We photographers love gear. If you're like me, you probably have a corner (or a basement) filled with modifiers, filters, lenses, lights, and more. The truth is that we don't need a ton of expensive gear to create dramatic results, and in my latest video, I will show you how to create a Rembrant-style portraits using one off-brand flash in a small modifier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Working in Photoshop with multiple layers and then trying to navigate to those layers to make tweaks to your edits can sometimes be time-consuming and at times also very annoying if you have forgotten to name the layer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Laura Schoenbauer Today’s Photo of the Day is “Foggy Morning” by Laura Schoenbauer. Location: Bloomington, Minnesota. 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 Laura Schoenbauer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Yes, the video says it's for posing women, but it works for everyone. It's for posing, it's for comfort levels, and it will help you run a more successful set. Here are three of my tips for helping models have a more successful photoshoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The pin-up model was one of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, and even today, decades after its heyday, it is still a very recognizable and eye-catching look that makes for great portraits. In this great video tutorial, you will learn how a vintage nude pin-up portrait was conceptualized, lit, and photographed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are some extremely popular and well-known landscape photography locations out there, so much so that they are essentially bucket list items for a lot of people. When they are that popular, though, is there any point in photographing them? This excellent video essay features an experienced landscape photographer discussing the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Radiant Photo has launched, and it promises to give you photo edits with beautiful colors, crisp details, and natural renderings in just a click, giving you more consistent and professional images in less time, no matter what you shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Topaz Labs, creator of well-respected applications like DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI, has announced Photo AI, an all-in-one AI-powered image editor that combines the company's best tools into an "autopilot" editing program, allowing photographers to do everything in one app alone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Editing images is no easy task to undertake. Using editing software such as Lightroom or Capture One requires quite a bit of learning and getting used to. However, even if you know how to use editing software, you still need to edit images in such a way that enhances their beauty, rather than destroys it. Essentially, you need to know the why behind the how. Here are some mistakes I made when editing pictures because of not knowing the why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Datacolor’s new Spyder Checkr Photo is a sized-down version of the original Spyder Checkr professional color reference tool while also being a vast improvement over the previous smaller version, the Spyder Checkr 24. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)

Photo By Lauren Bunker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Spotlight on Spit Cove” by Lauren Bunker. Location: Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. “The sun breaks through a gloomy day to shine light on sea stacks in Spire Cove, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska,” describes Bunker. 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 Lauren Bunker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When it comes to do-it-all lenses, few can tackle a wider variety of needs and shooting scenarios than a high-quality 50mm lens with a wide aperture, which is suitable for anything from portraits to low-light events coverage. For Sony shooters, the FE 50mm f/1.2 GM offers the company's best design features and capabilities, and this exellent video review takes a look at the image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Side Lighting in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Side lighting adds atmosphere and can provide a wonderful sense of depth in your photos. But what actually is side lighting? And how can you work with side lighting for the best possible results? In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at side lighting. I’ll show you how to use it, I’ll explain when it works, and I’ll offer plenty of tips and examples to jump-start your own side lighting photography. Let’s dive right in! What is side lighting in photography? Early morning side lighting. As the name suggests, side lighting illuminates your subject from one side. That’s basically...

When it comes to landscape photography, a wide angle lens is usually the tool of choice and for good reason. Nonetheless, you do not have to use wide focal lengths exclusively. In fact, a telephoto lens can be a powerful tool that enables new creative opportunities. This awesome video will show you just what you can accomplish with a telephoto lens, particularly when you use one with macro capabilities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm's latest X Series camera, the X-H2 is here, and it brings with it a 40-megapixel sensor, the highest ever in an APS-C mirrorless camera. Along with all that resolution comes a wide range of impressive features, and this excellent video review takes a look at all those features as well as the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As you've learned in a previous article, a great time to photograph cities is during blue hour. But the blue hour often lacks dimension and depth in the sky. If you're lucky, you'll have some clouds that provide structure. But if you have a clear blue sky, it'll often appear flat. In this article, I show you a trick you can use to make such a sky more interesting and improve your blue hour photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Who’s ready for fall? A favorite season for many outdoor photographers, explore these gorgeous images of autumn from around the country and get inspired to go out and shoot your own memorable photos. Need some tips for capturing your best shots? We’ve got you covered with everything from gorgeous locations (including the northwest, northeast, West Virginia, Michigan and national parks) and techniques to incorporating wildlife, the best filters to use and processing in Lightroom. The post 27 Images Of Fall Color appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post We Won’t See Third-Party RF-Mount Lenses “Until Late 2024”  appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Last month, Canon drew ire after it was revealed – via user screenshots of a customer-service chat – that the company had forced third-party lens manufacturer Viltrox “to stop selling all RF-mount products.”  The Viltrox representative explained: “If Canon opens up permissions in the future, there may be changes,” but that “we’re not the first company to be stopped.” In other words, Canon has been cracking down on third-party lenses designed for its RF-mount mirrorless system (a system that includes cameras such as the popular EOS R5, EOS R6, and EOS RP). And research carried out by DIY...

When it comes to landscape photography, you can certainly use prime lenses, but most professionals prefer the versatility and convenience of a zoom lens. So, what are the essential zoom lenses for a landscape photographer? This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape shooter discussing the three essential zoom lenses for the genre. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – My Favourite Thing appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. In interesting challenge suggested by Dale Hines in our Facebook group, and Dale had some criteria, too.. “My favorite thing. An item in your life that you absolutely love, and would like to share. Not pets or people” Make sure to include the hashtag #dPSMyFavouriteThing and #dPSWeekly challenge if you’re posting to social media. Mine’s a bit of a weird one I guess, it was either going to be my drone or coffee… Both are important! One helps me create, the other helps me function while I create haha. I chose my Mavic 3 drone, I’m really enjoying the extra perspective...