Nothing is more frustrating than having the wrong camera settings, especially during decisive moments. These images are probably beyond recovery. That’s why you have to check the camera setting every single time you go out. Just assume the settings are wrong. Always. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Blowing Diamond Dust” by Ross Stone. Location: Near Independence, 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 Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Lightroom is one of the most popular programs for editing your photos, and it is surprisingly powerful, able to tackle a wide range of edits entirely by itself. If you are new to photography and working in Lightroom, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the ins and outs of working in the program through a portrait edit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No sun? No problem! Fake natural light in the studio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Lenton)

Whether you don't have anyone to help you on a shoot, or you're filming a vlog, sometimes you need to be on the other side of the camera. Here are some tips on how to make that footage the best it can be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Over the years, the fine art and commercial art communities have slowly wised up, learning how to run their businesses as businesses and saying no to free work. So, why are these famous artists working for free when it comes to the Super Bowl? The NFL surely isn't struggling for money, so shouldn't they get paid? Should any artist, famous or unknown, work for exposure? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

Photo By Dawn Wilson “I found this brown pelican waking on a cloudy, cold morning—especially for southern Louisiana—after a shower passed over the area earlier that morning,” explains Dawn Wilson. “There’s a series of pilings along a canal near Lake Pontchartrain where pelicans and other coastal birds rest each evening. The morning can be a great time to catch the birds stirring before they head out to the lake to fish. This particular morning was December 30, 2020, when the world was still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. This bird’s very vigorous shake caused his wings to shrug and made me think he asked, ‘What will 2021 be like?’” See more of Dawn Wilson’s work at dawnwilsonphotography.com. Nikon D4S, AF-S NIKKOR...

The sky is an integral part of just about any landscape photograph, and as such, it deserves a healthy dose of your attention during the editing process. If you would like to improve your landscape images, check out this excellent video tutorial that will show you three different ways to adjust the sky using Photoshop or Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Nikon Z9 and Sony a1 are two of the most advanced mirrorless cameras on the market right, capable of capturing high-resolution images at blazing burst rates, all backed up by some of the most sophisticated autofocus systems out there. And so, how do they perform against each other in one of the most challenging genres for a camera, wildlife photography? This excellent comparison takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Common Photography Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Leanne Cole. Every photographer messes up, no matter their level of experience. But when you’re just starting out, it’s easier to make certain beginner mistakes over and over again – the kind of mistakes that are incredibly easy to avoid, if only you knew what they were and how to fix them! In this article, I share the 10 most common photography mistakes made by beginners, covering gear, settings, composition, and more. If you’re ready to get rid of those pesky mistakes once and for all – so you can start capturing consistently great images – then let’s dive right in! 1. Centering everything...

Approaching people on the street and asking for a portrait can feel uncomfortable — both for you as a photographer and for the person you’d like to photograph. Watch how one street photographer uses his experience to get some fantastic images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Skin retouching takes time, so any plugin that can help speed up the process is a bonus. Infinite Skin is a Photoshop plugin from the Infinite Tools range and is probably the quickest skin-retouching plugin I've ever used, producing great results in next to no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

In our biggest FAQ about product photography yet, we discuss some of the most common questions a photographer at any skill level might have, from simple ones about settings to complex ones about the type of reflection a leather surface produces under hard light. This article was created to help you create better product images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Elinchrom has long been known for their amazing lights and modifiers. But does their newest release, the Elinchrom FIVE, live up to the hype? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Photo By Randy Robbins Today’s Photo of the Day is “Puma Concolor” by Randy Robbins. Location: Lassen County, California. “In the fall and winter months, I use trail cameras and camera traps on my property to target local wildlife,” explains Robbins. “This mountain lion has a favorite path of travel about 100 yards behind my house in Lassen County, California.” Canon T7, three Nikon SB28 speedlights mounted in trees, Camtraptions passive infrared wireless trigger, Camtraptions flash trigger/receivers. 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes a well-established platform and formula and builds upon it with a number of improvements and new features, one of the most notable being its 200-megapixel wide angle camera. This excellent video review takes a look at the new phone and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The shutter duration was 30 seconds. I used a flashlight throughout the entire exposure to add light to the main elements. This week’s tip was conceived while driving through the mountains and listening to Deep Tracks on satellite radio. The sound of a lone cowbell filled the air, which was immediately followed by a fuzz guitar accompanied by a lead guitar. A huge smile filled my face as I immediately knew the iconic tune. It had been a long time since hearing “Time.” I immediately sang along while I thought about the concept of time regarding shutter speeds and how they impact the end result of a photo. If you know the lyric, sing along…… “Now the time has come, there...

A fundamental lesson in photography is the exposure triangle. Learning about ISO, shutter speed, and aperture is something all photographers should do. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Welcome to the second installment of my “Retouching Portraits in Lightroom” column. Last time, I talked about how to remove blemishes, which is a perfect lead-up to what we’re going to do this time because you’d use those blemish-removal techniques before you do the skin-softening technique we’re going to learn today. One of the best things about applying this skin-softening technique is that it smooths the gradation of skin tones on your subject’s face, so don’t just think of it as a skin smoother; it’s for a better transition between skin tones, and it makes a huge difference (as you’ll see). Here’s how it works: STEP ONE: Here’s our original image. Click on the Masking icon (gray circle with dotted outline) below...

The post RAW Landscape Photography: 5 Reasons to Shoot Landscapes in RAW appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Barry J Brady. When I first started out in photography, I was told that shooting in RAW was a waste of time. “You won’t need all that information. Shoot in JPEG; it’ll save space.” Unfortunately, that advice, while well-intentioned, wasn’t right for me – and it probably isn’t right for you, either. Yes, it’s true: JPEGs are far smaller than RAW files (and they require less post-processing work, too). But RAW files come with several outstanding advantages that are especially valuable to landscape photographers. In fact, if you’re a landscape photographer and you’re not shooting in RAW, I encourage...