All of us first picked up a camera and started taking photos simply because we enjoyed the magic of the creative process. But after years working in photography, whether professionally or simply as hobbyists sharing our work with the world, that reason we do that can become obfuscated or forgotten entirely. Do you know your purpose in photography? This important video essay discusses the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Mark Koskulitz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Glacier Point Sunset” by Mark Koskulitz. 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 Mark Koskulitz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

"Use your platform for good. Don't worry about your platform, be concerned with your impact." Very few people find success without a helping hand or barrels of luck. As one of photography's stars, Rankin is using his influence to help out young and emerging photographers through the Visual Noise art fair at Maryland Studios and online catalog through Public Offerings Ltd. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Morning red needs some special requirements to appear. Find out how to plan and photograph red sky to get a masterpiece. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Lightroom is more powerful than ever, and you can complete quite a few edits in the application without needing to switch to Photoshop. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to edit wedding portraits using a wide variety of techniques, all in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sennheiser recently sent me six different microphones from $49 up to $999. Does spending more money really get you better audio quality? You be the judge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Gear isn't always about megapixels, dynamic range, or pixel-peeping. This piece of gear has changed nothing about the quality of my photos, but it might be my favorite purchase ever. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Being self-critical is too easy or too hard, but in both cases, it can be difficult to be effective with it. In this video, Nigel Danson takes you on a shoot and discusses some of the ways he ensures his photography is improving. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

We’re excited to share that our sibling publications, Digital Photo and Digital Photo Pro, have introduced totally redesigned websites and teamed up for an innovative membership program. For 25 years, Digital Photo has been the how-to guide for photographers of all skill levels who want to stay on top of the latest gear and technology. And since 2003, Digital Photo Pro is the leading source of new ideas and techniques for professional photographers, showcasing innovative concepts in still and motion image capture, equipment reviews and industry news. Now one membership brings you the best experience on both websites. The Monthly membership plan ($4.99/month) gives you unlimited access to all of the content on both websites, member galleries and commenting. The Annual...

The post Documentary Photography: 6 Tips to Improve Your Next Project appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. If you’re looking to create stunning documentary photography, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I explain everything you need to know to carry out a top-notch documentary project. I discuss planning, idea selection, ways to maximize the quality of your images, and so much more – so that, by the time you’re finished reading, you’ll be ready to take pro-level shots on your topic of choice. Ready to become a documentary photography master? Then let’s dive right in! 1. Start with a clear topic and plan If you want to create amazing documentary photos, I...

I came into photography after being a newspaper videographer for several years. I thought that my video skills would transfer cleanly into photography, and while in some ways that were the case, in more ways, it was not. Here's a video that breaks down exactly why that is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Photo By Zita Quentin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Supermom Grizzly” by Zita Quentin. Location: Jackson, Wyoming. “It took three trips to the Tetons for me to finally see her and her cubs,” says Quentin. “She is one of a kind of a grizzly who was able to raise four cubs at the age of 25. Truly an experience of a lifetime to see her.” 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....

When you gain an understanding of a concept, it’s referred to as “seeing the light.” For photographers, this expression has much greater depth and meaning both in a literal and figurative way. It takes on a much broader meaning. The key to “seeing the light” lies in the word seeing. Every time a camera is held to a photographer’s eye, does he or she see the composition, the balance, the shapes, the textures, the mergers, etc? These are additional concepts that should be addressed before pressing the shutter. Figuratively, does the photographer actually see the light? After all, it’s the light that makes or breaks the picture. What it boils down to is it’s of great magnitude to see everything taken...

Bird photography is not an easy genre in which to find success; it takes a fair amount of both specialized equipment and knowledge (a lot of which is outside photography) along with a lot of time, patience, and effort to find success. This great video features a few seasoned bird photographers discussing how to navigate the road to success in bird photography and some of the important lessons they learned along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With every camera comes a nice strap, often mentioning the name of the brand. Although the strap works nicely, there are much better solutions. In the last decade, I have found a solution that suits my own needs. Since I often get questions about it, I decided to write an article about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Whether you’re using full auto, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, or manual mode, there’s a setting that could make your life easier. Here’s why it could be useful to almost every photographer out there. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Are you looking for a display that will make your precision editing and retouching more convenient? Let’s check out what a high-resolution pen display tablet can offer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The form of the digital cameras has become relatively standardized. There are certainly variations from manufacturer to manufacturer, but the basic design is generally stable across companies. That was not always the case, however, particularly in the early days of digital. This neat video takes a look at 10 of the weirdest digital cameras ever made and just what made them so unique. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Dan Mitler Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Long Live the Storm King” by Dan Mitler. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. “A steep trek with ropes and exposure leads you to this breathtaking view over part of Olympic National Park, revealing just one of the park’s many diverse ecosystems,” describes Mitler. 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 Dan Mitler appeared first on Outdoor...

Much of great portraiture — particularly in a studio — is the art of great lighting. However, you don't need a 5-light setup and an elaborate scene to create great images, and the beauty dish is far more versatile than its name might imply. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)