Do you struggle to take beautiful sunrise and sunset pictures with your iPhone? It might seem challenging… but with a few simple tips, you can create stunning photos with beautiful golden light. I recently interviewed Linda Smit – a mobile photography workshop leader with a passion for sunrise and sunset photos. In this article, Linda shares 8 tips for improving your golden hour landscape photography. Read on to discover how to capture the magic of golden hour with your iPhone! 1. Be Ready For The Beautiful Golden Light Of Sunrise & Sunset Do you want to capture gorgeous golden light in your landscape photos? Then you have to be ready with your camera when the light is just right. When the...

Retouching is crucial to the process of creating a successful portrait. If that is something you would like to learn more about, this fantastic video tutorial will show you the process of retouching a portrait in Capture One. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The coronavirus pandemic is causing significant disruptions in the photo industry that are seriously affecting the financial standing of a lot of professionals. It has been so serious, in fact, that according to a recent survey, almost one out of every five professionals is considering leaving the industry entirely. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Despite museums, galleries, and cooperatives temporarily shuttering due to the coronavirus crisis, cultural institutions are finding ways to allow audiences to view their curated displays. One such establishment in Denver, Colorado has generously uploaded its 180-artist collection for viewers to peruse online. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Mason

One of the great things about photography is that there really is no ceiling; you can always learn something new or expand your skills and creative visions. This excellent video features a longtime photographer discussing six important lessons he has learned over the years. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

If you sync your Lightroom Classic catalog to the Lightroom cloud, then there may come a day in your future where the “Syncing [n] photos” message seems to never go away. I can’t tell you what is causing that, but I can give you some steps to consider when this happens to hopefully get it sorted. The first thing I do is head over to Preferences > Lightroom Sync, and expand the Sync Activity panel at the bottom to see what’s happening. It may give you a clue or it may not. It really depends on your situation. In this situation I made some metadata changes to 4 synced photos, and that is what it means by Uploading under Sync Type...

To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership. The post Northern Rockies Photo Hot Spots appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: James Kay

This is undoubtedly a crazy time for photographers. There's no work, and we can't stretch our creative muscles as often as we're used to. How are the pros coping? Many pro photographers are using their photography skills to create something they'd never normally have time to do, and the results are remarkable. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Louise Downham

Since 2004, Lensbaby has been an industry innovator, designing outside-the-box creative lenses and accessories. While other manufacturers chase the expensive, high-tech, spec-fixated market, Lensbaby pursues something entirely different: helping artists find a new creative approach through unique effects delivered by fully analog products. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jordana Wright

Photo By Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Elk Cow in RMNP” by Charlotte Couchman. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Couchman describes the image as an “elk cow chewing grass, backlit by the afternoon sun.” Olympus 75-300mm lens. Exposure: 1/640 sec., f/4.8, ISO 200. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Charlotte Couchman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Voigtlander has announced the launch of three new “SE” — Still Edition — lenses for Sony full-frame cameras: 35mm f/1.2, 40mm f/1.2, and 50mm f/1.2. These metal-bodied prime lenses are intended specifically for stills photographers. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The post Photographing a Still Life Series for Exhibition or a Portfolio appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Charlie Moss. If you’ve ever tried photographing still life images, you’ll know that making a single good picture is relatively easy, but shooting a still life series is much harder! Trying to make a set of images that feel like they belong together can be very challenging for many reasons. If you’re shooting to create a portfolio, or perhaps even for an exhibition, you’ll want to create images that feel like they belong together. That way, the body of work will appear more thoughtful, and its message will be stronger. But no matter how hard you try to make...

The wide angle lens is probably the most common tool in any landscape photographer's bag, but it comes with its own unique set of challenges and pitfalls. If you are having trouble creating compelling landscape images with your wide angle lens, this great video discusses three common mistakes and what you can do to correct them. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The 40mm focal length has become a bit more popular the last few years, sitting between the classic 35mm and 50mm options. If you are looking for a unique focal length, check out this review of the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 lens for Sony E mount cameras. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Huawei has a long history of using DSLR images and passing them off as having been taken by their smartphones. The company has been caught again, this time using photos taken on a top of the line Nikon and pretending they were shot by a smartphone. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

When done right, black and white photos can be quite powerful, drawing the viewer in with their dramatic play between light and shadow. This excellent video will give you some helpful tips and advice for better black and white landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Samyang recently announced their new 75mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E mount cameras, and it looks to be a fantastic portrait lens for photographers who want to travel light. This great video takes a first look at the lens and what you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Epson today announced two new desktop photo printers, the SureColor P700 and P900. Though aimed primarily at serious photo hobbyists, the new printers are sophisticated enough to be an option for pros as well. The Epson SureColor P900 (pictured) can print on media up to 17 inches wide. The Epson SureColor P700 has most of the same features, but a smaller maximum print size of up to 13 inches wide. The key difference between the two models is their maximum print sizes. The SureColor P700 can make prints up to 13 inches wide, and the SureColor P900 increases that to up to 17 inches wide. These models replace the SureColor P600 and P800, released in 2015. Both can accommodate cut-sheet and...

There are many things that can make or break your photography. But if you can identify the difference between these two things, and use them both to your advantage, then all facets of your photography will continue to develop exponentially. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Iain Stanley

Yesterday, Canon swapped the Cripple Hammer for the Tickle Spanner: the EOS R5 is going to be a game-changer. With price and sensor size unknown, there are still some major questions waiting to be answered, and while it’s a dream for many videographers, some photographers might yet be a little frustrated. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day