Photo editing and design tips
Plain-language articles on photography, editing, social media and print: the things we wish someone had told us when we started designing.
BasicsJPG, PNG, WebP or PDF? Choosing the right format when you export
What each image format is good at, when transparency matters, and how to keep files small without making them look worse.
Photo editingExposure, contrast, highlights and shadows: a beginner's guide
What the four most-used light sliders actually do, the order to use them in, and how to avoid the overdone look.
Latest articles
Social mediaSocial media image sizes in 2026: a simple cheat sheet
The sizes and shapes that look right on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and LinkedIn, and why designing at the correct size matters.
BasicsJPG, PNG, WebP or PDF? Choosing the right format when you export
What each image format is good at, when transparency matters, and how to keep files small without making them look worse.
Photo editingExposure, contrast, highlights and shadows: a beginner's guide
What the four most-used light sliders actually do, the order to use them in, and how to avoid the overdone look.
PhotographyBetter photos with composition: rule of thirds, leading lines and space
Simple composition ideas you can use with any phone camera, and how to crop an existing photo to make it stronger.
DesignSeven tips for festival greetings that look professional
Typography, colour, contrast, language and layout tips for Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Holi and Gurpurab greetings that read well on a phone.
PrintHow to make print-ready files: DPI, bleed, safe area and colour
Avoid blurry prints and white edges. What printers mean by 300 DPI, 3 mm bleed, safe margins and CMYK, explained simply.
PhotographyProduct photos with a phone: a simple setup for online sellers
Light, background, angles and editing for clean product photos for Instagram shops, Meesho, Amazon and your own website, using only a phone.
DesignChoosing colours for your brand and your designs
How to pick a small colour palette that looks professional, works in print and on screen, and stays readable for everyone.
DesignPutting text on images: hierarchy, fonts and readability
Make posters, posts and thumbnails easy to read at a glance: what to make biggest, how many fonts to use and how to place text on busy photos.
VideoShooting better phone videos for Reels, Shorts and WhatsApp status
Stable footage, clear sound, good light and quick editing tips for short vertical videos made on a phone.
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