Taking the leap into photography as a career can be a terrifying prospect, but on the other hand, some of us are simply not happy stuck in the tedium and repetition of a more traditional 9 to 5. This inspiring video essay discusses one man's journey from a 9-to-5 job in IT to professional astrophotography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo by Jeff Nigro Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Zabriskie Point” by Jeff Nigro. Location: Death Valley 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 Jeff Nigro appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Sony a1 is probably the most extreme camera we have seen so far, with one of its most notable features being that insane 30 fps continuous burst rate. While the camera also has some equally impressive video features to accompany its photo capabilities, it is more fun to see just how truly fast that aforementioned burst rate is by shooting video using it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Are you wondering how to blur the background of a picture on your iPhone? Creating beautifully blurred backgrounds might seem difficult… but it’s easy with the tricks you’re about to discover! Read on to start creating stunning iPhone photos with gorgeous background blur. Table Of Contents: How To Blur Background On iPhone Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the tutorial: 1. Capture Beautifully Blurred Backgrounds Using Portrait Mode 2. Get Closer To Your Subject For Amazing Background Blur3. Blur The Background Of A Picture In Editing4. Frame Your Subject With A Dreamy Blurred Vignette 1. Capture Beautifully Blurred Backgrounds Using Portrait Mode Do you want to shoot stunning iPhone portrait photos with gorgeous blurred backgrounds?...

The post 11 Cat Photography Ideas (For Stunning Photos of Your Furry Friend) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. If you’re looking for cat photography ideas, you’re in the right place. Cats can be cute and challenging at the same time; this is what makes them such fascinating subjects! Whether you’re a cat lover looking to capture photos of your pet, or you want to become a professional pet photographer, these ideas will help you out. 1. Improve your compositions A good composition is key in any type of photography, including cat photography. The way you frame your picture and how you position the cat (and other elements) can completely change the photo. Using composition,...

Landscape photography is a genre that often requires editing to complete your image more heavily than most others, and as such, there are a lot of places where things can go a bit awry during post-processing. This informative video tutorial details seven common editing mistakes landscape photographers make so you can be aware of them and avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony has very quietly released two new cameras that bring incremental upgrades to the a7R III and a7R IV. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Having WhatsApp aggressively compress your images, strip out important metadata, and delete your handpicked color profiles is downright annoying for photographers. Thankfully, there is an easy way to trick WhatsApp into sending your precious images unharmed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Photography struggles with truth as a concept. With other art forms, truth is generally a non-issue. We do not question whether a painting is real. We do not question whether a dance is real. We are generally able to discern fictional texts from nonfiction; furthermore, we’re generally able to sift through multiple nonfiction texts and combine them with our own experiences to arrive at a conclusion of truth. But not with photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

“The last travel tripod you’ll ever need” might seem like a very definitive statement, but let’s take a look at what Gitzo is talking about and exactly why is this tripod kit worth getting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

One of the marks of a lot of good images is the ability to make a two-dimensional photo have the feel of a three-dimensional scene. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to take advantage of the way the human brain determines distance to give your images a deeper sense of depth. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is a trend growing in the photography world. The trend is to accompany photographs with explanatory text. I am not convinced this is a good thing. What do you think? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

Congratulations to Archie Tucker for winning the recent Macro Photography Assignment with the image, “Purity.” See more of Tucker’s work at www.aotucker.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Macro Photography Assignment Winner Archie Tucker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Portrait photography is a tricky genre that takes the combination of good technique, creativity, and the ability to work with people simultaneously. If you have been struggling with it a bit, this helpful video tutorial contains six minutes of rapid-fire tips and techniques to help you improve your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We know that Canon is bringing a lot of new RF mirrorless lenses to market fairly soon, and it looks like we have more information coming in, with some exciting news on new designs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Ever since Lightroom Classic (LrC) and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) began sharing develop presets I’ve found myself using ACR more and more, such as when sending a copy as a smart object from LrC. However, despite sharing develop presets local adjustment presets are unrelated silos that exist separately in both programs. Here’s how you can manually transfer the local adjustment presets you have in LrC to ACR. What Are Local Adjustment Presets? In LrC, if you select any of the three local adjustment tools — Adjustment Brush, Graduated Filter, or Radial Filter — you will find they share the same panel of adjustment options, and the ability to save a given configuration of adjustments as a preset. ACR has this same...

Photo By David Bodine Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ute Sunrise” by David Bodine. Location: Estes Park, Colorado. “There’s a place in the park not many know about although it’s close to a trail,” says Bodine. “I’ve never seen anyone there before and in early summer these seasonal ponds hold water. A morning sunrise with calm winds is always inspirational to me, especially alone when I can really see it for what it is.” 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...

With the increased availability of high-quality lenses with wide apertures, we have become quite obsessed with images that use a narrow depth of field to isolate the subject and blow the background to smithereens. And certainly, that can be a valid way of doing things, but there are many other great ways to draw attention to your subject, and this informative video tutorial will show you some of the best methods. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Blur the Background in Lightroom: A Complete Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. If you want to give more emphasis to your subject, you must minimize the background. The best way to achieve this is in-camera; you can focus on the subject but pick a wide aperture and a long focal length for limited depth of field. The result is a sharp subject but a blurred, simplified background: The best way to blur the background in a photo is with a combination of focal length and aperture. That is the ideal method. I’m going to teach you how to blur the background in Lightroom, but with the caveat that it...

If like me, you were told to work out your overheads, how many days a year you plan to work, and calculate your fees from this, you have also been pricing your photography work incorrectly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)