Sometimes, a black and white edit can be what really breathes life into a photo. However, a good black and white edit is about a lot more than simply pulling all of the color out of an image. This excellent video tutorial will show you 10 steps to creating a compelling black and white image using Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In some sense, it is harder than ever to be a photographer producing truly original work. The world is absolutely inundated with images, and creating something that stands apart from the pack is quite the challenge. So, how can we be original with our images? This excellent video essay discusses the topic and offers some good insight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Polarizing Filters: What Are They and Why Do You Need One? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What is a polarizing filter? And what makes polarizers so special? In this article, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about polarizers. I’ll explain what they are, what they do, and how they can help improve your photography. I’ll explain when you might want to use a polarizer, and I’ll also highlight certain situations where a polarizing filter is a very bad idea – so you know exactly when to use one the next time you’re out in the field. If you’re ready to become a polarizer expert, then read on! What...

There are a plethora of lenses available for Sony’s E-mount, especially when you factor in both APS-C and full frame. Here’s a list of the ten best that you can buy as we approach the end of 2021. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

If you're pursuing filmmaking and you want to start shooting documentary-style films, this video will give you what you need to make sure you get cinematic shots and can tell a compelling story. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Imagine you can open up Lightroom and browse through the lighting setup (a graphic from top down) that shows you what you did during your shoot, where each photo has its lights, and the setup of these lights, all embedded. Would that be beneficial? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Land of the Lost” by Craig Bill. Location: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. “Rain greeted my arrival into Oneonta Gorge located with the Columbia River Gorge natural area,” explains Bill. “My short hike into this absolutely beautiful world was met with some concern. First, the trail starting into the Gorge is made of a cold stream. So it was cold, wet and rainy, but that didn’t discourage me a bit about visiting this area for the first time. Previous travel photos I had seen of the Columbia River Gorge lured me across the country to this spot. And my sense of adventure was totally peaked. Next, now that I was wet, I...

Perhaps some of the biggest dealbreakers for images are sharpness, resolution, and noise. No one likes a blurry low-res ISO 25,600 file. Yet, sometimes the client picks the worst possible file that is the definition of poor image quality. Luckily, Topaz Labs have developed AI-enabled software which lets you save your portraits. Act fast and take advantage of their Cyber Monday prices. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Two years ago, Ricoh executives claimed that most users would return to DSLRs in one or two years. Two years later, that has not happened, but it has not stopped the company from continuing to march to their own unique beat, as this interview reveals. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Mike Rowe “In September and October in the United Kingdom, the red deer stags compete for hinds in the annual rut,” explains Mike Rowe. “To make themselves appear larger and more impressive, they often sweep their antlers through long grass and bracken to collect vegetation. This stag had obviously mastered the technique. This photo was taken in Richmond Park near London.” See more of Mike Rowe’s work at mikerowephoto.com. Canon EOS 50D, Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM. Exposure: 1/500 sec., ƒ/2.8, ISO 400. The post Last Frame: Red Deer In Bracken appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Lightroom's masking features recently got a huge upgrade, and they have enabled some new capabilities that truly make working on your images far easier and more efficient. If you still have not taken a deep dive into the new masking panel yet, check out this great video tutorial that will give you some useful tips for getting the most out of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In the first part of this series of two, I introduced bokeh — out-of-focus areas — and outlined the main controls of defocus. These include sensor size, focal length, aperture, distance to subject, and distance to the backdrop. How, then, do you compare defocus between lenses and cameras? Read on. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

DJI’s newest drone, the Mavic 3, introduces a big advance in image quality for serious photographers and filmmakers. The imaging system is designed and built by Hasselblad, and the drone includes two cameras. The primary camera features a large (for a drone) 4/3 CMOS sensor and a 24mm equivalent lens with adjustable apertures from ƒ/2.8 to ƒ/11. The camera can record 20-megapixel stills and 5.1K video with Apple ProRes. The second camera is a telephoto (162mm equivalent) for scouting or shots from a distance to avoid disturbing your subject. Pro nature photographer Stefan Forster was among the photographers who got to beta test the Mavic 3, and he captured some stunning scenes from the skies above Iceland in this video. ...

Creating a successful landscape image takes a variety of skills, some that don't even involve a camera. If you want to get on the road to success, check out this great video tutorial that will help you frame your approach to landscape photography through three major aspects. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post See the New Lightroom Masking Tool in Action [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. In October, Adobe unveiled several revolutionary updates to its local adjustment tools in Lightroom, including a new Masks panel, several AI-driven masking tools, and a revamped masking workflow. But while these updates offer unprecedented power, they take some getting used to. Later this week, we’ll be releasing a comprehensive tutorial on the new updates – but in the meantime, why not see the Masks panel in action? Check out the video below, in which professional landscape photographer Nigel Danson puts the Masking Tool through its paces. Danson explains every step of his process, so you can understand exactly...

Becoming a successful photographer is a remarkably complex thing that takes the confluence of a range of skills, creativity, and often, a bit of luck. If you are new to photography and wondering how to bring it all together, check out this great video that features an experienced photographer discussing things no one really teaches beginners. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I operate a channel that helps photographers on YouTube and Instagram, and both audiences are predominantly male. I've worked on sets for over a dozen years, where there is the expectation that men are the directors or photographers and women handle the glam. Is that a problem? Yes, it's a big problem, and here's why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Knowing what equipment you should take on a job is always difficult, so I thought I would share with you what I ended up taking on a 10-day ad campaign, and more importantly, why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

If you’re into macro photography, you might be wondering why so many macro lenses emphasize a wide aperture; f/2.8 is nice to have, but when focused down to 1:1, it’ll leave you with no depth of field. From my point of view, Venus Optics seems to have had the same thought. They built a macro lens with a spec sheet that’s focused on delivering macro results. Is this the new best option for macro photographers? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

The post Burst Mode: What Is It, and How Should You Use It? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Do you want to capture action shots of kids running, birds flying, sports players dunking, split-second moments on the streets, and more? Well, you can – if you know how to use your camera’s burst mode, that is. Burst mode, also known as continuous shooting mode, allows you to shoot a series of rapid-fire images without stopping. Depending on your camera’s capabilities, you can record 5, 10, 20, or even 60 images per second, and each one offers another opportunity to capture a once-in-a-lifetime action image. In this article, I’m going to share everything you need...