Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lightning on the Eastern Plains” by Jeremy Janus. Location: Near Denver, Colorado.  “I was headed home to Denver after chasing some bolts about six hours prior when I saw lightning striking out east,” explains Janus. “I chased this storm about an hour east of Denver before I could capture this shot.” 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 Jeremy Janus...

Most modern cameras have ergonomic considerations built into them but are primarily designed to get results without getting in your way. However, the Fujifilm X100V mirrorless camera marries capabilities with an inspiring and fun to use design, making it quite the desirable and unique option. This great video review takes a look at the X100V and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Freelensing Photography: The Ultimate Guide (+ 5 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. What is freelensing photography, and how can you use it to capture gorgeous images? Freelensing is a powerful creative technique; it can add diversity to a portfolio, and when used carefully, it generates some truly stunning effects. I’ve been doing freelensing for years, and in this article, I share everything I’ve learned – from the absolute basics to advanced tips and advice. I also include plenty of freelensing example photos along the way, so you know exactly what the technique can produce! Ready to become a freelensing photography master? Let’s do this! What is freelensing photography? Freelensing is a...

Premiere Pro is a very powerful application for video editing work and the program of choice for many industry professionals, but it is not the most inviting piece of software and can be a bit daunting at first. If you are new to Premiere Pro and wondering how to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five helpful tips to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon's mirrorless camera has filled out nicely in the last few years, with powerful models like the EOS R5 and EOS R3 offering professional-level performance and options like the EOS RP and EOS R6 offering more affordable pricing with reasonably balanced feature sets. Missing in all of that is an advanced APS-C mirrorless camera, but thankfully, that will likely change later this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Skip the hour-long tutorials and get results by having a half decent grasp of Blender already. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Nikon's Z 9 turned the mirrorless camera competition into a three-horse race again, keeping the pressure on Sony and Canon to continue innovating. Furthermore, Nikon just released firmware 2.0, which makes the camera even more powerful. This great video review takes a look at the camera with the latest firmware installed and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are sometimes surprising overlaps between photography and music. The more we learn about music, the more we can understand how that knowledge can improve our photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens has turned quite a few heads as a portable, versatile, and relatively affordable wide angle zoom. This great video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you ever get the feeling that photography is not valued today, it might interest you to know that Getty Images is offering $85k in three new editorial grants to support photojournalists and organizations, with an emphasis on supporting photographers whose work shines a light on important issues of our time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “High Key Sunrise” by Christopher Baker. Location: Madison, Alabama. “A great blue heron enjoying a relaxing morning sunrise,” describes Baker. 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 Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

With fast action and rapidly changing backdrops, getting the correct exposure can be a real challenge in bird photography. With the right techniques and a bit of practice, however, you can ensure consistently correct exposures, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Cookie Photography Tips for Mouthwatering Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Cookie photography is not just for professional food photographers. It’s a skill that comes in handy if you bake cookies to sell online, if you’re the community manager of a coffee shop and you want to share the cookies available on the menu, or if you’re an amateur food photographer looking to broaden your skills. In this article, I’ll share some cookie photography tips that will help you improve your images without spending money on expensive gear and equipment. So if you’re ready to make your cookies look as delicious as they taste, then let’s get started! 1. Do some...

Taking full control of your shutter speed, aperture, and ISO is one of the most fundamental things every photographer needs to master. There is a range of camera modes to assist you with these settings, ranging from automatic mode to full manual mode, with a set of semiautomatic options in-between the two extremes. One such in-between mode is aperture priority, and this excellent video tutorial discusses its usefulness and how to use it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This is awesome – it’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about taking Lightroom on your vacation (on your phone, on your iPad, on your laptop, making smart previews, backing up, how to use the cloud – it’s basically all the ways you can go somewhere and have Lightroom with you). It’s from the always awesome Terry White, and this is such useful stuff – totally worth watching before your next trip. Check it out below: Thank you, Terry!!! That is incredibly helpful!!! Here’s wishing you a great week (and I’m hoping that this week you’re on vacation, or that one is coming soon!). -Scott The post Take Lightroom On Your Summer Vacation appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott...

Although the theme of this week’s tip is trees, it can be applied to many subjects. Press on and apply much of the advice and particulars to whatever you photograph. I begin with a teaser: Why did the tree take a nap? For rest. The Root Of The Problem Trees became a poplar subject for me when I got into a photo funk. I got caught up in the doldrums, I wanted to make photos, but nothing excited me. One day, I opened a magazine and a gorgeous photo of a tree was on the page to which I turned. That was my motivator. So much so, the next time I got stuck in a rut and felt stumped, I opened...

70-200mm f/2.8 lenses are highly popular workhorses, suitable for a huge range of genres and applications. That being said, they are both expensive and rather bulky. If you do not need that extra aperture to stop, but still want the versatility of that focal length range, a 70-200mm f/4 can save you both bulk and money. This excellent video review takes a look at Sony's option, the FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wedding photographers are always looking for ways to book new clients, and while paying for advertising is certainly one way to do that, it is, by far, not the only way. This fantastic video tutorial will show you 10 different ways to land more clients without spending any money on advertising. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Using a phone to shoot professional work isn't new, but most instances involve situations where the photographer has almost full control. But how would a phone stand up to the same test if the photographer had little to no control over the lighting and environment? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Wedding photography is a challenging genre, and if you are preparing to enter it, it can be a little daunting. If you are ready to get started and looking for some advice, check out this fantastic video tutorial from an experienced wedding photographer that will give you some good advice to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)