Often, times of adversity — war, social crises, pandemics, etc. — lead to some of the most creative, introspective, and deep works of art across many genres. What sort of art can we expect to be made during and after the coronavirus pandemic? This fascinating video discusses art made in times of adversity. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Micro Four Thirds has a loyal following among photographers and videographers who value its light weight and portable size, high-quality lenses, and innovative features. If you are interested in the system and wondering which camera is right for you, this great video compares two upper-level options: the Panasonic Lumix G9 and the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Thomas Kolessar Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dune Light” by Thomas Kolessar. Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado. 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 Thomas Kolessar appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Submit Your Best Photograph Taken With A "Hot/Constant" Light Most photographers tend to light their subjects with either natural light or strobe but for this next critique/contest we want to see your favorite image taken with a constant light. All submissions must have been lit at least in portion by a constant light of some kind. Flashes and strobe lights don't count but incandescent, LED, fluorescent, etc. are fair game. Each photographer can enter up to 3 individual images but remember to write a little bit about your image in the description. We want to know how you shot it and what type of lighting and gear you used. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Lee Morris

The post How to Do Digital Scrapbooking – A Fun Activity to do Indoors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Have you heard of digital scrapbooking? It probably sounds a little weird because a scrapbook is associated with crafts and handiwork. But it’s also a way of preserving and displaying your memories with a specific look that can be recreated digitally. It’s also a fun activity for the whole family, and you can do it indoors. Keep reading to learn how to do it and even keep the crafting involved if you like. Prep work Selection As you would do with any kind of album, you need to go through your photos and select the...

Photoshop is a tremendously complex program with all sorts of hidden features and techniques. This excellent video features five tips for enhancing images using some techniques you might not have seen before. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

No doubt, a 50mm f/1.8 lens (a nifty fifty) is a lens that almost every photographer has a place for in their bag. If you are looking for such a lens for your Sony camera, check out this great review of the Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE lens for Sony E mount cameras. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Using live view can sometimes be a way better choice than using the viewfinder or shooting blindly. This great video discusses when and why you should consider switching to live view to help you get the shots you want. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Green Room” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. “During my first visit to Olympic National Park this past year, I knew I wanted to visit the many iconic beaches and see the unique temperate rainforests,” describes Lichtman. “While the beach images are widely recognizable and found throughout social media, rainforest imagery is much tougher to come by and even more difficult to plan for. Finding cohesive compositions under the best lighting conditions was a real challenge. After much hiking in the Queets Rainforest, I found this composition that seemed to control the chaos. I walked around many trees and vines to see how the scene looked at various...

Whether it be for shooting stills or lighting vibrant video clips, lighting solutions have really started to come in more shapes and sizes. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nicco Valenzuela

The post How to Create Sun Flares Using Luminar 4 and Photoshop (video) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. In this video from Anthony Turnham, you’ll learn how to create sun flares using Luminar 4, either standalone or as a plugin in Photoshop. This effect can be a great addition to any landscape photo or portraits, especially if you feel your image is lacking something special. This effect can possibly give your image extra life and dynamic. Anthony takes you through this tutorial in an easy-to-follow way, making it easy for you to create your own sun flare. Try out this technique and share your resulting photos with us in the comments section. Do you...

Video editing takes a lot of time and resources, and as such, it is important to establish a proper workflow that promotes efficiency. If you are new to video, check out this comprehensive look at a professional's video editing workflow. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

A marine biologist and underwater photographer from Russia is showcasing some of the most colorful – literally – creatures he has discovered in the depths of the sea. He has now also spoken of the extreme conditions and freezing cold nights that one must suffer through in order to capture such beings. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

The post Black and White Photography Exercises to Help You Improve Your Skills appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Black and white photography exercises can help you gain an understanding of how it differs from color photography. Concentrating on black and white images helps develop your photography in many ways. “Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.” ~ Eliott Erwitt © Kevin Landwer-Johan. Nikon D700, 120mm, 1/800 sec, f/2.8, ISO 400, Manual Mode, Spot Metering. Thinking in black and white Loading a black and white film into your camera forced you to think in black and white. This is different with digital photography because it’s easy to convert a color image to monotones. There...

Olympus has announced that it will be withdrawing the presence of its camera division from South Korea, choosing instead to focus on its medical and science businesses in the country. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Window Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Since many of us are still limited to where we can go, this week’s photography challenge topic is the WINDOW LIGHT! The window light here has cast shadows on the floor. I also made this black and white and boosted the contrast. © Caz Nowaczyk Window light is the way that the sunlight comes through a window or glass door and creates interesting light-play on walls, floors and other surfaces. It creates shadows, it can sometimes create colors. Anyway, get your cameras out and capture the way the light falls through your windows. You can also play with them in post-processing...

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Gentle Moment” by Jody Partin. Location: Oceanside, California. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When the dynamic range of a scenery is very large, it might be necessary to use some kind of trick in order to keep it inside the histogram. At least, if you want to prevent pure white or black in the picture. Some use filters, others use bracketing. But why not use both? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nando Harmsen

The post The Sony ZV-1 Is a Powerful New Camera Designed for Vloggers appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Sony is preparing to launch a new camera, designed specifically for vloggers: The Sony ZV-1, a small camera that will pack a large punch. News of the ZV-1 has been leaking for weeks, but as we approach the likely announcement date (May 26th), information has appeared at a frenzied pace, including leaked product photos, leaked press announcements, and even a teaser from Sony. What can you expect from this compact camera? While nothing has been officially confirmed, Sony’s teaser shows a small camera with a full-articulating rear LCD. This is fully in line with the leaked...

Landscape photography can be an incredibly rewarding genre for professionals and hobbyists alike, but just like any other genre, it has its own considerations, techniques, and gear you should know about. If you are ready to get started in landscape photography, this fantastic video will get you up and running in no time. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke