A new year and another Photoshop AI feature to get excited about. This time, we're going to look at how you can take poor, low quality images with tiny file sizes and plenty of ugly artifacts and turn them into images of such quality you could even consider printing them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The latest generation of Canon mirrorless cameras brings with it a nice array of features for wildlife photography, including fast continuous burst rates and advanced autofocus features. With such advanced systems, it is worth taking the time to customize the camera to your exact needs to ensure you have the best chances of getting those fleeting shots. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced wildlife photographer walking you through how he sets up his Canon camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying New Camera Gear appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Destin Sparks. Shopping for that new camera, lens, tripod, or photo accessory? The gear-hunting phase is an exciting time for any photographer – but it can also be intimidating, especially if you’re planning to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your next purchase. You want to make the right decision, but given the array of options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, I’ve bought a fair few items of camera equipment myself, and I’ve identified plenty of gear-purchasing pitfalls along the way. In this article, I discuss the five most critical mistakes to avoid when shopping for new...

Have you ever looked at a scene and thought it was just a bit too sharp, almost harsh? It can be overwhelming, right? But, at the same time, you don't want to make your shots blurry in an attempt to soften things up. Well, that's where diffusion filters come in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The votes are in, and you've helped to choose our Fstoppers Photographer of the Year! We've also randomly selected one reader who voted to receive a free Fstoppers tutorial of their choice! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The wide angle lens is the tool of choice for a lot of landscape photography, but such focal lengths can also be particularly tricky to work with. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer showing you how to create more effective compositions using a wide angle lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

DXO has a significant release today for pro and semi-pro users of their software. The DXO optical correction technology updated today appears in their PureRAW, PhotoLab, FilmPack, and ViewPoint software. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Today, I’ll share a brief story about one of my annual photographic rituals that is crucial to every artist's development. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The post 5 Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Should Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Lightroom is a fantastic program that’s designed for fast and efficient editing, but if you make all your adjustments using your mouse, you may notice that each little operation starts to add up – until you’ve spent hours upon hours moving your cursor, clicking the mouse, and more. Fortunately, Adobe built in plenty of handy Lightroom keyboard shortcuts, all of which aim to make life easier for photographers and photo editors. Below, I share a few of the most critical shortcuts, which will allow you to speed up your workflow, improve your editing efficiency, and even access hidden features....

There was a time when you had a few options when buying a camera of a particular brand. That's rarely the case anymore and you can find yourself lost in a sea of acronyms and initialisms. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Congratulations to Julia Cook for winning the recent Fall Wildlife Assignment with the image, “Framed by Gold.” See more of Cook’s photography at littlelightningnature.com. 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 Fall Wildlife Assignment Winner Julia Cook appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photo By Marti Phillips Today’s Photo of the Day is “Spot of Sunshine” by Marti Phillips. Location: Yukon, Canada. 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 Marti Phillips appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As much as we might hate to admit it, we all have things that really get under our skin when it comes to other people or groups of people. Landscape photographers are not immune to our petty grumbles, but what's the most annoying thing about them? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

DjJI has released a miniature version of their popular RS3 gimbal series, reducing its overall size to fit into a backpack and giving it enough power to handle most mainstream camera setups. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

Do you sometimes look at your images and think there's something missing? Something you can't quite put your finger on, but instinctively know? Very often your images are flat and lack depth. Here's exactly how to fix that issue and add real pop and life to your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Starting a freelance career might be one of the most stressful things a human can do to themselves. I am exaggerating, but you get my point. Naturally, your first instinct might be to start chasing every client possible and get as many jobs as possible. Here is why you should stop doing this and focus on something else. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

I had seen this North Dakota scene a few times before, but it was not until I passed it on a cloudy day after a new snow that the pattern and shapes really stood out. I was standing on top of 2 feet of snow in an open North Dakota field more than a quarter of a mile from where I parked my truck. I was fully encased inside a down parka, carrying a full photo backpack and a large tripod with snow feet. The 1996/1997 winter was especially snowy—it would eventually flood the entire Red River Valley, causing more than $3.5 billion in damage—and everything was awash in blinding white. The temperature was hovering in the mid-20s, and the surface...

Apple's introduction of the M1 series of chips was a major paradigm shift for the company, bringing with them some of the efficient performance ever seen, allowing for powerful laptops that still managed to last all day. That, combined with other features, like a large and vibrant display, make the 16" MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip the seeming frontrunner for creatives on the go. Can it keep that title in practice? This excellent video review discusses one creative's thoughts after a year with the laptop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 4 Reasons to Photograph in Auto Mode appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. I can still hear the words I was told when I bought my first DSLR: “You have to learn to shoot in Manual mode.” When I first started to get serious about photography, I had no idea what apertures, shutter speeds, or ISOs were. I didn’t know what I was doing at all, and because everyone seemed to say so, I dove right into YouTube tutorials and online articles about how to get away from the dreaded Auto mode setting on my camera. After all, no serious photographer would be caught dead using Automatic…right? The truth isn’t so black and white. Auto mode,...

It is the dream of many amateur photographers to be hired for celebrity photo shoots and high-status advertising gigs. What could be more exciting than photographing a famous singer in a large photo studio with stylists, digital techs, and assistants at your beck and call? Imagine how great it would be to see your photographs published on a magazine or album cover. Best of all, commercial jobs can pay well over $10,000 for a single day of work. Surely this is better than just photographing ordinary folk, right? Maybe not. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)