There is no doubt that the demand for video is steadily increasing, but many of us who have shot exclusively stills for a long time may be reluctant to learn another process and add it to our list of services. If you have been considering expanding your capabilities to include video, this excellent video essay discusses why it could be a great choice for your bottom line. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Adobe's updates for Lightroom and Photoshop have been well received, with a lot of positivity surrounding what can now be automated comfortably. In this video, Nigel Danson edits a landscape image from start to finish in Lightroom, making use of some of these new tools. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Negative Space in Photography: The Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sandra Roussy. What is negative space in photography, and how can you use it for beautiful compositions? The term negative space may sound problematic, but it’s actually an essential component of almost every great image. In fact, if you want to create gorgeous photos, you must master negative space; that way, you can take shots that feature balanced, harmonious, eye-catching arrangements. (You can also capture wonderfully minimalistic compositions, as I discuss down below.) In this article, I’ll explain everything you need to know about negative space, including: What negative space actually isWhy negative space is importantSimple tips and tricks to use negative space in...

If you’re reading this, the likelihood is that you’re looking for better software to treat your images. The quest to find the best photo editing software is not necessarily an easy one, but it is a necessary one. While you may change camera bodies, lenses, lights, locations, and styles, the one constant that touches all your images is the software used to develop them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kishore Sawh)

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Falling Leaves and Water” by Bill Sisson. Location: Snyder Middleswarth Natural Area, Pennsylvania. “There’s a small, unnamed stream near my home in the mountains of central Pennsylvania that’s one of my favorite local places to photograph,” explains Sisson. “A little section of this stream offers gentle turns that are fruitful for compositions. Some years ago, I visited this stream after autumn leaves had begun falling on bordering moss. This intimate scene captured my attention for both the fallen leaves and falling water.” 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...

Nikon's Z fc mirrorless camera sees the company make a throwback to their film cameras of yesteryear, dropping some of their most modern technology in a body that looks like it stepped out of the 1980s. The camera offers a small and lightweight design and affordable price in tandem with its unique design, making it an interesting option for a variety of applications, and this excellent video review takes a look at the image quality and performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With mobile phones forcing their way into a number of photography and videography conversations, the peripheral tech is improving too. In this video, go hands-on with Sony's newest vlog monitor. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Canon has revealed that it will announce two more RF lenses before the end of 2021. Which lenses can we expect and what would you like the Japanese manufacturer to add to the lineup? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Light is crucial in any form of photography, but unlike most other genres, you do not get control of it in landscape work. Thus, it is crucial to be able to read the scene you are presented with to create photos that the light is conducive to, rather than fighting against it. This fantastic video tutorial will show you the different kinds of light you will encounter and how to use them to create the best possible photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7R IV is the highest resolution full frame camera ever made, and it brings with it a range of advanced features from Sony's other camera lines, making it a versatile option for everything from portraiture to landscape photography and more. This great video review takes a long-term look at the a7R IVA and how it holds up for photo and video work in a range of scenarios. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Adobe has rolled out some impressive updates to Photoshop and Lightroom, particularly when it comes to automated tools. The new masking tool in Lightroom allows for automatic selections of skies and subjects, but how good is it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

If you bought the cheapest interchangeable lens camera you could find, how would the images with it come out? We often rely on high-resolution sensors, but if you're looking at trying photography, they aren't necessary. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

With modern HDR-blending algorithms making exposure blending so quick and easy, manual exposure blending may seem like an outdated skill for landscape photographers. However, automated software doesn't always produce the cleanest results. In this article, we'll discuss a foolproof workflow for manual exposure blending that will give you total control over your images and ensure results of the highest quality. The good news is that this workflow doesn't require any third-party panels or difficult luminosity masking! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

Many landscape photographers love the use of high dynamic range techniques in their landscape photos. The lightest parts are reduced in brightness, and dark parts are lifted to become near midtones. Perhaps this is not the best choice to edit a landscape photo. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Landscape photography is a popular genre, and it takes the confluence of technical skills behind the camera, creativity, and solid post-processing capabilities. As such, there are a lot of places where things can go awry. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing seven common mistakes beginner landscape photographers make and how to either fix or avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Christoph Stopka Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fall Color Mix with Aspens” by Christoph Stopka. Location: Guanella Pass, Colorado. “A beautiful contrast: Aspens and conifers in fall colors on a slope in the High Country of Colorado,” describes Stopka. 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 Christoph Stopka appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Superzoom lenses are traditionally not known for their image quality, but in recent years, some serious strides have been made by manufacturers, and certain models can now produce good photos while providing remarkable levels of convenience, allowing you to cover every conceivable focal length with only one device. This great video review takes a look at such a lens, the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You can't control the weather, but you can control what the weather looked like. In this video, go behind the scenes of this shoot with a beautiful Porsche 911 GT3 RS and how one photographer made an overcast day look like an epic sunset. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photoshop is a deeply powerful and complex program, and it is easy to overlook certain capabilities or inadvertently do things less efficiently than you could. This awesome video tutorial features a seasoned Photoshop educator showing a variety of power tips that are sure to expand your capabilities, make your workflow more efficient, and improve the quality of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 22 Self-Portrait Ideas to Get You Inspired appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Are you looking for self-portrait ideas so you can create powerful, eye-catching results? If you’re a frequent self-portrait photographer, you’re bound to struggle with inspiration now and then, so this article will be a big help. And if you’re a first-time self-portrait photographer, then you’re certainly on the right track; the ideas I share below will get you started taking gorgeous self portraits! Now, if you are a beginner, you might be wondering: What’s the difference between a selfie and a self portrait? It gets a bit complicated, but selfies are usually taken spontaneously with a phone camera (often with...