Balancing the exposure of a complex scene can be tricky, particularly when the dynamic range is wide. In this video, learn the basics of avoiding blown highlights ruining your landscape and nailing the perfect exposure instead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are a lot of different files associated with using Lightroom Classic (LrC) workflow and being able to exert our will in renaming files with more meaningful names can help improve that workflow. In this article I’m breaking out the steps for renaming everything I can think of that relates to what makes LrC work. Bookmark this one for the future when you need a handy reference. [This article first appeared in the February issue of Photoshop User Magazine – Rob] Some of these files you may only rename once in a while, for some the process is straight forward, some have a few methods, and some are like a secret handshake. Let’s start with one that you may never need,...

On the never-ending camera buyer’s merry-go-round? Here are a few lessons I’ve learned along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Picking up from last week where we covered renaming catalogs, folders, and collections, let’s run through the rest of the files you might want to rename. Renaming Photos There are a few opportunities to rename photos in your workflow. You can choose to rename as part of the import process, you can rename from within the Library module after import, and you can even choose to rename the copies created during export. One thing all these options have in common is that they can leverage Filename templates. Several Filename templates are included by default, but you can create as many custom Filename templates as you need using the Filename Template Editor, which we’ll get to in a bit. To rename photos...

Photo By Charles Cormier Today’s Photo of the Day is “Frozen Traveler” by Charles Cormier. Location: Alstead, New Hampshire. “Out on the ice in Alstead, New Hampshire, under Orion and Milky Way,” describes Cormier. “The winter night sky is stunning as the cold air allows for clearer visibility.” 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 Charles Cormier appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When I got the opportunity to test out this lens, I jumped at the chance. An ultra-wide angle zoom at f/2.8 would be great for so many different photographic applications: landscape, architectural, interior, astrophotography, events, creative, and video, to name a few. Did I get the opportunity to test it out with all of these? No, but what I did get to try certainly produced the results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photography can be an exceptionally expensive hobby, but it needn't be in most situations. If you're thinking about getting your first camera and a lens, this budget setup might give you the most back for your buck. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Landscape photography is a challenging genre that requires good technique, planning, creative visions, and sometimes, just a bit of luck. If you would like to improve your landscape photography, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer sharing 10 common mistakes landscape shooters make and how to fix them or avoid them altogether. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In landscape photography, sharpness is often one of the top priorities, and photographers will go to great lengths to ensure that their photos are crisp. If you are new to landscape photography and ready to improve, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced shooter sharing seven useful tips sure to improve the sharpness of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Generally, when it comes to medium format, lenses do not have the same extremely wide apertures many full frame or APS-C options do. Nonetheless, there are a few such options out there for medium format users, and they can offer some extreme and unique results. One such option is the Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 XCD for Hasselblad mirrorless cameras, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of images you can create with the lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are many simple and effective techniques that you can utilize to improve your photography when you're just starting out. Check out these seven simple tips to help you improve your photography as a beginner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

The post 10 Tips For Gorgeous Travel Food Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kav Dadfar. Local food is a key selling point of pretty much every destination. In fact, food plays such an important part in our experience of a new place that it should be on every travel photographer’s shot list! However, capturing good travel food photography can be incredibly difficult. In conventional food photo setups, the photographers work with stylists to prepare the food, then they light it carefully to ensure each item looks both natural and appealing. But as a travel photographer, you don’t have the luxury of professional stylists or studio lighting. You have to work with ambient light and photograph...

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 laptop is a beautiful device that offers Windows users a lot of versatility in a relatively small package in tandem with long battery life. This great video review takes a look at the 2023 version of the device and the sort of performance you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Early Mornings appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. You’ll need to get up and about early for your weekly challenge this week! Specifically, we want to see your photo taken early morning! For some that will be 4am, for some maybe 8am – whatever YOUR ‘early morning’ is. TOmorrow (again) mine is 6:40am, I want to be ready on a little local hill to Hyperlapse sunrise with my drone – trying different methods, today wasn’t really a success, but it’s always nice to be out early! #dPSWeeklyChallenge #dPSEarlyMornings Let’s see what you’ve got friends! Have a great weekend and into the week ahead. Early Mornings with a Dji Mavic 3...

Although I've probably taken millions of photographs at this point, I rarely ever print them. I moved into a new house in 2022, and a year later, almost every wall was still bare. Well, not anymore. I finally printed 10 giant photos and purchased two Samsung Frame TVs that become art when they aren't being used. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Photo By Katherine Plessner Today’s Photo of the Day is “Caddo Lake” by Katherine Plessner. Location: Caddo Lake on the Texas/Louisiana border. “I took this photo while on a tour at Caddo Lake, Texas,” says Plessner. “This lake is known for the huge cypress trees that grow there. The trees and their reflections were amazing subjects to photograph. We were out every morning and evening capturing these beauties in the different light we experienced. When I got home, I had 2,500 photos of trees to sort through!” 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...

As a photographer, you know that having the right gear can sometimes make all the difference, and this includes tripods. With the launch of the Benro Theta, shooting just became more fun and easy. This revolutionary tripod combines portability, stability, and intelligence, making it one of the most essential tools for photographers on the go. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The majority of portrait photographs are only half finished once the shutter button is pressed; almost every image will require some degree of post-processing to be complete. This helpful video tutorial will show you an effective, professional-level retouching workflow using frequency separation and dodging and burning that will help you create compelling, polished results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While it used to be that Photoshop was the place for any sort of advanced photo editing, in recent iterations, Lightroom has become impressively intricate and capable. In fact, you can now do a lot of things in the program you used to have to switch to Photoshop for, and often, you can perform them more efficiently in Lightroom. This great video tutorial will show you three functions and techniques you might not be aware of and how to use them in your editing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A lot of portrait photographers are scared of working with artificial lighting, but it is a skill that is well worth learning, as it will make you a more capable and versatile photographer and better enable you to realize all your creative visions (and those of your clients). If you are new to working with flash, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you a simple and highly effective one-light portrait photography setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)