Given the fact that you have no control over the placement of the elements of a scene, composition can be a uniquely tricky aspect of landscape photography. And while there are some tried and true methods like the rule of thirds, sometimes, you want to push your compositions a bit further. This excellent video tutorial will show you the power of diagonals in the frame and how you can harness them to create more compelling landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are a couple of things you can do to get sharper photos with your long lens. But what if we want to go even further? This lens hack might be a bit crazy, but it is the best I have ever seen because it really works, and it is feasible on location. Find out how to get sharper telephoto shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

The full moon setting over Longs Peak from the summit of Twin Sisters, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. We all make mistakes and ruin our photos, particularly when we’re in a hurry and sleep deprived, as nature photographers often are. And we all try to learn from our mistakes. Sometimes the best I can do is to echo nature photographer John Shaw, who said, “I have learned from my mistakes, and I can repeat them with precision.” And sometimes I come up with a creative new mistake that I never imagined was possible. SAFE-D-WINS To Avoid Photo Mistakes To avoid repeating common photo mistakes and making new ones, I’ve developed a checklist of crucial camera settings to review before hitting that...

If you have ever used a wide angle lens to photograph a building from ground level, you have probably encountered a frustrating dilemma: either you include way too much foreground in the shot or you angle the lens upward and make all the buildings look like they are about to fall over. A lens with a shift function can correct that issue, and one relatively affordable option is the Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you think you have your finger on the pulse of the photography industry? Who still holds the title for most used cameras: Canon, Nikon, or Sony? What lenses are the top 3 most used lenses? Which specialty of photographers make the most money and which make the least? What genre of photography took the biggest losses during the pandemic? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Nikon has kicked it into high gear with the likes of the Z 9 and NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, keeping the pressure on Sony and Canon to continue innovating and pushing the envelope. This great video features two photographers testing out the latest from Nikon and discussing how it compares to some of their best DSLR cameras and lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Steve Hirsch Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Teardrop” by Steve Hirsch. Location: Monument Valley, Arizona. “An off-road ride or horseback can take the photographer to a special place in Monument Valley,” says Hirsch. 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 Steve Hirsch appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Working with photo assistants can often make your life easier. Having someone who can do the heavy lifting for you can leave you free to concentrate on working with your client on a shoot. When you don’t have to worry about moving nightstands or doing light checks, you can put more effort into creating a memorable experience for your client. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Millions of people wear glasses, and that can be a real difficulty for portrait photographers, as they tend to pick up a fair amount of glare that can distract from or entirely obscure the most important part of a portrait, the eyes. Removing such glare can be a bit tricky both on set or in post, but this excellent video tutorial will show you the technique a Photoshop pro uses to get rid of it and restore the subject's eyes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Prism Photography: A Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Looking to create stunning photos using prisms? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I explain everything you need to know about prism photography, including: How the prism effect worksThe equipment you need for prism imagesSimple step-by-step instructions for capturing creative prism photosMuch more! By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to use prisms like a pro, so let’s dive right in, starting with: What is prism photography? Prism photography refers to any photographic technique that uses a prism to create rainbows, flare, and/or blur effects. Many prism photographers use standard triangular prisms to create their images: But...

The website is the calling card for most photographers nowadays, and as such, it is crucially important that you put a lot of careful thought into the design and organization of yours. If you need some help getting yours into top shape, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will guide you through the process of creating an effectively and compellingly organized image portfolio site. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

How to light a portrait and determine the proper exposure settings are things that can be objectively codified, and in that sense, they can be a bit easier to learn. On the other hand, posing tends to be a bit more nebulous and is something a lot of photographers tend to struggle with when they are learning how to photograph portraits. If you want to improve your posing, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five excellent tips sure to make your portraits better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Chris Fain of Profoto's Geared Up has asked yours truly to share a few lighting setups I use often in the studio. Today, May 3rd at 11am EST, you can log into the live show and ask me all your favorite lighting questions! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

As a photographer and videographer, I need a lot of fast, redundant, widely accessible storage. Let me show you my setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Flowers are abundant (particularly as the weather continues to warm up), and they make for fantastic photo subjects, plus there are a ton of ways to go about shooting them. This fantastic video tutorial will show you the benefits of being willing to get low for your flower shots and the kind of images you can create. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you ever felt unsatisfied or disconnected from your photos? It’s important to know we all go through this and these are a few things you can do to help. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

100-400mm zoom lenses are some of the most popular out there, offering a versatile focal length range that can tackle a wide range of scenarios including everything from sports to wildlife photography and more. The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM is one of the more affordable options among such lenses, though it still offers some impressive performance and features, and this excellent video review takes a look at just what you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Pet Photography Settings: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Are you looking to capture beautiful images of pets? Then you must master your pet photography settings. Unfortunately, pet settings can be challenging to get right, which is why some photographers – those who are not up for a challenge! – will tell you to “never photograph animals or children.” Fortunately, nailing your settings isn’t so hard when you are patient and you have a few simple tips to guide your decisions, and that’s what this article is all about. Below, I break down all of the key settings for pet photography, including shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I explain how...

If you’re at all interested in astronomy or astrophotography, there is no escaping the effects of light pollution. Whether that means traveling to darker skies or using post-processing to reduce gradients, we all kind of wish it wasn’t there. Right? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Photo By Christoph Stopka Today’s Photo Of The Day is Lightning in Cloud” by Christoph Stopka. Location: Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado. “The Mother of All Storms—that’s what everyone in Colorado’s Wet Mountain Valley called this incredible storm,” say Stopka. “It started as a typical summer monsoon thunderstorm, but after its initial shower and rumbling thunder, this storm did something very unusual: It sucked in all the clouds and moisture in the vicinity and kept on building up the cumulus tower. Higher and higher, spinning in place for several hours, getting bigger and bigger. And it wasn’t moving in any direction. Simply stationary and growing to absolute frightening proportions. “Everybody in the large Wet Mountain Valley was watching this monster and neighbors...