The post How to Remove the Background in Affinity Photo appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Looking to remove a background in Affinity Photo? Fortunately, it’s pretty easy! You do need to make sure you choose the right image; backgrounds that are distinct from a well-defined subject are much easier to remove. If the subject has fuzzy or indistinct edges, you’ll struggle to get a good result. In this article, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step process for removing backgrounds in Affinity. Note that you do have a few options, but I’ll outline the main procedure and offer helpful tips along the way. Removing a background in Affinity Photo: the basics If you are new...

There's a big mistake some photographers repeat time and again. It can cause more damage to their professional or amateur career than an out-of-focus photograph. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Derek Peckenpaugh Today’s Photo of the Day is “Cherohala Skyway” by Derek Peckenpaugh. Location: Tennessee. 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 Derek Peckenpaugh appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It is no secret that the proper exposure is fundamental to creating a good landscape image, but it is even more important than you might think. If you would like to improve your landscape photos, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer discussing some of the many reasons that getting the proper exposure is so crucial to a successful shot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

"Game-changer" is an oft-used buzzword these days, but seldom does the product live up to the hype. See why this photographer is adamant the new Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens is indeed a game-changer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post 10 Fruit and Vegetable Still Life Photography Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. Fruits and vegetables are amazing still life photography subjects. They feature beautiful textures, colors, and shapes; they’re also highly accessible. After all, to find a subject (or 10!), you merely need to head to your local supermarket. But how can you capture pro-level fruit and vegetable still life photography? As a veteran still life snapper, I’ve developed plenty of techniques to achieve consistently outstanding images. And that’s what I share in this article: My top 10 tips that’ll help you create well-composed, beautifully lit fruit and vegetable shots. Specifically, I explain: A way to light your subjects that’ll produce...

Artificial lighting is its own world, and it can be a bit overwhelming to try to tackle it all when you are new to the pursuit, which leads to some common misconceptions about the different types of flash, what they are used for, and how they work. This excellent video tutorial examines a lot of those misconceptions and offers a lot of helpful information that will make you better prepared to tackle working with artificial light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

How many times have you been stuck in a photographic rut? If your photo mojo got up, walked out, and slammed the door in your face, then there are things you can do to get it to come back. It has happened to me. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Considering the time and expense outdoor photographers invest in building a system of cameras, lenses and accessories, how that equipment is carried in the field shouldn’t be an afterthought. A photo backpack needs to be comfortable all day, provide durable protection and allow instant access to the gear you need so you can respond quickly to the scene. The new K&F CONCEPT Alpha Backpack 25L is not only stylish, it’s comfortable, incredibly versatile and highly configurable to suit your unique needs. Key Features For Photography Backpacks When choosing a photo backpack, there are several important features to consider. While a photo backpack may look like a typical backpack from the outside, the differences are immediately evident once you peer inside. Front...

A few years ago, if you wanted good image quality from a supertelephoto zoom lens, your only real choice was a first-party option. In the past few years, however, we have seen a real surge in high-quality third-party options that offer a lot of versatility and image quality at prices that often significantly undercut first-party lenses. This great video review takes a look at three of those, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD, and Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Imagine a world where words can create images. Now imagine what that would do for the art world and photography. Well, it's here and it's not going to go away. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Holly Jansen Today’s Photo of the Day is “Twin Lakes Sunset” by Holly Jansen. Location: Mammoth Lakes, California. “Twin Lakes in the Mammoth Lakes area of the Eastern Sierra is beautiful and pristine, especially early morning and late evening,” explains Jansen. “We visit this area frequently, but this time there were only a few clouds in the sky except for this one evening.” 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...

Becoming a successful photographer takes a combination of a lot of factors coming together all at the same time to make successful images, some objective and some subjective. And while every photographer will have a unique approach to the craft, there are some common traits that almost every successful creative has. If you would like to improve, check out this fantastic video tutorial that discusses five common traits of successful photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 lens is the second cheapest in Canon's full-frame lineup, coming in at $299. Does this lens give you value for money or should you invest in something more expensive? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The new AI powered Select Sky function for finding and selecting all of a sky in Lightroom Classic (LrC), Lightroom, and Camera Raw (ACR) is an incredibly powerful and welcome tool. However, there are some instances where you still may want the gradual fade of the Linear Gradient tool when making the desired adjustments to a landscape photo. For example, in this photo if I use Select Sky it does a great job of selecting the sky and avoiding the foreground, but any settings I apply will be applied equally to the entire sky. If I switch to using the Linear Gradient tool I can get the desired fade as the sky meets the horizon, but the settings will affect the...

DJI recently released the Avata, and it's made quite the buzz around town. So, how did this experienced drone pilot find flying the DJI Avata for the first time? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post 10 iPhone Photography Tips (for Stunning Images) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Struggling to take beautiful photos using only your iPhone? It’s not as hard as you might think. Most people don’t realize it, but iPhones contain surprisingly capable cameras – cameras that become more powerful with every new release. In the hands of a skilled photographer, an iPhone can be an effective way to capture stunning landscape shots, portrait photos, street images, and much more. Often, these iPhone photos are effectively indistinguishable from photos taken with high-end DSLRs and mirrorless models. Of course, capturing good iPhone photos does require some careful techniques, and that’s what I share in this article: The...

It has been 11 years since I bought the Think Tank Airport Security V2 trolley as my main bag for weddings. It served its purpose, and I’m still happy with the bag. In this article, I want to review the bag based on my findings from the first moment I bought the Think Tank trolley back in 2011. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Though we often think of Photoshop as the complex behemoth, Lightroom has plenty of little nuances and hidden features as well. One of the least discussed is the Camera Calibration tab, which sits at the bottom of the Develop module and can give your photos the kind of subtle boost that takes them to the next level. This excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about what the Camera Calibration tab does and how to use it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Going into the colder autumn months, we start to spend more time at home, especially in cities with a lot of rainfall, such as Munich or London. Sitting down with a cup of warm tea or mulled wine and enjoying a movie is one of the many things I look forward to each year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)