The post 10 Tips for Beautiful Smartphone Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karthika Gupta. Did you know that you can capture beautiful images using only your smartphone? It’s true. And while smartphone photography might seem difficult, it’s actually pretty easy – once you know a few techniques. That’s where this article comes in handy; I’m going to share with you some simple tips so you can achieve awesome, beautiful, and memorable mobile phone photography in no time at all. I also include plenty of smartphone image examples so you can see exactly what your little phone camera is capable of. Let’s get started! 1. Clean your lens This tip is extremely basic, but you will...

The DJI Mavic 3 is the company's newest drone, and it brings with it a nice range of new features and improvements. This great video review takes a look at the drone and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

  Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Carmine Sunset Purple Finale” by Robert Henderson. Location: South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. “Earlier in the day, we visited a colony of carmine bee-eaters living in burrows in the cliff on the far side of the Luangwa River from where we were standing,” explains Henderson. “The birds were flying back and forth from the nesting burrows with a constant supply of freshly caught insects for the fledglings. There was a dead tree nearby on our side of the river where the birds rested while waiting for their turn to visit to the nesting burrows. I realized that if we came back at sunset, I’d probably be able to catch the...

As my photography evolved, so did the desire to capture more than a basic image of a given songbird, raptor, shorebird, wader, etc. While I still happily press the shutter when I see a great head or full body image through the viewfinder, my ultimate goal when I head into the field to make photos of birds is the flight shot. But just because a bird takes flight and I record it on my memory card doesn’t make it a great photo. Numerous factors come into play including flight path, wing position, sharpness of all feathers, backgrounds, light and more. For this week’s tip, I share with you a number of aspects toward which you should strive to get the best...

Mastering portraiture involves more than knowing which lens to use to ensure your photograph does not show unflattering perspective distortion. It is not enough that you understand where to place strobes to create dramatic lighting. As portrait photographer Mark Mann explains in this excellent video, it is important that you make a personal connection with your subject. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Are you a photographer who only shoots exclusively with ambient light or only with flash? Is one actually better than the other? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Wide field astrophotography is quickly becoming an established niche that is increasingly available to more hobbyist photographers with the availability of better, smaller, and cheaper tracking mounts. But the smallest galaxies, nebulae, and planets have always been prohibitively expensive to capture. Can this lens change that? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

It didn’t seem like there was much to cheer for film photographers in 2021. Supply chain issues, global film shortages, and price rises led to a wave of discontent among film photographers, leading many to cry into their soy lattes and burn their berets. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

The best way to get a good landscape photo is to be at the right place at the right time. Sometimes, though, you can be there and still struggle to get a photo that's different from what's already out there or the weather isn't cooperating, and that's where the magic of editing comes in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post 8 Tips for Stunning Black and White Travel Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. When we travel to new places, our soul is stirred. We have feelings that don’t normally arise – and black and white travel photography can be used to express these emotions. However, creating compelling B&W travel images is about a lot more than reducing the Saturation slider. In this article, I share some tips on how to approach black and white shooting so you can make impactful photos that’ll stun your friends and family. 1. Think in black and white Thanks to the power of digital photography, it’s easy to create a black and white image: Just open...

Canon has a lot of amazing but expensive RF lenses. If you can’t afford these L lenses or don’t want to spend that amount of money, you can also choose the more affordable versions. I took three primes on a trip to France to find out how they perform in real life. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Laura Zirino Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Endless Sand Dunes” by Laura Zirino. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes on a beautiful day” describes Zirino. “I was thinking about quitting photography when I wandered out here on this particular afternoon, but then I saw this light. The whole afternoon just kept on giving. I totally got my mojo back, and it started with this.” 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...

Viltrox has established themselves as a company producing highly affordable but impressively capable lenses, and their newest option, the AF 13mm f/1.4, offers Sony and Nikon mirrorless APS-C photographers and filmmakers a versatile ultra-wide angle focal length paired with a very wide maximum aperture. This excellent video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's a video that has reverberated around the world, with close to 700k views. Now, the true story behind the driver of the boat has come to light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Higher-paying jobs are the goal of just about any photographer or filmmaker, but the path to getting there is not always clear. If you are looking to land those more lucrative gigs, check out this great video essay that discusses how one creative started pulling down more income with his work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I purchased the eight most popular noise-cancelling wireless headphones to find the best one. Sadly, there isn't a single set that is clearly the "best," but I can help you choose your next pair wisely. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Creating a compelling, professional video is just as much in the editing as it is in the shooting process. Editing is a serious undertaking, and as such, it can be easy for things to go wrong. This great video tutorial details five common mistakes creatives make when editing video and what you can do to fix them or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With a world full of options, why might you choose a cinema camera instead of opting for a mirrorless camera for video productions? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Using natural or artificial light is not always a binary choice; often, you will want the two to complement each to produce a more balanced overall photo. If you would like to make your lighting skills more versatile, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to blend ambient light with flash for portraiture work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Natural Light Portrait Photography: 6 Tips for Beautiful Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Wayne Radford. If you’re looking to capture beautiful natural light portrait photography, you’ve come to the right place. I’m a huge fan of natural light portraiture, and in this article, I share my best six tips to create stunning shots, including: The best type of natural light to produce soft, evenly lit imagesHow to pick the right lighting direction (it’s different than you might expect!)How to spice up your portraits with beautiful backgroundsMuch more! Ready to become a portrait lighting expert? Then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Make sure you’re shooting in the right light...