Here’s one from the vault which was inspired by a question on my Facebook page on Tuesday about how to reset the Crop tool to its original starting place without exiting the tool itself (it’s #10 below). Anyway, lots of helpful stuff here to take us into the weekend, and it’s on all of those hidden reset buttons and shortcuts. Besides the obvious “Reset” button at the bottom of the Right Side panels in Lightroom, there are a number of ways to reset part of your editing, or even all of your edits, and here are ten of my favorites: #1: To reset just the sliders in the middle section of the Basic Panel, double-click directly on the word “Tone” (as seen...

The post 3 Ways Photography Can Ease Anxiety appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Anxiety is a condition that can be utterly debilitating. From intrusive anxious thoughts to overwhelming fear or panic, anxiety can make it difficult to cope with everyday life. Fortunately, studies have demonstrated that it is possible to lessen the effects of anxiety through art therapy. In this article I’ll have a look at some of the ways photography can ease anxiety symptoms. f/1.8 1/4000 ISO 100 1. Perspective One of the key ways photography can ease anxiety is through perspective. In photography circles, perspective usually refers to the camera’s point of view. Perspective can also be used to describe the relationship...

Wedding photographers are being hit hard during COVID-19/coronavirus shutdowns. With events anywhere from 100, to 50, to 10 people being shut down, dependent on the city, couples and photographers alike are scrambling to pick up the pieces. With the coronavirus switching things up for the peak of wedding season in many markets, it has left wedding photographers wondering how to fill the gap. Until it’s safe to resume with events, there are other ways to fill it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Megan Breukelman

Using Adobe Photoshop to composite images can seem like a dark art at first, and while there are a vast array of techniques to learn, this excellent video makes a great introduction, teaching you how to completely transform this photograph. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

GoPro’s dominance has shifted slightly in recent years but when it comes to dedicated action cams with incredible stabilization, it’s hard to beat. That performance comes at a price, however, so what do you get when you buy yourself a budget option? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

In this episode of the reCOMPOSE podcast, hosts Marc Muench and Andy Williams are joined by special guests Kevin Lisota and Sivani Babu to talk about storytelling through photography. The post reCOMPOSE Podcast 73: Storytelling appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Hosted By Andy Williams & Marc Muench

COVID-19 is causing lots of uncertainty, especially for wedding photographers. Wedding photography often puts you in a room with 100, 200, even 300 people who have often been traveling. It’s no surprise that this pandemic has had a major effect on the weddings industry. Many photographers are facing postponements, cancellations, and halted bookings. In a time where no one is certain on the next steps, let’s talk about keeping your wedding photography business moving. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Megan Breukelman

Congratulations to Dean Cobin for winning the recent Winter Fog And Mist Assignment with the image, “Isolated.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Winter Fog And Mist Assignment Winner Dean Cobin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Sometimes, there are camera misfires or shots that just barely missed focus. Other times, there are other incidents where an image falls short of technical perfection but still finds a way to my list of favorites. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: James Madison

I’m sure we’ve all read enough about how the world has been changing in recent months. But unless you’re in Antarctica, you’re probably wanting to get away from the crowded areas for a while. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: James Maher

One of the best climbing photographs that I’ve ever taken came out of my recent trip to Switzerland. Here’s how I edited it using Lightroom, deploying a few subtle techniques using adjustment brushes to make the most of the colors and dramatic conditions. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

Every once in a while, I receive a request from a beginner photographer who want to become my assistant. I usually decline their application, and in the following article, I'm going to explain why. This information is also useful for those who'd like to become apprentices of established professional photographers. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Tihomir Lazarov

Previously, we compared a 4x5 film camera to the Canon 5DS R, and the film camera was able to produce incredible results. We mostly focused on the differences in depth of field for that comparison. With 4x5, you're able to produce beautiful bokeh and extremely shallow depth of field. In this latest video, we decided to look at the differences in resolution. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Usman Dawood

If you still struggle with the skin colors of your images or your videos, there is a way to cope with that. Most importantly, it works with footage from any camera. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Tihomir Lazarov

Photo By Theresa Ditson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Snowy Morning at the Grand Canyon” by Theresa Ditson. Location: Arizona. “It was a very blustery morning on the edge of our state’s natural wonder,” says Ditson. “I had been wanting to capture a winter scene here for years and finally was able to. My hands (I have Raynaud’s) exceeded their tolerance of exposure to the cold (despite gloves), so I had to go out in short segments. By the afternoon, the sun had helped melt most of the snow, except for the very highest peaks and shaded regions. Hope you enjoy.” Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are...

It's always best to get it right in camera, but sometimes, there are cases where subtle things may go unnoticed but become visible later during the retouching process. Having the right set of tools is crucial. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Ventura

Skylum has announced its latest update for editing suite Luminar, introducing several improvements and a brand new feature: AI-Augmented Sky. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Anete Lusina

The post Yes, the Canon EOS R5 Will Have True 8K Video (And Much More!) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. When Canon officially announced its next mirrorless camera, the EOS R5, a number of specifications stood out. The camera promised to right the wrongs of the EOS R/RP pair, by including in-body image stabilization, 20 frames-per-second shooting with an electronic shutter, and dual card slots. But as impressive as these features seemed, most incredible of all was Canon’s claim that the EOS R5 would offer 8K video. Note that the current standard for mirrorless cameras is 4K/30p shooting, with cameras offering 4K/60p considered especially suited for more serious videographers. And while the best of...

The post The dPS At-Home 7-Day Photography Challenge – Week One appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Since many of us are self-isolating and stuck indoors due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), we thought we’d make it a little less boring and stressful and give you (and us) an “At-Home, 7-Day Photography Challenge.” That’s right – these are all things you can try in and around your home. And, as always, we would love to see your results in the comments section. That way, we can connect and share, and keep ourselves occupied with something positive and creative! At-Home, 7-Day Photography Challenge – Week One Day 1 This one is great. How to Create Beautiful, Artistic...

Issue 59 of Lightroom Magazine is now available for KelbyOne members on the KelbyOne site and on the KelbyOne Mags app for iOS and Android. In this issue, learn what to consider when making the creative choice to convert images to black-and-white; plus, how to turn a basic daylight photo into a fine-art, black-and-white photo in Lightroom Classic; using Silver EFEX Pro to create amazing black-and-white images; customizing Camera Raw defaults in Lightroom Classic; and so much more! Cover image by Ibarionex Perello KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 75 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 59 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro member yet? Click here for more information. The post Issue 59 of Lightroom Magazine...