The demand for images is higher than ever, and yet, the security of many photo jobs is in more peril than ever. One of the hardest-hit genres of the last few decades has been stock photography. Is AI going to kill the genre entirely? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Caleb Lawson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Grizzly Profile” by Caleb Lawson. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. 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 Caleb Lawson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

My quest to become the best photographer I can be has encountered many failures, but if I truthfully examined the reasons why I failed each time, some common elements always seemed to appear. Take a look to see if they might apply to you, too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Here are five tips to help you become more proficient with Lightroom Classic (LrC): [These tips first appeared in the October issue of Photoshop User Magazine – Rob] Set a custom Mask overlay color With most of the attention being focused on the improved tools for masking, and rightly so, the tools for displaying the overlay of where the mask is located were also completely overhauled and upgraded. You may remember that previously you could press the O key to show/hide the overlay, and press Shift+O to cycle the overlay through the default red, green, white, and black colors, which is all still true. However, now we can click the overlay color swatch to open the Mask Overlay panel that includes...

The Canon 7D and 7D Mark II were two of the company's most popular DSLRs, as they offered professionals and advanced amateurs many of the features from higher-level cameras like the 1D series at much more affordable prices. Now that we are in the mirrorless era, the EOS R7 has picked up that torch and has brought with it a huge range of new features and upgrades sure to catch the eyes of a lot of photographers. This great video review takes a look at the camera from a photographer's perspective and the image quality and performance you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The past few years, Venus Optics has been making great strides in affordable, niche lenses. In this video, photographer Markus Hofstätter shares his experience with the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Have you ever seen images and wondered how they create an editorial look that you just can't seem to recreate? It's clean, it's crisp, it may be edgy or sleek... you can't quite put your finger on it, but whatever "it" is, you want it for your work. Here are a few tips, from composition to post-production, that will upgrade your images and give you a more professional look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Walking photography should be a genre of its own; it is the most popular form. There are simple things you can do that will ensure you come home from your walk with better photos than before. This is the first of two articles looking at ways to improve those images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Fujifilm's GFX line of medium format mirrorless cameras revolutionized the industry by including an array of modern features traditionally reserved for smaller-sensor bodies and putting them all together at extremely competitive prices. Perhaps the most intriguing option of the line is the GFX 100S, which brings the company's best sensor in a body that competes on price with top-level full frame options. This great video review takes a look at the image quality and performance you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you take your camera for a walk? In this second article on that topic, we will be considering why it is good for you and your photography in ways you might not think, why you could leave the telephoto lens behind, and how to improve at photographing animate subjects even with a shorter lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By John Meragias Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Watchman” by John Meragias. Location: Zion National Park, Utah. 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 John Meragias appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As a medium, photography is all about sight. If you can’t see it, you can’t really take a photograph of it. The alternative is, of course, things like art, music, or prose where you don’t need to see something to make something about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Landscape photography is a challenging genre that requires a balance of technical abilities, creative vision, the ability to predict and adapt to evolving conditions, and a lot of persistence. If you would like to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial from an experienced landscape photographer that will teach you some important lessons sure to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lewis Potts picked up the cheapest camera he could find on Amazon and tried shooting alongside an Arri Alexa Mini LF. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

An editorial shoot, like any type of photography, requires a perfect blend of planning and play. Timing is critical, especially when working with a celebrity. In this video, London-based photographer Ejatu Shaw shares a behind-the-scenes look of her shoot with radio host Roman Kemp. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

After a year in my bag, it's time for a recap of the first 12 months with the best camera I’ve ever owned. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Landscape photography can become frustrating if you get too focused on results and constantly compare yourself to other photographers. While browsing the web and visiting social media sites, you see countless photos of spectacular sunrises and sunsets. But getting truly awesome conditions is rare, even for those who are pros at planning. Let me share what the reality looks like. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Laura Zirino Today’s Photo of the Day is “Unreal Beauty” by Laura Zirino. Location: Sedona, Arizona. 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 Laura Zirino appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Waterfalls are some of the most popular landscape photography subjects, offering the ability to add a sense of motion to otherwise still scenes and to leverage natural leading lines to bring your viewers' eyes through the scene. If you are new to the genre and looking to improve, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some helpful tips and techniques for improving your waterfall photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers love to talk about gear, but there is also a strong contingent of those who believe that all that discussion is a distraction from what really matters. The truth is probably somewhere in-between: gear does matter, and your choice of it can affect your workflow, but it is still the means, not the end. This interesting video discusses the matter and why gear matters. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)