2022 departed with bad weather, and 2023 roared in with even worse weather, bringing waves of storms marching across North America. Sometimes, bad weather brings opportunities to photograph interesting atmospheric sights, but on balance, as an astrophotographer, I’d rather see clear skies! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

The post 5 Practical Lightroom Tips for Beginners appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Lightroom is so powerful that many of its most useful features can take a long time to discover and are often hidden beneath a blanket of keyboard shortcuts and obscure menus. I first started learning Lightroom as a longtime user of Apple’s image-processing program Aperture, and when making the switch, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of available options. But after much experimenting, online searching, and good old-fashioned trial and error, I figured out a workflow that suits my needs. And if you’re struggling to get started with Lightroom, you can, too; you may not use every single feature and...

Have you had any trouble figuring out the proper exposure when using ND filters for landscape photography? This guide offers various ways to get you started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Douglas Croft Today’s Photo of the Day is “Dent du Géant” by Douglas Croft. Location: Chamonix, France. “The needle of Dent du Geant towers over the French Alps near the ski town of Chamonix,” describes Croft. 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 Douglas Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

While the Canon EOS R5 got a lot of the accolades upon its release, the EOS R6 is arguably the most practical workhorse in Canon's lineup, with a balanced feature set that borrows a lot of the advanced capabilities from its bigger sibling without the added luxuries that would drive its price up. The EOS R6 Mark II takes that foundation and includes a range of improvements and new features that add up to a refined and well-rounded professional instrument. This great video review takes a look at the camera for stills work and how it compares with the latest options from Sony and Panasonic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Aperture is one of the most fundamental and powerful tools you have at your disposal for controlling the look of your images. As such, understanding and mastering every property of it and consequence it has on your photos is crucial. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer giving a nuanced approach for choosing the right aperture for your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lightroom has evolved into a tremendously versatile and powerful program, capable of tackling many things that one used to have to switch to Photoshop for. Nonetheless, there is always room to grow. This great video essay features a seasoned Lightroom educator discussing five things he would still like to see Adobe add to the program. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are some types of clients who I tend to avoid at all costs. This may mean less income, but trust me, the stress is not worth your time and money. At first, it is scary declining a job because you don’t like a client, but trust me when I say it is better to decline the following ones. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

If you have some trips booked, perhaps you're considering creating your first video of it but aren't sure where to get started. Well, in this video, you'll get some great tips on how to begin and turn that journey into more than just an album of snaps. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Email marketing is one of the most commonly used tools when trying to land a new job. However, knowing what to write, who to write to, and how to follow up can make or break your campaign. In this article, we will take a look at some dos and don'ts of email marketing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo of the Day is “Retrospect” by Gary Fua. Location: Yosemite 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 Gary Fua appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Katelyn James breaks down the essential (in my opinion) options you need to know and master on Canon's EOS R6 to be able to nail AF and eye-tracking options ensuring a sharp and tracked subject every time. Her style is easygoing and she's great to listen to and I love her videos and explanations which make sense and put everything into perspective. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

The MacBook Pro has long been the workhorse of choice for many creatives, able to handle the needs of even the most demanding photo and video projects. Apple's transition to their own silicon has revitalized the lineup with improved performance and battery life. The latest model features the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, and this great video review takes a look at what you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While Photoshop is still the destination of choice for the most involved and detailed edits, Lightroom has evolved into a tremendously versatile and powerful tool that can tackle quite a few images on its own. Three of its most useful tools for landscape photography are texture, clarity, and dehaze, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how they are used and how to leverage them for better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has developed a new sensor that employs a clever trick for increasing dynamic range. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Identifying trends in commercial photography is important. It helps you develop your practice and keeps you on your toes! One of those trends right now is hard light. Hit that subject hard, cast some shadows, and make it look like we're all shooting poolside, sipping piña coladas! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)

We spend years at school learning to read and write text: the meanings of words, what happens when you put them together, how to make yourself more easily understood, methods for convincing others of your point of view, etc. But for many of us, images and visual language are left for us to work out for ourselves. If a picture is worth a thousand words, why do we neglect visual language so much? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Lenton)

Canon has been quite aggressive in the development of RF mount lenses, releasing some extreme designs, such as the RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM and the RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. They seem to have no intentions of slowing down, as another boundary-pushing design has emerged in a recent patent. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Beautiful Super-Telephoto Wildlife Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. If you want to capture stunning wildlife photos – especially close-up, detailed shots of birds and small animals – a super-telephoto lens is essential. Unfortunately, even once you’ve purchased that super-telephoto glass, you’re faced with a slew of technical hurdles. Ultra-long lenses are huge and heavy, leading to handholding difficulties, and the increased reach makes it tough to capture tack-sharp images of wildlife subjects. But don’t throw in the towel just yet! Yes, super-telephoto wildlife photography is difficult. But it’s certainly possible to capture crisp, clear, beautiful wildlife shots, even if you’re a beginner. In this article, I share seven...

Nikon’s newly released MC-N10 handgrip might be the accessory you need, even if you didn’t know you needed it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)