The sun is the center of the universe and an amazing celestial body. It provides energy for plants, heat for warmth, gravity to hold the planets in orbit and light to make photographs. Without its light, photos of landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and every other subject couldn’t be made. It illuminates the earth in rich warm tones of orange and red, allows rainbows to bridge the sky and provides color to paint the clouds. Regardless of its quality, photos can be made. Learn all the options. Pray For Clouds Although contradictory for many photographic situations, soft clouds can be your ally at sunrise and sunset. They can take on color in early or late light and add impact to an image. To...

Learning to produce technically proficient and creative video is no small feat, but if the sound that goes with it is not up to the same standard, your final product will be lacking. If you would like to improve the quality of the sound in your video, check out this fantastic video tutorial that offers six helpful tips that will have you on your way in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Modern image files can be large and rather clunky to work with, but Lightroom has a neat feature to make things easier and more versatile: Smart Previews. This awesome video tutorial will show you the ins and outs of Smart Previews, including why they are used and how to take advantage of them for your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We don’t talk enough about how relationships, or the lack thereof, will either make or break your career as a photographer. I’m not talking about the relationships with your clients. I’m talking about the needed strong relationships with all the supporting people that allow you to deliver the goods. These relationships are to be cultivated and nurtured. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jules Sherred)

Nowadays, most of us have far more devices than we have ports available on our computers, and rather than constantly hooking up and disconnecting different devices, it is far easier to just get a nice hub. One of the best available is the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 18-in-1 Hub, and this excellent video review takes a look at its capabilities and the performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Candid Street Photography: 7 Tips to Improve Your Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. Candid street photography is a ton of fun – but it can also be pretty difficult, especially for the beginner street snapper. In this article, I share my favorite seven tips and strategies to level up your candid street shots. These are techniques I’ve developed from over a decade of photographing on the streets – and I guarantee that, if you apply them carefully, you’ll end up with great results. Let’s get started. 1. Travel light and with minimal gear Many beginner street shooters work with a DSLR and a midrange zoom lens – and while it’s fine...

Forget technology updates, larger sensor capacity, and more dynamic range. If you could only choose one camera to shoot with for the rest of your photographic life, what would it be? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Uttermost” by Gary Fua. Location: Gates of the Valley, Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Gary Fua appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Wide-aperture 50mm lenses are quite versatile, able to fill the needs of photographers in a wide variety of scenarios. For Sony shooters, FE 50mm f/1.2 GM offers top-of-the-line design in tandem with a very wide maximum aperture, making it an intriguing option for anyone looking for that narrow depth of field look and great image quality to match. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over the past few years, Adobe has made great advances in artificial intelligence through Adobe Sensei. Regular Photoshop users will know how tough it can be to change a longstanding workflow and also how rewarding it can be to make effective use of newer features to save valuable time when editing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Photographers typically have dozens of options when it comes to portrait lenses, with something available to fit just about every budget. Near the top of the mountain is the Fujifilm GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR, a premium portrait lens for Fuji's respected line of medium format mirrorless cameras, and this excellent 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)

The overall layout and the placement of subjects within the frame can make or break your photographs. You may know the rule of thirds and the golden section, but composition goes way beyond that, and most of it is about simple geometry. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Fuji's XF 56mm f/1.2 lens has been a highly popular portrait lens for quite a while, but Sigma lenses have finally arrived for Fujifilm shooters, with the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN being one of the initial offerings. At a little less than half the price the Fujifilm offering, it should certainly catch the attention of a lot of portrait and wedding photographers. This excellent video review compares both lenses to see if you should drop more money on the original or if you can save a bundle by going with the Sigma. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Is getting criticism necessarily a bad thing? How does it affect who you are as an artist? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cotton Candy Sunset” by Ryan Cairl. 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photography takes the combination of creativity, technical knowledge, and aptitude with a variety of specialized methods, and as such, there are a lot of places where things can go wrong. This excellent video tutorial discusses eight common mistakes both amateur and more advanced photographers make and how to fix them or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Continuous Lighting in Photography: Your Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Olivia Johnson. Looking to get started with continuous lighting in photography? You’ve come to the right place.  Continuous lights are often overlooked by studio and portrait photographers – yet they offer a host of benefits. And by applying a few simple techniques, you can get incredible results (no matter your level of experience). Below, I explain everything you need to know about continuous lighting, including: How continuous lights differ from strobes and speedlightsWhat makes continuous lights so much better (or worse) than alternativesHow to work with continuous lights to achieve amazing portraits, product photos, and more Let’s dive right in. What are...

As photographers, we often have a lot of different horses for different courses, and when it comes to traveling, it often seems really, really hard to choose the right one to take with you. If you're struggling with this dilemma, you're not alone. Photographer and YouTuber Omar Gonzalez is right there with you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

This is a brief overview of why you need filters for landscape photography, comparing the different types of systems you may encounter, and breaking down which setup is right for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

The post dPS Weekly Photography Challenge – Peace appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week you need to find and photograph something that brings YOU peace. A peaceful scene, something that sets your mind at ease, something peaceful. The Theme Hashtag is #dPSPeace and make sure to include it and #dPSWeeklyChallenge when you’re sharing your photographs on social media. For me personally, I find that pretty much anywhere away from phone signal or out in nature is my peaceful place. I’ve shared some examples below… That said, your peaceful place might be with a cup of tea on your favourite chair in your kitchen or sitting in a cafe window watching the world go by....