Photography, like any other art, is a highly subjective pursuit, and as such, it can sometimes be a bit difficult to know if you are doing well or what you can do to improve. So, what is it that makes a good photograph? What does it mean to be a good photographer? This excellent video essay explores those questions and offers some useful insights. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Mattias Hammar “This is the first macro shot that I was really happy with,” photographer Mattias Hammar of Gothenburg, Sweden, confides. “A blue damselfly defending the forest. The photo was taken beside a forest path close to a lake. When I passed, I saw 20 to 30 damsels buzzing in an area covered in tall green grass. I spent an hour failing to get a nice shot of these evasive models before this moment happened. I started to close in on this fellow who didn’t back down. While I was shooting, a light gust of wind brought a small straw in front of him. He reacted by using his legs to transfer it from right to left. I got...

In the final part of my four-part series, I want to focus on the one person who can make or break your photography business: you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

For wildlife photographers, super-telephoto lenses are the key to capturing close-up, engaging compositions of subjects safely and respectfully. The advantages of super-tele primes compared to zooms are generally better image quality and constant maximum apertures, but that performance comes at a price, not only in dollars but also in size and weight. The options for super-tele primes were once very limited and typically very expensive, but in recent years, lens makers have introduced more compact and more affordable choices for mirrorless camera systems. Innovations in optical design, along with some compromises in maximum aperture, have allowed manufacturers to offer alternatives that are easier to buy—and to handle in the field. Here’s a look at the super-telephoto prime lenses available today for mirrorless...

The new Apple MacBook Air has arrived, and it brings with it a newly designed chassis, a new chip, a bigger screen, and a whole range of other new features and improvements over the already highly respected M1 MacBook Air. So, how does Apple's ultra-portable laptop perform with all these upgrades? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most of us over 30 have at least one box of old photo prints in a closet somewhere, and digitizing them is a worthwhile if tedious task. The Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner seeks to make quick and easy work of that task while still producing high-quality results, and in this review, we take a look at what you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Matt Meisenheimer Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Nowhere to Hide” by Matt Meisenheimer. Location: Torres del Paine, Chile. “Dramatic storm light isolated this lone lenga tree against a backdrop of the Cuernos of Torres del Paine,” describes Meisenheimer. 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 Matt Meisenheimer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Were you wanting to do some HDR work in Luminar Neo? It's about to be offered as a paid extension. HDR Merge compiles multiple exposure-bracketed images into a single HDR image. It can merge up to 10 photos and deliver an increased level of color enhancement, making the final result look as close as possible to what the eye sees. HDR Merge is scheduled to be released on July 28, and the preorder starts today. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

One of the things the pandemic taught us is how important it is to diversify one's income streams, particularly when events entirely outside our control can put those streams in serious jeopardy. The nice thing about photography, though, is that (depending on your genre at bit, admittedly) there are a lot of ways to make money from images besides simply shooting for a client who then pays you for your services. This great video essay features an experienced photographer discussing the importance of income streams. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm's X-H2S is the newest camera in the company's popular X Series line of mirrorless cameras, and with it come a variety of improvements and new features, most notable being a new sensor. This awesome video review takes a look at the camera for photography purposes, including the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Content-Aware fill was one of the most useful advancements in the history of Photoshop, allowing you to quickly and effectively clean up distractions in images without having to do loads of tricky work to make the result convincing. While it does not work for every situation, its usefulness stretches farther than you might think. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to use Content-Aware tool to efficiently and convincingly remove distractions in images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A bit of panic leads to a fun diversion. Today, we pose a hypothetical question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The post Midday Photography: How to Take Beautiful Photos Using Harsh Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Dutile. Are you struggling to capture stunning images when the sun is high in the sky? You’re not alone. Midday lighting is a major challenge for most photographers; it creates excessive contrast, blown highlights, washed-out colors, clipped shadows, and more. The most common solution is to simply avoid shooting at midday, but that’s not always an option. What if you get hired for a portrait session and your clients are only available during lunch? What if you’re traveling and you only have a few hours at your destination? Fortunately, if you need to take photos at midday, there...

A strong community and invested mentors are crucial ingredients for sustainable growth and success. I recently had the chance to sit down and talk with two Canon Canada FUTURES alum, Eli Meadow Ramraj and Gessy Robin Shumbusho, about the importance of community in their careers. The deadline for Canon Canada's FUTURES Year Two incubator program is fast approaching. If you need that boost you can only get from a committed mentor and supportive community, don't hesitate, don't be nervous, apply. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Sony has announced sales on some of their most popular cameras and lenses for the next few days only. Check out the savings here! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Last month I shared a way to trick the Select Sky function to select the reflection in water using either Camera Raw (ACR) or via sync to the desktop version of Lightroom (Lr) when starting in Lightroom Classic (LrC). I’ve been continuing to explore those options and wanted to share a follow up with some additional notes. First, I find that the Select Sky function in Lightroom for desktop (Mac/Windows) is more easily fooled into selecting the reflection of the flipped image than the Lightroom app for mobile (iOS/Android). Now, there may be differences with any given photo too, but that has been my experience so far. In other words, when I want to use this hack I find starting in...

Photo by Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo Of The Day is “I’ve Seen Fire and I’ve Seen Rain” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: California. “A brief cloud burst creates the illusion of fire falling from the heavens,” by Jeff Harshaw. 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 link(Originally posted by Staff)

If you are someone who spends many hours or even days away from a power source, you know how difficult it can be to keep all your devices properly topped off. With a huge battery and a variety of smart features, the Anker PowerHouse II 300 seeks to remedy that conundrum. In this review, we take a look at the PowerHouse and how it performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Best Websites to Find Freelance Photography Jobs appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you struggling to find freelance photography jobs? Fortunately, you don’t need to spend time knocking on doors or putting up flyers; these days, plenty of jobs are posted online! Specifically, there are several high-quality platforms, social networks, and websites that offer all sorts of opportunities for photographers. And that’s what I share in this article: a list of the top places to find tons of freelance photography jobs, whether you’re a hobbyist or a serious professional. So if you’re ready to start making some money, then let’s dive right in, starting with: 1. Behance Behance is a platform...

Photographing cars and motorsport is a unique and exhilarating genre of photography, here are 5 good reasons you should try it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucas Johnson Faustino)