Photo Editing

For the Love of Astro Photography (From City Moons to the Comet Chase)
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For the Love of Astro Photography (From City Moons to the Comet Chase)

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Writing and photography by Eddie Chan @eddiemarkhampyro Additional photography by @dp.ey Graphics and writing by Mike Simpson @tdot_shots Astrophotography is amazing! It’s the photography of astronomical objects and events, mainly in the night sky. Besides focusing on the moon, sun, and planets, astro-photographers capture images via long exposure, allowing us to see dim stars and…

Tdot Shots Photo Contest presents Finalists for City and Town Category
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Tdot Shots Photo Contest presents Finalists for City and Town Category

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Very happy to announce the finalists for the City & Town category! Congratulations to all and good luck! Our panel of judges short listed about two dozen images for this category and then chose 2-3 favourites. We compromised on a final list of 5 and published them today. Hope you will comment on the post!…

How Do I Get My Photo Shared on Feature Pages and Hubs like Tdot Shots? (Instagram Tips)
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How Do I Get My Photo Shared on Feature Pages and Hubs like Tdot Shots? (Instagram Tips)

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Welcome to Tdot Shots. We’re a community-based Instagram account showcasing photos from our supporters in Toronto and the GTA. Are you interested in getting features?  If so these tips are for you. Please read on.  Also be sure to read the post on Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Social Media We try to mostly…

Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Your Images on Instagram and Social Media (Plus Carousel Post Tips)
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Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Your Images on Instagram and Social Media (Plus Carousel Post Tips)

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Introduction: What Image Size is Best for Social Media? These days the most common format for photos and video on social media is square, but portrait is becoming more popular, thanks to the rise of Instagram. Traditionally, because the viewer was usually interacting with the media on their phone, formatting to take advantage of this…

Killer Sun and Light Rays for Photo and Video Using Red Giant’s Trapcode Shine and Adobe CC (Visual FX)
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Killer Sun and Light Rays for Photo and Video Using Red Giant’s Trapcode Shine and Adobe CC (Visual FX)

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Enhancing a photo or video clip is common business nowadays but what tools do you use when you want it realistic and bringing that wow factor at the same time? While there are many tools I’ve found for adding realistic sun rays and lens flare effects on desktop and mobile (I’m thinking tools like Luminar…