The art of creating an appealing and memorable, moody portrait is often in the post-production of that image as much as it is in the lighting. In this short video, you get some tricks for getting the most out of your shot when you're creating a moody edit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Frequency separation is a Photoshop technique that involves "separating" the colors in an image from the textures. Though typically used by portrait photographers for retouching a model's skin, it's a useful tool for landscape photographers to have on their belts. In this article, I outline two cases in which frequency separation helped me process a recent image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

As far as extreme lenses go, Canon's 200mm f/2L IS USM is near the top, with one of the most extreme focal length and aperture combinations out there. Though it was generally designed as a sports and wildlife lens, it has found a second home as a portrait lens, and this fun video discusses what it is like shooting with it, both the pros and the cons. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony Netherlands gave me a Sony a1 for a review. During two weeks, I dove into this amazing camera, learning about all the things that make the Sony a1 the top of the Alpha line-up. I shot a lot of pictures and learned a lot of things about this camera. These are my thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The Milky Way is the first major landmark after capturing stars in astrophotography, depending on where you are in the world. However, capturing it can be tricky, require some know-how, and the right equipment. So, here are five tips to help you get it right. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Suzanne Phoenix is a photographer and artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Her work is primarily portrait based, with a focus on developing and fostering community. We had an opportunity to connect and talk about the importance of relationships and consent in the photography world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Rule of Thirds appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Join in our weekly photography challenge! This week your challenge theme is ‘Rule of Thirds’ – read on, have fun! We haven’t explored the rule of thirds in over a year, and sometimes its good to get back to your roots. If you don’t know what the rule of thirds is, you can read all about it over here on THIS article on our blog. When you post your photo, make sure you include a hashtag #dPSThirds “The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline that breaks an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically) so you have nine...

The Canon EOS R5 and RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens are two of the company's best offerings, offering top-notch image quality, high resolution, and performance even with an extreme aperture, making them an especially exciting option for portrait shooters. This excellent video shows the kind of performance and image quality you can get from the combination. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Tiffany F Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grand Tetons” by Tiffany F. 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 Tiffany F appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Landscape photography is traditionally done with a wide angle lens in order to capture the majority of the scene in the frame, and while there is nothing wrong with that approach, you can make images that are just as visually interesting with longer focal lengths. This excellent video shows how one photographer uses a supertelephoto zoom lens to create minimalist landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A lot of us spend a ton of time working in Lightroom, and anywhere we can increase our efficiency, even by just a little amount, can add up to big savings in the long run. This helpful video tutorial will show you a variety of ways to work more quickly in Lightroom and save a lot of time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post See the Stunning Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Winners appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2021 winners have been announced, featuring a mix of wildlife, landscape, and macro photos – all of them breathtaking. More than 8000 images fought for the £1500 grand prize. In the end, it was Thomas Vijayan’s gripping photo, entitled “The World Is Going Upside Down,” that won the judges’ hearts and secured Vijayan the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year title: The World Is Going Upside Down – Overall Winner, Animal Behavior Winner© Thomas Vijayan / Nature TTL Vijayan explained, “After spending a few days in Borneo, I got this frame...

Canon's RF lens range has been expanding but some of their earlier lenses are closing in on early classics for Canon mirrorless. One that has been particularly well-received, is the 50mm f/1.2. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

5DayDeal is back with a video bundle that's better than ever. This year, Fstoppers is including an exclusive, brand new tutorial, "Everything You Need to Know About the Sony a7sIII," in the bundle, which is 95% off all products. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

This is a quickie, but it’s a good one. Here goes: You probably already know that when you’re using the Spot Removal Tool (called the ‘Healing Brush’ in Lightroom ‘cloud’), you should make your brush size a little larger than the think you want to remove. You probably also know you can resize the brush by using the left and rick bracket keys on your keyboard (they’re to the immediate right of the letter “P). OK, here’s one you may not know, and it’s really handy. If you hold Option-Command (PC: Alt-Ctrl), you can click and drag out the brush size to exactly the size you need it (no slider, or bracket keys, or dragging the edges of the circle after...

Whereas things like camera settings and lighting can be quantified and thus committed to memory in a straightforward manner, posing and directing a subject is a bit more nebulous and often gives photographers a fair amount of trouble. Peter Hurley is well known as a master of directing and posing, and in this excellent video tutorial, he shares some of his best advice that is sure to improve your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Bo Burnham's new Netflix comedy special hit people's screens last week, and it has been receiving wholesome responses. The new special, titled "Inside," was impressively solo-filmed over the course of a year, with nothing more than minimal gear inside a small room. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

There are few videos I have clicked on faster than a drone filming itself crashing into a volcano in Iceland. This video shows a DJI first-person view drone as it records the rivers of lava flowing out of Fagradalsfjall before plummeting into a fiery death, all in glorious 4K. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By espyphoto Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Buckskin Pass” by espyphoto. Location: Four Pass Loop near Aspen, Colorado. “We hiked the Four Pass Loop just before the wildfires in Colorado got bad this August; this was the first and most difficult pass that we ascended, but the view was our reward!” 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 espyphoto appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Lights and specialty modifiers can be quite expensive, and filling out your collection can be a major hit to your wallet. However, one of the most versatile modifiers and a favorite of many studio photographers is also one of the cheapest. The humble v-flat is tremendously useful, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to use them to create eye-catching light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)