Sunrise photography is no easy task and takes some real dedication to pull off. Here's why one landscape photographer loves getting up at 3am to shoot epic sunrises. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Sometimes, being in the field can be overwhelming. An incredible sunset with quickly changing colors can cause you to fumble your settings. A surprise appearance of a wildlife subject can cause you to throw off your focus. Being in awe of seeing a grand scenic can cause you to miss an even better shot behind you. However, if you memorize and utilize these P and Q words every time you’re out on a shoot, you’ll come home with better images. Patience In a fantasy photographic world, every venture into the field would bring gorgeous light, iconic settings, regal wildlife, perfect temperatures and magnificent beauty. In reality, this would be boring as the challenge to make the quintessential wildlife or scenic image...

Photo By Douglas Croft Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Walk With Me” by Douglas Croft. Location: MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa. “This was the day I fell in love with elephants,” explains Croft. “We sat on the banks of the Sand River all afternoon as five large family groups gathered around us. We couldn’t move, so we sat and enjoyed watching elephants be elephants. The little ones ran and fell and climbed on each other, but the tiny ones stayed quite close to their moms. As the sun fell and the shadows got long, they filed back across the river and disappeared into the bush. We felt blessed to have experienced this day and pray that future generations will be...

One of the neatest capabilities of modern editing software is the ability to automatically replace skies in a convincing manner with just a few clicks, something that used to be a rather tedious and involved process. Nonetheless, there is still a lot of creative control over the process and things you can do to improve the final result. If you are using Luminar AI, this excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography is a genre that rewards patience and perseverance. If you are just getting started or have been struggling with your work a bit lately, this excellent video essay discusses three important lessons a seasoned professional wishes he had learned earlier in his career. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 35mm Street Photography Pros and Cons (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. With a 35mm prime lens on a full-frame camera, you’ll capture a field of view a little broader than what you see. This is what makes 35mm street photography so attractive. Street photography is most impactful when it is realistic – but with a twist. That twist is the photographer’s creative influence. Rather than relying on tricky post-processing, extra long or wide lenses, or any other gear to make an image stand out, a good street photographer will aim to capture life on the highways and byways as they experience it. In this article, I’ll take a look at...

Standing at the edge of Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park I didn’t feel an immediate connection with the iconic tableau. It wasn’t that the scene, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome, wasn’t spectacular, as it was. It is among the most captivating scenes in the world. In spite of the beauty, my camera remained in its bag. I couldn’t conceive of a shot that felt personally connected to the scene. Instead, I only saw vignettes of Ansel Adams' deep love for the place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brian Christianson)

The beauty of landscape photography is there are so many ways to shoot the same scene and to express your creativity. If you have been struggling with your landscape photography a bit, check out this fantastic video that discusses five techniques that can improve your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We've all heard before the advice that in order to succeed we should wow our customers by over-delivering through the services we provide, but is it actually worth going above and beyond? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Anete Lusina)

We have all made mistakes and assumptions about photography that we have eventually come to realize were wrong, and the sooner we can recognize those and correct them, the better. This excellent video essay features a professional photographer discussing 10 things he got wrong about photography and what he did to fix them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Multiple exposures are a relatively straightforward and fun way to make interesting and unique photographs. While you can easily blend images during the editing process, creating successful multiple exposures in-camera can be a good challenge and a way to flex those creative skills. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV offers fans of the company's micro four thirds cameras the chance to jump into the system at a very affordable price. What kind of features and performance can you expect out of the body? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Early on in our photographic career, it seemed as though every photo we took was a new masterpiece. It was clear that I was meant to be a photographer by the awe-inspiring photos I was taking of the streets of New York. Fast-forward a few years, and you couldn't pay me to admit those photos were mine, much less show them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

Photo By Laura Zirino Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lightning Over Courthouse Butte” by Laura Zirino. Location: Yavapai County, Arizona. 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 Zirino appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post 10 Essential Pieces of Landscape Photography Gear appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeb Buchman. What’s the best landscape photography gear? What gear do you need to take stunning landscape photos? In this article, I share with you my 10 most essential gear items – items that I use all the time in my own landscape photography, and items that I highly recommend you purchase if you’re after the best landscape shots. So read through this list. And ask yourself, “What am I missing?” Then, if you can, take a trip to the (online) camera store! Let’s get started. 1. The internet Whenever I plan a landscape photography photoshoot, I usually begin by googling the...

Professional landscape photographer Michael Shainblum shares this incredible 8K UHD time-lapse featuring amazing light at many of the best locations in New Zealand for landscape photography, including Milford Sound. Be sure to check out the full-size image gallery as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

The post Here’s How to Shoot in Harsh Light [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. It’s a tip often given to beginners: Only photograph when the light is soft and beautiful. But what if you can’t find the time to get out during the soft light, and you still want to take photos? Or what if you’re in a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime location and the light is just too bright? What then? That’s when it pays to know how to create stunning shots in harsh light. In this video, professional photographer Nigel Danson explains how to capture gorgeous images even in the worst lighting situations. Danson’s discussion centers around landscape photography, but the tips apply...

Fuji's Instax line of products — the legacy of its film heyday — is successful. They've sold more than 50 million cameras, with 10 million alone in the 2019 business year. However, more than that, it's the financial powerhouse for its Imaging division, turning over twice as much money as its digital counterpart. It's strange to think that film is where the money is, but for Fuji, that is the case. So, why is it making digital cameras? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

One of the greatest things to happen in recent years for photography is the huge increase in incredibly well-designed budget lighting systems. Although most of them come from the same factories as the premium brands, offer similar specs on paper, and often have alarmingly similar looks, what is the real difference? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Anyone familiar with Karl Shakur's work is aware of his creativity, extreme attention to detail, and recognizable style. This video he produced during the COVID shutdown takes a quick dive into how he achieves his consistent color grading and clean aesthetic using Lightroom and Photoshop (although I was able to accomplish all of these things using Capture One Pro). [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mitch Warnick)