Perhaps no post-processing choice more fundamentally alters the perception of a photo than converting it to black and white. When should you actually shoot in black and white, however? This excellent video discusses the how and why of black and white photography to help you expand both your creative techniques and palette. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are endless apps and web services available for small business owners to build a CRM database. For those not familiar with CRM, it stands for Customer Relationship Management. Basically, it's where you store, categorize, and update your customer’s information. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

Phone cameras have become remarkably competent and versatile in recent years, to the point that they can deliver professional-level results in certain situations, particularly when the light is good and you do not need extreme focal lengths. The Sony Xperia 1 III offers some of the most impressive capabilities yet, and this great video review takes a look at how it performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In the springtime, R Lazy S ranch and surrounding Jackson Hole valley erupt in multiple tones of vibrant green. The sliding glass door in my parents’ room began to rattle, bowing and flexing inward toward their bed. Champ, their elderly Australian Shepard and lover of all animals, let out an uncharacteristic growl that turned into a whimper as the window above her continued to bend and shake. My dad awoke and sleepily clicked on the porch light, which exposed the silhouette of an enormous standing bear, his face and paws pressed up against the window, which was putting forth a valiant effort of defending the house from outside invaders. Windows and doors, however, only succeed when they are closed, and it...

Waiting to take an image until the culmination of an action or moment is a common theme in photography. But sometimes, the in-between moments are even better for telling a story or building a narrative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Cropping is straightforward for the most part, but it can be tricky at first, and especially so if you're looking to crop for printing purposes. This video gives you a great, beginner's guide to cropping your photographs for all purposes using Adobe Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photographers have to deal with a lot of annoying things, whether from clients, other photographers, online trolls, or others. What is it that annoys you? If you need a bit of catharsis, this video should do you a bit of good. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kris Walkowski Today’s Photo Of The Day is “El Majestic” by Kris Walkowski. 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 Kris Walkowski appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Looking to give Capture One a try but just find it confusing? It can be a bit difficult when you first open it up, especially if you are accustomed to another image-processing program. Change can be tricky at first, and here's a video to help you get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

The post Square Photography: 6 Reasons the Square Format Is Amazing appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. What’s so great about the square format in photography? And how can shooting square compositions help your photos? In this article, I’m going to share 6 important reasons to use the square format. And by the time you’re done, you’ll fully appreciate the value of square photography! Let’s get started. Square versus rectangular photography Every photo aspect ratio – square, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, and more – features a slightly different view of the world. And these different views lend themselves to different types of compositions. Therefore, composition in the square (1:1) format is a different process than...

If you are looking for super-fast storage for your video editing on the go, then you may be interested in checking out the Sabrent 2TB Rocket XTRM Nvme Thunderbolt 3 SSD. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Craig Beckta)

Every technical and compositional skill you have in your toolbox cannot give your images meaning. Of all the considerations, putting meaning into an image is probably the hardest to achieve. It’s an esoteric thing, but it can help lift your photographs from the mundane to extraordinary. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

No doubt, posing is something a lot of photographers struggle with, and given its more subjective and unquantifiable nature, it can be difficult to improve at it. This fantastic video tutorial will show you a wide range of flattering poses for any body type and offer some helpful tips that will be sure to quickly improve your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are a few key specs that camera manufacturers and users gravitate toward and that capture headlines when new products are released. However, some of these specs can be misleading, and it is important that you understand what you are really purchasing before you pull out your credit card. Here are four specs to research a bit further before you buy that shiny new camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon EOS R3 is likely in use at the Olympics as we speak, and we can expect it to be fully announced at some point later this year. While Canon has dropped a few impressive specs about the camera (like a 30 fps continuous burst rate and eye-controlled autofocus), one important specification has been noticeably absent: sensor resolution. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I love everything about shooting film. I love the feel of it, I love the cameras, I love the surprise of seeing the images, I love the community. I love it so much I set up my own film photography podcast called Matt Loves Cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Both Sony and Canon make some highly respected supertelephoto zoom lenses that offer versatile focal length ranges and impressive image quality, making them ideal for tackling a wide range of scenarios across multiple genres. This excellent video comparison pits the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS against the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM, taking a deep look at what you can expect from both lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The beautiful thing about macro photography is that you do not have to travel far to find suitable subjects — hardly anywhere at all, in fact. This great video follows a photographer on a trip out with the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Nam Hui Cho Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Spirit Undersurface” by Nam Hui Cho. 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 Nam Hui Cho appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post How to Use a Ring Light for Gorgeous Photos (+ 5 Creative Ideas) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. A ring light is a simple, relatively inexpensive way to get started with studio photography – and with the right approach, it can look really, really good. Here are just a few photos I’ve taken using a ring light: Ring lights can create bold and vibrant images. But how can you use a ring light to create portraits like these? And furthermore, how can you go beyond standard ring light photography to capture photos that stand out from the crowd? In this article, I’m going to take you through all the ring light basics....