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Ed Mercer

Sep 15, 2025

Monday, September 15, 2025

Photography Tribe is where 40+ years of Ed Mercer’s experience meet modern tutorials on gear, lighting, composition, exposure, and AI. Learn to edit like a pro and make your images pop!
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Ever Wonder "How - To" Make Changes to

Your Photos Using AI?

πŸ‘‰ Bottom line: every time someone has asked β€œHow do I…?” in photography, AI has popped up with an answer that feels like a magic trick. You don’t need to be a techie β€”

just a little curious.

 

πŸ› οΈ Beginner-Friendly AI Tools for Photo Magic

1. Adobe Photoshop (Generative Fill) πŸ–ŒοΈ

  • The gold standard for AI photo editing.

  • Highlight what you want gone (like a photobomber), hit Generative Fill, and Photoshop cleans it up.

  • Want to add someone in? Drop in a photo of them, and Photoshop blends them into your scene naturally.

  • You can also remove cars from street photos to get a clear landscape, or clean up a messy room in seconds β€” no vacuum needed!

  • See Below for "People IN and People OUT"!

"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. πŸŒ…πŸ‚

πŸš€ Running a photography business?

It’s more than snapping pretty picturesβ€”it’s about building something amazing. Swipe πŸ‘‰ to see 6 must-do steps

for success!

🎨 Build Your Brand – Let your style shine so people instantly know it’s YOU.
πŸ“£ Market Yourself – Post, share, repeat. Get your work in front of the right eyes.
πŸ’° Price Right – Know your worth and charge with confidence.
🌟 Wow Clients – From first chat to final gallery, treat them like VIPs.
πŸ“· Keep Learning – New tools, new trends… always stay sharp.
πŸ—‚οΈ Stay Organized – Contracts, invoices, backups = stress-free creativity.

✨ Follow these steps and you’ll go from πŸ“Έ β€œjust a photographer” to πŸ’Ό thriving photography pro!

 

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What is Perspective in Photography?

Perspective is simply how things look based on where you’re 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.

  • Stand low and look up at a building β†’ it looks like it’s leaning backwards.

  • Stand close with a wide-angle lens β†’ the edges of the frame get stretched.

  • Tilt your camera up or down β†’ vertical or horizontal lines start to bend.

Think of perspective as your photo’s sense of depth and space.


πŸ›‹οΈ How This Relates to a Crooked Room

When you take a photo of an interior space with a wide-angle lens:

  • Vertical lines (walls, door frames, windows) may start tilting inward or outward. Instead of being parallel, they converge, making the room look like a trapezoid or funhouse.

  • Horizontal lines (floors, ceilings, counters) can also slant if your camera isn’t perfectly level.

This makes the room look crooked or distorted, even though in real life it’s straight.

WHY FIX IT?

 

  • A crooked room feels uncomfortable to look atβ€”it messes with our brain’s sense of balance.

  • In real estate, it makes a space look smaller, uneven, or poorly built.

  • Fixing perspective (straightening those lines) brings back the natural feel of the space so it matches how your eyes would see it if you were standing there.


βœ… In short: Perspective is how your camera’s 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.

 

Trivia Question❓

Which 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 photosβ€”but sometimes they don’t come out quite the way you imagined? Don’t worry, every great photographer starts there. That’s 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, you’ll gain the confidence to capture stunning shots in no time. Best of all, you’ll be learning alongside other photo lovers who are just as excited as you are. πŸ“·πŸ’‘

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"Fixing Crooked Horizon Lines in Photoshop:

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iPhone 17 Pro Max Newly Released

September 9th!

Imagine this: you’re 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. That’s partly what the new iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers.

  • With three 48MP Fusion cameras (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto), it captures texture and depth you might not have noticed before. Details in shadows, stars, leaves β€” it’s like upgrading from sketch to painting.
  • The improved telephoto with bigger sensor + better zoom means you can get closer without getting closer. Wildlife, distant scenes β€” safer, more composed shots.
  • The front cam isn’t just for selfies β€” Center Stage with 18MP, wider, more aware of surroundings, so yes: you AND your background matter.
  • And one of the unsung but powerful upgrades: battery and thermals. The vapor chamber keeps everything cool under load, and you get significantly more video-playback hours. Less anxiety about running out of juice. A

You might upgrade if you’ve 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 it’s Friday night lights or Saturday morning youth games, capturing the action is half the fun. Here are 5 quick tips to score winning photos:

  1. Use a fast shutter speed – Freeze tackles, passes, and touchdowns at 1/1000 sec or faster.
  2. Zoom in tight – A 200mm lens or more keeps you right in the middle of the play.
  3. Follow the ball – The ball leads the story: passes, fumbles, and touchdowns happen around it.
  4. Get low to the ground – Shooting from knee level makes players look more powerful.
  5. Capture the sidelines too – Coaches, cheerleaders, and fans bring the full story to life.

🏟️ 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.

πŸ’‘ Answer to Trivia Question:
Alfred Stieglitz

Monday, September 15, 2025

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