You can absolutely create professional-level portraits using nothing but a single key light, but once you move into multi-light setups, you get a bit more creative and technical control over the final image. One of the first ways to do this is by adding a fill light, and this excellent video tutorial will show you what it is and how it can be used to create better portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In part three of this series, we will discuss tips 11 through 15. These are steps you can take today to grow your photography business. If you missed the previous articles, you can read part one here, and part two here. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Samyang has long been known for producing sharp and highly affordable manual focus lenses, but in recent years, they have moved into producing autofocus lenses as well, while still keeping those budget prices that have endeared them to many photographers. At $299, the AF 45mm f/1.8 FE offers a lot of lens for not a lot of money, and this excellent video review takes a long-term look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Best Travel Tripods You Can Buy (in 2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Looking for the best travel tripod for your next photo adventure? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share my top 10 tripod recommendations, including options for every shooting style, budget, and level of experience. So whether you’re a beginner looking for your first portable tripod or a serious travel shooter in need of a high-quality tripod to take on lengthy trips, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive right in, starting with my number one pick: 1. Manfrotto Befree Advanced Twist Camera If budget is a key consideration, the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Twist Camera Tripod...

I have to admit it: I’ve never been on team Lightroom. This may be a bit of a low blow, but Lightroom has always seemed like the sandbox for those who couldn’t play on the big-boy playground: Photoshop, of course. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Photo By garynack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cliff View” by garynack. Location: Big Timber, California. 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 linkOriginal author: Staff

Zeiss lenses are known for providing sharp and contrasty images with silky-smooth bokeh, making them favorites of a lot of photographers. For photographers looking for a 35mm lens, one option is the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No doubt, the last few years have been stressful for many of us, and it can be difficult to remember how to destress and find peace and contentment again. Photography should be an escape, however, and this great video reminds us of that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are few things more frustrating than getting the perfect shot with a beautiful pose, lovely background, and perfect lighting, only to discover you accidentally cropped out part of the bird's wing. When that happens, Photoshop can come to the rescue. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to fix a photo with a clipped bird wing using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Custom-made, hand-painted backdrops were all the rage a few years back. I personally could never justify the price of one, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t wanted to try it out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Figure 1. The black-and-white print requires vision, technique and, more than anything else, practice. Black-and-white printing is an art unto itself. There’s a lot to consider, both creatively and technically. Without color to lean on, we must put more thought into how we render our image’s textures, patterns and contrast. We might need to dodge and burn to direct the viewer’s attention either toward or away from certain parts of our composition. We want to know which paper or other medium will best express our vision. We must calibrate our monitors and consider the use of profiles. Like with any craft, we practice and pay our dues through trial and error as we get familiar with what works and what doesn’t...

Street photography is not the easiest genre to get into, especially if you tend to have a more timid personality or enjoy working alone. However, it can be a tremendously interesting one, and even if it is not your primary pursuit, it can do a lot of good to sharpen your skills in many other genres. If you are interesting in street photography and wondering how to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything from composition and lighting to gear choices and editing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

How far should you sit from your screen? How large can you print your photos? Why are stacked sensors better? There is much more to those pixels than you might think. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post The Best Food Photography Settings: Your Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Want to capture great food photos? Then you must learn how to control your food photography settings. In this article, I share everything you need to know to achieve sharp, well-exposed, beautiful images of food – so that, by the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to operate your camera like a pro. Specifically, I explain how to choose the perfect: Camera modeApertureShutter speedISOWhite balanceMuch more! Bottom line: Whether you’re a beginner food photographer hoping to get started or you’re an amateur wishing to go professional, this article is bound to help you out. Let’s get started! The...

I love to photograph waterfalls, rivers, and seascapes. Those subjects make up nearly 50% of my portfolio. And when photographing those, I need to have proper footing to move around freely and focus on the subject and composition. So the topic of this article is proper water shoes that I finally found after testing several brands over the years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

I must confess, I don't use Adobe Lightroom to anywhere near its full potential. In this video, Nigel Danson walks through a lesser-known tool that is now a staple in his landscape photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sand Dunes Of Beauty” by Hi il Lee. Location: Colorado. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Such a great video from Terry White where he goes through 10 bad habits of Lightroom users, and how to break ’em. So worth checking out (I’ve embedded it here below). Some of my favorite shots from my trip to Prague I did an Adobe Spark page (well, it’s now called an “Adobe Creative Cloud Express,” web page) with my favorite images from my travel photography workshop in Prague which wrapped up last week.  It’s the story of the trip told in pictures, and captions and I included lots of behind-the-scenes shots (and a few short BTS video clips), and the camera and gear info (and all the camera info is at the bottom of the page).  If you’ve got a minute, I...

Making a good wildlife portrait is a challenge. Many factors must fall into place to create a successful image. The light can’t be harsh, ideally there’s a highlight in the subject’s eye, the background should be clean, the animal should be a good specimen, the head angle should show the eyes, if other subjects appear it’s best to avoid awkward mergers and many more factors. These alone make it difficult to piece together a good portrait let alone concentrating on behavior. But because the ultimate wildlife shot shows behavior, let’s cut to the chase and accept the challenge. Bring your work to the next level and capture behavior in wildlife photography by showing the animal in action. The beauty of action...

Canon's RF lenses have been highly impressive, offering fantastic performance and image quality while pushing the envelope of lens design, but on the other hand, many of them are quite expensive. There are some budget gems available, however, and this fantastic video will show you three great options that get you a lot of performance and image quality for not a lot of money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)