The post A Beginner’s Guide to Abstract Flower Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. This article was updated in June 2024 with contributions from Jaymes Dempsey and Charlie Moss. The best abstract images of flowers can stop you in your tracks. But unfortunately, when it comes to abstract flower photography, you probably don’t know where to start. What equipment do you need? What techniques do you use? The world of abstract flower photography often seems difficult. But in my view, it’s no harder than any other genre of photography. It can be a lot more rewarding, though! You just need to know how to get started. In this tutorial, you’ll learn the fundamentals of abstract...

Lightroom’s masking tools are essential for emphasizing different parts of your photos. This helpful video tutorial highlights the practical steps to improve your images by using these tools. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Whether you work with still or moving images, there’s an art to telling a story with pictures. As a movie director whose preferred medium is analog film, Christopher Nolan’s shared experience with the evolution of his own creative process is sure to resonate with photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gordon Webster)

Submit Your Best Moody Images Welcome to another Critique the Community contest! Each month, Fstoppers is challenging our community to submit their best photographs for our Critique the Community show, and three lucky winners will win a variety of photography related prizes. For the month of May, we want to see your best "moody lighting" images. Your photos can be from any genre of photography including landscapes, portraits, architecture, or still life but it must portray a moody, smokey, mysterious, or... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

The best Canon EF lenses allow you to shoot any style of photography at the highest levels. The EF lens catalog is one of the most extensive in all of photography, with lenses for any type of photography. Canon also has EF lenses for beginners, professionals, and anyone in between.  Our top two choices are the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM. They are two versatile, high-performance lenses any Canon user would love to get their hands on.  We’ve split our list into two sections. The first looks at prime lenses and the second at zoom lenses. With 15 excellent EF lenses to choose from, you’ll definitely find the Canon DSLR lens you’re looking for....

Want to get great commercial, headshot photos using the Canon R5 and the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM lens? The following advice will help you produce the best professional headshots and show you how to interact with your clients for stunning, natural results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Today, we are looking at how to create an HDR in Lightroom. This is a photographic technique that involves merging two or more images together to create an even exposure. It is a unique feature of digital photography and can ensure great exposure even in the worst conditions.  Adobe Lightroom is a digital editing software that provides a brilliant process for creating HDRs. Below, we will guide you through everything you need to know when creating a Lightroom HDR. This will cover every customization option, covering both Lightroom versions.      What is an HDR?  HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. It is a technique that merges several photographs together and takes the best exposure from each area. This produces a...

Capturing someone's essence is more about the interaction between you and your subject than the technical aspects of your camera. People’s expressions and body language reveal their comfort level, which will significantly impact your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Hard light, when used effectively, can transform your photos from good to stunning by adding drama and depth. It’s a challenge, but learning to control and manipulate this type of lighting can significantly improve your portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Photograph Lightning: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mike Olbinski. If someone told me I could only take pictures of one thing for the rest of my life, I’d think about it for a while and then choose lightning. Luckily, I live in reality and no one will ever say that to me, but it does emphasize how incredibly passionate I am about photographing this stuff. I’m a storm chaser at heart, so I love everything about weather, and it would indeed be difficult if I couldn’t capture awesome dust storms, supercells, flash floods, and whatever else might happen out there. But lightning – I love lightning. And in this...

There are good reasons why monochrome photography is compelling. Let’s look at what makes a captivating black-and-white photograph and what doesn’t work. Also, why Nik 7 SilverEfex is possibly the best tool for converting color images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Do you find yourself always leaning heavily on certain composition tricks that you learned as you were developing your photographic skills? Sure, they might make your more mediocre shots a little better, but casting off these creative crutches can be the first step towards making great photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gordon Webster)

Taking your photography seriously is essential if you want to turn it into a fulfilling career. For many, photography starts as a hobby, but with dedication and the right approach, it can evolve into a professional pursuit. This helpful video tutorial offers a lot of useful advice for your journey. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Finding interesting subjects to photograph can be challenging. This is where the WAKE system comes into play. z [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Street photography can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. By mastering a few essential techniques, you can significantly improve your skills and capture more compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Editing a landscape image is not just about enhancing the picture, but about bringing out its full potential. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do just that using Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

OWC’s Atlas line of memory products, which includes SDXC, CFexpress Type A and B models, and high-performance readers, isn’t cheap. However, they promise leading performance and integration with their Innergize card management system. But can users really make use of all that performance? In this review, I’ll take a look at the ecosystem and test out all the features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

The post How to Use the Sunny 16 Rule in Photography (A Simple Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Adam Welch. In life, we are sometimes met with certain inalienable truths: water will always flow downhill, there will always be an unhappy baby on your flight, and the milkshake machine at your favorite fast-food restaurant will always be broken when you need it the most. There are also some self-evident truths that we must accept regarding photography. For instance, one day, you will need to set your own exposure manually. And if you’ve been shooting exclusively in Auto mode, Aperture Priority mode, or Shutter Priority mode, that can be an enormous challenge. Don’t get too discouraged,...

Elton John and his husband David Furnish have collected over 7,000 pieces of fine art photography over the past thirty years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Korbin Bielski)

Lightroom can be a deceptively complex program. If you are new to the program, check out this helpful video tutorial that shares a lot of useful tips and tricks. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)