The post Here’s How to Shoot in Harsh Light [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. It’s a tip often given to beginners: Only photograph when the light is soft and beautiful. But what if you can’t find the time to get out during the soft light, and you still want to take photos? Or what if you’re in a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime location and the light is just too bright? What then? That’s when it pays to know how to create stunning shots in harsh light. In this video, professional photographer Nigel Danson explains how to capture gorgeous images even in the worst lighting situations. Danson’s discussion centers around landscape photography, but the tips apply...

Fuji's Instax line of products — the legacy of its film heyday — is successful. They've sold more than 50 million cameras, with 10 million alone in the 2019 business year. However, more than that, it's the financial powerhouse for its Imaging division, turning over twice as much money as its digital counterpart. It's strange to think that film is where the money is, but for Fuji, that is the case. So, why is it making digital cameras? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

One of the greatest things to happen in recent years for photography is the huge increase in incredibly well-designed budget lighting systems. Although most of them come from the same factories as the premium brands, offer similar specs on paper, and often have alarmingly similar looks, what is the real difference? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Anyone familiar with Karl Shakur's work is aware of his creativity, extreme attention to detail, and recognizable style. This video he produced during the COVID shutdown takes a quick dive into how he achieves his consistent color grading and clean aesthetic using Lightroom and Photoshop (although I was able to accomplish all of these things using Capture One Pro). [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mitch Warnick)

It was big news when Adobe introduced a super-resolution function in Adobe Camera Raw. Although this kind of enlargement is not new, many photographers were excited. I know four ways to get super-resolution. Which method do you prefer? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

A lot of modern photography is very intricate, multilayered, and complex, with every space in the frame filled by an element that balances other aspects. On the other hand, however, a photo that makes good use of negative space can be equally compelling. This excellent video essay discusses how to use negative space effectively. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses are highly popular among photographers, as they offer the reach of supertelephoto focal lengths and the versatility of a zoom, all in a package that is significantly more affordable than professional supertelephoto prime lenses. This excellent video review takes a look at Sony's option, the FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you charge for your photography? For the photographers who want to use their passion as a revenue opportunity, you will have to figure out what works best for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Morning Magic” by Bob Faucher. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “When the morning’s golden light came flooding into the otherworldly Death Valley badlands, the scenery below Zabriskie Point took on a magical glow—soft, warm colors with equally soft shadows—with glorious clouds overhead and the Panamint Range accentuated with highlights,” says Faucher. EF 16-35mm @ 23mm. Exposure: 1/30 sec., f/16, ISO 100. 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...

The newly announced Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art DG DN is the updated version of the previous and popular DG HSM version. With a greater number of elements, more aperture blades, and weather-sealing, all contained in a lighter design, the new lens seems like it could be a brilliant option. However, how does it compare with some of the other options on the market? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

The post 11 Tips for Photographing High School Senior Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Looking for some senior portrait tips to take your photos to the next level? In this article, I’m going to give you plenty of helpful tricks, techniques, and advice – so you can capture stunning portraits, consistently. Specifically, I’ll share: A handy trick that guarantees you never run out of posesA few easy ways to get seniors feeling comfortable in front of the cameraA step-by-step process for generating plenty of satisfaction and free advertising after your sessionMuch, much more! Sound good? Let’s get started. What to do before the senior portrait session When it comes to planning for sessions,...

Luminar AI offers a very different workflow when compared to Lightroom and Capture One, and one of the biggest differences is probably the speed at which changes can be made, thanks to some intelligent automation. This short video gives you insights into simple techniques that deliver great results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of April’s selections in the slideshow below. 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For April 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you've ever left a shoot a little disappointed with how the weather panned out — and I imagine this is a feeling we're all familiar with — perhaps changing the sky in post-production might salvage your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Our buddy, the great Terry White has a fantastic video where he shares not only 10 Lightroom tools you never knew about, he also shares some great little-known Photoshop tools, too! Really great stuff, and a perfect way to kick off the week. Check it out below. Thanks, Terry! The Outdoor Photography Conference is just two weeks away! It’s coming up May 18 & 19, 2021 and we’ve put together one of the greatest teams of instructors we’ve ever assembled. It’s going to an incredible event — two full days, two simultaneous training tracks, all online, and super affordable. Here’s the link for tickets and info. Here’s wishing you an absolutely kick-butt week! -Scott The post 10 Lightroom Tools You Never Knew...

This isn't one of those first impressions or my thoughts about the Sony a1 from behind a desk. In fact, over my course with the camera, I have shot more than 10 thousand frames. So here is the good, the bad, and the ugly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Composition in photography is deep if not fairly abstract subject matter, and beyond the Rule of Thirds and Golden Spiral, things can get very subjective or in need of contextualization. This video offers quite a different way of approaching composition, using a technique developed by graphic designers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom are tremendously deep editing suites that have been developed over so many years, it's hard to keep track of all the features. Here are some of the lesser-known tools courtesy of Adobe themselves. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

You never realize how the pieces of your life are fitting together as it’s happening. Then one day, you find yourself swimming through a world-class wave making photos of the world’s best surfers, and you take stock of how you got there. So many little things in my life, from where I was born to what my dad did for work to what sports I played in high school, led me to a career that seemed almost destined for me. Sunset in Mexico to end an amazing day together. It is these moments in between that really create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Growing up in Hawaii, my entire childhood revolved around the water. When I was a kid,...

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Leaves appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Lots of you got involved in last week’s challenge ‘phones’ well done! This week we want you back on your actual cameras and we want you turning your attention to the trees, but more specifically their leaves! Lots of detail to be found in leaves, interesting patterns, shadows, reflections, mottled sun shining through, etc. Make sure you read to the end of this post, there’s a little bonus in there for you** Share your photographs of leaves – make sure it’s a NEW photo for this challenge! You have to take your camera and go take a NEW photo for this one, no...