Income is important, but passive income is incredible. While it can be tricky to develop revenue streams that pay you passively (even just to a degree) in every industry, it is possible, and if don't correctly, can free you up to work on what you love. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are a lot of crazy lenses out there, whether by design or price (some by both), and the Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG sits near the top of both those categories. Not many photographers ever get the privilege to shoot with one, but this camera reviewer did, and this awesome video takes a look at his experience with this ridiculous lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The sad and often frustrating truth is that many times, there are very talented photographers who do not find success as professionals, no matter how good they are with a camera and how many interesting creative ideas they have. So, what, if not only talent, does it take to find success as a photographer? This important video essay discusses the traits of successful photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We all develop bad habits no matter what genre we shoot in, and landscape photography is no different. Learning how to recognize those habits and rewire ourselves to break them can improve our images and make the process more enjoyable. This fantastic video tutorial discusses four common habits of landscape photographers and how tweaking them a bit can lead to better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While Lightroom Classic doesn’t offer as many customization options as programs like Photoshop, there’s still a number of major improvements you can make to the default experience. You can speed up browsing, create a way smarter default set of adjustments, and even rebrand Lightroom with your logo, in just minutes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

When it comes to landscape photography lens choices, the default choice is almost always a wide angle lens. Making successful photographs with one is tricky, however. This great video tutorial discusses some of the challenges and pitfalls of shooting with them and what you can do to improve your work when using one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For me, August is a great month. The nights become longer and the Milky Way core is rising above the horizon again. But the highlight is the Perseid meteor shower. I have 10 tips for planning and photographing this annual event. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Poppies and White Flower Bokeh” by Beth Young. Location: Calaveras County, California. “Last year, when the pandemic hit like a freight train, I turned to more macro and local intimate scenes like many other photographers,” explains young. “My husband thoughtfully bought me a proper macro lens that was on my wishlist for years, and this spring, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying putting into practice what I’ve learned during shelter in place from online classes by Kathleen Clemons and Sara Marino—two masters of macro botanical photography in my opinion! Even though the world is slowly opening back up again, my perspective will always be in tune with the tiny macro world at my...

I met the self-styled “greatest photographer in the world,” Harry Schidtshlinger, last week. He was sporting a bloody nose, trying his best to stem the flow with his lens cloth. I offered to postpone, but he was determined to be interviewed, and I wanted to hear his story. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The pandemic has forced many of us to stay home. But that doesn’t mean we can’t experience the wonder of our own backyard. And in the Pacific Northwest, there’s so much to explore. The last year or so has provided us with an opportunity to be inspired by Mother Nature and inspire other budding photographers by showing them the magic of America through our lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by The Remote Unknown)

The post 5 Tips for Musician Portraits (So You Can Hit All the Right Notes) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. If you’re looking to capture beautiful, flattering musician portraits – the kind that every musician will appreciate – you’ve come to the right place. As an experienced portrait photographer, I’ve done quite a few musician photoshoots. And over time, I’ve picked up some tips that will make a huge difference to your photography. Specifically, I’m going to explain: How to ensure you create natural, realistic portraits of musiciansSome unorthodox image ideas that musicians will really appreciateQuick research you should do before the session to make sure you’re preparedMuch, much more! Let’s get started. 1....

Food and product photography backgrounds can be incredibly difficult to come by in certain parts of the world. There are lots of tutorials out there about how to create your own textured backgrounds and wood backgrounds. But vinyl backgrounds are the bomb when it comes to portability and saving space. Creating them isn’t too difficult either. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jules Sherred)

The beauty of cinematography is that a lot of the requisite skills are practicable in your own home. In this video, watch as a professional cinematographer creates a high-end shot in his own house, walking you through every step. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Apple's iPhones have some fantastic built-in cameras that can handle a wide variety of situations with ease, making them a great option for a camera that is always in your pocket. While the stock camera app is designed to provide a simple process that ensures you always get a great shot, there are more powerful options hiding within that interface, and this great video tutorial will show you how to get the most out of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you're somebody who hates heavy-handed post-production, you might want to keep scrolling. For those of you who are happy to do whatever they can to get the image they want, here is an example of Adobe Photoshop's new beta Neural Filters in which the background of an image can be blurred. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Phone photography has come a long way since its flip phone origins. Today, you might not even be able to tell the difference between a photo taken by a phone and a dedicated camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

The post dPS Weekly Photography Challenge Mirrors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We asked for your suggestions for our weekly photo challenge over on Twitter, and Todd replied with ‘Mirrors‘ which is always a fun challenge! Most people have access to one (My 11yo needs to use one more before going to school haha) and the creativity factor is high on this one – be in the frame, don’t be, it’s your choice! ‘Morning’ #dPSMirrors is the theme, make sure you use the hashtag if you’re posting on social media, and pop across and thank Todd for the theme this week (Feel free to suggest a theme in your comment!) ‘Moving Pictures’ Angling the mirror...

Most of us would love a lens that could literally cover every focal length we would ever need, and the Sony RX10 series actually offers that, with a range of 24-600mm. This neat video shows you its versatility and creative potential shooting street photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Running your first paid photoshoot can be a daunting process, with organization, planning other people and products, and timing to get right, there's a lot more to juggle than just camera settings. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to prepare for your first paid gig. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fork-Tailed Drongo in a Forked Branch” by Robert Henderson. Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. “The fork-tailed drongo is one of the most intelligent birds of the Serengetti. They are able to mimic many calls. They will sometimes mimic the danger calls of other animals to get them to desert a tasty bug or lizard they were just about to eat. I took the image with a Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EF 100 – 400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens. 1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 200, 400mm. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various...