Creative Tech Tips & Tutorials

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The Only 4 iPhone Photo Editing Apps You'll Ever Need
While Apple's Photo app is useful for basic tasks like cropping images, it offers little in the way of advanced editing features. And that's when third-party image editors come in handy. Here are some apps I rely on for more comprehensive photo editing.
I’ve Finally Found the Best Photo Editing App, and It's Only $5
I only edit photos on my phone, so I've tried lots of free photo editing apps. This got annoying because I had to switch between apps to apply different effects. Now, I’ve found a $5 photo editing app that can do almost anything.
How I Use Smartphone Filters to Fix Bad Lighting in My Photos
While smartphone cameras are normally good at judging how bright or dark a photo should be, they're not perfect. You can use brightness and exposure sliders, but they can be quite time-consuming. So, sometimes, adding a filter is your best option.
Here's How I Capture Beautiful Night Photos on My Smartphone
Night photography requires a different approach than daytime. Limited light, shaky hands, and noise can cause blurry and grainy photos. However, with the right techniques, you can capture crisp and clear night shots on your phone—sometimes even better than a professional camera.
How I Edit the Background in My Smartphone Photos
Smartphones give us so many tools for photography but limited built-in editing options. Luckily, there’s a huge collection of photo-editing and image-editing apps that allow you many creative ways to edit the backgrounds in your smartphone photos.
How I Create a Vintage Photo Look Using Only My Smartphone
Don’t feel disheartened if you thought you could only create vintage-style photos on a DSLR or mirrorless camera, because that isn’t true. Today, I’ll identify the ways that I create a vintage look in my photography using only my smartphone.
How I Master Color Grading for My Photos on My Smartphone
Vibrance and saturation are helpful tools for making basic color-related adjustments to your smartphone photos, and tweaking specific hues takes it a step further. However, to truly elevate your photos, mastering color grading is key.
Avoid These 9 Common Smartphone Photography Mistakes for Better Shots
Smartphone photography has come a long way, giving almost everyone the ability to capture stunning images with a device they carry daily. But even with all the technological advances, there are still common mistakes that can prevent you from getting the best possible shots.
Make Your Smartphone Photos More Dramatic With This Simple Trick
Most smartphone shots are taken from eye level, but that’s exactly why they can feel dull. My favorite technique requires nothing more than crouching down and pointing up. It may sound simple, but this can have a dramatic impact on your photos.
5 Reasons I Use My DSLR as a Webcam
Laptop webcams are fine—until you see what a DSLR can do. Crisp video, better lighting, and pro-level quality make it hard to go back. Once I started using my DSLR as a webcam, I never looked at grainy, washed-out video the same way again.
How I Use ImgFlip to Make Custom AI-Generated Memes
In the past, making memes took hard work, dedication, and each one used to be handmade, all in an effort to make strangers on the internet laugh. But with the advent of AI, ImgFlip gives you the option to automate this task with a click of a button.
My 5 Favorite Photo Editing Features in Canva
Photo editing doesn’t have to be complicated, and Canva proves it. It's features are a blend of creativity and convenience. What's more, many of its best features are free to use—no subscription needed.
I Tried Adobe Express Premium, and It Was Worth It
Having used the free version of Adobe Express for many years, I tested the premium edition to see if upgrading was worthwhile. Here are my thoughts, with a full list of pros and cons. I'll also discuss the key differences between both.
Stop Using Camera Raw: Here's When It Actually Makes Sense
Despite being used by many photographers, you probably don't need to use Camera Raw. In many cases, doing so will add little benefit and simultaneously increase your editing time. However, there are a couple of instances where Camera Raw makes sense.
9 Unexpected Ways to Use Canva (That You Probably Haven’t Tried!)
When you think of Canva, you probably see it as a tool for social media graphics. But it's capable of much more. Beyond its templates and familiar features, Canva lets you generate QR codes, edit PDFs, build websites, and tackle creative tasks you might not have expected.