If you've ever experienced a flare or diagnosis of a chronic illness while being self-employed, you'll understand the overwhelm of navigating your health and your business interests. It can be hard to focus on rest and recovery when you're fearful about the longevity of your business and the cash flow you need to live. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Helena Murphy)

For years, photographers have understood that creating the best photograph possible means shooting in the best possible light. For natural light shooters, the best light often comes at a time known as the golden hour. This occurs when the sun is setting and the angle of the sun to the earth causes the light to travel through clouds and air pollution creating soft, diffused light. The color of this light is warm and the look is beautiful on all skin tones. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

The new HEX Ranger Sling XL bridges the gap between a large backpack and a traditional sling, combining elements of both for photographers who want to travel light without leaving almost everything at home. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Under the category of so-ridiculous-that-I'm-not-sure-it's-real-but-kind-of-a-cool idea is a video that chronicles the life of a "fanny pack photographer." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The September 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and the KelbyOne app for iOS and Android. In this issue, turn your portraits into magical storybook images that will have you and your clients flying high, plus editing in B&W in Lightroom for better light and color in your images, using a Photoshop Neural Filter and type for a before-and-after aging effect, adding smoke and fog to images, designing packaging in Photoshop, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Jennifer Brinkman The post The September 2022 Issue of Photoshop User Is Now Available! appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Chris Main)

Since I picked up my first camera about 15 years ago, I’ve loved wildlife photography. While you can capture beautiful wildlife images with a wide range of lenses, nothing beats a telephoto lens for getting close-up shots of your subject. With a long lens, you can photograph wildlife from a safe distance without disturbing them. The drawbacks of most telephoto lenses is that they’re large, heavy and expensive. However, since Canon launched its EOS R mirrorless camera system in 2018, it has developed impressively compact and lightweight RF lenses of all types, including telephoto options. Part of this trend of lighter, more affordable telephoto lenses is due to improved optical technology. Another factor is the Canon RF lens mount itself, which...

Photo By Linn Smith Today’s Photo of the Day is “Draining” by Linn Smith. Location: Oviedo, Florida. “Having its photo taken can be an exhausting encounter as exhibited by this tree squirrel,” says Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Tilt-Shift Lenses: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Nisha Ramroop. In this article, I explore the ins and outs of tilt-shift lenses. I explain: What tilt-shift lenses are and how they workThe benefits of using tilt-shift optics in your photographyThe difference between the tilt and the shift effectMuch more! So whether you’re looking to understand the tilt-shift lens basics or you want to level up your own tilt-shift photography, then keep reading! What is a tilt-shift lens? A tilt-shift lens is a special optic designed to do two things: Offer expanded control over depth of fieldPrevent perspective distortion In particular, tilt-shift glass is frequently handled by landscape and especially architectural...

No matter the genre you shoot, the world we live in often demands content churned out at a breakneck pace, and our attention spans are accordingly attuned to that speed. That can be a mistake that stops us from bringing home our best images. This excellent video essay discusses the importance of slowing down (quite a bit) and why it can bring you better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Let’s wrap up my post from last week on using face recognition in Lightroom. If you should ever find a photo of a person within a face group who is not the right person for that face group (or if it is a photo you don’t want assigned that person’s name), you can right-click the photo and choose Remove photo from Person in the contextual menu that appears. If you have a lot of face groups that you want to hide at once, click the three-dot menu in the upper-right while in People View, and choose Show and Hide People. That same three-dot menu also contains options for sorting the face groups by first name, last name, or count (how many...

As photographers, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. But there’s one disadvantage that almost every photographer has in common. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

We are living in an age of incredible lenses that offer combinations of versatility, performance, and image quality that were unimaginable even just a decade ago. One lens makes a strong case for the best combination of those aforementioned factors, however, and it is from a manufacturer you might not expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2022, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo of the Day is “Kayakers on the Potomac” by Charlotte Couchman. Location: Great Falls Park, Fairfax County, Virginia. “Kayakers running the falls on the Potomac River at Great Falls Park,” describes Couchman. Taken from the Virginia side of the river. 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 Charlotte Couchman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author:...

If you are new to artificial lighting, the array of terminology and equipment can be a bit overwhelming at first. One of the most important distinctions is that between a speedlight and a strobe. Though the terms are sometimes used somewhat interchangeably, they are fundamentally different devices with distinct purposes. This great video tutorial will show you the difference between the two and what each is used for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Composition is a particularly tricky aspect of landscape photography, especially since you have no control over the placement of the elements in the scene. If composition is something you struggle with, check out this awesome video tutorial that features an experienced landscape photographer offering some great advice sure to help you improve your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I was sent this live production system that doesn’t require anything else to get you streaming six feeds of live camera action to your social video platforms, all at the same time. It’s an encoder, switcher, recorder, and monitor, all in one. You can even insert a SIM card to stream over your mobile network if your destination doesn't have a stable internet connection. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

TTArtisan makes some very affordable lenses, and at $118, the 17mm f/1.4 is no different. Offering a wide focal length paired with a maximum aperture and available for a wide variety of APS-C mounts, it looks like a potentially useful budget option for a wide range of shooters. If you are interested in such a lens, check out this great video review that takes a look at the 17mm f/1.4 and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the greatest innovations by modern camera and lens manufacturers is image stabilization, which helps to compensate for our natural tendency to slightly shake when holding an object. Like any such feature, though, it is not free, and lenses and cameras with stabilization tend to cost more. So, do you actually need it? If you are new to photography and wondering, check out this great video that will teach you what you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Having seen many beautiful images of newborns in the past, when I recently became a father for the first time I was keen to get some images of my newborn daughter. Unfortunately, the photographers I wanted to use had no availability, so I thought I'd try it myself. It was an interesting experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)