Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Starquest Type3:2” by Craig Bill. Location: Antelope Canyon, Arizona. “I’ve seen Antelope Canyon several times in the popular daytime— complete with crowds and noise,” says Bill. “In fact, this magical slot canyon is well known for its mid-day shafts of light that creatively penetrate through the curvy sandstone. I had always wondered what this place would be like at night. And when I had a last-minute chance to go the first time, I jumped! Although the first night was super clouded and windy, I was allowed to try the next night before my time ran out exploring this desert domain around Page, Arizona. I was lucky, however, to find the next...

The post Fill Light Photography: Your Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. What is fill light photography? And how can you use fill light to achieve stunning portraits? Fill light is one of those essential skills that every portrait photographer should master, whether they prefer natural or artificial light. In fact, as a professional portraitist, I use fill light all the time in my own work. Over the years, I’ve developed plenty of tips and techniques for beautiful use of fill light – and in this article, I lay it all out: A simple fill lighting definitionWhy fill light is so important for portrait photosTwo easy ways to generate fill light in any...

Masking is an important part of any decent photographer's post-production process. Sometimes, the masks are easy, but other times, they can be painfully time-consuming. However, if you learn about this hidden tool in Photoshop, your editing life will instantly become so much better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

All photographers need the ability to sell well, from selling prints to selling ideas to others to selling themselves. Use these psychological concepts to help you get more of what you want. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Seascape photography can be both rewarding and intimidating. The ocean can deliver beautiful photographs, but it also has the power to ruin your gear. Check out this in-depth video from Nick Page for several pro-tips that will help to both keep your gear safe and to come away with beautiful photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

The February 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. Did you know that the Creative Cloud Photography Plan comes with much more than Photoshop and Lightroom? Plus, exploring which version of Lightroom is right for you, learning how to take advantage of Curves in Photoshop, High Pass sharpening, fun with the Cutout filter, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Tonino Petkov KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 100 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 64 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or Plus member yet? Click here for more information. The post The February 2022 Issue of Photoshop User Is Now...

Film has seen quite a resurgence in the last few years, and after over a century of production, the number of used cameras available can be a bit overwhelming. If you are interested in getting into film but are not sure which camera is right for you, this helpful video will show you a variety of different styles at various price points to help you choose the right one for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you look around right now, chances are, you will come across something that's branded. Brand recognition is a big thing, especially in the commercial world of products. When it comes to your photography, should you still watermark your images? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Renaming folders is one of those tedious tasks that is often a source of self-inflicted injury to many Lightroom Classic (LrC) users. The process is simple in LrC, and yes, there is a way to do it outside of LrC (but it is even more tedious). The key to understanding why you want to do this in LrC is that the path to where each photo is stored on your computer is what LrC uses to find and access your photos. On a Mac, that path starts with the volume name and on Windows the path starts with the drive letter, but in both cases the path goes on to include every folder and subfolder down to the actual filename of...

The Nikon Z 9 has arrived, and it has officially brought the company back into competition with Sony and Canon for the most powerful full frame camera crown. So, just how good is the new body? This excellent video review takes a look at what you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Maybe it’s nostalgia or maybe it’s a design classic. Whichever way you look at it, the Nintendo Game Boy and its camera accessory have achieved cult status among photographers and gamers alike thanks to the distinctive lo-fi digital images it creates. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Photo by Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Great Blue Heron” by Charlotte Couchman. Location: Virginia. “This great blue heron was fishing on the banks of Broad Run, a tributary of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia,” explains Couchman. “I was able to stalk the heron through the bushes from the opposite bank for several minutes before it caught a fish then flew away.” 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....

In the last decade, drones have created a completely new genre of photography for the average consumer. Their biggest hurdle has been poor resolution and dynamic range but with these few tips, you can get a lot more detail out of your drone photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

In this comparison, you probably can't tell the difference between identical images taken on a medium format and APS-C camera. But that doesn't mean that medium format cameras are a waste of money. As with most questions like this in photography, it really depends on what type of images you make and what you plan to do with them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

The post How to Edit Food Photos in Lightroom (Step By Step) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darina Kopcok. In this article, I share my simple, step-by-step process for editing food photography in Lightroom. I’ve been editing food for years, and the workflow I present includes plenty of unique techniques I’ve gained over long hours behind the computer. I also demonstrate instructions via a hands-on example, so you can see the precise effects of each editing step as you go along. Note that the goal of food photography editing is to keep the food looking as fresh and appetizing as possible. And although there is always room for style and artistry, the more natural your subjects...

The last few years have seen a slew of new and impressive cameras. Nikon's newest mirrorless body has been turning heads, so one veteran wildlife photographer takes it into the field to give an honest review. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Vision and talent are often valued in creative circles as the means to a career in photography. Work on your craft and the jobs will come. This is true to some extent, but it is also a fair bit of rubbish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Back in 2006, Sony bought out camera manufacturer Minolta, triggering a sequence of events that has all but brought about the demise of the beloved DSLR. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Canon, Sony, and Niko: the three major manufacturers within the photography industry. For a long time, Canon and Nikon held a duopoly, until Sony started producing full-frame mirrorless cameras. We now have a triopoly with Canon, Nikon, and Sony going to head to head with their flagship cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Would you like to hang up a boring picture on your wall? Properly not. But what can we do to turn boring weather conditions into interesting photographs? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)