Welcome back once again. This week we’re going to divert from our regular style tutorial and instead, we’re going to look at 10 things you should probably know about working with Layers before we dig in any deeper. There is a lot to Layers, but that’s a good thing, because they have a lot of power and depth, and if we learn these things now, it’ll pay off very soon, so here we go:   #1: How to rename a layer It’s fine working with the default names of Layer 1, Layer 2, etc., until you start to get a handful of layers and things start to get confusing, so after three or four layers it’s probably time to start getting...

Photo By Linn Smith Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Identical Goals” by Linn Smith. Location: Oviedo, Florida. “Two anhingas fly off in the same direction in pursuit to accomplish a like goal of finding some food in the waters of Lake Jessup located in Central Florida,” explains Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author:...

50mm (equivalent) lenses are rather versatile, able to cover a range of situations. Fujifilm shooters have quite a few options available to them at that focal length, and this excellent video comparison takes a look at three of them: the Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2, XF 35mm f/1.4 R, and the XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to building a successful photography business, the ability to know where and how to find new clients is crucial to long-term survival, as they will not always come to your door. Every genre requires different techniques and methods to accomplish that, and this fantastic video tutorial will give you a ton of great advice on how to track down and land new food photography clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shift lenses provide crucial solutions to problems faced by architectural and real estate photographers, and until recently, options have been extremely limited. Let’s take a look at this new shift lens option from Laowa. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

When it comes to dodging and burning, you probably think of using it on portraits, but really, it is a technique that can improve your photos in just about any genre, landscape photography included. If you are wondering how to apply it to your own work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to do it entirely in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

LiteGear has announced the Auroris, a turnkey solution for overhead lighting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Emotion is a powerful tool, and it is often essential to the photographic process and our ability to motivate ourselves and find the best versions of our creative selves. On the other hand, emotion can be a dangerous thing that leads you down the wrong path if you are not careful. This fantastic video essay discusses both the pros and cons of emotion in photography to help you make the most of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Everyone knows that photographing small children is extremely challenging. But you haven’t lived until you’ve attempted to photograph your kids. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

  If you’ve been following my work for a while, you might know me as an underwater and ocean dude who grew up in Southern California. I still am at heart. But these days, working strictly with the oceans is not all that I do. In fact, it never really was. I have centered my life around the deep blue because I’ve been in love with that environment and its otherworldly feel for as long as I can remember. I have loved anything and everything that had to do with oceans. But then, a few years ago, I went to Kenya for the first time. My experience was moving to say the least. I recently returned from my second Kenyan experience,...

The glow of streetlights and the like can add a nice bit of warmth, elegance, and atmosphere to a nighttime cityscape photo, but, of course, you do not get control over those lights, and they will not always be turned on when you are out shooting. It is not too difficult to turn them "on," and you do not even need Photoshop to do it. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to do it quickly and convincingly using Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Diagonal Lines in Photography: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What are diagonals in photography? And how can you use them to create stunning compositions? In this article, I share everything you need to know about composing with diagonal lines, including: What diagonals in photography actually areHow to find diagonals when out shootingEasy tips to improve your diagonal pictures Are you ready to capture diagonal photos like a pro? Then let’s dive right in! What are diagonal lines in photography? Diagonals refer to any slanted lines that appear in a photo, from tilted trees and road paint to partially raised arms and bent flagpoles. Here, diagonal lines stretch across the...

It’s important to have a subject in your photo. Without a subject, a photo may be less interesting to look at. Sometimes, the subject is easy to spot, but at other times, it might be more difficult. You can get some help from Lightroom to check if your photo has a subject. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Bird photography is a challenging genre, requiring top-level technique, specialized equipment, and an excellent understanding of animal behavior to produce compelling images, but when you get it all right, the results can be stunning. If you would like to improve your bird photos, check out this fantastic video tutorial by an experienced bird photographer that will show you everything that goes into making a compelling bird image from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Serene Spring Cub” by Heather Nicole. Location: Alaska. “A spring cub enjoys a moment of peace in the lush green meadow on a warm summer day,” describes Nicole. 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 Heather Nicole appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Today is pre-conference day for our all online Landscape Photography Conference, and besides our orientation class, I’m doing a class on “What makes a great landscape photo?” and it’s not too late to sign up and start watching. Here’s a link with details and ticket info. Hope I see you there. Happy Monday, everybody. Here’s a handy quick fix for situations where part of your image is brighter than you’d like it to be (like you see in the image above). The wall behind her on the right is too bright, especially since it’s on the side of her that’s more in the shadows (a large window is to the left). So, the balance of the light in the...

Be sure to read last week’s Tip of the Week to thoroughly digest Part 1 of Flower Power to learn all you need to know about the importance of light in flower photography. This week, we’ll focus on controlling the background. Control The Background Equally as important as the light, if the background doesn’t complement the flower, the best possible photo can’t be created. Factors to consider are color harmony, clutter, out-of-focus highlights and dark distracting shadows. Ways to control these are through depth of field, selective focus, lens length, the use of flash, other lighting augmentation and/or artificial backgrounds. The flower should stand out from the background. It shouldn’t get lost in clutter or compete with distractions. Too often, photographers...

We often get quite caught up in the headline-grabbing specs of cameras — things like sensor resolution, burst speed, autofocus, and more. However, one thing you will not find on a spec sheet but that can have a huge impact on your quality of life is a camera's handling. Which cameras have been the best? This neat video discusses five top choices. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you consider yourself a successful photographer? Is that something you want to be? How do you even measure that? There are certain things that all top photographers have, whether as amateurs or professionals. The Canon R5 isn’t one of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

When it comes to landscape photography, you can't control the elements in the frame like you can in just about any other genre, which, of course, means you need to be able to find elegant and compelling images instead of building them. If you want to improve your landscape photos, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you three helpful tips for finding better landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)