Fall is here, and with it come trees awash in gorgeous colors, giving you the opportunity to create some truly eye-catching images. A drone offers you a way to capture a different perspective, and this helpful video tutorial will offer new drone users nine tips to get better fall photos using one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Sandra Rust Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Immature Orange-Crowned Warbler” by Sandra Rust. Location: Joliet, Illinois. 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 Sandra Rust appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The wonderful thing about macro photography is that unlike other landscape photography, you can do it just about anywhere and find compelling subjects. If you are ready to head out and try it out for yourself, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you a few tips and techniques for taking good macro photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Vibration reduction, image stabilization and other technologies that assist in obtaining tack-sharp images have come a long way since their inception. I use them all the time, but I also accept their limitations. This is the key. It’s essential you know at what shutter speed/focal length/aperture combination they no longer ensure crisp photos. Run tests to find out your own personal cut-off points. When reached, grab the support system that’s best for the job. Tripods In general, the heavier the tripod, the greater the stability. That being said, one that’s too heavy is counterproductive in that it becomes a burden. A good rule of thumb is to purchase a tripod that’s sturdy enough to stabilize your longest lens. If the weight...

The post Manual Focus in Photography: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tim Gilbreath. What is manual focus, how does it work, and should you use it in your photography? That’s what I aim to answer in this article. You see, manual focus is (somewhat) advanced, yet it can be a game-changing technique – if you know when and how to use it. Below, I tell you everything you need to know to get started with manual focus. I give you a step-by-step lesson in how to manually focus, plus I share plenty of scenarios where such focusing techniques make sense (and I also explain when you should avoid manual focus, because it’s not always...

If you're new to flash photography, or want to try it outside and off-camera, there are a few things to keep in mind. This behind-the-scenes video is a good introduction on how to get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Why does the world need another landscape photography competition? Well, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, the first competition of its kind, aims to promote landscape photographers who strive for realism and authenticity in their images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

It's easy to look around at local locations and think that you have no chance of creating beautiful, natural light portraits because of them. However, with the right positioning and knowledge, you will be able to create stunning images with great light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The folks over at Digital Camera World in the UK (one of my favorite mags), did a piece on how to cancel your Adobe subscription, and I’m not posting here to get you to cancel (just the opposite). I’m posting it here because there are still a few folks still desperately clinging onto the hope that Adobe is going to go back and sell copies of Photoshop (it was $800) and Lightroom (it was $150, so nearly $1,000 for the two of them) again. By the way, they’re not. But, if those folks see that you actually can cancel, maybe they’ll finally get over their fear or whatever, and start using the latest versions of this software for just under half...

Canon's RF lenses have been mostly both spectacular and expensive, which is what makes the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM rather unique, as it comes in at an impressively affordable price and is quite portable on top of that. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Mobile phones have been hauling gains in usability for photography and videography year on year. It's comfortably to the point where a cutting-edge smartphone in the right hands can create images — particularly those that do not require a narrow depth of field — that is indistinguishable from interchangeable lens cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Becoming a successful professional photographer requires more than just being able to shoot a pretty sunset or stunning portrait. It's about how you run your business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

IRIX has developed a reputation for creating affordable but excellent cine lenses. Fleshing out their set of focal lengths, IRIX has now released the 30mm T1.5, but how good is it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Many photographers will spend multiple hours a week working on their images in Photoshop, and as such, finding even little places to save some time can add up to major time savings over the long run. This excellent video tutorial will show you the most essential keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop and how to use them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Morning in the Badlands” by Laura Schoenbauer. Location: Badlands National Park, South Dakota. “This summer I decided to take the seven-hour drive from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Badlands National Park. It was a long drive but worth it. The park has gorgeous diverse landscapes and wildlife throughout the park.” 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 Laura Schoenbauer appeared first...

The post 12 Tips for Beautiful Low-Light Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson). Low-light landscape photography may seem hard – but it doesn’t have to be. With a few tips, tricks, and simple techniques, you can easily: Nail low-light exposures, consistentlyKeep your camera steady for rock-solid imagesWork with the light for beautiful long exposuresSelect the perfect low-light landscape settingsMuch more! And in this article, I’ll share it all with you! So if you’re ready to become a low-light master, then let’s get started. 1. Get in position before the light drops If you’re shooting low-light landscape images, you’ll likely be out in the early morning, late evening, or even during the...

For photographers, setting the price can be a daunting task. How much should you charge? How much product should you give? What's too high and what's charging too little? You set the initial value, but the market determines where it'll live in the long haul. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The DJI Mavic 3 is here, and it brings with it some major improvements and new features that make it an impressive upgrade over its predecessor. This excellent video review takes an in-depth look at the new drone and the kind of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Transferring images from the camera to the customer is a complex process that — depending upon your genre — will require a greater or lesser number of intermediate steps. Irrespective of who you are delivering to, you need to get photos off your camera, and this is where the fun and games start. Nikon has released NX MobileAir as another solution to fix the problem. Has it missed a beat or taken a bold step forward? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

You can spend a lot of time learning how to work a camera and process images, but it takes a lot more than that to become a successful professional photographer. If you are thinking of making the leap, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you seven helpful tips to increase your chances of finding success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)