The post Weekly Photography Challenge – ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Since many of us are still limited to where we can go, this week’s photography challenge topic is the ICM (intentional camera movement)! I focused the camera then as I pressed the shutter button, moved the camera following the direction of the grass blades. f/16, ISO 100, 1/15th sec. This is a fun exercise you can try inside your home or out in your yard (if you are lucky enough to have one). If you live in an apartment in the city, you may want to try capturing the night city lights with ICM instead. You’ll want to use...

Pentax is one of those loved brand names that inspires confidence and loyalty among its followers, a result of its engineering excellence and value for money. Yet, it has been largely absent from the camera market in recent years. Has it slipped into a commercial coma, and will life support be switched off shortly? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mike Smith

For boudoir photographers, getting skin to look perfect is incredibly important and there are various software options that offer automation and simplicity instead of spending endless hours in Photoshop. In this video, check out how Luminar 4 performs. (Models in the video are wearing lingerie — possibly NSFW!) [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dynamic Duo” by Jody Partin. Location: Virginia Beach. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

That's right, $3,700 is up for grabs in the newly announced Comedy Pet Photo Awards. Just take a humorous photo of a pet and you're in the running. And the best part is that it doesn't even need to be your pet. It can be anyone's. Read on for more information. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Iain Stanley

The post How to Use Intentional Camera Movement in Your Photography to Great Effect appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. The presentation of motion in a static image is the subject of this article – a seeming contradiction in terms. This is not the case, and today you’ll discover how to use intentional camera movement to create dynamic images. You’ll learn the techniques you can use during the day and those which you can use at night. So read on and find out how you can make your photos dynamic! What is intentional camera movement? This image used a day time zoom burst, and a strong ND filter. The majority of the time, you’ll be...

With mirrorless camera gaining more of a foothold in the industry in the past few years, vintage lenses have seen a real resurgence in popularity. This quick and great video discusses if you should be using them for your own work. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

This is the one I talked about early this week — it’s a hands-on follow along, so let’s do this: Download the RAW images files here We’re going to take a landscape image, a portrait, and a travel image and in Lightroom and you I are taking them from the RAW original file to the final image. 2. Watch the hands-on Webcast below and we’ll go through the start-to-finish process together. The feedback was really great from this Webinar, and I hope you find it helpful. Sometimes just going through all the steps, from start to finish yourself, can really help sink these techniques right in. Stay safe, and have a great indoors type of weekend. -Scott P.S. Hundreds of photographers have...

If you are currently stuck at home and looking for something to shoot, macro photography can open up a world of possibilities all around your house. This great video will give you five tips to get started. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

If you are stuck at home and looking for something to photograph right now, your pets can be a great way to keep your technique sharp and create some nice personal memories at the same time. This fantastic video will show you some great tips for taking better photos of your pets. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

One of the most common issues you will face if you are shooting video with multiple cameras is matching the color across all the footage to ensure consistent, professional results. If that is something you struggle with, this excellent video will show you how it is done, along with how to grade log footage. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The Orton Effect is a common technique used on landscape photos that can lend your images a soothing, ethereal glow that can be a great choice for projecting a certain mood. This excellent video tutorial will show you how you can use Photoshop to add the effect to your own landscape images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Fujifilm has revolutionized the medium format digital world. Their cameras came in at one-tenth of the cost of the existing players, and they want to make them even cheaper! I have worked with the GFX 50S for several months and own a GFX 50R, so when I had the chance to spend a couple of days with the GFX 100, I snapped it up. I'll share my experiences with it here. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Dylan Goldby

Everyone is dealing with this new normal in different ways. A lot of people have been finding all sorts of creative ways to keep themselves busy. Not wanting to be outdone, photographers all over have been sharing amazing and humorous photos often shot within their homes. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Michael DeStefano

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ancient Survivors” by Bob Faucher. Location: Arctic National Wildlife Rescue, Alaska. “Constant winds coming off the slopes of the Brooks Range in Alaska buffet a musk ox pair near the Smith Mountains in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve,” explains Faucher. “To include the landscape and yet not have it be a distraction from the primary subject, I waited for this dominant pair to separate from their herd, which was grazing along the near side of the gully just behind where the back and hump of the male is now obstructing the view. I wanted to have the musk oxen fill the foreground and the landscape recede into the background. To accomplish...

A new patent has seemingly revealed Sony’s plans for a potentially game-changing new lens – that being, one that lets you take a photo, and select the focus at a later point. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

The post 10 Photography Projects You Can Work on From Home appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Murray. If you’ve suddenly found yourself at home for an extended period, your first reaction could be to feel restricted in terms of what you can achieve. Fear not, there are lots of photography projects you can work on from home. In this guide, I’ve detailed ten projects I plan on working on in the coming weeks. 1. Make a photography zine With time on your hands, there’s no better time to start thinking about creating a photography zine. I’ve just made my first zine with images I took while on holiday on the Isle of Wight last year....

The Fujifilm X-T4 is the latest installment in the company's highly lauded series, and it brings with it a bevy of impressive specs and improvements sure to delight both photographers and videographers. If you are wondering if this camera is worth the upgrade, this great review will give you a good look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Do you struggle to take beautiful sunrise and sunset pictures with your iPhone? It might seem challenging… but with a few simple tips, you can create stunning photos with beautiful golden light. I recently interviewed Linda Smit – a mobile photography workshop leader with a passion for sunrise and sunset photos. In this article, Linda shares 8 tips for improving your golden hour landscape photography. Read on to discover how to capture the magic of golden hour with your iPhone! 1. Be Ready For The Beautiful Golden Light Of Sunrise & Sunset Do you want to capture gorgeous golden light in your landscape photos? Then you have to be ready with your camera when the light is just right. When the...

Retouching is crucial to the process of creating a successful portrait. If that is something you would like to learn more about, this fantastic video tutorial will show you the process of retouching a portrait in Capture One. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke