The challenge of landscape photography is that unlike most other genres, you do not have any control over the placement of the elements in your frame, which makes creating compelling compositions one of the most challenging aspects of its pursuit. One important part of composition is perspective, and this interesting video shows a few examples of how carefully considering it can lead to better and more compelling photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I’m in Prague today, leading a travel photography workshop, so I thought I’d do an installment of Photoshop for Lightroom Users column to kick off this week (since I won’t be posting much until next week, though Rob Sylvan will still be here in my steed). It’s time to move on to a new area of Photoshop, and it’s an awesome area: filters. There are a ton of filters in Photoshop that do all sorts of things, but, in reality, there is only a handful that we use on any kind of regular basis, so we’re going to focus on those here in this column. We’re going to start with one of the most useful sets of filters in all of...

If the letters, V. H. W. and T. are running through your head right now, that’s a good thing. It will help each time you go into the field and make photos. So, what do V. H. W. and T. even mean? What does it have to do with photography? I adamantly proclaim it will help make you a better photographer. I emphatically state if you adopt the principle of these four camera shots, you won’t come home regretting you overlooked a composition. I hope you’re trying to figure out what each word stands for. There’s a theme and relationship to all four letters. I do reveal what each represents in the next paragraph. Give it one more go before you...

A wedding photographer is always on the lookout for ways to book new clients. There are several methods to go about getting them, some of which do not require you to spend any extra money. This excellent video tutorial features a seasoned wedding photographer discussing seven different ways to book more weddings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

They say that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. As photographers, I'm sure many of you can relate to this sentiment as strongly as I do. I had an experience at an on-location shoot that reminded me how important it is to expect the unexpected as a photographer, which I would like to share with you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Australian Dylan O'Donnell's over-the-top astrophotography adventure videos often introduce us to new equipment. But his "HOTTEST New Astrophotography Products in 2022" video caught my eye. At the very least, it's a bit presumptuous to think that the hottest products come out in the first half of the year! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Keeping up with every new feature that is added to Lightroom and Photoshop is a never-ending task I’ve long since given up on. Fortunately, both programs currently perform all the tasks I require from them. Still, I like to periodically make myself aware of improvements to these programs to ensure that I don’t miss something that might speed up or otherwise improve my workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

The 24-70mm zoom range is versatile, and for many photographers and videographers, it's probably one of the best starting points when building out your lens collection for a new mount. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

With video capabilities on par with the best available options for moving images, Nikon’s Z 9’s has gone from a hopeful purchase to a critical part of my photography and filmmaking. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

A tripod can get dirty over time, especially if used in water, sea water, sand, and mud. A regular cleaning will extend its lifetime. I have cleaned my Gitzo tripod after heavy use at sea, and I will show how it can be done in five easy steps. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Color Dome” by Garry Everett. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “A family friend visiting from Australia had us playing tour guide around California during the start of summer,” explains Everett. “Places we visited were Monterey Bay, San Francisco, Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, Death Valley, Vegas and eventually back to LA for their return flight back to Oz. The second image from the trip was taken at Glacier Point in Yosemite during sunset. Getting detail in the foreground shadow area while keeping the wonderful cloud color took two stacked graduate ND filters (2 stop).” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the...

The post 10 Beach Photography Tips for Gorgeous Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. In this article, I share 10 easy-to-follow tips and tricks for stunning beach photography. Specifically, I explain: How to create beautiful beach compositionsWhen to head to the beach for the best photosHow to select the right beach photography settings for plenty of stunning detailMuch more! By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll know how to capture beach shots like a professional. Let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Look for focal points If you want to capture beautiful beach photos, you must pay careful attention to your composition. In other words, before tapping that shutter button, you...

Street photographers have had a wealth of great lenses across many different systems to choose from over the years. Two of the most common lenses available for this are 28mm and 35mm lenses, often the preferred tool for many. But, which one is better? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Want to get started in wedding photography? These eight tips will make sure you start off on the right foot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

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)

Critique The Community Is Back! Upload Your Best Image of 2022 Six months ago we dismantled our studio but we are finally back in business again. Submit your favorite image that has been taken this year (2022) and Patrick and I will critique them live next week. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Premiere Pro is a tremendously powerful application for editing video, but it also quite complicated and can be rather cumbersome if you do not know the right away to approach a task. If you would like to make your video-editing workflow more efficient, check out this helpful video tutorial that discusses 10 tips that will save you time when working in Premiere Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

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 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Two of the most fundamental and yet deceptively tricky aspects of landscape photography are knowing where to place your focus point and what to expose for. If you are new to the genre and looking to improve, check out this helpful video tutorial that will walk you through the two topics with a variety of helpful examples. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shallow depth of field is a popular technique for genres like portraiture, but when it comes to landscape photography, deep depth of field with most or all of the frame in focus is the standard. That does not mean you can't shoot with a shallow depth of field, though. This neat video follows a photographer as he shows how shallow depth of field can be a powerful creative tool for landscape work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)