Hi gang, and happy Friday! Just a quickie today, and this one’s just for Lightroom Classic users, but it’s kinda important — especially if you’re working on a laptop or a desktop computer where you’re constantly running out of free space. If you do regular backups of your catalog (and I’m hoping you do when you see that dialog above which appears when you quit Lightroom Classic), it makes a COPY of your entire catalog. Each time you hit that ‘Back up’ it makes yet another backup copy. Sure, it compresses that backup quite a bit, but still…those backups can get really large in file size, but worse yet, after a couple of weeks, they’re so outdated that those older ones...

Composition is a nuanced, tricky thing, and it holds within it the power to capture the viewer's eye and imagination. If you are looking for ways to improve the compositions of your images, no matter what genre you shoot, check out this fantastic video essay that will show you a time-tested technique for creating more interesting and compelling photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to portrait photography, most professionals employ a range of lighting equipment to dial in the exact images they are looking for no matter where they are or when they are shooting. That being said, you will be amazed what you can accomplish with natural light and the knowledge of how to shape it to your needs. This great video tutorial will show you how to create professional portraits in a garage using just natural light and a few modifiers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Who’s ready for spring?! For nature photographers, this is an exciting season to get outside in search of amazing views with a splash of color from beautiful blooms. Get inspired by the slideshow below of 23 images of wildflowers, then grab your camera and seek out your own stunning scenes! Looking for tips on how to best create images of bold, vibrant flowers in bloom? Turn to Kevin McNeal’s article that offers some helpful wildflower photography tips, including peak times, ideal weather conditions, equipment, composition and more. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com]     The post 23 Images Of Spring In Bloom appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Lightroom has some useful tools for organizing and working with large collections of photos, and one particularly useful option is virtual copies. If you have not used them before or you want to get more out of them, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know to use virtual copies. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a photographer, it is easy to get bogged down in creativity, without really thinking about how effective your process is. As time is the most valuable resource that you have, you need to use it most efficiently. In this article, I will break down a few tips that helped me become a productivity master. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Line Made By Snow” By Hi il Lee. Location: Utah. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As landscape photographers, we are used to leaving our warm bed in the early morning, being on location, and also having a composition before the sun starts to rise. But what if we arrive after the sun has come up? Is there still a way to go home with strong photographs? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Family portraits are something that will almost always be in demand, but with multiple subjects to manage, with some of them often being unruly kids, it can take a lot to get a successful result. If you want to create better family portraits, check out this excellent video tutorial that will give five tips sure to help you improve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the aspects inside of the recent Masking update worth exploring a little deeper is all the new functionality added to the overlay that appears when a mask is first created. In its previous form we had the same red/ruby appearance we have now, but the options for changing the color were limited to cycling from red to green to white to black and back to red. We can still do exactly that by pressing O to show the overlay (if not already showing), then pressing Shift+O to cycle through each color. But now we can do so much more. Overlay Popup Click the color swatch in the Masking panel to open the overlay popup dialog containing the color picker...

The post Product Photography: 5 Tips for Stunning Shots appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Charlie Moss. Getting great product photos often seems daunting, but it’s simpler than you might think. As an experienced product photographer, I’ve spent years learning the ins and outs of the craft. And in this article, I aim to share it all: How to keep your images ultra-high qualityHow to light your product photography for beautiful resultsHow to ensure you keep your clients as satisfied as possibleMuch more! Ready to level up your product photography skills? Then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Get your camera on a tripod In product photography, tripods are essential. For one, they...

Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, Endurance, which was crushed by ice and sank in 1915, has just been found. How is this photography related? Somewhere on board the ship is a treasure trove of Frank Hurley images documenting one of the last expeditions of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The Rode Videomic Go II certainly isn't the best-sounding microphone at $99, but there is no doubt it's the most versatile. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

There are few genres of photography I find more interesting and engaging than street, but it's a tricky discipline to master. In this video, Pat Kay walks you through five essential tips that could help you improve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

I own a ton of photo and video gear, but if I had to keep only what I could fit in a single backpack, this is what I would choose. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

A lot of photographers love Capture One, particularly for the image quality it produces and for its robust tethering capabilities. Capture One plans to expand in 2022, with a new iPad app on the way, and this video preview shows some of what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A week into the war, many start to ask about the long-term impacts of the war. As a Ukrainian-born writer with family and friends in Ukraine, I am keeping a very close eye on the news surrounding the war. A war on such a grand scale will have a profound impact on most industries, photography included. Here is my analysis of how this war will echo in photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Congratulations to Sharon Ramer for winning the recent Patterns Of Winter Assignment with the image, “Winter’s Paintbrush.” 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 Patterns Of Winter Assignment Winner Sharon Ramer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I have a massive soft spot for fresnels. I love them. Fresnels give out unique light qualities that can’t be replicated by anything else. The Aputure F10 Fresnel is no exception, as it turns an LED into a super-light. Here’s why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Tom Elenbaas Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cotton Candy Sunrise” by Tom Elenbaas. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “Cirrocumulus clouds fill the sky above El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks,” describes Tom Elenbaas. 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 Tom Elenbaas appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff