For the majority of photographers, their website is the central hub through which potential clients will find and decide whether or not to hire them. And so, it is important to put a lot of careful thought into your website, as it can make or break the success of your business. This excellent video tutorial discusses some mistakes beginners make with their websites and how to fix or avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you want to learn photography from scratch and you haven’t bought a camera, your phone is all you need to start. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

There are many ways to edit your videos and images, but one lasting method is in fact just to mimic the past. In this video, watch how one videographer color grades his work to get that vintage feel without sacrificing quality. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Raucous calls outside my photo blind alerted me to a pair of green jays, an extremely colorful songbird. To photograph them, you must travel to the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas. This songbird is one of many wildlife species found only in Texas. Green jays at Martin Refuge in the Rio Grande Valley. Texas is the largest state in the continental U.S., so you’ll want to plan your trip there thoroughly to maximize your photo opportunities. One of your first decisions should be when to go. Many unique species are year-round residents, but a few are only present in spring to mate. The golden-cheeked warbler nests in old-growth, Ashe juniper woodlands in the “Hill Country” of central Texas. Kickapoo Caverns...

Photo By Troy Harrison Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Hello It’s Me” by Troy Harrison. Location: Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County, Florida. “A great blue heron sees its reflection in the still marsh waters along the Marsh Trail in Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge,” describes Harrison. “On winter mornings, this marsh is an excellent place to find a variety of wading birds who migrate in for the winter season. The still glass-like water is great for capturing reflections and often illuminates the warm colors of the pre-dawn alpenglow.” 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...

Many camera companies have tried and failed to introduce new, innovative technology to the camera market, but since the jump to mirrorless, have they finally figured out where things are heading? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Be warned: if you love gear, you might want to buy everything on this list. Gadgets and knickknacks galore, here are 20 useful items to help your filmmaking — and maybe photography — that each cost less than $20. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

A wide angle prime lens with a large aperture is one that can handle a large range of shooting scenarios ranging from weddings coverage to astro work and more. This great video review takes a look at one such option for Sony shooters, the FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Chances are, you can't afford the latest and greatest thousand-dollar smartphone, and you'll have to make some compromises when it comes to the smartphone camera and features. Learn from my mistakes. Here are four modern features smartphone cameras have. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

The post 11 Photography Tips for Absolute Beginners (How to Get Started) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lea Hawkins. So you’ve decided to take up photography – but how do you begin? How do you deal with gear, camera settings, and Photoshop? More importantly, how do you start getting beautiful pictures, fast? In this article, I aim to share plenty of advice for photography beginners, including: How to buy the right gearTips for improving your skills ASAPHow to choose the right camera settingsWhere to start with post-processing Are you ready to jumpstart your photography hobby? Let’s dive right in! 1. Research gear (but don’t go overboard) Your gear does not make you a good photographer. In...

Photographers who do not need an f/2.8 aperture or who want a light, portable lens they can drop in their bag and forget will certainly appreciate the Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD, and today only, you can get it for more than half off, bringing the final price to just $379. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Gaining a strong grasp of lighting is essential not only to producing technically competent photographs but for developing a personal creative style as well. If you are struggling a bit to get up and running, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you a versatile and effective portrait lighting setup that is useful for a wide variety of scenarios. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Beware, those with gear acquisition syndrome. Blackmagic Design has just dropped the price of their URSA Mini Pro 12K to $5,995. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Cityscapes are a fantastic marriage of human construction and the natural elements that challenge your technical skills and offer the opportunity for jaw-dropping photos. If you are looking to improve yours, check out this excellent video tutorial that shows you how a professional photographer approaches such an image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The last 18 months have been a brutal procession of adversity and change, to the point where I have to limit how much news I read for my own mental health. In a similar vein to the Reddit sub, /r/eyebleach, here are seven reasons why photography is a great hobby to have. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

As a landscape photographer, what is my impact upon the very thing that I love to photograph and how can I reduce that impact? This was the overarching theme of the conversation when I recently sat down with Scott Bacon, Managing Director for a group called Nature First, the Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography, to ponder this question. Scott’s passion for the subject was immediately evident, and I found him to be an engaging and committed ambassador for what Nature First is all about. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Congratulations to Kris Walkowski for winning the recent Worm’s Eye View Assignment with the image, “Yosemite In Fall.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Worm’s Eye View Assignment Winner Kris Walkowski appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photo by Kristen Ryan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Patricia Lake” by Kristen Ryan. Location: Jasper National Park, Alberta. 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 Kristen Ryan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

One of the most fundamental skills any photographer needs to have is the ability to get their images in focus consistently, even in difficult scenarios. Modern cameras offer some highly advanced autofocus systems that have made this job a lot easier, but in certain situations, this simple technique can outperform even the best autofocus system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Oppo has unveiled several exciting new things for its camera phones, one of which is a continuous 85-200mm zoom lens. Unlike current conventional optical zoom options in smartphones, this continuous zoom lens will offer smooth transitions between all focal lengths similar to how professional zoom lenses work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)