Photo By Barbara Scoles Today’s Photo of the Day is “Starfish Hoarder” by Barbara Scoles. 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 Barbara Scoles appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Interior Architectural Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeb Buchman. Interior architectural photography is a sought-after skill; you can use it to create eye-catching real-estate shots, images of businesses, and even historical documentary photos. But shooting interiors isn’t exactly a walk in the park. It comes with plenty of challenges, including cramped spaces, low light, and difficult camera techniques. Fortunately, I’m an experienced interior photographer, and in this article, I share my top six tips to ensure success, no matter your skill level. I discuss: The best focal lengths for interior architectureThe equipment item that you absolutely must ownEasy ways to improve your compositionsMuch more! So if you’re ready to...

The nice aspect of learning things like camera settings and lighting is that these topics can often be objectively quantified. On the other hand, something like posing is a bit more nebulous and something that many photographers struggle with even when they have mastered other aspects of portrait work. If posing is something you are still working on learning, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to pose a full-body portrait when working with a non-model. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No doubt, you need to be good with a camera and have a strong creative voice to find success as a professional photographer, but there is a lot more to that life than simply taking images for money. If you aspire to be a professional photographer, check out this great video that will show you the ins and outs of a typical photographer's day and everything it takes to keep a business running. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Exhibition opportunities are often few and far between for artists. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Composition is one of the trickiest and most nebulous aspects of photography, and it is something even experienced photographers often struggle with. If you find yourself often having trouble with creating balanced and compelling image compositions, check out this helpful video tutorial that discusses five common composition mistakes and how to fix them so that you can create better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It is no secret that Photoshop is an incredibly powerful image editing tool for all kinds of photographers. However, if you aren’t an expert Photoshop user, you may find the program difficult to use and lacking in easy-to-apply effects to make your photos look better in just a few simple clicks.  If you’ve browsed the internet lately, you’ve probably seen various Photoshop plugins meant to be launched directly from Photoshop to achieve specific effects on your images. Different plugins exist for different things, from editing your portraits, fixing noise, or even using AI technology to replace your skies. Knowing which Photoshop plugins will offer you the best value to improve your photo editing workflow is hard.  One of the best photo...

Today, we will eschew all the glitz, glamour, and pixel-peeping and get down to brass tax on why I chose to use a specific camera for a specific use case. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Wacom has become a staple in the photography industry. If you're a professional photographer, a graphic tablet can greatly improve your workflow. The issue is that many graphic tablets come with hefty price tags. Fortunately, there is a budget option that is surprisingly brilliant, and that is the One by Wacom tablet. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

My business insurance has rocketed in price this year with a 33% increase. Yet, I would not do without it. Like anything with monetary value, cameras can be targeted by thieves. That risk is growing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post The Lightroom Transform Panel: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Erin Fitzgibbon. While Lightroom’s Transform tools often go unnoticed by casual editors, they offer an incredibly powerful solution to a problem that has plagued many a photographer: perspective distortion. In fact, perspective distortion is one of those subtle issues that can significantly harm an otherwise-great photo, yet most shooters don’t know how to recognize its signs or (more importantly!) correct it. In this article, I offer a comprehensive guide to the Transform panel. I cover all the key elements: What Transform actually is (and what it does)When the Transform tools are usefulHow each and every button and slider worksHow you can handle...

If you create content outdoors, you will know that lighting can feel like a minefield. In this video, Aidin Robbins teams up with Adorama to give you some simple lighting setup options for your next shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Congratulations to Evan Hindman for winning the recent Rule Of Thirds Assignment with the image, “Short-Eared Owl.” See more of Hindman’s photography on Flickr and Instagram.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Rule Of Thirds Assignment Winner Evan Hindman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photo By Ted Trafford Today’s Photo of the Day is “Balancing Act” by Ted Trafford. 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 Ted Trafford appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Supertelephoto primes are some of the most desirable lenses out there, but their prices often run upwards of $10,000. You can often pay half or even a third of that without major sacrifices if you are savvy, though, and this helpful video will show you both how and what to expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being a new photographer can be daunting, and it can be easy to make mistakes that can derail your progress and confidence as a creative. If you are new to the craft and looking to improve, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer sharing five mistakes he made along the way and how to avoid them or learn from them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

70-200mm f/2.8 lenses are some of the most versatile out there, suitable for countless applications, genres, and needs. Because of that, manufacturers often put some of their best designs and capabilities in such lenses. For Sony shooters, there is the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, and this great video review takes a deep look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is an expensive game, especially when you are just starting out. Sometimes, what you are seeking is just a little bit out of reach for now. Third-party manufacturers offer many different options for your brand and sometimes at a greatly reduced price, but are they worth the investment? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

In a recent interview at CP+, Canon was quite honest about many of the things its users want to know about most, including DSLR production, the EF-M mount, and third-party RF mount lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Creating a successful landscape image takes a complex combination of a range of factors, and as such, anything you can do to simplify or clarify the process can have a big impact on your workflow and the final product. Although it is rarely used, almost every digital camera has a built-in function that can vastly improve how you see a scene, and this great video tutorial will show you how to take advantage of it for better landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)