Photographing the busy city doesn’t have to be complicated. If you don’t have filters and other specialized tools for landscape and cityscape photography, here are some tips to do it with ease. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Moonlit Second Beach” by Bob Faucher. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. “Low clouds and fog surround a lone sea stack at Second Beach on a moonlit evening along the rugged Washington coast,” describes Faucher. EF 28-70mm at 70mm. 6 sec., f/11, ISO 100. 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 Bob Faucher appeared first on Outdoor...

Looking for the best option to build your website or portfolio can be a daunting task with so many options out there. Are you looking for one to share your photos and videos, maybe book your clients directly online, a way to share proofs, sell prints and other products, or is there something else you need on your site? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Congratulations to James Day for winning the recent Iconic Locations Assignment with the image, “Cannon Beach.” 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 Iconic Locations Assignment Winner James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Lightroom vs VSCO: Which Photo Editing App Is Best? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you struggling to choose between Lightroom vs VSCO? Do you want to create beautiful edits, but you’re not sure which app is best? Don’t worry. In this article, we offer an in-depth comparison of these two programs. We look at the benefits of Lightroom, we look at the benefits of VSCO, and we compare the apps on: LayoutEase of useEditing featuresPricingAnd more! By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know which app is right for your needs, and you’ll be ready to start creating stunning edits! Let’s dive right in. Lightroom vs VSCO: Overview VSCO defines itself...

Almost no one enjoys standing in the wind and rain, and I certainly would not blame you if you saw the clouds rolling in and wanted to pack up your equipment and head home. Nonetheless, you might be missing out on fantastic images if you do not stick around for the storm, and this fantastic video will show you just what you might be able to accomplish in those situations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Cameras in general tend to struggle in low-light scenarios. Even full-frame cameras such as the Sony a7S III will struggle to produce useful results in extremely low light situations. This is especially an issue for video; however, a company called Duovox has seemingly managed to overcome these obstacles. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

There are a lot of photography myths regarding pricing and money. In this, I will cover big myths and expand on them in the video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

There are plenty of ways to get better images, we’ve all seen articles on which new camera to purchase, which new laptop will improve your editing, which courses to purchase, or where in the world you can visit to get stunning images. But what about some truly effective ways to improve your ability to get the shot without spending a penny? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Patrick and I have recently moved into new homes in Puerto Rico, and we have each been building our individual studios. I knew removing the echo from my concrete room was going to be difficult, but I didn't realize it would be this hard. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

I’m a fine art photographer with a passion for digital infrared, and black-and-white images are a significant part of my portfolio. There is a purity and intensity to a well-crafted monochrome image and many software options out there to help convert a color image to black-and-white. In my experience, the best way to convert a color image to monochrome is a method that gives me the most control over how each color is translated. Filters that automate the conversion often don’t allow for fine control or end up creating images that are noisy, grainy or just look “cookie cutter.” I don’t want someone to see my monochrome images and respond, “Oh, you used ‘whatever’ filter.” Figure 1. My color image before...

When learning to retouch skin in Photoshop, most people start with frequency separation. Has Adobe now made skin retouching even easier with Neural Filters? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

As photographers, we inevitably find ourselves dealing with that one client that causes us to take into serious deliberation the idea of working at the grocery store and throwing our illustrious career to the wind. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

I estimate over 90% of my shots are taken indoors, so I don’t give much thought to how my cameras would perform in a rainstorm. I’m in the minority with my lack of concern in this area, apparently, because I frequently see photographers voice their concerns when a new camera is announced that does not have weather-sealing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

The post Graduated Neutral Density Filters: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Barry J Brady. What is a graduated neutral density filter? And how can you use one to capture beautiful landscape, cityscape, and architectural images? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about graduated ND filters, including: When GNDs are helpful (and when they’re best avoided)How to use a graduated neutral density filter for great resultsWhether it’s better to use GNDs or Photoshop to handle high dynamic range scenesMuch more! Ready to master the art of the GND filter? Let’s do this! What is a graduated neutral density filter? A graduated neutral density filter, also known as a graduated ND...

All of us first picked up a camera and started taking photos simply because we enjoyed the magic of the creative process. But after years working in photography, whether professionally or simply as hobbyists sharing our work with the world, that reason we do that can become obfuscated or forgotten entirely. Do you know your purpose in photography? This important video essay discusses the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Mark Koskulitz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Glacier Point Sunset” 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 link(Originally posted by Staff)

"Use your platform for good. Don't worry about your platform, be concerned with your impact." Very few people find success without a helping hand or barrels of luck. As one of photography's stars, Rankin is using his influence to help out young and emerging photographers through the Visual Noise art fair at Maryland Studios and online catalog through Public Offerings Ltd. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Morning red needs some special requirements to appear. Find out how to plan and photograph red sky to get a masterpiece. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Lightroom is more powerful than ever, and you can complete quite a few edits in the application without needing to switch to Photoshop. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to edit wedding portraits using a wide variety of techniques, all in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)