I grew up in France, and my previous wilderness experiences were limited to the icy peaks of the Alps. After arriving in America, I was immediately drawn to the extraordinary natural diversity offered by the U.S. National Parks. Their pristine natural environments reflected the diversity and scale of an entire continent. I was interested in the individual character of each place; how each one represents a set of unique ecosystems, yet collectively, all are interrelated and interconnected like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Here are my 10 favorite national parks for photography from across the U.S. 1. Channel Islands National Park, California Coreopsis and chain of islands, morning. Inspiration Point, Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California. Channel Islands National Park consists...

Photography is about growth, and there are many times I wish that I could tell my younger self a few things about photography. While I'd start out by saying "You're not as good as you think you are," there are a few more practical tips in this video from Gear Focus. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Congratulations to Christopher Baker for winning the recent Sidelight photography assignment with the image, “Morning Field Trip.” See more of Baker’s work at https://cscottphoto.smugmug.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Sidelight Assignment Winner Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The additional steps and costs involved with shooting on film often put many photographers off. What if you could have the best of both worlds and use digital in your older film cameras? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Submit Your Best "Uncomfortable" Photo It's time for another Critique the Community and this time I'm asking you to push the envelope a little bit. For this critique, I'm asking you to post your most controversial, unsettling, or "uncomfortable" photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

What will you be doing for World Photography Day? There’s good reason to get on board. Some exciting happenings are going on, including some free live presentations from top-notch photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

What benefit can having two screens on a laptop offer you and is there anything more to this device than that? We review ASUS' newest dual-screen laptop to see if it is worth your time and money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The new Elinchrom ONE is the company's latest monolight, offering a rechargeable battery that makes it portable and versatile whether you are working in the studio or on location. This great video review takes a look at the light and the sort of performance you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By garynack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Somewhere in Iceland” by garynack.  “Beautiful waterfall somewhere along the Ring Road in Iceland,” describes garynack. 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 garynack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post The 12 Best Camera Apps in 2021 (Free and Paid) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. These days, there are dozens of camera apps available, and it can be hard to select the perfect option for your photography. And although smartphone native camera apps are pretty decent nowadays, it’s always handy to have an dedicated app to expand your phone photography capabilities. In this article, we’ll have a look at the best camera apps available for smartphones, including Android and iOS options (both free and paid). So if you’re ready to find an outstanding app to take smartphone photos, then let’s get started. 1. Adobe Photoshop Camera (iOS and Android) Price: Free, with...

Good lenses are rarely affordable; a high-quality professional lens almost always costs thousands of dollars. However, the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 costs just $199 and offers impressive performance and versatility, especially for its price. Is this the next lens for you? Check out this great video review to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This week I wrap up my look at what’s new in shooting tethered in Lightroom Classic, as well as some alternatives to consider depending on your needs and camera bodies. Be sure to check out last week’s post if you missed it. Shooting Tethered With the camera connected and the session started, its time to make some photographs. Clearly the main benefits of shooting tethered, whether you have live view or not, is to be able to see the photos on your much larger computer screen right after capture. This allows for checking focus, adjusting composition and lighting, and seeing smaller details while you are shooting as the photos are saved to your computer. An additional benefit is to be able...

There are a million reasons to buy a new camera. Some are more valid than others. In this article, I take a look at some of the silliest rationales for buying new cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The ocean of equipment and information out there can make choosing your first camera difficult and daunting. In this video, one professional photographer gives you a number of different options for all budgets. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There is a lot of hype in the camera industry, whether over the latest and greatest gear, presets, shortcuts to great images, or something else. Some of it is justified (depending on your perspective), but some of it is nothing more than empty hype. So, what is worth listening to? This interesting video essay discusses nine things one photographer believes are overhyped right now. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are endless articles and videos discussing the pros and cons of shooting in raw versus shooting in JPEG. I’ve long been a proponent of raw for the editing capabilities, but what's more important than file sizes and editing? Longevity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

Apple has announced this week that it is going to start rolling out new child safety features. These features are coming later this year in updates to iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey. Apple says that this program is ambitious and protecting children is an important responsibility. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Photo By Bryce Hill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Silver Creek” by Bryce Hill. 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 Bryce Hill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

There's no doubt about it, even if you have the best camera and lens, the correct settings, a good location, and a great model, a poorly thought out pose can ruin the image. Here is a tip for ensuring you pose your subject in a way that has you taking great images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Once you have mastered the fundamentals of light and how it behaves, you can start exploring more advanced multi-light setups that allow you make more creative and personal images. If you are ready to level up your portrait lighting, check out this awesome video tutorial that will show you an advanced three-light setup using both v-flats and gels. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)