A shadow is the result of the relationship between the subject’s location and the direction of the light source. With front light, the shadow falls behind the subject. When side lit, it appears on the opposite side that’s lit. When the sun is directly overhead, the shadow is revealed under the subject. The more intense the source of light, the deeper the shadow and higher the contrast. When working with shadows, incorporate these tips for successful images. Shadows form anchor points and add compositional elements. When they’re very intense, a shadow can be the primary element of the composition. The introduction of a shadow into the image immediately adds a dimension of creativity and makes the photo more graphic. It adds...

The post 6 Tips for Avoiding a Foggy Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. Has this ever happened to you? You are on vacation at the beach. You decide to photograph the sunrise or sunset, so you grab your camera from your hotel room and head out. You get to the perfect spot and look through the viewfinder at the beautiful sunrise/sunset – only to find that your lens is completely fogged over. You wipe away the condensation from the front of the lens, but it instantly comes right back. Over and over again.You’re in your car, and you spot something you want to photograph. You pull over, hop out, and set up the...

The Perseid Meteor Shower peak has come and gone for 2021. This year the Moon’s interference was minimal, setting early in the evening around the predicted peak days, but luck always plays a major role in anyone’s success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

This affordable DIY rig is perfect for sweeping food or product videography and while nothing can quite replicate the probe lens, this is a good alternative and arguably more widely usable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Wedding photography is a highly competitive genre that requires a lot of anyone looking to make a career of it. And so, when you are first starting, it is important to do everything you can to give yourself the best chances for success. This excellent video tutorial features a seasoned wedding pro discussing five things you should invest in when starting a wedding photography business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

DJI's latest drone, the Mini SE, is a bit strange, essentially taking some of the tech from the original Mavic Mini and putting it into the body of the Mini 2. Nonetheless, at $299, the Mini SE is highly affordable and remarkably portable, making it a potentially great option for a casual user or anyone who wants a drone they can drop in their bag for occasional photos and video without adding a ton of heft. This great first look video takes a look at the Mini SE and the kind of performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This month, I’ve gotten a chance to spend some time shooting with one of Nikon’s two new macro lenses, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 Macro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Supertelephoto zoom lenses are useful for a wide range of genres, including everything from sports and wildlife to landscapes. There are a lot of options out there, and this excellent video review takes a look at four of them, the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport, Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS, Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS, and Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Capturing a great landscape photograph is extremely rewarding because a lot of things have to come together in order to nail it. But sometimes no matter how hard you try there's just a little something missing. In this walkthrough, I'll show you how to enhance your landscape images with a composite in Photoshop CC. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Photo by Kathleen Wasselle Croft Today’s Photo Of The Day is “El Capitan Reflection” by Kathleen Wasselle Croft. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “El Capitan makes a perfect reflection in the Merced River,” describes Croft. 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 Kathleen Wasselle Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Adobe has been ramping up its AI features in the last couple of years, including its sky replacement functions. With the latest update to Photoshop, Adobe offers you 55 free skies to download. Here's how to get them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The Sony a7C was the company's first major design departure from the highly respected a7 series of mirrorless camera, taking a full frame sensor and dropping it into a remarkably small and portable body, albeit with a few compromises. How does it hold up over the long run? This great video review discusses the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Common Landscape Photography Mistakes (+ How to Fix Them) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Barry J Brady. Landscape photography is a ton of fun – but even the best landscape shooters make mistakes, which is what this article is all about. Specifically, I’m going to share the eight mistakes I see all the time, especially in beginner photos. And I’m also going to explain how those mistakes can be fixed, so that the next time you’re out shooting, you know exactly what to do (and what to avoid). Make sense? Let’s dive right in, starting with the most common landscape photography mistake of all: 1. A lack of stability In landscape photography, you...

We call this the "environmental shutter drag portrait." A shutter drag portrait is a portrait that uses slow shutter speeds to capture the motion around the subject. This technique is best done in a big grand scene full of action and detail. The eye-catching nature of these shutter drag portraits makes them perfect for impressing clients and serving as the highlight photo for every album and event. Today, I'll be walking through 10 easy steps on how to photograph your own shutter drag portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

Fujifilm has blessed its users with a couple of options when it comes to fast telephoto primes. This short video puts the 56mm f/1.2 alongside the more recently released 50mm f/1.0 to see how they compare when shooting portraits using natural light. Which one is the better choice? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Lens filters are useful for achieving a variety of photographic effects in camera, such as long exposures of moving subjects. But did you know you can achieve the same great results with Photoshop CC? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Content creators are spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable options, especially thanks to some recent additions from Sony. Which of these three cameras is the best option? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Few things are certain in the career of a photographer, and so, it can seem crazy to leave a relatively stable profession like engineering to pick up a camera instead. However, that is exactly what one photographer did, and this great video essay features him discussing his journey, why he chose to get into photography, and how he went about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A few months after a $400 modification emerged to cool down your Canon EOS R5, there’s now another solution: a purpose-built fan that attaches to the back of the camera to help dissipate heat. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Recently, Apple announced some new child safety features coming later this year in updates to iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey. While the public generally seems pleased that Apple is taking steps to protect children online, there have been concerns about user privacy. In a recent interview, Erik Neuenschwander, head of privacy at Apple, clarifies a few points. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)