One of the most important traits of being a successful photographer is creating a style that is unique and original. There are many ways to do this, and one of them is to use unconventional equipment. This lens may be one of the weirdest you'll ever see. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photo By Rifat Hasan Today’s Photo of the Day is “First Light in the Valley” by Rifat Hasan. 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 Rifat Hasan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Congratulations to Tom Elenbaas for winning the Sunbursts And Starbursts Assignment with the image, “McClure Pass Dawn.” See more of Elenbaas’ photography at www.tomelenbaas.com. 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 Sunbursts And Starbursts Assignment Winner Tom Elenbaas appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post 13 Tips for Stunning Zoo Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. It may not seem like it, but zoos are great locations for photos. They present photographers with a huge variety of subjects (including plenty of animals and the people watching them). That said, zoo photography isn’t without its challenges. If you want great shots at the zoo, you’ll need to overcome: Distance – Access to the animals is often very limited.Moving subjects – Animals rarely stay in one place for long!Tricky lighting – Indoor lighting, foliage, and enclosure roofs can cause problems.Cages and glass – Many zoos are improving how they contain their animals, but it’s still tough to shoot through...

The role of AI is being discussed more than ever in creative fields, even where we previously thought it had no application. Among the various thoughts and emotions that arise when discussing AI in the creative arena, there is one that sees it as a tool — one of many that an artist may call on. Today, we're looking at a video that approaches a graphical AI tool, Midjourney, with that mindset. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

We spend a lot of time talking about when it’s the best time to buy new gear. But it can be harder to know when is the right time to let go of the old gear as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

One of the trickiest parts of landscape photography is that unlike most other genres, you get no control over the arrangement of the elements in the scene, which can make composition a particularly tricky aspect. A common problem is an overly busy frame. What can you do to create simpler, more compelling photos? This excellent video tutorial will show you seven helpful tips to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Photoshop’s Perspective Warp Tool: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Did you know that Photoshop has a Perspective Warp tool? Well, it does – and it’s a great option for both retouching and compositing. In fact, if you haven’t yet tried Perspective Warp, then you’re missing out! Fortunately, this article shares everything you need to know to get started. So to learn how the tool works and what you can do with it, keep on reading. What is the Perspective Warp tool? The Perspective Warp tool is designed to give you extreme control over the perspective in your images. It was developed primarily for architectural photography and other building-related shots (where...

Have you found the perfect place to host your photos? I've been hunting everywhere for the best site to upload my images to and share them. After my research, what I concluded was the best for me took me completely by surprise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo by Zita Quentin Today’s Photo of the Day is “Bear Reflections” by Zita Quentin. Location: Kodiak, 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 Zita Quentin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It's been a fair while coming, but Canon's new EOS R7 is getting some rave reviews. This reviewer says it's been a "runaway success," so see what all the fuss is about. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

I'm not a fan of Canon's recent decision to ban some third-party manufacturers from selling RF mount lenses. It's a smart short-term financial decision, but the long run is a different story. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The October 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and the KelbyOne app for iOS and Android. Welcome to our annual Halloween bag of 100 tricks and treats for Photoshop and Lightroom, plus speedy cleanup of selections, transferring makeup from one image to another, using Publish Services in Lightroom Classic, raising the fright factor of Halloween photos, and so much more! This issue’s cover design by Jessica Maldonado 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 & Plus members have access to more than 100 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 64 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or...

Learning how to work with artificial light will make you a far more versatile photographer and enable creative opportunities that simply would not be possible otherwise. However, there are a couple of ways to approach building a lighting kit, and if you plan to be on the go quite a bit, you should carefully consider the size, weight, and power requirements of your equipment. This excellent video tutorial will show you a portable, versatile, and effective minimalist flash setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon's RF lens lineup has been filling up rapidly with both standard choices and more extreme designs, but there are still some notable absences, particularly in the supertelephoto range. That will surely change eventually, and it seems we're on the way to that, as multiple patents have emerged with some innovative and versatile designs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you are creating a lighting setup for a portrait, you probably approach it from the standpoint of adding lights and modifiers until you get the result you want. However, while adding light is, of course, important, it is also crucial to know where to take it away. This is where the idea of negative fill comes in. However, negative fill can sometimes be misunderstood. This great video tutorial will show you how negative fill really works and how to use it for your portrait work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I find that the “out of the box” (so to speak) settings in Lightroom Classic’s preferences are a good place to start, but there are a few settings I find helpful to tweak. To access the preferences, go to Lightroom Classic > Preferences (PC: Edit > Preferences). The first tab up is General. One setting here I’ve written about before is the Default Catalog, but beyond that I also prefer to check the Treat JPEG files next to raw files as separate photos. I don’t often shoot Raw+JPG these days, but sometimes when testing a new camera (or getting a new camera) I do this to compare the JPG vs raw as well as to allow importing the JPG until the...

You’ve been commissioned to photograph new images for a restaurant, but there’s a lot of spinning plates and moving parts. In this article, I share my essential steps for preparing for and running a photoshoot at a restaurant. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Helena Murphy)

Building a website that helps potential clients choose you over others is not always an intuitive process. Here are six ways that you can upgrade your website. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

Photo By Morris Swartz Today’s Photo of the Day is “Tranquility” by Morris Swartz. Location: Lake Caddo, Texas-Louisiana border. “Morning mist creates a magical and mysterious fall foliage environment in the Cypress swamps along the Texas-Louisiana border,” describes Swartz. 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 Morris Swartz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff