First, I want to thank everybody who attended our first ever, two-day online Lightroom Conference. It was just incredible, without over 1,000 photographers attending and the end-of-conference survey results are just over-the-moon with how much people loved it. We are thrilled with how the whole thing came off, and thank you for your incredible support and enthusiasm for the conference. We are truly humbled at the response, and so grateful for the trust you placed us in to deliver a world-class learning event for you. After the last session of the day on Wednesday, we did a live 2-1/2 hour Lightroom Q&A featuring each of the conference instructors, and one recurring question was about presets and whether you could apply multiple...

Color grading is one of the most important techniques for giving any video a professional touch and developing your own personal style. This helpful video tutorial features a cinematographer and colorist discussing a wide range of color grading techniques, theories, and examples and how you can apply them to your own work. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Everyday Objects appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Since many of us are still limited to where we can go, this week’s photography challenge topic is the EVERYDAY OBJECTS! Image © Simon Ringsmuth Everyday objects can be anything from a cup filled with coffee, TV remote, shoes, pens, computer mouse to a guitar pick. You get the picture! Image © Rick OhnsmanImage © Simon Ringsmuth Get creative with them, either with the photography style or with post-processing. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Check out some of the articles below that give you tips on this week’s challenge. Tips for photographing EVERDAY OBJECTS Photographing a...

Photo By Rom Savage Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dancing Aspen” by Rom Savage. Location: Evergreen, Colorado. Savage describes the image as, “Two aspen trees that have the appearance of dancing as their colors begin to change from green to a gold with a sunburst in the middle to express the true stars of the season.” Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Rom Savage appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A California-based astrophotographer has taken what is being called the world’s clearest picture of the moon. The process involved patiently placing together thousands of images of different lunar phases in order to showcase the entirety of the moon’s surface. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

The post The Sony a7S III May Be Announced in Late June appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Over the past several weeks, rumors of a new Sony full-frame camera have been on the rise. And, taken together, it looks like we may have a Sony a7S II successor before the summer is out. One rumor, originally reported by Sony Alpha Rumors, suggests that a Sony full-frame camera (and a full-frame lens) will debut at the end of June. Another rumor, also revealed by Sony Alpha Rumors, tells of a Sony a7S II successor in “late June.” According to this second report, the a7S III should be launched toward the end of next month, with...

Like the rest of the country, even presidential candidates find themselves sheltering in place during this global pandemic. Unlike the rest of the country, those candidates still need a way to get their message out. Enter Joe Biden’s fascinating home studio setup. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Wasim Ahmad

The post Color Photography Exercises to Help You Improve Your Skills appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Learning to use color in your photographs well will help you, in many ways, to take better pictures. Many photographers tend not to practice with the aim of improving their skills. We all like to take good photos. Doing some color photography exercises will help you build awareness. You can learn how to incorporate color into your photographs with more meaning. “The ability to see the quality of color and it’s different relationships is an art, as well as a skill that must be honed through continual exercise.” ~ Nevada Wier, travel photographer and author. In this article,...

Canon's RF 28-70mm f/2L lens has been lauded for its great image quality and for pushing the boundaries of optical design. It seems the company may not be done with such lenses, as rumors of an RF 70-135mm f/2L have emerged. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Astrophotography is certainly a challenging genre that requires a good bit of effort, but capturing images of ultra-distant and beautiful objects can be an amazing experience. This awesome video follows the process of using a 2,000mm telescope to image an object 22,000 light-years away. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Congratulations to Dawn Wilson for winning the recent Last Gasp Of Winter Assignment with the image, “Shoots Of Grass In The Snow.” See more of Wilson’s photography at www.dawnwilsonphotography.com. 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 Last Gasp Of Winter Assignment Winner Dawn Wilson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon 1D series is the company's flagship line, and it brings with it state of the art technology in an ultra-durable package that can step into any photographic scenario and excel. This fantastic video review takes a look at the camera in the real world and the kind of performance you can expect. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Douglas Arnet Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Abiqua” by Douglas Arnet. Location: Near Scotts Mills, Oregon. “This is the mysterious, weird, amazing and iconic Abiqua Falls in Oregon,” says Arnet. “Just to start, it’s on land owned by Benedictine monks. There are no signs marking the road or trail to the falls. The road is horrible. The trail, worse. It has ropes tied to trees to hold onto. But if you manage to make it to the falls, you’ll be rewarded with photo opportunities beyond belief! Good luck!” Canon T3i, Canon EFS 10-22mm, Slik Pro 340DX, Tiffen polarizer. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured...

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 has been a solid choice for run-and-gun video shooters, offering 4K 10-bit 4:2:2, and 4K 60p from its micro-four thirds sensor. Three years after its release, the time for its successor might be upon us. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The post Four Essential Beginner Photographer Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. If you are new to photography the possibilities can seem endless and the options almost overwhelming. Buttons, dials, apertures, shutters, flashes…where do you even start? Of course, it’s always good to learn basics like the exposure triangle, but there are some simple beginner photographer tips that will immediately elevate your picture-taking prowess. Nikon D7100, 50mm, f/5.6, 1/250 second, ISO 100, +10 close-up filter Look for the light The first of the beginner photographer tips is tho look for the light. Does your camera have a flash? Great! Does it turn on all the time? Not so great. This is usually a sign...

The last supermoon of 2020 is on May 7, and it is a great chance to take an entrancing and unique image incorporating it into a landscape or cityscape of your choice. This excellent video will show you how to plan and take a supermoon photo worthy of framing and hanging on your wall. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Let’s dig into the decisions you’ll need to make regarding the Lightroom Classic prep side of the process. One other recommendation I’ll make is that once you select your print provider (or while you are investigating options), be sure to check out the support section of that provider’s website, as any good service will provide the criteria they know will give you the best results. That said, the main concerns will be: Accepted file typeAccepted color spacePrint sizesDo your photos have enough pixels to print well at the desired print size? Those are the aspects of this process that Lightroom Classic can help you address. File Type It should come as no surprise that JPG is the most widely supported and...

Composing wild-life subjects in motion, like this pair of capuchin monkeys, can be quite challenging, particularly if they’re moving erratically. But with the E-M1 Mark III’s fast burst mode and its ability for you to quickly set or reset the camera’s focus point using the camera’s new joystick, you can be reasonably sure you’ll not only capture the subjects you want but photograph them in a way that’s compositionally pleasing. However, you’ll want to take some time to try these features out and practice them before your assignment. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150MM F2.8 PRO with M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20. Exposure: 1/500 sec., ƒ/5.6, ISO 3200. It’s no secret camera companies update their most popular models...

A walkaround lens with a decent zoom range, reasonable aperture, good image quality, and an affordable price is something of a unicorn for a lot of photographers. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD lens seems to check all those boxes, making it one of the most intriguing lenses I have seen in a few years. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and what you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

With the current situation leaving many photographers without the ability to continue shooting, you may have started to turn toward selling prints as a way to supplement your income. This excellent video will show you how you can turn your prints into a truly professional product that will seriously impress your customers. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke