In conversation with Platon, we spoke about finding the best image, competing with other photographers, and what photography is all about. His answers were among the most moving ones I could imagine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Trying to get more experience as a photographer can feel like a bit of a Catch-22 sometimes: you need to be given opportunities to get more experience, but you often need established experience to get those opportunities. So, what can you do? This helpful video essay features a professional photographer discussing five different ways you can get more experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fall is here, and it is one of the best times to head out with your camera and capture some woodland photos. Before you do, be sure to check out this great video tutorial that features a seasoned photographer discussing a variety of tips that are sure to improve your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While most photographers use a drone to create aerial images, sometimes, that isn’t enough. Sometimes, you want to soar like an eagle, going 50 mph over the sheer face of a mountaintop as you photograph. If that sounds like you, then let me share with you the story of Bernard Chen, paraglider and photographer extraordinaire. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

It is always fun to just grab your camera and head out for a walk, but landscape photography is a genre that really benefits from careful knowledge and planning if you want to get the best photos possible. There is a lot you can do to ensure better images before you ever leave your house, and this excellent video tutorial will show you what you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you ever wanted to shoot sophisticated-looking portraits with the simplest lighting gear that you have in your bag? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Gary Sherman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Stonehouse Pond Reflections” by Gary Sherman. Location: New Hampshire. “Fog and foliage in the early morning at a beautiful but not so well-known location in New Hampshire,” explains Sherman. 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 Sherman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Landscape photography can be a mentally taxing thing at times, with a variety of different things to keep track of, all while trying to be creative as well. Sometimes, the answer is to try some simple things to reinvigorate your work, and this fun video will give you a few ideas. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I feel like boudoir portraits, for the most part, fall within two different types when it comes to lighting and atmosphere: light and airy or dark and moody. If you are looking to step out of your comfort zone of light and airy and try taking some dark and moody portraits, here are three simple tips to help you start. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

The post 10 High School Football Photography Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeff Guyer. Are you looking to capture top-notch, action-packed, jaw-dropping photos of high school football? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been doing high school football photography for years, so I’ve picked up plenty of key tips, techniques, and secrets to capture amazing shots. And in this article, I aim to share it all with you, from essential equipment to camera settings to creative tricks and more. So if you’re ready to elevate your football photography, then let’s dive right in, starting with equipment: 1. Use the right gear I’m not going to spend a lot of time here discussing camera bodies. Some...

It might seem like innocuous, vague advice at first, but it's not. Photography is a difficult craft to stand out in, partially through the depth of the subject, but more down to the sheer number of people taking photographs. This advice can help you on that front. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

This is one of those tips you might not use everyday, but when you need it, it’s really quick and handy. Get the Radial filter; hold the Command key on Mac (Ctrl-key on PC), and double-click anywhere within the image and it creates as large an oval as possible (as seen above) for you automatically. There ya go – short and sweet, and we’re starting out this week with a shortcut most Lightroom users don’t know, but know you do! Here’s to a kick-butt week, full of opportunities and good health! -Scott P.S. We’re just a few weeks from the all-online two-day, two-track Portrait Photography Conference. More into right here. The post Cool Little Tip For Lightroom’s Radial Filter appeared first on...

What was once a perplexing and mysterious photo accessory, electronic flash has evolved into an easy to utilize tool. It seamlessly couples to the camera body’s hot-shoe and interfaces with the in-camera computer. The days of manually setting ƒ-stops, calculating guide numbers or measuring flash to subject distance is done automatically and yields perfectly balanced and exposed digital files. Flash is used for many purposes. It adds light to a dimly lit subject, helps freeze motion due to its very short duration, allows lower ISOs to be used when it becomes a main light, it’s an extremely versatile source to fill in shadows, it can be used creatively to provide stroboscopic or slow motion effects and, when used as a primary...

If you are new to photography, it can seem a bit counterintuitive when you see photographers using flash outside when there is plenty of available natural light. However, there is a good reason for this, and this excellent video tutorial will show you both why and how to do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In certain situations, you may be stuck behind a fence shooting your subject, which can lead to a very distracting grid across your final image. Such a situation is certainly annoying, but luckily, it is something you can fix in post, and this great video tutorial will show you how to get rid of the fence using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon's announcement of their newest RF lens has pricked up a lot of ears in curiosity. Is this new lens going to be brilliant, or is it too niche to succeed? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When it comes to landscape photography, tripods are normally the tool of choice, but there are plenty of situations in which you might be without a tripod or when using one is too much work. That does not mean you can't get sharp photos, though, and this helpful video tutorial will give you a range of tips to show you how. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Are you even a photographer if you’ve never taken a Polaroid? If you’ve yet to experience the magic of instant photography, or if you’ve been away from the game for a while, there’s good news. The film being produced by Polaroid over the last couple of years is more consistent than it has been for a long time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

When you are shooting wildlife or birds, you do not always get to choose what is behind your subject, and what is otherwise a compelling shot can be brought down by something distracting in the background. If you find yourself in that situation, this great video tutorial will show how to quickly and easily fix a distracting background using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Priola Photography Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Hover” by Priola Photography. 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 Priola Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff