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Ed Mercer
Sep 15, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025 |
Photography Tribe is where 40+ years of Ed Mercerβs experience meet modern tutorials on gear, lighting, composition, exposure, and AI. Learn to edit like a pro and make your images pop! π Join Photography Tribe today! |
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Ever Wonder "How - To" Make Changes to Your Photos Using AI? |
π Bottom line: every time someone has asked βHow do Iβ¦?β in photography, AI has popped up with an answer that feels like a magic trick. You donβt need to be a techie β just a little curious.
π οΈ Beginner-Friendly AI Tools for Photo Magic1. Adobe Photoshop (Generative Fill) ποΈ
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"Mornings Draped in Mist: Autumn’s Postcard Moments" |
Early mornings in the fall can feel like stepping into a painting. Mist and low-hanging clouds soften the light, making the reds, oranges, and yellows of the leaves glow even brighter. Add in that mysterious haze drifting through the trees, and suddenly every photo looks like a postcard. π π |
π Running a photography business? |
Itβs more than snapping pretty picturesβitβs about building something amazing. Swipe π to see 6 must-do steps for success! π¨ Build Your Brand β Let your style shine so people instantly know itβs YOU. β¨ Follow these steps and youβll go from πΈ βjust a photographerβ to πΌ thriving photography pro!
#PhotographyBusiness #PhotographerLife #BehindTheLens #CreativeEntrepreneur #PhotographyTips #ShootLikeAPro |
What is Perspective in Photography? |
Perspective is simply how things look based on where youβre standing when you take a photo. Your viewpoint (high, low, close, far, tilted) changes how straight lines, shapes, and sizes appear in the final image.
Think of perspective as your photoβs sense of depth and space. ποΈ How This Relates to a Crooked RoomWhen you take a photo of an interior space with a wide-angle lens:
This makes the room look crooked or distorted, even though in real life itβs straight. |
WHY FIX IT?
β In short: Perspective is how your cameraβs viewpoint shapes space. A crooked room happens when verticals and horizontals tilt due to angle or lens choice. Correcting perspective brings harmony and realism back into your photos.
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Trivia QuestionβWhich famous photographer said, "In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality"? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
So, you love taking photosβbut sometimes they donβt come out quite the way you imagined? Donβt worry, every great photographer starts there. Thatβs why we created Photography Tribe, an online learning community built to help you grow step by step. With video lessons on equipment, lighting, editing, and even using AI to make your images pop, youβll gain the confidence to capture stunning shots in no time. Best of all, youβll be learning alongside other photo lovers who are just as excited as you are. π·π‘ π Join Photography Tribe todayβwhere every click brings you closer to your masterpiece! |
Sample of Video Tutorials in Photography Tribe Membership
"Fixing Crooked Horizon Lines in Photoshop: Quick Tips" |
iPhone 17 Pro Max Newly Released September 9th! |
Imagine this: youβre out on a lakeshore at golden hour, light dancing across the water. You raise your phone to shoot, and every detail β reflection, shadow, leaf β feels vivid instead of flat. Thatβs partly what the new iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers.
You might upgrade if youβve been waiting for real camera improvements (not just spec bumps), if you shoot often and want better video/photo tools, or if you simply want a phone that keeps up with your passion without holding back |
Capture Stunning iPhone Photos Today! |
Fall Means Football Season! |
Fall means football season! Whether itβs Friday night lights or Saturday morning youth games, capturing the action is half the fun. Here are 5 quick tips to score winning photos:
ποΈ Do this, and your football photos will look like highlights from ESPN! |
Q&A Questions |
Q: How can I stand out as a wedding photographer in a saturated market? A: Offer unique services or packages, showcase your personality and style on your website and social media, network with other vendors in the wedding industry. Q: What are some tips for taking better landscape photos? A: Focus on composition, use leading lines to draw the viewer's eye into the scene, utilize the rule of thirds, take advantage of golden hour lighting, and consider using a tripod for added stability. Q: How can I effectively market my newborn photography business? A: Utilize social media platforms to showcase your work and attract potential clients, collaborate with local baby-related businesses for cross-promotion, offer special promotions or discounts for first-time clients, and consider partnering with maternity and newborn bloggers or influencers. |
π‘ Answer to Trivia Question: Alfred Stieglitz |
Monday, September 15, 2025 |