The post 6 Tips for Conveying Character and Personality in Wildlife Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Will Nicholls. Are your wildlife photos feeling a little bit uninspired? Animal subjects are often fascinating to observe and photograph, but if you want to create compelling wildlife images, it’s important to go beyond technical mastery and produce images that convey both the character and personality of the subject. You might be a bit skeptical here, but most animals do have personalities. I am doubtful this applies to certain creatures (e.g., ants), but mammals in particular have traits and habits. Some may be bold and investigate new things, whereas others may retreat and shy away from disturbances. I encourage you...

Good lights can make all the difference in the quality of work you can produce as a photographer. If you've never heard of a self-inflating light, then today might be the day you add one to your camera bag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Buying a camera is one of the most exciting and important decisions a photographer can make, and as such, it deserves some careful thought. Before you pull out your credit card, check out this fantastic video tutorial that offers 10 bits of helpful advice to help ensure you pick the right camera for your needs, wants, and budget. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Tips for Successful Photography Location Scouting (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karthika Gupta. If you want to capture great portraits, then location scouting is a truly essential skill. While it’s often tempting to simply schedule a session, pick a nice-sounding location (e.g., the nearby park), then show up with your camera and gear bag in tow, that’s a recipe for disaster. Sure, it might work some of the time, but you’ll eventually run into problems – construction, bad lighting angles, bad backgrounds, huge crowds, etc., – that’ll ruin an entire session and leave your clients deeply frustrated. That’s where location scouting comes in. By spending time actually considering potential locations in...

Rapid changes in our global climate conditions are putting the Earth's landscapes at risk. Andrew Geraci and Project Preservation are creating a global public database to preserve and document rare and beautiful landscapes for future generations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

There is no lack of film photograpers, despite digital photography's dominance, though it is becoming increasingly more expensive to do. One film-centric photographer has become a disciple of a digital camera that does its best to straddle both worlds. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Mark Koskulitz Today’s Photo of the Day is “Yosemite Falls” by Mark Koskulitz. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Lightroom’s April 2023 Update Adds AI-Powered Denoise and More appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Great news, Lightroom users:  Adobe recently implemented its April 2023 Lightroom update, and the enhancements include several outstanding features everyone should try. Note that the upgrades discussed below apply to both Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Lightroom Classic, so you can take advantage of the changes no matter your program of choice. What does the April update entail? First, Lightroom now offers AI-powered noise reduction to create an unprecedentedly powerful – and effective – denoising experience. Instead of fiddling around with the Noise Reduction sliders, simply press the Denoise button, adjust the Amount slider as you see fit, and...

Golden hour is a magical time of the day for photography, characterized by warm and soft light that can turn even the most mundane scenes into stunning works of art. This period occurs twice a day, during the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset, and is highly sought after by photographers for its dreamy and ethereal qualities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

While you can do it at any time of day you wish, landscape photography is often done around sunrise and sunset, and that can often require you to be in position, far from home, at very early and late hours. And because of that, camping for landscape photography can not only be fun, it can be quite practical for getting the shots you want. This fun video follows a landscape photographer as he camps overnight and shows you the experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lightroom has become impressively capable in the last few years, easily able to edit a wide range of landscape images from start to finish. With all these capabilities and features, it can be easy to overlook some of the options at your disposal. If you would like to expand your abilities, check out this great video tutorial that discusses six useful techniques for editing landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Denoise software has made exponential growth over the past several years and arguably become a necessity for many genres of photography. The market has been highly competitive and typically always required extra software which might be completely shaken up by Adobe. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Canon's latest lens, the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM, is here, and it promises some of the most extreme design and optical performance ever seen, making it an especially intriguing option for a wide range of photographers, including sports and wildlife shooters. This excellent video takes a look at the new lens and what you might be able to expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Window-Light Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. You have a week to work on your photograph for this challenge ‘Window-Light Portraits’ and we even have a great blog post to help you along your way, head over to the link below and have a read! Make sure you tag your photographs #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSWindowLightPortraits this week! One new photo taken for each challenge! 7 Tips for Gorgeous Window Light Portraits Notice the soft light and nice catchlights. A reflector was used for this portrait. Last day of school holidays here in Melbourne, kids back at school = more time out of the house with the camera for me...

There have been some magnificent improvements in the abilities of cameras over the last few years, not least in lenses and camera focusing systems. The technical advancements have almost taken camera skills out of our hands. But is this good or bad for photography? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo of the Day is “Line” by Hi il Lee. Location: New Mexico. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Being a photographer permanently changes the way you travel. One sees the world and every destination in a different way that is fueled by curiosity and wonder. At the same time, it also means carrying more stuff around with you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

I've long been a fan of Fujifilm's X100 series of cameras, the "T" model being my gateway drug into the Fuji X system. Fuji's X100V, the latest and greatest in the lineup, launched in 2020, seems near impossible to find even in 2023. So, what's a photographer to do? Try this instead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

It’s a new plug-in that works with Lightroom Classic from the folks at On1 called “Sky Swap AI,” and it lets you pop in new skies (and tweak them a bunch if you like) really easily. Check out the short video from our buddy Dan Harlacher below: Pretty slick, right? Here’s a link to download a 30-day free trial or to buy it (It’s $39.95). Here’s wishing you all a great weekend! I’m hoping to share some of my images from my trip to Portugal on Monday – we’ll see how the weekend goes. -Scott The post Check Out This Lightroom Plug-in For Sky Replacement appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

The post 5 Photo-Editing Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. Photo editing is an essential part of every digital photography workflow. Not only is it a way to handle basic problems – such as dust spots, color casts, and lost detail – but it also allows you to enhance your files with color grading, light leaks, vignettes, and so much more. In fact, thanks to modern post-processing software, users can give their files a refined, pro-level look with only a few clicks. But while post-processing software is powerful, it’s important that it’s used with both careful consideration and restraint. Sure, you can refine your photos in a few clicks, but...