Photo By Theresa Ditson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grand Canyon Monsoon” by Theresa Ditson. Location: Arizona. “An electric storm rolled through the Grand Canyon this particular summer, bringing with it fast-moving clouds and lightning bolts and eventually a douse of rain as it came closer,” says Ditson. “No lightning trigger was used on this one, as I discovered I was missing my cable to connect it!” 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...

Just when you thought your brand new super-spec gaming machine was powerful enough to handle anything, something new comes along to dash your hopes and monster rig dreams. A recent video from Intel demonstrates an AI tool that "enhances" graphics to look photorealistic. The implications of this could be incredible for gaming and photography industries. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

I've been doing astro-imaging for more than 20 years. Originally, there were not a lot of editing options, but over the years that has changed. But Astro Panel 5 offers some intriguing options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

The post How to Take Great Group Photos: 12 Easy Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. If you’re looking to take beautiful group photos, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share 12 simple tips for capturing stunning photos of groups. Specifically, I’ll discuss: How to pose a group like a proA simple trick to capture everyone in the group looking their bestHow to pick the perfect group photo locationMuch, much more! So if you’re ready to become a group photography expert, then let’s get started! 1. Prepare ahead of time There is nothing that will make group photo subjects turn on you faster than you not being prepared....

Of the many things you have to learn about in photography, aperture is by far one of the most important and fundamental to the way your images will look. If you are new to photography, this excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about aperture to take better creative and technical control of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most fundamental but frequently misunderstood concepts in photography is crop factor, or how different sensor sizes relate to each other. If you are new to photography and not sure of how crop factor works, this excellent video will get you up and running in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

New locations can be challenging for all of us. How you approach them can make the difference between a successful image or a frustrating day. This excellent video tutorial features a photographer discussing his approach to working at a new location. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

She Dies Tomorrow has been celebrated for its unsettling sensibilities and unorthodox filmmaking techniques. Independent Spirit Award-nominated cinematographer Jay Keitel's work on the film is one of the main factors in the film's moody success. I recently had the chance to ask Keitel a series of questions about his approach to filmmaking on She Dies Tomorrow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Toys appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week our challenge is inspired by some posts I’ve spotted over on THIS website showcasing some great product photography! After reaching out, we have a handful of images to share for a little inspiration! A big thanks to Oziii Obsessions Photography for his help with this challenge! Toy photography is super fun! you can make it as realistic or as far from realistic as you like, and just have fun with it! Toys, Jedi, Dolls, , Lego, Cars.. I’ve just found a small plastic man wearing a hiking backpack on my desk, I don’t know what adventures he’ll have this week,...

While many lighting brands today are trying to simplify their products, the Fusion TLC Raven arrives as the most feature-rich wireless trigger ever made. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

If winter is the season of monochrome, spring is the season of color. Spring, following a season of coma-like dormancy, reminds us that we inhabit a miraculous living organism. We are reminded that our planet is a colorful one. Absence, indeed, makes the heart grow fonder. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brian Christianson)

Photo By Yvonne Baur Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Forces of Nature” by Yvonne Baur. Location: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. “The Kamokuna Ocean Entry was only a few miles away from where I lived, so I visited often and took advantage of the forces of nature,” says Baur. “One day, I went on a boat ride so I could see the fresh lava from a different vantage point. It was a rough day with high surf and it wasn’t easy taking images on a moving boat at twilight. But when I saw this scene of lava entering the ocean, battling the elements, I knew I had found my shot.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo...

Consumer drones have made remarkable strides in the last few years, and it is now possible to get professional image quality from affordable devices, opening entirely new perspectives and creative possibilities to photographers. If you are new to working with a drone, this great video tutorial will give you some helpful tips on settings and editing to get the best possible images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re curious which sliders control which parts of your image, Lightroom has a way of showing you. Just hover your cursor over one of the sliders (as seen below where I’m hovering over the Exposure slider). The tonal range that particular slider affects shows up highlighted in the Histogram in light gray (as seen below). You can file this part under “nice things to know,” but while we’re here at the Exposure slider, look at how much of the overall tonal range of your image is affected by this one single slider. While we say the Exposure slider controls the all-important midtones of your image, you can see from the highlighted area above it also affects the upper shadow areas and the...

The post The Sony a6900 Will Debut Before the Month Is Out: Here’s What We Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. For weeks, SonyAlphaRumors has been dropping information regarding the so-called Sony a6900, which will debut in “late May” as an a6600 successor.  While the “a6900” moniker is not yet confirmed, a “trusted” SonyAlphaRumors source has said that the new camera “will not be named ‘a6700,’” with another SAR source offering the a6900 label. So what do we know about this new a6900? SonyAlphaRumors confidently states that the a6900 will replace the a6600, but will feature an APS-C sensor and a body similar to the full-frame a7C. It will “be branded as [a] ‘vlogger’...

Now several generations in, the Fujifilm X-T series has become highly refined, powerful, and respected by a wide range of photographers and filmmakers for its ability to competently tackle a wide range of scenarios despite its compact and portable size. How does it hold up in the long-term? This great video review discusses what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Despite being a lawyer for 10 years in California and a former professor of Business Law at UCSD, I only recently started using contracts in my client portrait work. Here are the reasons why I wish I used them sooner and how they could benefit your business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

For those of you that enjoy extreme levels of pixel peeping, you're in for a treat. A recent video compares the image and video quality between the Sony Alpha 1 and the Fujifilm GFX 100s. Although both cameras sit in slightly different categories, it's interesting to see how both camera systems compare against one another. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

What’s the longest exposure you’ve ever taken? Thirty seconds? A few minutes? Check out this camera that shoots a ten million-second exposure of the Sun — depending on how long you leave it tied to your roof. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Spring is here, and with the weather warming up and the outdoor world coming to life, there are numerous fun photography opportunities waiting for you. This great video will show you 10 ideas for springtime photography across a variety of genres. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)