Shooting outdoor portraits offers a lot of creative opportunities, but it can be a bit of a pain to lug lighting to a location. Knowing how to work with natural light and a reflector can give you a lot of the versatility of an artificial light without all the inconvenience. This fantastic video tutorial will show you four different ways to use a reflector for outdoor portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Before we get to the Q&A (from Adobe’s own Terry White), just a heads-up on a new online course from me (we release a new online course every week) on creating timeless travel images. It’s shot on location in Portugal, and it’s about what to do in-camera and what to do in Lightroom and Photoshop. Here’s the official trailer (below): Here’s a link to watch the course right now. You can own it for $29, or you can watch it (and nearly 1,000 other full-length courses) as part of a KelbyOne Pro membership. People are super-digging this one – I hope you’ll give it a watch. Okay, onto Terry’s Lightroom Q&A: Q. How do I switch from Lightroom to Lightroom Classic? A. That’s a...

Viltrox has gained a reputation for creating high-quality prime lenses for different lens mounts. Allowing for accessibility to everyone due to a very affordable price bracket, these lenses are sharp, robust, and fast and Viltrox is very rapidly establishing itself as a top contender in the 3rd party lens market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to visit epic places to create great images. However, much like the false promise of new gear making us better photographers, the truth is photographic opportunities are everywhere, and you’ll develop your skills faster by working a little harder to seek them out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Aaron Brooks)

The mistakes you make in life, including photography, leave a tart, bitter taste in your mouth, especially when they’re your fault and entirely avoidable. The solution? Don't make them. Here are three easy steps photographers from any genre can implement to immediately improve compositions and eliminate unnecessary errors. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photoshop is a tremendously complex program, and as such, there is often more than one way to accomplish any one task. One of its most fundamental but overlooked tools is Curves, which many photographers shy away from due to its intimidating appearance. Nonetheless, once you master, you will be hard-pressed to find a more capable and efficient tool for many needs. This fantastic video tutorial will show you the ins and outs of the Curves tool and how to use it to edit your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Lightroom vs Lightroom Classic: Which Is Right for You? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Lightroom has long been a stalwart of the digital photography community, but understanding the differences between Lightroom Classic vs Lightroom can be a bit tricky. Both programs are great for organizing and editing all your digital photographs, and both are available for the same monthly price. However, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic have unique strengths and key differences that can make a huge difference in your editing workflow. One program will likely be better than the other for your unique needs, and knowing a bit more about them will help you decide which one is right for you –...

Lightroom can be a surprisingly intricate program, and as such, some of its best features can be easily overlooked. Lightroom has some powerful filtering features, and if you are someone with a catalog of images in the tens or even hundreds of thousands of images, you will find it highly beneficial to learn the ins and outs. This fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

So, this is a little feature that seems to have slipped in without much fanfare into Lightroom for mobile (only iOS from what I can tell at the moment) earlier this year (Lr 8.2.2). If you’ve got a photo that you want to share to social media (or anywhere really) and you don’t want to crop it to a specific aspect ratio for a given platform or you just want a border around the photo, you’ve got an easy way to do it as part of the share/export function. First, to find it take the photo you want to add the border to into detail view, and when edits are finished, tap the Share icon to open the Border Options screen....

The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM is an absolutely tiny lens, making it an intriguing option for anyone who wants a nice walkaround setup that will not break their back or bank account. How does it hold up in practice? This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you will be able to expect from it in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The August 2023 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and the KelbyOne app for iOS and Android. In this issue, AI is on track to becoming an ubiquitous part of society, so jump aboard as we train you to use Generative AI to help you build composites in Photoshop (Beta); plus, revisiting Lightroom on the web; re-creating bitmapped computer graphics of old; fixing perspective distortions in both Lightroom and Photoshop; creating an animated tracing effect; protruding images outside of text; and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Russ Everett Current KelbyOne members can log into their account to access the new issue, or you can visit https://kelbyone.com/magazine to sign up and start reading today. KelbyOne Pro members have access to...

In the age of digital photography, editing your photos is an integral part of the creative process. However, it’s important to exercise caution and avoid common mistakes that can detract from the natural beauty of your photos. In this blog post, we explore eight prevalent photo editing mistakes and offer some practical tips on how to avoid them. In the following video we use ON1 Photo RAW, powerful photo editing software that’s like having Lightroom and Photoshop in one application. Overdoing Filters and Effects Using filters and effects can be tempting, but exercise moderation. Instead of muddying up your photo, opt for a balanced approach. Consider using milder filters or adjusting the opacity slider. To maintain the photo’s integrity, selectively apply...

Grand trips for landscape photography are exciting and can make it look like you’re really living the landscape photographer life. But practicing your landscape photography locally shouldn’t be underestimated if you want to improve your technical and compositional skills. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

Photographers make mistakes; it is part of the hobby of photography. They happen from not knowing how to use the camera adequately, to forgetting to change a setting, to post-processing errors. This video covers seven landscape photography mistakes you can easily correct, whether you are a pro or a beginner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

Today, a brief thought on when, sometimes, the solution isn’t X or Y, but X and Y. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

One of the first lessons we learn in photography is to always try to shoot at the lowest ISO possible. In theory, this produces the cleanest images with the least amount of noise and gives us the most room to work with in post-processing, provided you expose the shot correctly. However, shooting at lower ISOs can cause more harm than good, especially when lighting starts to get tricky. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Aaron Brooks)

Portrait photography is a challenging but rewarding genre that requires not just competence with a camera and lighting, but the ability to direct subjects and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you are new to the genre and hoping to improve, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced portrait photographer discussing a range of helpful advice and actionable tips sure to help you take better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is not an easy profession in which to make a living, and so, it helps to absorb the insight and advice of more experienced professionals whenever you can. If you are new to the craft, check out this fantastic video essay that features a pro photographer sharing some of the most important things he has learned over 10 years in the profession. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Perhaps no camera brand is more polarizing than Leica, with many photographers absolutely swearing by both the experience and the image rendering and quality, while others claim they are nothing more than overpriced status symbols. If you have been wondering what the experience is like but are not ready to spend thousands of dollars to find out, check out this interesting video that features a Fujifilm X100V user discussing his thoughts on the Leica Q2. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Are you curious about creating AI art? Is it okay to sell your work? I find it very fascinating, and since I’m not a Photoshop artist, I think I might try it out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Korbin Bielski)