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What’s keeping you from being the photographer or even the artist that you hope to be? How much of it is under your control, and what can you do to get past the roadblocks? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)
There are a lot of iconic locations out there, and it can be wonderful to travel to and photograph them, but there is a lot of beauty in the ordinary and what is around us, and you are missing out if you overlook the places you pass by every day. This great video tutorial discusses the power of the ordinary and why embracing it will make you both a better and more content photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo of the Day is “Cascade Layers” by David Connel. Location: North Cascades National Park, Washington. “My wife and I did a four-day climb of Eldorado Peak,” explains Connel. “This is one of the images I took on our hike to our climbing base camp. This image was taken early in the morning while the fog was hanging low in the valleys to create the layered mountain look.” 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...
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7Artisans has become well known for producing some of the most affordable lenses available to photographers. While that sometimes means significant compromises in performance or image quality, their 15mm f/4 lens offers rather impressive results while still coming in at a very low cost. Is it the right lens for you? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
Shutterfest stands out as my favorite photography conference to attend each year! As I write this, I am wrapping up day three of the affair. I always look forward to the various workshops, lectures, and unique experiences available throughout this fun-filled event like no other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Dwayne Adams)
Have you ever set up your lights, gone through the poses, gotten back to your computer, and realized you have taken some perfectly competent but uninspiring photos? If that is a situation you have recently found yourself in, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced portrait photographer sharing three different ways to reinvigorate your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
AI is the most talked about subject on the internet these days, with many fearing its impact (and rightfully so), but for now, we ought to see how we can harness it. In this video, Aaron Nace of PHLEARN combines a portrait with images created on Midjourney, the AI image generation software. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
There are different opinions about what makes good photography. Many suggest it’s a single ingredient; they are wrong. If we want to grow in our art, it’s by combining seven elements that we have any hope of improving. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)
Here's a super quick and easy method of adding glow to objects in Photoshop using layers, blending modes, and brushes. This technique can be used to make light sources in your images look more realistic, or add some pop to a portrait. This tutorial would be helpful to anyone looking to start using layer masks and blend modes in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)
Photo By Kenneth Wong Today’s Photo of the Day is “Dance with Me” by Kenneth Wong. Location: Hayward, California. 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 Kenneth Wong appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff
Current Luminar Neo users are in for a treat the next time they open the app, which has quietly hit version 1.8.0. Some of the updates are evolutionary, and there's the usual gaggle of bug fixes, but there are some really nice updates here that will please Neo users. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)
The post Canon to Phase Out Support for Many EOS M Cameras and DSLRs appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon currently offers repair services for a wide array of cameras and lenses, including most of its EOS M lineup, dozens of DSLRs, and, of course, its EOS R series models. But according to Canon Rumors, this may not last. CR points to Canon Japan’s website, which lists repair-support end dates for the company’s entire set of camera products – and while most of Canon’s EOS R cameras will remain serviceable for the foreseeable future, the imaging company apparently plans to end repairs for various M series models and DSLRs over the next handful of...
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The 7D line of APS-C DSLRs from Canon were some of the most popular the company ever made, bringing many of the features and capabilities from higher-level full frame cameras like the 5D and 1D series to far more affordable cameras. Now in the mirrorless age, the EOS R7 has picked up that torch and brought along a modernization of the body with a range of upgrades. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera after six months of usage and if it holds up to the needs of professional photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
When you step outside and are greeted by rainy weather, it can be tempting to turn around and head right back inside. However, if you are willing to brave those mundane conditions, you might be rewarded with worthwhile landscape images. This helpful video tutorial offers five tips to increase your chances of coming home with compelling shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
How many times have you had a promising conversation started with a potential client, only for them to simply stop responding to you, never completing a booking? It is a very frustrating but also very common experience. This helpful video tutorial shares some useful advice and techniques to decrease that ghosting rate and land more clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
We would be hard-pressed to find a photographer who wasn't familiar with mega-brands Tamron and Sigma offering lower-priced lenses to rival the designs put out by the giants: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and more. This week, there has been buzz in the nerdy sublayers of photography sites about a new lens coming out: the Samyang 35-150mm f/2-2.8. Let's dive into this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)
The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Favourite Food appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. You can photograph a burger or some lettuce, you could setup a freshly picked apple (don’t forget the water drops and a couple of apple leaves, maybe?) The challenge here isn’t necessarily the food, but they way you photograph it. A bowl of fruit in the right light is way better than a bowl of fruit in dull light! Use #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSFaveFood – Also, please keep in mind, these challenges are to sharpen your photography skills, not your ‘searching through the archive’ skills, so please take a new photograph for each challenge (just one per challenge) So take your favourite food...
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Exactly what does it take to be “lucky?” [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)
At $679, the Canon EOS R50 offers an affordable entry point into Canon's mirrorless system, though it still brings along an array of enticing features. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sandhill” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Bosque del Apache National Park, New Mexico. “A foggy morning sunrise gave a perfect setting for sandhill cranes landing in a field to feed,” describes Bysshe. “The winter light in the high desert at Bosque del Apache rarely disappoints.” 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 Stan Bysshe appeared first on Outdoor...
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