Head outside, and you will find photographic opportunities everywhere you look, both big and small. If you are struggling a bit with your compositions, check out this fantastic video tutorial that offers a wide range of helpful tips that are sure to improve your images of outdoor subjects. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The newly released Profoto Clic Softbox is a modifier that is designed to fill in the void that the A1 system had: no soft modifiers. Find out now how Profoto created the first Clic softbox that you can assemble in one second and whether this softbox is even any good. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Congratulations to Yvonne Baur for winning the recent Isolation assignment with the image, “The Snow Tree Revisited 2019.” 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 Isolation Assignment Winner Yvonne Baur appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Few of us will ever become truly great photographers, but giving yourself the best chance of it is still very much worthwhile. There is one method that is certainly a key ingredient, but it's often overlooked because it's not as interesting as buying new equipment or traveling to new places. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

edelkrone had announced its new portable jib the JibONE v2. The original edelkrone JibONE proved to be an excellent tool for creating interesting and creative shots. With the motorized features that edelkrone has become famous for, the JibONE offered an incredibly capable yet portable motorized jib. The new JibONE v2 takes this further with some important updates. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

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...