Retouching a portrait in Photoshop often takes the use of a wide variety of techniques, all of which you must have a good grasp of to create a professional image. This fantastic video will show you how to use frequency separation, dodging and burning, color grading, and more to retouch a portrait in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Cards appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. This week’s photography challenge topic is the CARDS! Many people have a set of playing cards around the house, or some motivational cards, tarot, companion cards, etc. So get creative with them – build a house of cards, use interesting light, try macro, or intentional camera movement. Color or black and white, or try a series, like mine. I look forward to seeing what you come up with! Check out some of the articles below that give you tips on this week’s challenge. Tips for photographing CARDS Moment Smartphone Lens Review for Photography and VideographyHow to Understand Light and Color to Improve...

Photo By Lori Hibbett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Stormy Dunes” by Lori Hibbett. Location: Death Valley, California. “We headed to Death Valley as we knew a storm was brewing,” says Hibbett. “Clouds add such nice drama to otherwise boring skies. The morning light was amazing. When we left the area, it was dumping snow on us!” Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Lori Hibbett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

We've seen Elon Musk's company SpaceX in the news consistently since their launch of the Starlink satellites, and with 12,000 set to be released into low earth orbit in the future, it might mean some pretty cool light trails for astro photos. Follow the steps below on how to take photos of the Starlink satellites from your backyard. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

The post 10 Great At-Home Creative Photography Ideas appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. There is really no better time to practice some at-home creative photography ideas. There are lots of ideas you can experiment with, and with some basic equipment, you can really work wonders. Let’s get into it and discover some creative photography ideas you can work on at home, and work into a series of images. 1. Photographing water droplets This is a classic project that you can try at home. It’s also relatively simple to set up, though you will need some specialized photographic equipment. The equipment needed here includes a camera with a macro lens, a tripod, and an off-camera...

A lot of beauty images use fairly complicated lighting setups, but you might be surprised by the great results you can get from just a single light. This fantastic video will show you the process behind lighting, shooting, and editing a single-light beauty setup. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

This is another one I get asked a lot (and it came up numerous times at the Lightroom Conference), and if you caught my session (or if you’ve watch3ed my SLIM [Simplified Lightroom Image Management} system, you know I’m always saying to make sure you have a backup of your main back on a separate external hard drive (ideally in a separate location). So, anyway I thought I’d share how I make a backup of my backup external hard. There are two method’s I’ve used — they both work great. The first and my current method is using the 3rd party software “Carbon Copy Cloner” which is a Mac-only application, but a popular alternative for Windows (it does he same thing)...

Creating a successful video takes a combination of a wide variety of factors, ranging from storytelling, to lighting, to editing, and more. This fantastic video will give you 11 different ways to improve the quality of your videos. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

While I used a tripod to create this image of Crater Lake many years ago, with the stabilization tech now available I could have easily shot this image hand-held at the 1/6 sec. exposure it was made at. It’s a new world of lightweight backcountry shooting when images like this are possible without a tripod. Should I bring the tripod? This is the question I used to ask myself before every photo shoot. But with stabilized lenses, better high-ISO capabilities and sensor-based stabilization now common in modern digital camera, are tripods obsolete? The days of needing to carry a tripod on every shoot may be gone. Or are they? Depending on what subjects you shoot, the tripod really may be a thing...

Composition is by far one of the trickiest parts of creating a successful landscape image — full of nuance and competing elements that must work in harmony. This fantastic video discusses one of the most difficult composition problems in landscape photography and how you can address it to create better, more compelling images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By David Shield Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cathedral Pool Vortex” by David Shield. Location: Sedona, Arizona. “I chose a 91-second exposure for this iconic scene because I felt that it further conveyed a feeling of spirituality, in a place known for where meditation within a natural setting is a popular practice,” says Shield. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 David Shield appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you struggle with getting sharp photos, this is for you, and even if you are experienced, there might be a tip or two to pick up. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mads Peter Iversen

The post Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip Review appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Suzi Pratt. In October 2016, Peak Design released the Everyday Backpack, a pack that has become iconic and ubiquitous among photographers and non-photographers alike. You might recognize this bag by the MagLatch and unique design that doesn’t scream, “I’m carrying tons of expensive camera gear!” Three years later, Peak Design updated its Everyday Bags to V2, and added brand new bags to the line including the Everyday Zip. In this Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip review, I’ll discuss some of the unique features of this bag and who this bag is for. The all-new Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip (20L). 1/125, f/7.1, ISO...

It is a story we have heard many times at this point. Another celebrity is being sued for posting a picture of themselves on Instagram. This time, it is Jennifer Lopez. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The May 2020 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, learn how to turn your travel architectural photographs into fine art, create colorful double exposure effects, quickly match colors in composites, add punch and contrast to eyes, build a design in Photoshop for the iPad, and so much more! Check out all the latest magazine articles with our Search Articles feature on the website. We hope you enjoy this issue! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Beth Spencer! KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 80 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 60 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or Plus member yet? Click here for...

A New Jersey wedding photographer was charged with violating a coronavirus emergency order after police caught him photographing a ceremony, with a penalty of up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Adobe Premiere Pro is a tremendously complex program, and within it are a ton of features that can make your life easier that you might not know about yet. This fantastic will show you how seven lesser-known features that can make your video-editing life a lot easier and more efficient. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

I don’t utilize the Map module with all of my photography, but I’m grateful it is there when I have a project that is a good fit. There’s a sweet little river that passes near my home on its way to the sea. As small as it is, it is probably the reason my town exists. Like many New Hampshire towns, mine was originally a mill town and the heart of a mill town is the river from which it drew its power. My favorite spot on this river, the site of a different mill, is just a mile away and I have been taking my son there to explore for the last 10 years or so. I’ve taken a lot...

Photo By Mark Koskulitz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gates of the Valley” by Mark Koskulitz. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Mark Koskulitz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As tempting as it might be to allow the current work stoppage to push you off track, now is the time to focus even more on reaching your goals. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Christopher Malcolm