The post 8 Tips for Choosing a Great Portrait Photography Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dan Waters. Every portrait photography session requires a great location. After all, the location determines the backdrop, the foreground, and other key compositional elements. But how do you find the perfect portrait photography location? How do you find foregrounds and backgrounds that both complement and enhance the subject? In this article, I share my top eight tips for choosing a photoshoot location, whether you’re shooting couples, high-school seniors, families, or even street portraits. I also offer plenty of location examples along the way (so you know exactly what to search for). Ready to scout out locations like a professional? Then...

Let's go on a location scout for my music video. The needs for photographers and directors can be similar, and how you approach the location scouting can really help you have a smooth production. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Sky replacement used to be something that was quite tedious and took a fair amount of effort and technique to accomplish convincingly, but in the last few years, we have seen a lot of advancement in automated sky replacement features in various applications. If you are new to using them, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the ins and outs of using Photoshop's sky replacement features and how to use your own skies for the task. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photoshop is quite the behemoth application, and if you are new to working with it, it can be a bit overwhelming knowing where to start. If you are new to working with Photoshop and wondering how to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the first tools you should learn and how to use them to work on your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Seasons appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. About 30 weeks ago, Elizabeth Spencer took Kris Watson‘s` idea of ‘Fall’ for a challenge and broadened it to ‘Seasons’ so this week that’s exactly what we’re going to have. #dPSSeasons #dPSWeeklyChallenge Tag the challenges this week #dPSSeasons #dPSWeeklyChallenge and share your photograph in the comments or over in our Facebook group. Choose the season that suits you, we’re in Autumn here in Australia, you’re coming into summer on the other side of the world – and everywhere in between. Let’s see your season. Only one NEW photograph per challenge please (If you realllly have to, you can share two) Have a great weekend!...

This editing technique is something every landscape photographer should learn. It can be especially helpful when you're approaching an image with a few technical flaws. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Congratulations to James Day for winning the recent View From The Top Assignment with the image, “Looking Down from Mont Blanc.” See more of Day’s work at www.jdaypix.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 View From The Top Assignment Winner James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The next drone in DJI's Mini lineup, the DJI Mini 3 Pro, is almost upon us, and though it looks to be a successor to the Mini 2, some reviewers have already gotten their hands on it to show that it is, in reality, a different beast entirely with its "Pro" nomenclature. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post Amazing Tips for Tack-Sharp Bird Photography [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Do you wish your bird photos were sharper? You’re not alone. Capturing consistently sharp shots is difficult, especially when you’re using a super-telephoto lens and tracking a fast-moving subject. Fortunately, there are plenty of techniques you can use to dramatically improve your bird photography sharpness, as accomplished photographer Simon d’Entremont explains in this video: Simon shares plenty of advice for beginners, including practical shutter speed, aperture, and equipment recommendations. And he offers several advanced tips, too, including his favorite way to create the “illusion of sharpness” as well as a major sharpness pitfall that plagues bird photographers of all skill...

Being a well-rounded photographer who can succeed in any situation is the ultimate goal for most photographers. However, what happens when you are forced to take a portrait by lighting from below? Today, I take the challenge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Photo By Mark Koskulitz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Devil’s Tower” by Mark Koskulitz. Location: Wyoming. 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 Mark Koskulitz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Canon Will Unveil the APS-C EOS R10 and EOS R7 in Late May appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Later this month, Canon will announce not one but two APS-C RF-mount cameras. For months – even years – we’ve discussed the possibility of a Canon EOS R7, a mirrorless successor to the Canon 7D DSLR lineup. And according to Canon Rumors, the EOS R7 will debut just two weeks from now, on May 24th, putting an end to all the speculation surrounding the RF-mount’s crop-sensor potential. But that’s not all. In addition to the Canon EOS R7 announcement, May 24th will see the launch of three additional products:  The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/3.5-5.6,...

In almost every genre, you will encounter situations in which you are using your lens' widest aperture and you can't make your shutter speed any slower, meaning all you can do is raise your ISO. That will introduce noise into your images, but thankfully, modern post-processing software can do quite a lot to correct that, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to leverage it to do just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The humble keyboard is one of those crucial pieces of equipment that will always be needed by photographers. If comfort, style, and functionality are important to you, a customized mechanical keyboard is a must-buy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Hey, everybody – I’m back from nine days in Prague, and I’m ready to get back at it (I was leading a travel photography workshop, and it was epic. Epic! What a blast!). Anyway, next week we’re hosting an online conference that’s designed to help you learn your camera, your accessories, and all your photography gear. Check out this short 1-minute video I did about the conference below: On Monday, we kick off with a pre-conference workshop, and then the conference runs all day Tuesday and Wednesday with two simultaneous tracks. The entire conference is archived for an entire year for you to stream on demand any time so you can catch any classes you missed, or rewatch any you want...

It can be frustrating when, as a new photographer, you want to work with models. You put your little ad up on Facebook and… nothing. What do you do? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

24-70mm f/2.8 lenses are the workhorse of choice for a variety of genres, offering a versatile focal length range in tandem with a wide aperture that allows them to tackle a lot of needs with ease. Which one is right for you, though? This great video comparison takes a look at the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art, and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The rise of alternative, affordable lenses has been sharp in the last few years, with many great lenses offered at a fraction of the price of their desirable counterparts. This lens takes on anamorphic lenses, but how good is it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Located approximately 435 miles northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Mount Robson somehow manages to surpass all of the giddy expectations that a nine-hour drive can produce. On a clear day, the last stretch of the journey east on the Yellowhead Highway toward Mount Robson Provincial Park reveals the 12,972-foot peak of Mount Robson suddenly in a way that requires a moment for the brain to reconcile what the eyes see. While the area is remote and rugged, the roads are paved and well-maintained, providing easy summer access. Weather At Mount Robson Known to the Secwépemc people as Yexyexéscen, Robson claims superlatives as the tallest and most prominent peak in the Canadian Rockies. Its size and location allow it to readily...

Some accepted truths about photography proved wrong over the years. Just as beliefs in seemingly unassailable attitudes have been eroded by time, so too will things we believe are correct now. Are my predictions for the future uncomfortable, or will you embrace the changes? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)