is correct, and in particular to spot the little mistakes that can spoil a portrait: a badly placed hand, too much support, too static a pose, etc. Once the problem has been... - Tutorial - Posing a model.
The head and the face.
Most faces have asymmetries that go unnoticed in everyday life, but become obvious when photographed from the front. For example, many people's noses or chins are not perfectly aligned, one eyebrow is slightly higher than the other, sometimes... - Tutorial : Direct the posing of your model.
Shoulder orientation.
This tutorial will help you improve the shoulder pose of the models you photograph. Shoulders facing the lens give an impression of strength and power. This suits subjects such as lorry drivers, removal workers, or, more commonly,... - Tutorial : Direct the posing of the model.
A few tips about hands.
When in front of a camera, most people don't know how to position their hands. Faced with this problem, the photographer can opt for a tight framing, not showing the hands, but it's a pity to deprive oneself of the contribution of the hands to... - Tutorial - Direct the posing of the model.
When one part of the body is resting against another (the most frequent situation is the head resting on a hand), it is preferable to simulate the support, as real support can cause inelegant deformations. This mini-tutorial for portrait... - Tutorial - Directing the pose of your model.
Arms and legs.
This tutorial, which is more of a series of tips and tricks, is aimed at portrait and fashion photographers: how to position the model's arms and legs to avoid distortion? - Portrait lighting (tutorial).
Portraiture is undeniably a distinct photographic genre, even if the photos that fall into this category can vary considerably, whether in the studio or on location, spontaneous or posed, editorial, selfies or Studio Harcourt-style portraits,... - Tutorial: Introduction to studio photography.
This introductory tutorial looks at the main differences between photography in natural settings and studio photography, the habits and reflexes you'll need to break, and the most common camera settings. - Various tutorials related to photography.
These tutorials cover a range of subjects related to photography, with a particular focus on people photography (portraiture, fashion photography, staging, etc.). We hope these resources will spark your interest and help you progress as a... - Tutorial: How to make levitation photos?
Photos of levitation are very common : just type the word into Google Images and you'll see. There are a number of techniques that can be used to create this kind of image. Some of them require a solid knowledge of Photoshop, others are... - Photographing the fireworks.
Fireworks have always been a favourite subject for photographers, and there are several reasons for this. Firstly, these events are relatively rare, occurring only during special celebrations such as national day or local... - Complete list of photography tutorials.
Find here the complete list of all our tutorials in English language. Most of these are also available in French.
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Articles divers, points de vue, etc.
Various articles, points of view, etc.
This section is a sort of blog, with a jumble of articles on photographic techniques, topical issues, rants and so on. - Miscellaneous items : personal opinions, rants, etc.
A few little articles that are hard to classify: rants, personal opinions, etc. But always related to photography. - Customer or model ?
In recent years, particularly with the popularisation of the internet and social media, it seems that most people consider themselves to be photo models (it's also true that many people have improvised as photographers). However, it is... - How can Hollande look as corpulent as Schwarzenegger ?
The meeting between french president François Hollande and Arnold Schwarzenegger (2015) was of course the occasion for numerous photos published in the press. But the two men are far from having the same build, and the comparison is not to... - Photo fakery before Photoshop.
Since the early days of photography, images have been altered after their capture. The motivations behind these manipulations are varied and not always honest. The use for political propaganda purposes is among the most common motives. With... - Posed or spontaneous photos?
The question of whether to prefer posed or spontaneous portraits has always given rise to debate among photography enthusiasts. Of course, in some photographic styles the question doesn't arise: street photography involves photos taken on the... - Google's "DeepDream" project.
"DeepDream" is a project initiated by Google as part of artificial intelligence and more specifically pattern recognition and machine learning (DeepLearning). The programme, already in beta phase, was able to identify shapes in an image... - A question of point of view.
At a time when computer retouching is omnipresent in all published photos, and when Artificial Intelligence is even capable of constructing an image from scratch, most of us are well aware that a photograph does not necessarily reflect... - Official portraits of French presidents.
The official portrait of the President of the French Republic is displayed in every town hall in the country. In principle, the current President is well remembered, but the previous ones are much less so. It is interesting to look at the... - Some famous photos.
Some photographs have left their mark on the history of photography, either because they introduced something new in the photographic technique or approach, or for various reasons such as an exceptional selling price, unforeseen legal... - Your camera doesn't know how to measure light.
Let's try to understand how a camera measures light. Automatic and semi-automatic exposure modes necessarily require light metering. This measurement is used to determine the shooting parameters (exposure time, aperture, and even sensitivity in... - Putting an end to the rule of thirds.
The rule of thirds is THE best-known rule of composition for beginner photographers. But it's certainly not universal. At most, it's a time-saving trick for quickly framing a moving subject. First of all, it should be noted that there are...
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