Mules Ears flowers bloom as an Entrada sandstone tower rises from the sands of the San Rafael Desert in southern Utah. This area receives a scant 5 inches of rain per year, but after a wet winter, the wildflower displays here are some of the best in the region. Whenever I’m traveling outside the U.S. and someone asks me where I’m from, and I say, “Utah,” their face often lights up as they launch into a story about how they recently took this “incredible, amazing” trip there where they ran whitewater rapids on the Colorado River near Moab and then traversed along the edge of a 1,000-foot drop-off on their way to the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park....

Miguel Quiles is one of my favorite photographers for studio portraits because of his command of light and the effortless ways he interacts with his models to get beautiful and powerful portraits. In this video, he walks through some simple and inexpensive tips on creating great off-camera flash portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

It’s possibly the most challenging topic to discuss in photography. As photographers, do we have a responsibility to maintain specific standards, or should we accept that if we can photograph it, we should? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If you'd like to know how to add real drama to your images in forests, such as incredible rays of light and gorgeous sunbeams, then this will be extremely helpful for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

As we head deeper into autumn, it’s officially soup season! I love to make and eat soups in the cold weather months, but they can be pretty challenging to style and photograph. In this post, I’m sharing my tips on how to transform a blob of beige soup into a dynamic and interesting image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Helena Murphy)

With almost 900,000 subscribers combined, these three YouTube photographers are extremely popular. But how does their photo-taking ability stack up, especially when pitted against each other? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photo By Gary Nack Today’s Photo of the Day is “After the Storm” by Gary Nack. Location: Arizona. “After hours of dumping rain in a stationary spot, this storm finally rained itself out and presented us with a beautiful sunset view,” explains Nack. 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 Nack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of October’s selections in our image gallery 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. The post Photos Of The Day For October 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post 25 Common Photography Abbreviations, Explained appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Photography is a visual medium, yet it’s full of abbreviations: AF, DOF, TIFF, DSLR, CMYK, AWB, and so much more. For the beginner, these initialisms and acronyms can be incredibly overwhelming (and even seasoned photographers will find certain abbreviations confusing!). That’s why we’ve put together this guide, which explains the abbreviations you’re most likely to encounter, whether you’re hunting for gear, photographing outdoors, or working in a studio. The list is alphabetical, so you can easily reference it whenever you come across a new photography abbreviation – though I also encourage you to read through each and every item right now. (It...

Being a creative, even if it is work you are doing for a client, is a deeply personal thing. As such, one of the most important things is staying true to your creative vision. This excellent video discusses that idea and why you are the first person you need to satisfy with your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Color depth (also known as bit depth) is one of the properties of photos and video that is discussed less often than marquee features like resolution, but it has a deep impact on the quality and appearance of your work. If you are new to photo and video work, check out this great video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know about color depth. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Bright, harsh sunlight sitting far overhead is the bane of many portrait photographers' existences, but it is not impossible to create compelling portraits with flattering light in such conditions. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to take bright sunlight and harness it for worthwhile images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

ON1 Photo Raw 2023's is reaching a point where we don't need other apps to process our photos. It indeed addressed some of our most significant developing and editing annoyances. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

We are used to seeing landscape images with vibrant, eye-catching colors, but of course, that does not mean you can't create compelling photos in black and white. It takes more than simply pulling all the saturation out of a file to create worthwhile shots, though. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how to edit landscape photos in black and white to get the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2022, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kristy Sharkey Today’s Photo of the Day is “Star Trails Over Mt. Rainier” by Kristy Sharkey. Location: Washington. 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 Kristy Sharkey appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A lot of photographers feel a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of learning how to work with flash, but once you learn the fundamentals of how light behaves and how to control it, you will find strobes are not that great a mystery and that they can open an entirely new creative world. If you are new to working with artificial light, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will get you up and creating images in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The internet is wall-to-wall packed with people telling you they make ridiculous amounts of money in all different ways, only to go on to sell you a course that does make them money. Well, in this video, Evan Ranft gives his honest breakdown of how he has managed to get his income to such a desirable amount. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Happy Halloween, everybody! It’s new book time! It’s a major update to one of my best-selling books – and it’s for people who are already pretty familiar with Lightroom. Check out the official trailer below, and you’ll see what I mean (and how it works) and why it might be the book you’ve been waiting for: It’s in bookstores right now. Here’s the link to it on Amazon, on Barnes & Noble, and directly from the book’s publisher, Rocky Nook Publishing. Have a great Monday, everybody! -Scott The post My New Book, “How Do I Do That in Lightroom?” (3rd Edition), Is Here! appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Many know the familiar quote with a direct connection to Mount Everest (the highest mountain in the world). The quote is, “Because it’s there.” George Mallory uttered the phrase when he was asked why he tried to reach the summit. Although his initial climb was unsuccessful, he saw it as a challenge. He wanted to be the first to summit the peak. On his third attempt, he fatefully perished and never attained his lifelong dream. But his words live on and have become a metaphor for whenever a challenge is encountered. Others followed Mallory’s desire to ascend the peak. Edmund Hillary, along with Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, finally conquered the summit and are the first known people to reach the top...