Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sun Kissed” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho. “Aerial images can be very literal or more abstract,” explains Lichtman. “River deltas and glacial streams have become very popular subjects, but mountain peaks also have a strong appeal to me. Splashed with the first rays of sun, these high peaks in the Sawtooth Wilderness become defined by the contrasting colors of sun and shade, and the textures of the sunlit peaks. The repeating snowfields in addition to the colorful peaks create more visual variety. While including the sky keeps it more literal, the beautiful colors, shapes and textures of the clouds were hard to ignore, so I included them as well.” Want to...

The post The 10 Best Travel Photography Books in 2023 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Are you looking to improve your travel photography skills from the comfort of your own home? Fortunately, there is an array of excellent books – written by top travel shooters and photography professionals – that can help you level up your images. Some cover technical elements such as light and composition, while others offer breathtaking photos that will give you plenty of travel photo ideas. In this article, I share 10 of the best travel photography books available, including a mix of instructional and inspirational options. So whether you’re a travel photography beginner looking for basic advice, a casual...

Automation is now an integral part of photography. There are innovative ways you can use it to make your workflow run like clockwork and allow you the time to concentrate on your creativity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Artificial intelligence may end up destroying the photography industry, but until then, let's use it to make our lives easier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

You can have the lighting, the settings, and the subject perfectly aligned, all with the best camera money can buy, but your videography may still lack that something special if every shot is too static. Here are some simple movements you can make during your shots to improve the results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

In the DSLR days, Canon made a few surprising good wide angle lenses for their APS-C cameras, one of which was the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, which offered a versatile focal length range in a portable and affordable package. Can it keep up with the demands of a modern high-resolution sensor, though? This excellent video review takes a new look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In this article and the accompanying video, I will show you how to create four unique portrait looks using one light and v-flats. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Photo By Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo of the Day is “Hot Creek Geologic” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: Long Valley Caldera in eastern 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 Jeff Harshaw appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Taking amazing photos is the wish of every landscape photographer. You can go out and photograph what you encounter, or you can plan everything in great detail. What do you prefer, planning the perfect photo or taking your chances? Or is there a way in between? Let’s find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

While different genres place different levels of emphasis on getting sharp images, landscape photography generally demands a higher-than-average priority be placed on consistent sharpness. If you are working on becoming a better landscape photographer, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced creative sharing some helpful advice for getting sharp shots on a consistent basis. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the best parts about the Micro Four Thirds system is the availability of a lot of small lenses that pack a lot of image quality into those tiny footprints. If you are looking to expand your lens arsenal, check out this fantastic video that features a seasoned Micro Four Thirds user sharing five of his favorite lenses for the system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Rain in the forecast can be a disappointment for photographers and their clients, especially if they planned an outdoor photoshoot. Rain can ruin the vision for perfect, directional lighting that was originally planned, making it difficult to capture the desired mood or atmosphere. However, instead of rescheduling or moving the shoot entirely indoors, photographers have an opportunity to capture interesting and creative photos with an outdoor rain photoshoot. In this article, we’ll provide you with some rain photoshoot tips to prepare and inspire your creativity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

The post 5 Tips for Beautiful Natural Light Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Natural light is the most important and powerful tool available to photographers. In fact, if you can understand how it works and how to use it effectively, your photos will improve in leaps and bounds. In this article, I share five tips that are absolutely vital to natural light photography, including: Whether some types of light are good or badKey exercises for improving your sense of lightHow to think about your images in conjunction with editing tools By the time you finish reading, you’ll know everything you need to start working with natural light, and you’ll be well on your...

Samuel Bilodeau compares some of the best monitors on the market to see how they stack up. Are the prices worth it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

The post How to Find the Best Landscape Photography Locations (5 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Have you ever looked at the work of great landscape photographers and wondered how they managed to find such amazing locations? Or are you simply looking to do landscape photography in a new area but aren’t quite sure how to identify the best areas to shoot? Either way, you’re not alone. Finding the best landscape photography locations is a challenge, and I’m not going to lie: It takes real work. There’s no magical shortcut that’ll help you determine an array of amazing locations in seconds; instead, you’ll need to spend time doing research and narrowing down...

LinkedIn is not just a platform for jobseekers; it is a powerful networking and marketing channel for entrepreneurs, such as photographers. If you ever serve other businesses with your photography, then LinkedIn is a great place online to find and connect with the right people in your niche. As they say, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

Of all the things that go into making a compelling image, posing is perhaps the thing that photographers struggle with the most. If that is something you have trouble with, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you three easy posing techniques for when your subject is sitting on the ground or floor. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Dean Cobin Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Forest” by Dean Cobin. Location: Harriman State Park, New York. 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 Dean Cobin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Though we normally think of Photoshop as the place for complex edits, in recent iterations, Lightroom has become a tremendously capable and surprisingly intricate program. As such, there are some features and capabilities you might not be aware of. This excellent video tutorial will show you seven such features and tips and how to use them to make your landscape photo edits more efficient and improve your overall image quality. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You can be proficient with a camera and lighting and have a strong creative voice, but to find success as a professional photographer takes strong business skills as well. If that is something you are new to and you would like to improve, check out this great video tutorial that will give you some helpful advice for the process of booking new clients to help you increase your chances of landing the job. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)