If there is anything that annoys me about Instagram, it is definitely the inability to respond to direct messages on a desktop computer. Thankfully, the company has finally brought the ability to read and respond to direct messages to the web version of the app. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Phase One Labs is a new function available for Phase One IQ4 150MP and 150 Achromatic digital back owners. The lab offers beta versions of features currently in development, allowing photographers to provide feedback for future releases. Even though it’s only in beta, the first feature is a doozy. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Zac Henderson

You can produce great images with a wide range of lighting setups ranging from natural light all the way up to several lights. However, a three-light setup is often a sweet spot for a lot of photographers, as it provides a lot of versatility while still being relatively manageable. This excellent video will show you a range of creative three-light setups you can use for your own images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Canon has been pushing the boundaries of lens design recently, with some highly impressive optics coming to market, some never seen before. It seems the company is showing no signs of stopping, as a patent for an extremely wide full frame fisheye lens has just emerged. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

It’s pay day for a researcher who recently discovered a huge loophole in Apple’s iPhone cameras. He is being paid $75,000 for finding out that an iOS and MacOS camera issue allowed hackers to take over both the camera and microphone in iPhones and Macs, and could spy on the user. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Living Room appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Continuing with the indoors theme, this week’s photography challenge topic is the LIVING ROOM! Due to the lockdowns, I’ve had to rent a furnished apartment in a new town. It has a “sea” theme. I took this and made them into a series. In the third image, the shell close-up, I did it using the reverse lens macro technique. I took my nifty fifty off my camera, flipped it around, held it against my camera, and took photos. You get some interesting effects. You could photograph objects in your living room. Create a still life from them, do interesting things with...

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Mountain Spring Sunrise” by Kim Hang Dessoliers. Location: Johnston Ridge Observatory, Washington. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Kim Hang Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you are a social photographer, it's very likely you're not shooting much during the self-isolation time. So, why not use the most challenging but also interesting subject there is, namely, yourself? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Anete Lusina

Congratulations to Kris Walkowski for winning the recent Winter Shadows Assignment with the image, “White Meadow.” See more of Kris Walkowski’s photography on Facebook and Twitter. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] Attachments Winter Shadows Assignment Winner Kris Walkowski (12 kB) The post Winter Shadows Assignment Winner Kris Walkowski appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you are interested in beauty photography, you might be used to complex lighting setup to produce the often intricate lighting you see in the final images. And while these sorts of multi-light setups certainly have their place, you might be surprised by just how much you can accomplish even using only natural light. This excellent video will show you how a photographer lit, shot, and edited this natural light beauty photo. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post Getting Photos Organized with ACDSee DAM Software appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Glenn Harper. As soon as you begin using a camera with any regularity, you need to find a way of labeling photos and putting them in order. If you don’t, it could soon take hours to locate a given picture among all your folders, hard drives, and devices. ACDSee DAM software sets you on the right path from the beginning. Cataloging photos used to involve writing on them directly or typing out captions on sticky labels. Many people didn’t bother, but digital photography made record-keeping easier. Original photo by Brett Jordan. By investing in good DAM software at the earliest opportunity, you...

There are many ways to utilize this isolation period well, but if you want to get more eyes on your photography, this could be one of the most effective. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

The post Creative Abstract Photography with Food Coloring and Milk appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Like any art form, photography thrives on experimentation. Creative abstract photography with food coloring and milk is a simple process, but it produces vibrant and immediate results. Using ingredients sourced from the pantry and the fridge, this is a fun project with plenty of room for creativity. f/5.0 1/125 ISO 100 x 2 A bit of history… Ever since they were discovered, humans have been enamored by the creative possibilities of dyes. Dyed flax fibers found in the Republic of Georgia in a prehistoric cave have been dated to 36,000 years BP. The earliest dyes were obtained from animal,...

Let me know if this has happened to you (I can’t be the only one, right?). If you’ve ever had an image that needed a lens correction (maybe it had barrel distortion or edge vignetting), and when you went to the Lens Corrections panel; turned on “Enable Profile Corrections” (as seen above), absolutely nothing happened. It’s probably because Lightroom wasn’t able to figure out which make and model of camera you used so it couldn’t apply the appropriate lens profile to correct it. That’s why the fields for Make, Model and Profile all say ‘None.’ Now, you’re probably thinking, “Wait — right up under the Histogram it lists the lens, f/stop and other EXIF data — how could it not know which...

The exposure triangle refers to the three parameters that control the exposure of your photographs: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Each affects your photos in a different way, and as such, it is very important that you master them both to shoot technically apt images and to ensure you can bring your creative visions to fruition. This great video will introduce you to the exposure triangle and how to use it for your own work. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The final step of any Lightroom session is the export process, and while it might seem like a simple thing, the application actually provides you with a wide range of options that allow you to customize the output to your needs. This excellent video will show you everything you need to know about exporting photos from Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

In a very open and broad-ranging interview, Fujifilm’s General Manager, Toshi Iida, has revealed exciting plans for the company's medium format GFX range of cameras. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The 70-200mm f/2.8 is a workhorse lens for a wide variety of photographers in many genres, providing a versatile range of useful focal lengths paired with a wide maximum aperture. This great video review takes a look at the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens and if it continues the tradition of excellence established by its DSLR predecessor. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Take a virtual photo adventure with ten of our favorite guides to national parks around the country, from the idyllic alpine meadows and dramatic vistas of Montana’s Glacier National Park, to otherworldly landscapes in Joshua Tree and the dramatic display of Earth’s primal forces in Hawaii Volcanoes. 1. Glacier National Park, Montana Considered one of the best trails in North America, Highline Trail along the top of Logan Pass is not to be missed. Photo by Josh Miller. “Have you ever wanted to photograph Alaska, but didn’t have the time or money to make it happen? Have you ever wanted a chance to photograph glaciers, wildlife and meadows in the same day? If so, Glacier National Park in Montana may need...

A portrait photographer based in New York has revealed how an anonymous email brought to light that his work was being stolen and used by a man claiming to be “Ireland’s most loved wedding photographer.” And that was just the tip of the iceberg. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander