A successful landscape photograph takes the confluence of multiple factors, and because you are dependent on multiple factors, it can be easy for just one to go wrong and derail the entire shoot. It is common to overlook that phenomenon and to be left stuck, and this excellent video essay discusses what you can do to ensure you still come home with a worthwhile image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are a ton of photography competitions out there, often promising prizes, prestige, and more to the winners. Are they actually worth taking the time and spending the money to enter, however? This excellent video essay discusses photography contests and their pros and cons. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Camera sales are declining rapidly. There is seemingly nothing that we can do about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

If you are going to shoot a model, it is great to have an idea about the right lighting setup. Experimenting when the model is standing in front of your camera may not be the best time to do this. With the software set.a.light.3D, it is possible to simulate any possible lighting setup imaginable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Valerie Millett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunrise Canyon” by Valerie Millett. Location: Arizona. “I did a through-hike of the Fork Trail to explore a little unknown slot canyon several miles into the canyon,” says Millett. “This was part of an overnight backpacking trip. Just about a half a mile past this point, I’d fall and injure myself and have to be airlifted out of the canyon with several injuries.” 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...

We are lucky to live in an era where we have vastly powerful cameras that can tackle extreme situations with ease, but of course, that was not always the case. This neat video follows a pair of photographers shooting long-exposure landscape images, one with a modern camera setup and one with a few older film cameras, one almost a century in age. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The majority of landscape photography is done with wide angle lenses like a 16-35mm. And certainly, these are highly useful for the genre, but on the other hand, they are not the only appropriate focal length. In fact, much longer lenses can be just as useful, and this excellent video discusses why a 70-200mm lens could be just what you need for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Best Camera for Travel Photography in 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Murray. I love photography and I love to travel, so I often get the question, “What is the best camera for travel photography?” When I bought my first camera in 1994, I really wasn’t thinking too hard about the decision. Growing up in Australia, I always longed to travel the world. When I was 20 years old, I got my chance – I bought my first camera and my first overseas airline ticket on the same day. At the time, I wanted a camera that was compact, light, affordable, and weather resistant. I didn’t know much about photography, but I...

When it comes to beauty photography, being able to showcase the details is a crucial aspect, which means the need for strong post-processing skills. If you are looking to improve your work, check out this great video tutorial that will show you how to sharpen and enhance the details in your photos using both Capture One and Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

An important guideline to follow is to prevent mergers when you construct a composition. Mergers appear when photographers ignore subject overlap. When subjects converge and become one, the viewer of the photo misses out on seeing portions of the subject that are partially hidden. For instance, when two four-legged animals merge, it’s often difficult to differentiate the legs of one subject from the other. This creates a distraction as the viewer has to decipher the composition rather than appreciate it for what it is. Mergers can also occur when a subject appears along the edge of the frame and part of it is chopped off. An additional way mergers appear in photos is when there’s a tonal merger. When like light...

Defining and cultivating photographic style is a "long term" endeavor. Samuel Elkins shares his personal journey through this process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Leica pretty much took the world by storm with the 35mm camera, and manufacturers haven't looked back since. In the film and digital realms, 35mm has been the mainstay for any serious photographer, however, it is also true that those who wanted a little bit "more" went medium format. This tended to be the mark of certain professionals with a price tag to match. So, why then is Fuji capitalizing on a digital market that Pentax seemingly had at its feet? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

It’s no secret that the orange and teal look is popular in movies and photos but getting that look without using LUTs, can seem like a mystery. Unless of course, you know exactly what steps to take in post-production. In this article, you’ll discover the secrets to getting the orange and teal look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Craig Beckta)

If you're looking at creating high-end video with a camera, the amount you can spend can vary as much as if you were looking at buying a car. But how much better is a large format cinema camera anyway? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

While the choice of a memory card might seem simple if you normally just grab whatever’s on sale, there are a number of reasons to reconsider that method. The latest generation of cards offer faster speeds and larger capacities at better price points. Whether you’re looking to equip your newest action cam or drone, PNY’s Pro Elite MicroSD card is a great choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

As portrait photographers, we dream of great models, great light, and a great location. Well, this shoot quite comfortably has all three in abundance and required a helicopter to get there. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There's nothing worse than losing photos because you either accidentally deleted them or somebody forced you to get rid of them. But fortunately, there is a way to recover them in no time at all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Red Colobus Critique” by Robert Henderson. Location: Jozani Forest, Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. “The arboreal leaf-eating Zanzibar red colobus monkeys in the Jozani Forrest are habituated to the presence of humans, but it doesn’t stop them stop them looking a little horrified as they’re commenting to each other about my camera technique,” says Henderson. “They watched me for a few moments and then went back to their normal foraging and play.” Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens at 400mm. Exposure: 1/200 sec., f/6.3, ISO 8000. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is...

In 1980, philosopher Roland Barthes published a book that would shift our understanding of photography. Drawing on Barthes' words, Jamie Windsor asks the question: How much control do we have over our photographs? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post 6 Times Photoshop Is Better Than Lightroom [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Lightroom is a fantastic editing program, but should you use it for every edit? Or is Photoshop sometimes the better choice? In the video below, landscape photographer Mark Denney tackles these questions head-on. Denney explains how he incorporates Photoshop into his own workflow, and he lists the six times he always turns to Photoshop over Lightroom. So if you’re wondering whether Photoshop is really necessary, I highly recommend you hear what Denney has to say. And when you’re done, leave a comment on this article letting us know whether you agree or disagree with Denney’s recommendations! The post 6...