The post How to Photograph Hummingbirds (5 Simple Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Hummingbirds are amazing little creatures. They’re the only birds capable of flying backward, their wings flap between 15-200 times per second, and they look incredible. However, their lightning speed and small size make them extremely difficult to photograph – unless you know a few secrets, that is! In this article, I share my top hummingbird photography tips, including: The slowest shutter speed you can use for sharp shotsThe setting that’ll ensure consistently accurate focusingAn easy way to dramatically increase your keeper countMuch more! Read this article, practice these techniques, and with a little patience, I promise that you, too, will...

Along with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, white balance is one of the most fundamental settings on your camera and something you will want to consider before you take a photo. So, what is white balance and why does it matter? This excellent video tutorial will introduce you to white balance, what it is, and how to control it for better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Are you not into abstract photography? It’s one of those things you’ll either love or hate. But it's important, and there is much more to it than you might know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Congratulations to Kelly Bracken for winning the recent Wildlife in Motion Assignment with the image, “Peregrine Falcon at Takeoff.” The post Wildlife in Motion Assignment Winner Kelly Bracken appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Rarely is a landscape photograph finished when you press the shutter, as the vast majority of such images will take some amount of post-processing to create a finished result. Capture One is the tool of choice for many professional photographers, and this helpful video tutorial will show you one of its most useful tools for creating compelling final results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Laowa's ever-increasing wide angle lens range is getting larger with the introduction of the 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer for mirrorless cameras. With a fixed f/5.6 aperture throughout the zoom range, an all-metal construction, 15 elements in 11 groups, is this lens a dream to use? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Although sharpness is important in just about every genre, it is a particularly strong priority in macro photography. However, it is particularly challenging in macro work, especially when you are not working in a studio where you have complete control over the placement or stabilization of your subject. If you want to shoot on the go without setting up a tripod every time, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some helpful tips for getting sharp images even when shooting handheld. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By ashstidham13 Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Bad Water at Sunrise” by ashstidham13. Location: Badwater Basin in 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 ashstidham13 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The August 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and the KelbyOne app for iOS and Android. In this issue, learn how the three P’s of Lightroom—profiles, presets, and plug-ins—can help you create better images faster, plus we explore the new video capabilities in Lightroom, create skywriting in Photoshop, dive into the ocean in the middle of a city street, etch out an engraving technique, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Michael Mammen Current KelbyOne members can log into their account to access the new issue, or you can visit https://kelbyone.com/magazine to sign up and start reading today. KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 100 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January...

Submit Your Best AI Art In this Critique the Community, we want to see your best Artificial Intelligence Art created by any online AI algorithm. This could be Mid Journey, Dall-E 2, Nightcafe, Starry AI, or any others out there. AI Art has been making a huge splash the last few months and we are interested to not only see what you guys have been creating but also talk about how it might be changing and shaping the creative world in the near future. All members of the community can submit up to 3 entries and they can be focused on anything you can imagine. We will be picking our favorite 10 or so images to... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally...

Have you thought about buying a drone but hesitated because you don't know how to fly them? This is exactly what you need. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

If you have been looking for a new Sony camera and/or lens, now is a good time to buy, as the company has announced a large sale covering a wide range of popular choices. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’ve ever dived into a food photography shoot hoping to wing it, things probably went a little awry because there are so many moving parts to food photography. In this post, I’ll share my best tips for a no-fuss, no-stress food photography shoot to help you achieve the vision in your mind. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Helena Murphy)

Organizing your photo library is one of the main jobs of Lightroom Classic (LrC), but it is not nearly as much fun as editing. However, leveraging the power of face recognition to assist you in manually finding and keywording the photos of people in your library is sure to put a smile on your face. Contained within the People view of the Library module, which can be accessed by clicking the People icon in the Library module Toolbar or pressing O, you’ll find all of the tools to have LrC begin finding and gathering all of the photos with faces (or what it thinks are faces) so you can name them. When you enter People view for the first time you’ll...

One of the most important habits every photographer or filmmaker should develop is a strong backup strategy that guarantees the safety of your files in the event of a hard drive failure or natural disaster. If you have not created yours yet, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you how to properly ensure the safety of all your files. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I love shooting landscape photos at the beach. It’s an ever-changing landscape dominated by the sea and its waves. You might think shooting photos at such a location is easy, but you have to know a few things before you go there. It's all about safety. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Jeremy Janus Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Reflecting on the Storm” by Jeremy Janus. Location: Standley Lake, Westminster, Colorado. “I had seen this small pond reflecting at Standley Lake for years, but I never shot it due to the difficulty of getting to it,” explains Janus. “On this day, I decided to go down to the lake to shoot when a storm came rolling in. I hurried over to the small pond to shoot before the storm consumed the area. I loved the way the trees of this pond lined up perfectly symmetrically against the intensity of the storm above and reflections of the water and logs in the foreground.” Want to get your images in the running...

As much as lighting, posing, composition, and settings matter for creating a good portrait image, they are only half of what it takes to create a successful final result. You also need a strong post-processing workflow. If you are new to portrait work, check out this great video tutorial that will show you a basic editing workflow for creating polished final images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most photographers have had an Instagram account for several years now, and as such, they have each accumulated likely hundreds of even thousands of posts. Most people will simply leave their old posts up, but for professional creatives, there is an argument to be made for removing older entries. So, should you remove those old posts? Should you hide like counts on your images? This interesting video podcast discusses these questions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography is a unique genre that takes a combination of technical skill, creative vision, perseverance, and often, a bit of luck. If you find yourself struggling to create worthwhile images lately, check out this great video tutorial that will give you some helpful advice sure to put you back on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)