Photo By Danielle Austen Today’s Photo of the Day is “Enchanted Walk” by Danielle Austen. Location: Cherry Brook Preserve, Montgomery, New Jersey. 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 Danielle Austen appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Your portfolio is your calling card and is the place where most potential customers will make the decision to pursue hiring you or not. As such, your portfolio deserves a lot of careful consideration. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced photographer sharing five tips to help you improve the quality of your portrait portfolio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony's new FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens has arrived, and with it comes some of the company's best design features and optical performance. For many portrait and wedding photographers, a top-level, wide-aperture 50mm lens is one of the most important tools in their kit, and thus, the new lens is likely catching the attention of many. Can its performance match its impressive specs? This great video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Color has a huge influence on how viewers perceive images. Interestingly, it mostly happens subconsciously. The average onlooker does not know why an image transmits a certain mood—it occurs without them knowing. As a photographer, it’s important you master the why so you can knowingly incorporate it into your creations. This week’s tip explains how color affects people in ways that communicate feelings or a frame of mind. Certain colors project impressions that lure onlookers in numerous ways. Begin to utilize color to magically influence those who study your photos. It’s imperative to understand how color affects an onlooker. Imagine how futuristic and Jedi it could be to know you have “the force” to channel one’s thoughts and emotions when someone...

Creative ruts happen to just about everyone, and they can be both frustrating and detrimental, particularly if you derive your income from your work, often leading to a vicious circle. If you find yourself stuck in a rut and unsure of how to get out of it, check out this great video that discusses why these lulls happen and what you can do to get the creative juices flowing again. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Check out this short video below and you’ll see why this often overlooked masking tool is one of most useful of all the masking tools. Pretty darn handy, right? This is for travel photographers: Today on scottkelby.com I shared the best travel power adapter I’ve ever used. I love this thing. Here’s the link. have a great Monday everybody! –Scott The post Are you Overlooking One of Lightroom’s Best Masking Tools? appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

In recent years, Tamron has entirely reinvented themselves as a company that produces competitive lenses that offer excellent performance and image quality at prices that are often significantly more affordable than many first-party options. One of their latest lenses, the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, offers a highly versatile focal length range suitable for a huge range of genres and applications. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Modern cameras are tremendously complex and intricate machines, and as such, there are often settings that may not be the best choice for your work and may even cause you to miss a shot or not come home with the best quality images. This excellent video tutorial features a seasoned photographer showing you some important settings you should consider changing to improve your workflow and photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A Texas man is suing a sheriff's deputy and Dallas County after he says his personal information was broadcast to over 100 people when the deputy livestreamed his traffic stop on TikTok. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In a recent article, I shared a selection of easy-to-avoid photo editing mistakes. Today, it's time for five more. Some of them might sound obvious, while others are more subtle. What they all have in common: they can ruin an otherwise great edit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Canon recently released their corporate strategy for the next few years, and it sheds some light on where they plan to take their camera and lens business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In recent years, boudoir photography has experienced quite a surge in popularity, attracting women of all ages and backgrounds who want to capture their beauty in a classy and sensual way. While it's true that the rise in confidence and body positivity among women has played a significant role in this trend, there are several other factors contributing to its growing popularity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

Photo By Nunzio Guerrera Today’s Photo of the Day is “Great View” by Nunzio Guerrera. Location: Banff National Park, Alberta. 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 Nunzio Guerrera appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

When it comes to landscape photography, many photographers like to stick to the golden light that is only available around sunrise and sunset, when warm, dramatic rays of sunlight cascade through the frame. However, if you only shoot during those times, you are missing out on a ton of photo opportunities. This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer showing you why different times and conditions can make for worthwhile images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Canon Has Big Plans for the EOS R System appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this month, Canon executives met to discuss the company’s past and future at the 2023 Corporate Strategy Conference. The biggest takeaway for camera users? Canon’s performance in the market has been very solid, and the company will continue to develop its digital imaging technology over the next handful of years – particularly its EOS R system, which has been highly successful among consumers and professionals alike. While you can access the original materials on Canon’s website, here are the key takeaways: Canon saw “strong sales of new products,” indicating that the “camera business is supporting earnings as...

When it comes to landscape photography, foliage is often one of the most important components of an image, and as such, it deserves a lot of close attention, particularly when it comes to color. If you would like to improve your landscape photos, check out this great video tutorial that will show you how to leverage Photoshop to create more accurate and vibrant foliage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There have been some mighty impressive moon shots taken with cell phones these days, but are they even real? In the case of Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra, the answer is: maybe. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Balancing the exposure of a complex scene can be tricky, particularly when the dynamic range is wide. In this video, learn the basics of avoiding blown highlights ruining your landscape and nailing the perfect exposure instead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are a lot of different files associated with using Lightroom Classic (LrC) workflow and being able to exert our will in renaming files with more meaningful names can help improve that workflow. In this article I’m breaking out the steps for renaming everything I can think of that relates to what makes LrC work. Bookmark this one for the future when you need a handy reference. [This article first appeared in the February issue of Photoshop User Magazine – Rob] Some of these files you may only rename once in a while, for some the process is straight forward, some have a few methods, and some are like a secret handshake. Let’s start with one that you may never need,...

On the never-ending camera buyer’s merry-go-round? Here are a few lessons I’ve learned along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)