The old sentiment that classics are classic for a reason holds in many areas of photography. There are techniques that most — if not all — photographers should know how to do, and this one in particular, will always have applications. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

"Don't turn too much. It will ruin your photo!" This is what we have all learned about circular polarizing filters in our young days as photographers when we tried to get rid of glare. But how much polarization do we need? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Photo By Rom Savage Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Boulder Falls” by Rom Savage. Location: Boulder Falls, Colorado. 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 Rom Savage appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post 5 Tips for Jaw-Dropping Winter Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. Winter landscape photography is a lot of fun – and it doesn’t have to be hard, either, assuming you know the right techniques. In this article, I’ll share five critical winter landscape tips so you can start capturing beautiful snowy landscapes like the pros. Specifically, I’ll discuss: The best time of day for winter landscape photography (this one might surprise you!)The right winter photography camera settingsHow to enhance your winter landscape compositionsMuch, much more! So if you’re ready to take your winter images to the next level, then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Look for...

Canon's EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens was known for being a bit of a hidden gem in the company's lineup, offering true 1:1 macro performance, sharp images, top-notch image stabilization, and more, making it a versatile option for everything from macro work to portraits and weddings. The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is its successor, and it brings with it some new features and improvements over its already impressive predecessor, and this great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One light, no studio. This quick tutorial will show you how to add a gel backlight to your portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

You can learn all the techniques behind the camera and in post-processing that you want, but if you are not making compelling images, all that work will not matter much. If you have been struggling a bit with creating interesting images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five habits that will help you create more eye-catching work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the neatest experiences after buying a dedicated camera is pointing it at the night sky for the first time and capturing beauty that is invisible to the naked eye. Doing so takes some specialized technique, however. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to take a compelling nightscape shot using nothing but a basic camera, kit lens, and tripod. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography, waterfalls are always a popular choice of subject, as they offer a great way to add some movement to an image and make it more dynamic and compelling. If you want to improve your own waterfall photos, check out this great video that will give you a helpful look at an experienced landscape photographer's process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

My preferred targets for astrophotography are what we might call transient targets. In this article, I will identify three targets I will be aiming for this winter. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Before getting into the thick of this article, there is an important distinction that needs to be addressed when discussing the coloring of images (and video, for that matter), and that’s between color correction and color grading. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kishore Sawh)

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grizzly in Black and White” by James Day. Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Tamron has turned quite a few heads in the past few years by offering lenses that significantly undercut the prices of first-party options while still offering impressive performance and image quality. One such lens is the new 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, and this great video review takes a look at what you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Edit Portraits in Lightroom: The Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karen Quist. If you want to take your portraits to the next level, you must master editing – but getting started with portrait edits can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for a beginner. That’s where this article comes in handy. You see, I’ve spent plenty of time learning how to edit portraits in Lightroom, and I’ve developed a simple, 11-step process for beautiful results. Below, I’ve shared my entire system, which will take your photos from “Before” to “After”: Now, you don’t absolutely need Lightroom to edit your portraits. Any full-fledged editing software will work, including Capture One, ON1 PhotoRAW, ACDSee, Luminar, and more....

Adobe Photoshop has had most of its recent major updates centered around its AI editing tools. In this video, find out how to make the colors of an image more punchy by using a filter you might not think to. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

No matter how long you’ve been involved in photography or other creative work, you’ve probably been asked to do something for someone for free, or worse, for “exposure.” Is it ever sensible to give your time without some form of tangible remuneration? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The Fujifilm Instax SQ6 has been my favorite instant camera for several years now. The relatively extensive features, film size, and overall compact design make it a brilliant option. The question is, how does the SQ6 compare against the new instant camera from Polaroid? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Few camera shots are more readily recognizable than the Dutch angle (sometimes known as the Dutch tilt or canted angle), with its jarring tilt capturing the viewer's attention instantly. Where did this strange shot come from, and why do filmmakers use it? This interesting video takes a look at the history of the Dutch angle and its usage in cinema. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Constructed photography is the art of illusion. As photographers, we cover the cracks, which compounded with social media, makes it hard to talk about underlying real issues. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Abandonment appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. I was trying to think how to best describe what the person that suggest this theme was after (Thanks, Sean Toler, from our Facebook group) and after reading his suggestion and the subsequent comments, I thought it was easier to let Sean and Marilyn tell their story! This week your theme is ‘Abandonment’ so use #dPSAbandonment in your posts! Clever, huh! (But for those using a reader, here’s that transcript!) I like this. Lately I’ve been photographing things left on the sidewalk or in the street. Aside from LOTS of face masks, there are other interesting things.once you start taking notice of...