I’m posting this for my friend, Hans, who last night (while we’re playing Call of Duty Warzone) is telling me how’s he struggling with his Lightroom running crazy slow, and I know he’s not alone. Lightroom should actually be pretty zipping, and if it’s not — it’s probably one of these EIGHT things you can do to make it zippy again: (1) Your Lightroom Catalog is not on your computer It’s fine for photos to be stored on an external hard drive (in fact, I recommend it), but not your Lightroom Catalog file or previews files. Things will run much faster with those files right on your main internal hard drive. Here’s a post I did on how to move your catalog...

One of the most popular techniques for beginners to try with an advanced camera is long exposures, as it allows you to explore a world of new creative ideas. If you are just learning the technique, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the basics of how it is done. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

It really is true that most of an iceberg is underwater. The ship pitches and rolls among the swells that send sea spray high into the air as the metal prow slaps against the water. My eyes are fixed straight ahead, straining to see the horizon, lost in the endless span of blue-white. An albatross skims across the scene, dipping its wing into a wave before disappearing into the mist. The only break in the ongoing rhythm and roar between the ship and the ocean is from my shipmates, many of whom are green and groaning with seasickness. Our two-day trek through the world’s roughest seas, known as the Drake Passage, was indeed an adventure in itself. As we navigated the...

I just realized that this will be my 200th post here on Lightroom Killer Tips. Wow! I’m so grateful for this opportunity to share what I’m learning about Lightroom Classic and Lightroom, and hope it is found to be helpful. Many thanks to Scott for inviting me to contribute. As I looked through past posts I’ve realized that there’s a variety of themes and topics that I’ve come back to over the years as I’ve learned more, or as I still find myself helping people understand. One topic that is a personal favorite is what I call my Catalog Dashboard. I’ve touched on it in a number of posts over the years, and I find that in my own work it...

The post 10 Tips to Boost Your Creativity appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Do you want to capture more creative photos? In this article, you’ll discover tips to boost your creativity so that you can start taking photos that stand out from the crowd. There are a number of different approaches you can use for creative images, each with its own benefits. Read on to find out how you can be even more creative! 1. Try a new technique A great way to boost your creativity is to learn a new photographic technique. The choices available to you are vast, so there really is no limit to your creative potential here. And the great...

A 35mm lens with a wide aperture is one of the most versatile options out there, suitable for everything from portraits to events coverage and more. This excellent video review takes a look at an affordable option from Sigma, the 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Smile” by Gene Putney. Location: Waterton Canyon, Colorado. “Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are one of my favorite animals to photograph during their rut,” says Putney. “On this cold and snowy October day, the activity was good for a variety of photography opportunities. This ram caught my attention as he was doing the flehmen response/lip curl that added an interesting touch for his portrait.” 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...

One thing, which is always absolutely essential to nail in photography, is the focus. There are several approaches to focusing in landscape photography and in this article, I will pros and cons of MF, AF, and BBF. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mads Peter Iversen

The post How to Create a Vignette in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Do you want to know how to create a vignette in Photoshop? In this article, we’ll show you a step-by-step method to do just that. And by the time you’re finished, you’ll be able to apply a vignette to any digital photograph quickly and easily. Let’s get started. A subtle vignette added in Photoshop. Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | 1/125s | f/5 | ISO 100 What is a vignette? In photography, a vignette is any shadowy darkness that appears around the periphery of an image. Like this: An artificial, highly-exaggerated example of...

Photo By Philip Slotte Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Coastal Cave” by Philip Slotte. Location: Nynäshamn, Sweden. “This photograph was captured in my hometown of Nynäshamn in Sweden, on the small peninsula of Knappelskär,” explains Slotte. “To capture this image, I walked as far into the cave as I could and mounted my camera on my tripod. I put the camera on interval shooting and walked out to the opening of the cave to give it some sort of scale.” 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....

The Fujifilm X100 series has always been popular among photographers looking for a pure shooting experience, and the latest iteration is a powerful and nimble machine. This excellent video review takes a look at the X100V and how it performs in practice. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Congratulations to Max Foster for winning the Discovery Landscape Photography Assignment with the image, “The Citadel.” See more of Foster’s photography at maxfosterphotography.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 Discovery Landscape Photography Assignment Winner Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

For those photographers looking for a light and compact telephoto zoom for the Sony system, wait no longer. The Tamron model is here and made to impress. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: James Madison

The post Fine Art Landscape Photography: The Complete Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. Perhaps you’ve heard the term fine art landscape photography. But is fine art landscape photography something you should aspire to make? And what distinguishes a fine art photograph from a snapshot? In this article, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about fine art landscape shooting. I’ll start by explaining what it actually is – and I’ll go on to give you plenty of tips you can use to improve your own landscape photos! Let’s get started. What is fine art landscape photography? Some terms are hard to define, and fine art photography falls into that category. “There...

Photo By Menx Cuizon Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter Wonderland” by Menx Cuizon. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Menx Cuizon appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Smartphone cameras nowadays are extremely capable. But are you making the most out of yours? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nicco Valenzuela

When photographer Paul Zizka set off to skate the length of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, he knew it would be a great day out no matter what he found. For one, skating is an exhilarating way to access the backcountry. It requires perfect conditions: thick enough ice and a smooth, snow-free surface. When the conditions aligned on that frigid January day, it would make for a memorable outing, covering about 30 miles round-trip on the frozen lake. For a few weeks every winter, Banff’s largest lake turns into one of the world’s finest ice rinks. Laurel Carlton enjoys a skate at Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park. Toward the far end of Minnewanka, he stopped in his tracks, astounded. A...

A few years back I wrote a lifetime review on the Canon EOS 5D II. Since then I upgraded to the Canon EOS 5ds and 5DS R cameras, 5 years down the line I thought it apt to have a detailed look at them. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Choucino

The post Is it Time to go Full Frame? Weigh These Pros and Cons Before You Decide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Bruce Wunderlich. Has anyone ever said to you, “That’s a nice photo; you must have an expensive camera”? According to photography legend Ansel Adams, “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!” Your camera is simply a tool, one that you use to create your vision of the scene in front of you. A camera can only do what you tell it to, so it’s not going to capture that “nice photo” all by itself. But what if a camera doesn’t perform up to your expectations? Then it may be...

I begin this week’s tip with a definition: Composure – The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. To create a good composition, it’s beneficial to remain calm and composed when the light, animal, wind, water flow, etc., all fall into place. When everything is perfect, excitement overwhelms the brain. During these times, it’s essential we remain calm to apply the rules of good composition. Composure and composition have the same derivative and I love how they interconnect relative to photography—stay composed to create good compositions! When my camera is to my eye and the photo gods bestow me perfect conditions, I experience a rush of adrenalin. I temper my impulsivity, focus on how to arrange the...