Lightroom and Photoshop are generally considered to be tools for standard (still) photography, but simple video tasks can be handled entirely within your photographer’s Lightroom and Photoshop subscription package (no need for Adobe Premiere Pro), and without any third-party add-on tools. In particular, the pair of programs handles time-lapse videos quite nicely. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

“Botswana offers incredible biodiversity and ecosystems for wildlife photography,” explains Vicki Santello. “It’s one of the locations in Africa I visited annually to capture unique images. On this particular trip, my guide spotted a leopard tucked into the fork of a large tree. It’s a credit to his spotting skills that he noticed her because she was well hidden inside the inner cavity. Only the top of her head and ears were visible. We drove up slowly and stopped a respectful distance away to ensure she didn’t feel threatened. “She ignored us completely for the first 20 minutes, during which time we could only see the tips of her ears. Eventually, she raised her head to check us out but only...

It used to be that for serious color grading work, you needed to work in Photoshop, but Lightroom now offers some powerful controls for color grading that let you take precise control to dial in the exact look you want. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to leverage those controls to color grade your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There have been so many cameras over the last 20 years that there are certainly some bargains to be had now. In this video, two cameras each costing less than $300 are pitted against one another. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 13 Abstract Landscape Photography Tips for Mesmerizing Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. Abstract landscape photography is all about expanding your vision as a landscape photographer. Anyone can go to a pretty place, aim their camera, and click the shutter. To be great, you need to be able to see differently, to look deeper, see what others might miss, and come up with your own interpretation. Anytime I write about abstract photography, I like to include the quote from the famous photographer Minor White: “One should not only photograph things for what they are but for what else they are.” – Minor WhiteThe shot at left is a pleasant landscape image. Zooming...

Shooting a panorama is quite simple in concept, but there are a few tips to follow that should give more consistent results. Whether you have never shot a panorama before or you're well versed, there may be something in here for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

The June 2021 issue of Photoshop User, the Magazine for Lightroom & Photoshop Users, is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, don’t let your images go off the rails when it comes to editing in perspective, plus using Lightroom Classic to share image galleries and get feedback from family, friends, and clients; how to incorporate plug-ins into your Lightroom Classic workflow; Mixer Brush painting with stencil masks; creating a grid portrait effect; manipulating the light in your images to attract attention; and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Mathias Engfors! KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 95 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all...

Apple's M1 Macs turned the computing world on its head a bit, offering impressive performance and jaw-dropping battery life at prices that were much more affordable than traditional levels, ushering in a new era of computing for creatives. This great video review discusses the M1 MacBook Air as a long-term solution for creatives and if it can handle the often heavy demands we place on our computers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With more and more amazing lenses being introduced at a dizzying pace, I find myself asking a very basic question: How many lenses do I actually need? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

I was asked this question recently, and wanted to share my thoughts about the short answer, and the longer answer. One caveat, this article and answers are directed at people who are primarily Lightroom Classic (LrC) users who are interested in also syncing their LrC catalog to the cloud. If you are primarily a Lightroom (Lr) user, then it really is simplest to just stick to using Lr on all of your devices and moving forward from there. The Short Answer The short answer often given to this question is, no, pick one or the other, stick with that, and don’t look back. I have given that answer in the past, and depending on the context, am likely to give it...

Canon has released more information on the upcoming EOS R3 camera, with a variety of specs now available that give us more information on what to expect, as well as a gallery of new images of the upcoming camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are many ways to skin the proverbial cat when it comes to editing your images these days, many of which are excellent alternatives to the most famous software. So, Patrick had a look at PhotoWorks 10.0 to see how it holds up. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Currently on sale for just $249 and weighing less than half a pound, the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 lens is an affordable, versatile, and highly portable lens. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to David Connel for winning the recent Birds In Flight Assignment with the image, “Sandhills in the Clouds.” 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 Birds In Flight Assignment Winner David Connel appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset at the Point” by Jennifer Carr. Location: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina. 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 Jennifer Carr appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Learning how to balance artificial light with ambient light is one of the most important and versatile skills for a portrait photographer to learn. If you are still working on that, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you a series of outdoor portraits shot using a combination of strobes and ambient light and how they were lit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon is the only brand of camera I will ever buy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

The post How to Create Your Own Lightroom Presets (2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. How can you create and save presets in Lightroom? In this article, I’m going to take you through the simple process, step by step. By the time you’re done, you’ll be able to confidently make presets of your own – and I’ll even show you how to make and apply import presets for high-quality, lightning-fast edits. Let’s dive right in. When should you create and apply Lightroom presets? There are mundane edits in Lightroom that you should carry out on almost every photo. And you can save time by creating presets that perform these jobs automatically upon import....

Self-portraits tend to get a somewhat bad rap, in part because of the selfie craze. But, self-portraits can be an incredibly beneficial process for photographers that can lead to great growth and skill development. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

While some manufacturers have been releasing gear at a breakneck pace, Nikon has been quite quiet the last few months. It seems they are finally waking up, though, with a lot of lens announcements rumored to come this week. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)