Like the rest of the country, even presidential candidates find themselves sheltering in place during this global pandemic. Unlike the rest of the country, those candidates still need a way to get their message out. Enter Joe Biden’s fascinating home studio setup. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Wasim Ahmad

The post Color Photography Exercises to Help You Improve Your Skills appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Learning to use color in your photographs well will help you, in many ways, to take better pictures. Many photographers tend not to practice with the aim of improving their skills. We all like to take good photos. Doing some color photography exercises will help you build awareness. You can learn how to incorporate color into your photographs with more meaning. “The ability to see the quality of color and it’s different relationships is an art, as well as a skill that must be honed through continual exercise.” ~ Nevada Wier, travel photographer and author. In this article,...

Canon's RF 28-70mm f/2L lens has been lauded for its great image quality and for pushing the boundaries of optical design. It seems the company may not be done with such lenses, as rumors of an RF 70-135mm f/2L have emerged. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Astrophotography is certainly a challenging genre that requires a good bit of effort, but capturing images of ultra-distant and beautiful objects can be an amazing experience. This awesome video follows the process of using a 2,000mm telescope to image an object 22,000 light-years away. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Congratulations to Dawn Wilson for winning the recent Last Gasp Of Winter Assignment with the image, “Shoots Of Grass In The Snow.” See more of Wilson’s photography at www.dawnwilsonphotography.com. 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] The post Last Gasp Of Winter Assignment Winner Dawn Wilson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon 1D series is the company's flagship line, and it brings with it state of the art technology in an ultra-durable package that can step into any photographic scenario and excel. This fantastic video review takes a look at the camera in the real world and the kind of performance you can expect. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Douglas Arnet Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Abiqua” by Douglas Arnet. Location: Near Scotts Mills, Oregon. “This is the mysterious, weird, amazing and iconic Abiqua Falls in Oregon,” says Arnet. “Just to start, it’s on land owned by Benedictine monks. There are no signs marking the road or trail to the falls. The road is horrible. The trail, worse. It has ropes tied to trees to hold onto. But if you manage to make it to the falls, you’ll be rewarded with photo opportunities beyond belief! Good luck!” Canon T3i, Canon EFS 10-22mm, Slik Pro 340DX, Tiffen polarizer. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured...

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 has been a solid choice for run-and-gun video shooters, offering 4K 10-bit 4:2:2, and 4K 60p from its micro-four thirds sensor. Three years after its release, the time for its successor might be upon us. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The post Four Essential Beginner Photographer Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. If you are new to photography the possibilities can seem endless and the options almost overwhelming. Buttons, dials, apertures, shutters, flashes…where do you even start? Of course, it’s always good to learn basics like the exposure triangle, but there are some simple beginner photographer tips that will immediately elevate your picture-taking prowess. Nikon D7100, 50mm, f/5.6, 1/250 second, ISO 100, +10 close-up filter Look for the light The first of the beginner photographer tips is tho look for the light. Does your camera have a flash? Great! Does it turn on all the time? Not so great. This is usually a sign...

The last supermoon of 2020 is on May 7, and it is a great chance to take an entrancing and unique image incorporating it into a landscape or cityscape of your choice. This excellent video will show you how to plan and take a supermoon photo worthy of framing and hanging on your wall. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Let’s dig into the decisions you’ll need to make regarding the Lightroom Classic prep side of the process. One other recommendation I’ll make is that once you select your print provider (or while you are investigating options), be sure to check out the support section of that provider’s website, as any good service will provide the criteria they know will give you the best results. That said, the main concerns will be: Accepted file typeAccepted color spacePrint sizesDo your photos have enough pixels to print well at the desired print size? Those are the aspects of this process that Lightroom Classic can help you address. File Type It should come as no surprise that JPG is the most widely supported and...

Composing wild-life subjects in motion, like this pair of capuchin monkeys, can be quite challenging, particularly if they’re moving erratically. But with the E-M1 Mark III’s fast burst mode and its ability for you to quickly set or reset the camera’s focus point using the camera’s new joystick, you can be reasonably sure you’ll not only capture the subjects you want but photograph them in a way that’s compositionally pleasing. However, you’ll want to take some time to try these features out and practice them before your assignment. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150MM F2.8 PRO with M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20. Exposure: 1/500 sec., ƒ/5.6, ISO 3200. It’s no secret camera companies update their most popular models...

A walkaround lens with a decent zoom range, reasonable aperture, good image quality, and an affordable price is something of a unicorn for a lot of photographers. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD lens seems to check all those boxes, making it one of the most intriguing lenses I have seen in a few years. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and what you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

With the current situation leaving many photographers without the ability to continue shooting, you may have started to turn toward selling prints as a way to supplement your income. This excellent video will show you how you can turn your prints into a truly professional product that will seriously impress your customers. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Tim Nicol Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Evening Grosbeak” by Tim Nicol. Location: Republic, 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 Tim Nicol appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It’s pretty well understood that large format is in a league of its own for resolution and depth of field. The real difference, however, lies elsewhere. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: James Madison

The post How to Create a Pep Ventosa Inspired Still Life appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Charlie Moss. Pep Ventosa is a Catalan artist who creates incredible images that explore the boundaries of photography. Made from multiple layers of similar photographs, they create an abstract and often surreal effect with a painterly feel. Ventosa usually creates pictures outside, but you can borrow his ideas to create a Pep Ventosa inspired still life. This is an ideal experiment for someone new to working with layers in Photoshop who wants to try and create a fine art inspired still life. You’ll find that even the most mundane objects can create beautiful, ghostly images. Shoot your base images First...

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is the original lens in the highly regarded Art Series and offers a useful focal length paired with a very wide maximum aperture. Today only, you can get the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art for $300 off. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

One of the most fundamental and useful things Photoshop can do is change the color of objects in a convincing manner. This excellent video tutorial will show you two different ways you can change the color of walls in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Our annual Travel issue for 2020 features a photographer’s guide to photographing the unique habitats and wildlife of Borneo, a rare opportunity to encounter orangutans in the wild. Photographer Mark Edward Harris shares the best places to go for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Next on our itinerary is India, a place of rich culture and history where there’s always something new to discover. Russell Hart takes us off the beaten path to for a more intimate, timeless look at India through his monochrome images of a country usually seen in all of its vibrant colors. Also in this issue, pro travel photographer Deborah Sandidge shares insights gained over her career for making better travel photographs on your next excursion, with gear, technique...