FREE Photography Resources
Everything on this page is free for you to download!
That’s right, just click the download button, drop your name and email and it’s yours, no spam and no B.S.!
Why’s it free?
Because there are so many low quality overlays, and so much exceedingly average photography training online, and I want to show you what quality training and resources look like.
Yes I have an Online Program and full Overlays Bundles you can buy HERE, but I want you to see how good all the free stuff is first, then you can choose if you want to buy anything else.
If you love it and want more that’s fantastic, if you don’t that’s no problem, enjoy the free stuff!
Ben Connolly
Free Overlays
20 free high resolution Creative Photoshop Overlays from Ben Connolly.
Just click the download button to get 20 of my high resolution creative overlays for free!
Are you looking for a little more flair, a realistic point of interest or just some creative colour to add to your photos? Internationally acclaimed photographer Ben Connolly has the solution for you.
Introducing the Creative Photoshop Overlays Bundle, designed to help photographers like you elevate your work effortlessly. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this collection will add the magic touch your images need.
The Ultimate creative overlay pack!
Why This Creative Photoshop Overlay Bundle Is for You:
• Real, high-resolution overlays: 105 hand picked overlays for the most creative results.
• Versatile categories: From bokeh, creative lights, lens flares, light rays and radial flares, the bundle covers every scene you need.
• Designed for Photoshop & more: These overlays integrate perfectly with Photoshop’s blend modes lighting Tool or can be used as standalone elements in other editing programs.
• Effortless creativity: Instantly add a professional touch to any photo, no complicated techniques required.
Perfect for photographers who need reliable, high-quality creative overlays at the click of a button, this bundle allows you to transform everyday photos into visually stunning images without wasting time. Your photos will go from ordinary to extraordinary.
Get Yours for Only $39 AUD!
Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your photography with these creative overlays from a world-renowned photographer. Priced at just $39 AUD, this bundle is an incredible investment in your creative toolkit.
Ready to take your images to the next level? Click the button below to purchase the Ben Connolly Creative Photoshop Overlay Bundle today and start creating images that are as captivating as your subjects!
Free PDF
FLASH & CREATIVE LIGHTING
Seeing what’s possible with Creative Lighting
In this presentation, Triple Master of Photography and internationally acclaimed wedding photographer Ben Connolly will show you how to see beyond the obvious, to visualise what you can possibly create with creative lighting and a wild idea.
You’ll learn about some fundamental settings and accessories before diving into image breakdowns, bouncing flash and a series of insightful techniques to help you make your photography stand out.
This PDF isn’t just about taking better pictures, it’s about redefining your creative process. Ben will share his expert insights and techniques to create impactful photos in situations and locations that aren’t ideal or spectacular.
Ben will guide you step by step through:
• Flash introduction
• Flash accessories
• Exposing for the scene to balanced and beautiful images.
• Flash Techniques to add drama, depth, and dimension.
• Photo breakdowns – How I Shot It
• Creative Lighting Techniques
In the photography world, the only limit is your imagination and your next masterpiece is waiting…Are you ready to create it?
Free Module
Module #3: The Fundamentals of Shooting Effectively
Don’t pay $19, here is your free download for Module #3 of “The Unstoppable Photographer” program, a condensed glimpse into the core principles of crafting beautiful photographs. In this abbreviated version, we provide a snapshot of the critical concepts that form the foundation of the complete program.
Learning Outcome – This condensed module is offered to you free as an introduction to the full “Unstoppable Photographer” program,
giving you very basic, yet foundational information and skills as a small taste of the valuable insights and skills you’ll acquire when
completing the full program. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of photography mastery and storytelling.
CONTENTS
1. The 6 Steps to Crafting a Beautiful Photo: Learn a systematic approach to photography that covers composition, framing, and the art of storytelling. These steps will guide your every shot.
2. Light: Discover the significance of lighting in photography and how to harness it to your advantage. Understand natural and artificial light sources and how they impact your images.
3. Photo Location: Explore the importance of selecting the right location for your shoot and seeing the light in that location. Discover how location sets the stage for your visual storytelling.
4. Camera Settings: Dive into the technical aspects of using your camera, including camera settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Mastering these settings is key to creative control.
5. Posing the Subject: Learn some basics of directing and posing your subjects to capture their best angles and expressions. In later modules we’ll dive deeper to help you develop the skills to confidently direct your clients and make them feel at ease.
6. Creating Expression: Understand the psychology behind getting genuine expressions from your subjects. Discover some techniques to evoke emotion and authenticity in your photos.
7. Telling the Story for an Album: Photography isn’t just about single shots; it’s about weaving a narrative. Explore the basics of capturing photographs, perfect for creating albums or visual narratives.
Free Retouching Video
How to edit your wedding photos in Photoshop!
Join internationally awarded wedding photographer Ben Connolly as he takes you through a basic step by step process to edit wedding photos in photoshop.
No matter your level of photoshop skills you’ll see processes for editing wedding photos that are fast, easy to replicate and will help you streamline and speed up your photoshop editing.
Ben shares his personal photoshop processes that enable him to spend minimal time working on his photos while also sharing the detailed processes he uses to edit photos for photography competitions.
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Free Workshop Training Video
Lighting & Posing Fundamentals Session
In this video I will be discussing Lighting & Posing for weddings and portraits and lots more.
This video was shot at the first FAB 4 Flash & Creative Lighting 2 Day Workshop in Las Vegas in early March 2025. This is the fundamentals session on the first day of the event and its jam packed with some of the best photography education out there.
This is not your average boring training video, you’ll feel like you’re in room and maybe laugh at some of my average jokes.
You’ll learn:
- The importance of light and how it shapes your subjects and adds depth and dimension to your photographs.
- 2 bullet proof shooting systems
- Finding the Light in any location.
- Types of Light and how they affect your subjects and overall image quality.
- The Application of Lighting Patterns and how they can flatter you subject.
- The importance of composition
- How posing can convey emotions, enhance storytelling, and bring out the best in your subjects.
- Discover techniques for achieving natural and candid-looking poses.
- Understand mirroring and how to guide your subjects effectively.
- Posing for Men & Women.
For more education, online programs, one on one sessions and upcoming events visit:
Free Sky Overlays
15 free high resolution Photoshop Sky Overlays from Ben Connolly. Just click the download button to get 15 of my high resolution sky overlays for free!
Are you tired of your photos falling flat due to dull skies? Do you wish you could infuse your images with breathtaking sunsets, vivid blue skies, or dramatic cloud formations? Internationally acclaimed photographer Ben Connolly has the solution for you.
Introducing the Sky’s Photoshop Overlay Bundle, designed to help photographers like you elevate your work effortlessly. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this collection will add the magic touch your images need.
The Ultimate Sky Replacement Tool!
Imagine the perfect shot, now imagine it with the ideal sky – no matter the weather. With Ben Connolly’s Sky’s Photoshop Overlay Bundle, you can easily enhance any image using the power of the Sky Replacement Tool in Photoshop or by adding the overlays independently in any editing software. You have total creative control, and the results will wow your clients and followers.
Why This Sky Bundle Is for You:
• Real, high-resolution skies: 240 stunning sky overlays, each personally captured by Ben Connolly on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
• Versatile categories: From vivid blue skies, dynamic cloud formations, and ethereal sunsets to magical night skies, wide panoramas, and colourful rainbows, the bundle covers every scene you need.
• Designed for Photoshop & more: These overlays integrate perfectly with Photoshop’s Sky Replacement Tool or can be used as standalone elements in other editing programs.
• Effortless creativity: Instantly add a professional touch to any photo, no complicated techniques required.
Perfect for photographers who need reliable, high-quality sky replacements at the click of a button, this bundle allows you to transform lacklustre skies into visually stunning images without wasting time. Your photos will go from ordinary to extraordinary.
Photographers often face unpredictable weather, but now you don’t have to worry. With this bundle, you’ll never have to settle for a boring sky again. You’ll always have the perfect backdrop at your fingertips, allowing you to deliver consistent, top-tier images that impress.
Get Yours for Only $39 AUD!
Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your photography with real sky overlays from a world-renowned photographer. Priced at just $39 AUD, this bundle is an incredible investment in your creative toolkit.
Ready to take your images to the next level? Click here to purchase the Ben Connolly Sky’s Photoshop Overlay Bundle today and start creating skies that are as captivating as your subjects!
