How do you decide where to stand when taking a photo? It might seem like a small thing… but the position you shoot from makes all the difference in photography. Watch this free video from our iPhone Landscape Mastery course… and discover where to stand to capture the best iPhone photos. CLICK HERE to get the full iPhone Landscape Mastery course where you’ll discover more tips and techniques for taking stunning landscape photos with your iPhone. The post How To Decide Where To Stand To Capture The Best iPhone Photos [Video Tutorial] appeared first on iPhone Photography School. Original linkOriginal author: Kate Wesson

Let’s kick off this week by learning some really helpful Lightroom keyboard shortcuts. Here we go: (1) To open all the panels in the left or right side panels, hold the Command-key (PC: Ctrl-key) and click on any panel. To close ‘em all back up, use the same shortcut. (2) To have Lightroom show you exactly where your currently open image is found on your computer, press Command-R (PC: Ctrl-R) and it will open the original image in the Finder (Windows: Explorer) (3) To play an instant slideshow of your current images in the Library module or the Develop Module, press Command-Return (PC: Ctrl-Enter). (4) To apply an Auto White Balance to your image in the Develop Module, press Shift-Command-U (PC: Shift-Ctrl-U). (5) To change the...

If you want a moody color grade for your next video or some footage you've shot, look no further; here's a guide for Adobe Premiere Pro using the Lumetri Color tool. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

The post Sony to Announce “the One Never Seen” on January 26th appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Last week, Sony offered a mysterious announcement, displaying only the words, “The one never seen,” as well as a date, January 26th, 2021, 10 AM EST. The title of the YouTube countdown reads, “New product announcement on January 26th, 2021.” And the caption simply states to “be ready for the announcement of the new Alpha.” In other words: We should have a new Sony Alpha mirrorless model – and our first compelling camera reveal of 2021 – before the week is out.  But what camera is this new Alpha, the “one never seen”? What model is Sony...

Dear KCC Members, Digital Challenge…Now it is your turn. I have critiqued your digital images. Some agree with my assessments...some do not.  What follows is my methodology and reasons. Approach: Let’s start with the KCC Scoring Chart: 60 - 69 = Acceptable 70 - 79 = Average 80 - 87 = Good (above average image, but could be improved) 88 – 94 = Excellent (a well-done image) 95 – 100 = Superior (a near-perfect image) Now for my interpretation and application of the KCC score chart: Acceptable – A simple “been there – saw that” shot. A photograph that records an image without any thought to exposure (including hot spots or blinkies), composition, focus, or artistic statement.   Average – A photograph that seems to...

Congratulations to Jessica Nelson for winning the Fall Wildlife Assignment with the image, “Tufted Titmouse Fall.” See more of Nelson’s work at www.thegagglephotography.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 Fall Wildlife Assignment Winner Jessica Nelson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Have you ever taken a photo with a stunning mountain range in the background… only to discover that the mountains look small and insignificant in your image? It’s a common problem when shooting landscapes… but there’s an easy way to make the mountains loom large. Watch this free video from our iPhone Landscape Mastery course… and discover a simple trick to make mountains loom large in your photos. CLICK HERE to get the full iPhone Landscape Mastery course where you’ll discover more tips and techniques for taking stunning landscape photos with your iPhone. The post Simple Trick To Make Mountains Loom Large In Your iPhone Photos [Video Tutorial] appeared first on iPhone Photography School. Original linkOriginal author: Kate Wesson

I suppose it is the nature of the beast, but no matter what software or hardware you are using in your day-to-day, things go wrong, bugs appear, something breaks, and the fix is just out of your hands. I had this happen recently with sending email from Lightroom Classic (LrC). I don’t use this feature a lot as I usually share photos via a link to a file or folder in Dropbox, but every now and then, just attaching the photo to an email is the way to go. For whatever reason, there seems to be an issue with doing that from LrC on a Mac right now. At least for some of us, when using Apple Mail (I don’t have...

The Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM is the latest lens from the company, and it brings with it a variety of useful features for a lot of applications. This great video review takes a look at the lens and how it performs for portraiture work. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post Backlighting in Photography: The Ultimate Guide to Beautiful Backlit Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. When used creatively and intentionally, backlighting can be an incredible tool to take your photography to the next level. However, the concept of backlighting seems somewhat counterintuitive. After all, when your subject is backlit, the main source of light is coming from behind, not from the front – and conventional photography wisdom generally says that your subject should be well-lit from the front. So how can you create backlighting that looks good? How can you capture backlit images that really stun the viewer? That’s what this article is all about. Let’s dive right in. Nikon D750 |...

There are a lot of high-resolution full frame cameras available nowadays, and they all offer quite well-rounded feature sets and image quality. Which one is right for you? This fantastic video review takes a look at the four of the most impressive and modern options out there and how they compare to each other. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

I can’t believe it’s already here, but next week our “Travel Photography Conference” officially kicks off! Two days, two tracks, all online, and it’s so going to rock! The conference itself is Wednesday and Thursday of next week, but it kicks off a day early on Tuesday with a special pre-conference session I’m teaching called “What makes a great travel photo?” I’ve got such a great session put together for this pre-con — I can’t wait to share it with the folks who’ve signed up. Give the trailer above a quick look (it’s only like 2 minutes or so), and then go sign up right now — it’s going to be an amazing few days with an incredible team of instructors from all...

The post 13 Snow Photography Tips: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dena Haines. Does your heart jump a little on a snowy winter day? Do you want to run outside and start shooting? I know how you feel; I love snow photography, too! So if you’re after some stunning snow photos… …then read on! 13 snow photography tips: a beginner’s guide The tips in this article will help you get some great photos in the snow – while also keeping your camera safe. So make sure to keep these tips and techniques in mind the next time you head out for a snow photoshoot! 1. Focus on contrast Autofocus can have a hard time when everything...

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cheesy Cheetah” By Heather Nicole. Location: Kenya. Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011. Exposure: 1/3200 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1600. 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 Heather Nicole appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I recently published some thoughts on exposure compensation that might put things in a different perspective.  It discusses what your camera considers (the standard explanation) and what your camera can't consider.  It is on the Bee Happy Graphics blog (www.beehappygraphics.com/blog/2020/tips-for-using-exposure-compensation/).  Enjoy!

Should we separate the art from the artist? Are we complicit in perpetuating terrible behavior when we elevate talented creatives who also happen to be poor humans? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

I've become more and more interested in pocket cameras as the years roll on and I don't to always take my full kit bag out with me. Two of the best cameras for this job are both under $1,000, but one is half the price of the other. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cloud Giants” by Craig Bill. See more of the photographer’s work at CraigBill.com. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Craig Bill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Every time I hear someone say how much better a camera or lens or computer is from the previous model, I cannot help but think of how little you actually need to create nice images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: James Madison

The post Pgytech OneMo 25L Backpack Review appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kav Dadfar. When Pgytech first got in touch about doing an Onemo 25L backpack review, I wasn’t familiar with the company. So whilst I waited (not so patiently) for the bag to arrive, I set about finding out a little more about them, their origin, and ethos. Pgytech was formed by a group of young, enthusiastic, and like-minded photographers to create pioneering products that link together seamlessly with photographers’ existing kit. Besides this bag, they have created a load of products for other photography and video equipment such as drones and action cameras. OneMo 25L Backpack Review: bag specifications Capacity – 25L expandable to...