Over the past two years, I've been trying to replace my Induro CT-114 tripod. Looking through countless offerings of various brands, I learned that finding a tripod that fulfilled all my requirements and didn't cost a fortune wouldn't be easy. As Leofoto released their LQ-365C, I thought I had finally found the perfect tripod. In this article, I share if this assumption turned out to be correct or if I regret my purchase. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

The post How to Create Grids and Guides in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Did you know that Photoshop has grids and guidelines? If you’re eyeballing your lines every time you’re correcting a building’s perspective, straightening a horizon, or placing a logo on a photo, then Photoshop’s grids and guides can make a huge difference. (And that’s not even taking into account everything you can do with the tools if you create flyers or do any other graphic design work.)  In this article, I offer a quick overview of Photoshop’s positioning tools. I explain what grids and guides actually are and how to create them, plus I share some tips and tricks for...

Sometimes the simplest desires in post-production can prove to be the trickiest. Color is a common example of this where you just want to grab the color of one thing and make the color of something else match it. Well, here's how to do it quickly and easily. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The big names in the photographic industry have made some mistakes. Some have been addressed, while others are rearing their ugly heads. It's time they cleaned up their acts and served photographers and not their investors. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

In what is becoming a disturbing trend, photographers are being attacked and robbed in broad daylight at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts. The latest attack, which was caught on video, has photographers who work in the area on edge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The Holidays are here and we are celebrating with our best sale of the year! Right now, all Fstoppers photography and video tutorials on sale. Every Fstoppers photography or video course is automatically 30% off but when you add additional products to your cart, you can get up to 60% off each tutorial. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Photo By Elissa Title Today’s Photo of the Day is “Lunch” by Elissa Title. Location: Katmai National Park, Alaska. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the 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 Elissa Title appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I have a photographer friend who consistently gets flagged on Instagram for posting images which violate Instagram’s terms of usage. The reasoning: he photographs mostly nudes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

You have probably seen black and white architectural images of single buildings edited to have dramatic, contrasty lighting against an inky black background. Of course, this is not how it looks in real life and takes some Photoshop savvy to achieve. This great video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to achieve that look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you want to improve at something, one of the best ways to do so is to find masters of their craft and simply emulate them. But how do you know which things to copy and which to ignore? Here, you'll learn seven skills that good photographers have that you can easily add to your skill-set. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Congratulations to Ross Stone for winning the recent Into The Sun assignment with the image, “Four of a Kind.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Into The Sun Assignment Winner Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

With Black Friday approaching day by day, we are all excited about the massive rebates on photo gear this 2022 peak season. Indeed, there were exciting new releases by a lot of camera brands that make this season like no other. If you want to learn how you can afford all the cool purchases, this article is for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Fujifilm's new X-T5 mirrorless camera is an exciting step forward for the ever-popular X-T series, bringing with it a wide range of upgrades and innovative features. How does it stand up in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at the camera specifically for photography work and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in those scenarios. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has released a series of nice primes that are reasonably priced and in a friendly size and weight. Most of these lenses also have 1:2 macro abilities. The latest one is the RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM. Let’s find out if it's just as great as its siblings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Hood River Valley in Autumn” by Cate Hotchkiss. Location: Oregon. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the 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 Cate Hotchkiss appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The road to becoming a successful professional photographer has many aspects to it, ranging from the photo work itself through business practice and more. If you would like to one day make money from your images, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced pro discussing four things you need to learn on the photography side of things. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Winter will be upon us soon, and seemingly familiar landscapes will be totally transformed into entirely different worlds. As such, it takes a different approach to create compelling landscape images. If that is something you struggle with during the colder months, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you 12 tips for better winter landscape photo compositions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Capture One 23 is here, and fans of the program will be pleased to see that it brings with it a variety of new features and upgrades that make editing easier, more powerful, and more efficient. This helpful video tutorial will show you the new features and how to employ them in your own workflow for better edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Bulb Mode: The Ultimate Guide (+ Creative Ideas) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. These days, many cameras offer a bulb mode, which is a handy setting that can unlock all sorts of creative photographic possibilities. In this article, I share everything you need to know to get started, including: What bulb mode actually isStep-by-step instructions for using bulb modeSeveral key scenarios where bulb mode is worth tryingA few tips and tricks for great results So if you’re ready to level up your photos using this little-known camera setting, then let’s dive right in, starting with the basics: What is bulb mode in photography? Most modern cameras allow you to set the shutter...

Pen tablets and controllers for editing and retouching definitely help photographers, especially when working on large batches of images. These editing tools from Xencelabs seem to expand that to a whole new level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)