The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Slow Shutter appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Well hello there 2022! 2022 is going to be great, right? Well, we hope yours has started well regardless of what’s going on around the world! Now, there was a suggestion that we mix in, rather than just regular themes, some more technical themes and that those that might be a bit scared at the thought use these themes to learn from others in our Facebook group – a great idea, we’re not called ‘Digital Photography School’ for nothing! So, our first theme of the year is ‘Slow Shutter’ There are varying definitions of what a ‘slow shutter’ is, but for...

Sharp eyes are one of those crucial elements you can't do without in your photography. Here's how to make eyes look sharp in Photoshop with two features you've probably never thought about using before. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Photo By Elissa Title Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Snorkel” by Elissa Title. Location: Katmai National Park, Alaska. “A brown bear ‘snorkels’, looking for fish in Kuliak Bay,” describes Title. 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 Elissa Title appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Canon released a unique, incredibly niche lens aimed at VR content creators in the latter half of last year, the RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye 3D VR Lens. How does it stack up against the competition? Is there competition in this space? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post Canon Will Release at Least 4 New Cameras in 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon aims to dramatically expand its camera lineup over the next 12 months, according to Canon Rumors, prompting a name for 2022: “The Year of the Camera Body.” Expect Canon to drop at least four new models in 2022, and potentially more. But which cameras will be unveiled over the next year? The Canon EOS R5c will come first; it’ll be a video-centric version of the Canon EOS R5 that aims to correct the overheating issues plaguing R5 users. The R5c “is expected to be announced in mid-January,” so keep an eye out for news over the...

What are your favorite three Fujifilm X Mount lenses? As a Fujifilm fanboy, this is a question I have often mulled over — with the answer changing as often as new lenses are released. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Medium format sensors are usually housed in expensive cameras, but with film bodies, you have far more options without having to remortgage. In this video, one film photographer discusses what the best medium format film camera for portraits is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Hi, everybody – it sure is good to be back – really enjoyed my Holiday Break, but now it’s a new year, full of new opportunities and possibilities, and so let’s get right to it. If like me, you like to embed your copyright and contact info directly into your images (handy in case you share images on Instagram, FB, Twitter, etc.), then it’s time to update your Lightroom Classic copyright info template for 2022 for the new images you take and import this year. It’s really simple, but not super obvious, so here we go: STEP ONE: Go to the Library Module; go under the Metadata menu up top and choose “Edit Metadata Presets” as shown here (by the way — if you...

If you spend time on YouTube or Instagram, it can seem like professional landscape photographers are incapable of taking a bad photo, and it can be a bit discouraging. If you sometimes feel like that, it is well worth watching this video that takes you behind the scenes with a professional landscape photographer to give you a real look at the the process, including the mistakes along the way and the eventual successes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is a bit of an obsession with shooting portraits at extremely wide apertures nowadays, and certainly, that is a popular look for a reason. Nonetheless, always shooting at f/1.4 to blow the background to smithereens can become a bit of a crutch and end up making your work a bit one-dimensional. This awesome video will show you portraits shot at everything from f/1.4 to f/16 to show you the strengths and drawbacks of each aperture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A new year, a new approach. Another entry from Captain Obvious that is somehow ever so easy to ignore. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

At this time of year, many readers of Fstoppers will only have to look out their windows to see snow. So, can you imagine driving 560 miles (900 km) in one day just for a glimpse of the white stuff? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

A very useful feature found in both Lightroom Classic (LrC) and Lightroom (Lr) on Mac/Win is the ability to assign a specific collection in LrC or album in Lr as the Target collection. Let’s look at how to set these up and use them in both applications. Target Collection in LrC Starting in LrC, since it was around first, there is a special collection configured as the Target collection, which is the Quick collection found in the Catalog panel. Note the + symbol next to the Quick Collection that indicates it is currently configured as the Target collection. You can add a photo from anywhere in your catalog a few ways: Select a photo and press the B keyMove the cursor...

Using hashtags is still one of the best ways to get new eyes on your content regardless of what social media platform you are using. This method will save you time and change how you apply hashtags forever. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Photo By Joung Ji Kang Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dancing Sea of Clouds” by Joung Ji Kang. 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 Joung Ji Kang appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When was the last time you grabbed your camera and went for a walk or a hike with no particular purpose in mind? It can be more beneficial than you might think, and this great video essay discusses why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Tips for Impactful Street Photography Lighting appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Valerie Jardin. Lighting is a key component of great street photography. After all, by carefully working with the light, you can capture shadowy photos, silhouettes, upbeat shots, ethereal images, and so much more. But what type of street photography lighting is best? And how can you use it to your advantage? In this article, I share plenty of practical lighting tips. I explain the best types of light for street shooting, and I also offer tricks and techniques I’ve developed over the years that’ll help you achieve consistently gorgeous photos. Let’s get started. 1. The best street photography lighting is all light Here’s...

Happy New Year, everyone! The January 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, learn how to streamline the process of opening images in Photoshop from Lightroom Classic, plus getting inspiration from both AI and real people in Lightroom, using profiles and Color Grading for unique color editing, creating light trails in Photoshop, designing with type on a path, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Ton Drijfhamer 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 Plus member yet? Click here for more information. The post The...

Photo By Sergio Rojo Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sense of Place” by Sergio Rojo. Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington. “This is the best Picture Lake I have witnessed,” says Rojo. “This spot is my very sense of place. I was the only one present on this day.” 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 Sergio Rojo appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal...

2020 and 2021 were anything but normal, and they hit photographers and creatives especially hard. This interesting video features a professional photographer and YouTuber sharing how much money he earned in 2021 down to the cent and breaking down where it all came from. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)