A lot has changed in the photo world over the past decade or two. One big change has been how the focus has shifted from artist intention to end product — the photograph. A good photo is a good photo because it is a good photo. Or is it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

Plugins for software were once considered something of a gimmick, but are now closer to a staple. Here are some of the best plugins for Final Cut Pro X that might just increase the quality of your video productions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

If you've grown tired of waiting for Canon's native EF/EF-S to RF lens mount adapter to become available, this cheap adapter might be the perfect stopgap alternative. It works on both Canon's native lenses and third-party lenses. Read on to see all the lenses I tested successfully with it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Landscape photography is a tricky genre to master, but it is highly rewarding when you get things right and you are able to produce a compelling photo. This excellent video discusses five common mistakes landscape photographers make or traps they fall into and how to avoid or remedy them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By David Shield Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sedona Mountain Sunset” by David Shield. Location: Arizona. “For a while now, I’ve been drawn to the challenge of photographing new or fresh landscape compositions,” explains Shield. “The more time I dedicate to this, the more I find the necessity to veer further off the beaten path. This, however, isn’t always the case, but the more I explore, the bigger feeling of accomplishment I feel when finding what I believe to be a new composition. I’ve also recently entered the vertical landscape world of photography. I’ve gained much appreciation for the visually pleasing form of the vertical landscape composition format. Especially where I live in the Southwest, I’ll continue to practice...

If you're striving to create more interesting and unique shots in-camera, one solution might be to use some of the creative filters on the market today. Here's how one videographer found using some and the results that came of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Pentax has always maintained a small but fiercely loyal set of followers, and the company is unique in that it continues to plow ahead with DSLRs with no intentions to get into mirrorless. The K-3 Mark III is their latest installment in its highly popular line of APS-C DSLRs. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera's newest features and improvements and how it performs in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Colorful Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. Color evokes emotion – so if you can become a master of color, then your colorful landscape photography will affect viewers on a deep level. You may understand exposure, control your camera like a wizard, have the best equipment, get to the most exotic locations, and excel with editing. But if you don’t purposely imbue your images with intentional emotion, they will never “speak” to your viewer (or if your photos do speak, they might say the wrong thing). That’s where color comes in handy. Let’s learn the language of color and how to use it – through seven colorful landscape...

We live in a world where if you have a need for something, almost without fail, there's an app for that. The trick is to find one that's useful now but that can also adapt to your needs over time. It'd be nice if it was free as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

Help Us Design Our Next Tutorial Cover Image We have a new photography tutorial coming out soon and we want your help designing the cover image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

The HSL panel is a tremendously useful tool for taking finer control over the post-processing your images, both from a technical and a creative standpoint. This excellent video tutorial will show you why the panel is so useful and how to incorporate it into your photo edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is no arguing that the camera industry is quickly transitioning to mirrorless, but that does not mean every photographer has to immediately jettison all their DSLR gear. In fact, many genres really do not need all the benefits of mirrorless cameras. This excellent video essay features a landscape photographer discussing five reasons why a switch to mirrorless would benefit him and five why he might just hang on to his DSLR a little longer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron has become well known for their ability to create lenses that strike intelligent balances between portability, image quality, performance, capabilities, and most importantly, price. The 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD offers an all-in-one solution that covers almost every focal length most photographers need in an impressively small and affordable package. How does it perform in the real world? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This week, Twitter finally decided to stop cropping image thumbnails on mobile feeds. While many will welcome this news, Twitter still has a lot of work to do if it wants to become a platform that appeals to photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

TFP, Time For Print, Time For Photos; All these terms and initialisms can become a bit daunting and overwhelming. What do they all mean? I definitely can’t pay rent with exposure dollars. So why is everyone always offering exposure for compensation? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

The first time you photograph a model can be extremely daunting. Here are five tips to help you make sure that the first shoot is a success and you and the model get the most out of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Honeysuckle” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Virginia. A trumpet honeysuckle vine opens in time for an early arriving ruby-throated hummer,” describes Bysshe. 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 Stan Bysshe appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post 5 Secrets for Creating Perfect Silhouette Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Alana Orth. Silhouette portrait photography produces some of the most gorgeous images imaginable – which is why I recommend every portrait shooter try a silhouette shot or two. In this article, I’m going to show you exactly what you need to do for perfect silhouette portraits. I’ll share plenty of tips and tricks I’ve learned from my own time as a portrait photographer. And by the time you’re done, you’ll be a portrait silhouette expert. So let’s get started. 1. Shoot low and head to toe Powerful silhouettes start with clear, minimalistic compositions. Here’s what I recommend: Place the subject’s entire...

Being a creative professional, in my experience, is about harnessing this constant need to create. It’s almost as if there’s a little creature inside which comes up with little ideas and if I don’t act on at least some of them, they’ll bubble over and die — leaving behind awful regret and emptiness. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Zoom lenses are very versatile. In a way, these lenses offer an infinitely variable focal length adjustment. If you could have only one zoom lens, which focal range would you choose? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)