In my opinion, it is important for creatives to experience and examine the work and art that has come before us. Everyone has work or photographers they aspire to, but who inspired them? The process and experience of unraveling this trail can lead to rapid artistic growth in my opinion, and the best part is coming across a photographer you never knew existed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)

Canon produces some of the most popular cameras in the world. There's a Canon camera available for pretty much every kind of photography genre. In this article, we will be looking at the best budget options available from Canon for photographers at any level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

PROGRAMMING NOTE: There’s no episode of The Grid this week as the Outdoor Photography Conference kicks off tomorrow. It’s not too late to join us and get in on two incredible days of education and fun. There is a first-timer orientation today followed by a pre-conference session with the one and only Rick Sammon on “What makes a great Outdoor Photo.” Hope you can join us — we’ve got an incredible team of instructors (seen above), and I’ve got some really cool post-processing techniques to share. Here’s the link for tickets, along with the full conference schedule. This is one of those little things you might not think about, but it can change the way you work when you’re editing in the...

Everyone loves to be rewarded. Be it emotionally or monetarily, smiles appear, egos are lifted and a good feeling consumes the body. Recognition is a valued emotion as it lifts the spirit. A feeling of positivity energizes one to show more benevolence, work harder and stay dedicated so the feeling can be relived over and over. Additionally, it encourages one to pass on the feeling, thereby coaxing others to perform positive actions. It’s with this in mind I give everyone time off for good behavior—a reward. I can do this because after you absorb the information in this week’s tip, you’ll strive to capture wildlife subjects that demonstrate good behavior. This, in turn, will bestow you compliments for your images, which...

For many of us photographers in the commercial world, the key to getting good jobs for exciting campaigns is having the right agent by your side. However, finding the right agent and with space on their books for you can be incredibly hard to do. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Real estate photography is a relatively simple way to make money off your photography. That said, there are some very common compositional mistakes that I see lots of photographers making on a regular basis. Fixing these four things can greatly improve how your real estate photos show off a property! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

It takes a lot of work and a wide range of skills to be able to run a successful photography business. Of course, one of the most important aspects is being able to find clients who want to work with you. This excellent video essay discusses just how to go about finding clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you ever wondered about the secrets of camera trap wildlife photography? Find out how one photographer captures striking images of big cats and more in this interview with expert Robert Yone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

It is not something we do often, but shooting portraits in the rain can be a great way to give your images a different look that captures the eye. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to light and shoot compelling portraits in the rain. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By jeffurbahn Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Blue Hour Scale” by jeffurbahn. Location: Colorado. “This photo was taken on an early morning on the Blue Lakes Trail on our way to the summit of Mount Sneffels,” says the photographer. “As we hiked, I was in awe of the scale of the peaks that rose around us on all sides. I asked my friend Brandon to stand on this small rock outcropping surrounded by tall evergreens and taller peaks in hopes of capturing that feeling of smallness and awe that I was feeling.” 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...

We have all seen the kind of incredible images that can be captured of sand dunes. In this video, we are given an informative look behind the scenes with renowned landscape photographer Michael Shainblum, as he makes the trek out through the dunes in Death Valley National Park. Don't miss out on this exciting look into his creative process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

Fujifilm makes a wide variety of fantastic lenses for its X Series camera, and at the top of that pile in terms of price is the XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR lens, which offers an extreme combination of focal length and maximum aperture along with other impressive features. This great 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)

The post How to Photograph the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. Want to know how to photograph the northern lights? In this article, I’m going to share plenty of northern lights photography tips and tricks – so that you can capture stunning aurora shots of your own. This advice comes from lots of experience; I’ve had the pleasure of watching and photographing the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, for years (and I still find myself shouting in awe when I see them elegantly dancing in the sky!). So if you’re ready to become an expert, then let’s get started. How to see the northern lights The first...

Cara Delevingne has joined the crypto game and is selling an NFT all about her vagina. The successful model and actor is auctioning a video in which she appears to be naked. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

These new flagship smartphones seem to be flipping towards a different direction. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Ever wonder what it would be like to cuddle with lions? Or how about watch owls dance to hip-hop? Action cameras are amazing tools to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments but what about capturing nature in all its wonder and weirdness? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

When Canon launched the RF mount with the EOS R, your choices were limited to that one camera if you wanted to buy into Canon's stellar new lens system. While it's a bit long in the tooth, it's definitely still a viable camera, and possibly the best camera to get if you're starting out in the system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Backlighting, when understood and controlled correctly, can produce amazing results in portrait photography. Many of you may already know this, but have you tried it with your pets? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Ever wondered what your images sound like? Well, you can find out with a strange process known as sonification. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

If you're just starting out in photography, it can be daunting with how many terms, rules, and acronyms there are floating around, and that's without the practical side. So, here are a staggering 100 tips to help you get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)