When you are new to Photoshop, the Pen Tool can be one of the most difficult features to really become proficient in. Still, it is a very valuable tool and one that is definitely worth taking the time to learn and master. This great video tutorial will show you how it works and what you can do with it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Quarantine has seen photographers launch themselves into a crazy number of photo challenges, some with great results, some that are already feeling a bit like hard work. The J. Paul Getty Museum has hit the ball out the park, though, with their photo challenge: recreate a work of art using three objects you have lying around at home. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Louise Downham

Photo By Rom Savage Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Star Gaze” by Rom Savage. Location: Crested Butte, Colorado “A sunburst shines through while gazing up at a cathedral of aspen trees,” says Savage. 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 Rom Savage appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Sometimes the best person to turn to in times of trouble is yourself. Other times we can learn from those who have gone before us into the great unknown. I’d like to help you do both. It is easy to run into problems with any computer application, and Lightroom Classic is no exception. I’ve been answering Lightroom-related questions since version 1.0 first launched and I’ve found that for every one person with a new problem I can expect a steady stream of other people with the same problem soon after. Common Problems of the EveryUser The first problem has a simple fix, but ranks right up among the most asked question I’ve ever seen about Lightroom Classic. If you should ever...

While the coronavirus poses a significant threat to our physiologic well-being, the overall experience of this crisis worldwide could be harmful to us in another way. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nicco Valenzuela

LED lights are known to cause some strange effects when photographed and filmed. While the banding you might see when photographing LED lights can be irritating, when it comes to cameras on autonomous cars, it might be a matter of life and death. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

There are quite a few ways to shoot stabilized video, but quite often, you will end up shooting handheld for one reason or another. This great video will give you five tips for shooting better handheld video. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post The top Still Life Photography Cleaning Techniques in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darina Kopcok. Photoshop is a powerful program with a great variety of tools to help you get the most out of your images. From simple cleaning techniques to complex composites, the software offers everything photographers need for photo manipulation at all levels. There are a variety of tools to help you, depending on your subject and goals for your image. With the exception of product photography, there are only a few key tools that you’ll need 90% of the time in retouching still life photography. Cleaning techniques in Photoshop are the foundation of beautiful imagery in this exciting but challenging...

New patents have been filed by Canon for their RF mirrorless mount, and it looks like the company plans to bring some affordable glass to the platform. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Kasey Stern of Camera Conspiracies has for several years been on a seemingly endless mission to find the perfect vlogging camera. Has he finally found it in the shape of the IDOLCAM? As you might have guessed, it’s not that simple. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

We’ve seen camera companies step up to donate money and resources towards fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, and LensCoat is also joining in and doing what they do best to help stop the spread of the infectious disease. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Ryan Mense

First announced as “in development” last fall, Tamron has now revealed pricing and availability of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) for Sony full-frame E-mount. The zoom will retail for $1,199 with an expected release date of May 14, though Tamron notes in its press release that, “the release date or the product supply schedule could be delayed,” due to COVID-19. Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) for Sony E-mount. The zoom features a fast, constant maximum aperture of ƒ/2.8, and Tamron states that it is “the lightest and most compact in its class.” The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 33.5 inches and is compatible with Sony camera technologies such as Fast Hybrid AF and...

Most photographers are familiar with the golden hour, the time of day just after sunrise and just before sunset, but a lesser-known time of day is the blue hour. This great video explores the blue hour and the sort of landscape images you can create during this time. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Snowmelt above Flagstaff, Arizona creates the spectacular Chocolate Falls. This seasonal cascade offered me the perfect venue for a lesson in the effects of longer shutter speeds on moving water. Photo by Bruce Dorn. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM at 24mm, Tiffen ND 0.6 filter. Exposure: 5 sec., ƒ/10, ISO 100. Remember when photography was a fresh and hot-blooded passion? I do. I hooked up with my first camera during the Summer of Love, 1969, and was immediately and hopelessly hooked. Everything was new and exciting and I had eyes for nothing else. I studied magazine articles offering technical advice and “Top 10 Tips,” but I also had the benefit of learning in person from...

Hot days can wreak havoc with our gear, most notably when our cameras overheat and go on strike. The question is, do you know how hot is too hot for your camera? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Paul Parker

In this tutorial, we’re going to make some quick and simple adjustments to a close-up flower photograph using ACDSee Photo Studio Professional 2020 and its powerful Develop Mode. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

Photo By Zeralda La Grange Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lunch” by Zeralda La Grange. Location: Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. “An ibis searching for a bite to eat at Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge,” describes La Grange. 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 Zeralda La Grange appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

How do you get professional results when you're just starting out and you don't have the space or budget for those grand studios? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mark Dunsmuir

The best camera is the one you have with you. And, a lot of times, you will find yourself equipped with just your smartphone. So, why not use these simple tips to improve your landscape shots instantly? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Anete Lusina

The post Stuck at Home? – Ways Still Life Photography Can Keep Your Skills Sharp appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. As I write this, many of us are holed up at home. So what can we do to continue to practice our craft as photographers, have a bit of diversion and enjoyment, and maybe learn some new techniques? I suggest you give still life photography at home a try. Still life images like this were what painters often did back before there was photography. This shot needed no fancy equipment. The “light-painted” shot used only a flashlight and a long exposure. This is just one of the techniques you can try if you want...