The post A Comprehensive Guide to Dynamic Range in Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Dynamic range is a fundamental concept in photography, one that every photographer must understand. Unfortunately, it generates a lot of confusion, thanks to its technical components and difficult-sounding name. But dynamic range isn’t nearly as complex as you might think. And in this article, I break it all down for you. I explain: What dynamic range in photography actually isHow dynamic range affects your imagesHow you can use your understanding of dynamic range to instantly improve your photos By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be well equipped to capture photos that require major dynamic range know-how – in...

If LIghtroom has an Achilles Heel, it’s the speed in which not only thumbnails appear after importing a shoot, but more importantly how long you have to wait to see a large size preview. That’s why I paid $150 for Photo Mechanic – a separate program that lets me see my imported images really fast. I can drag any folder of Raw images onto it and boom – big large size previews on-screen that appear as fast as I can hit my right-arrow key. No waiting for it to draw. No “Loading” message – It’s lightning-fast. Just about every sports shooter I know uses it because when you’re on a deadline covering games you’ll never hit your deadline if you wait for Lightroom to...

Shooting products in a studio environment is not the easiest form of photography. It takes patience, knowledge of light sculpting, and clever post-processing. People also incorrectly assume that you must have a great deal invested in equipment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

In the past few years, in addition to a lot of ultra-premium lenses, there has been a second movement toward more affordable lenses that make certain compromises to provide good performance and image quality without breaking the bank. For Nikon mirrorless users, one such option is the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When we shoot photographs, we may or may not want to increase the appearance of depth in the image. Many more tools than depth of field are available to us. Here are some things we can do to add or decrease perspective. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Creatives are inundated from all directions by messages meant to undermine their confidence in their work and to get them to focus on things other than the act of creating an image. If you find yourself a bit lost in the midst of all that right now, take a few minutes to watch this great video essay that contains an important message every photographer and filmmaker should hear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Creatives love and hate Instagram. While everyone is on it, very few enjoy being there. The platform is constantly changing the way it prioritizes work, as well as banning creatives without any reason. I was one of the unlucky many to experience such a ban. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Linn Smith Today’s Photo Of The Day is “New Destination” by Linn Smith. Location: Oviedo, Florida. “Great egret with wings wide out takes off from Lake Jessup located in Central Florida in search of another area to seek food,” 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 Blue Hour Photography: The Essential Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dena Haines. What is the blue hour? When does it occur? And how can you use it to improve your images? Photographers love the blue hour, not least because it provides velvety, delicious, ethereal light. But learning to take advantage of the blue hour for gorgeous portraits and landscapes isn’t always easy. It requires special settings, special gear, and careful consideration of artificial lighting. Below, I share everything you need to know for stunning blue hour photography – from basic definitions to tips and tricks I use all the time in my own photos. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be...

One of the biggest challenges of landscape photography is that unlike most other genres, you do not get control over the light on a scene. And while you can follow the weather forecast and plan in advance, nature does not always cooperate. That does not mean you should just pack in your bag and head home, though. This excellent video tutorial discusses what you can do to still come home with great images when the sky is boring. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The beauty of artificial lighting is that you can create whatever look you want, wherever and whenever you want. That does not mean things need to be overly complex, however. In fact, just two lights can offer a ton of versatility, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to use them to create some dramatic and compelling couples portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being a wedding photographer takes a lot of skills, one of them being the ability to effectively manage time while corralling a large group of people. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to properly plan and schedule your timeline to ensure you get all the shots you need. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When looking for things to add to your list of gear and props for your photography studio, some items may not be as obvious as others. Are windows blinds on your list? Here's how you can use Venetian blinds to add a different look to your portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Frank Döring is an architectural photographer based in Kentucky, USA by way of Frankfurt, Germany. He also focuses on personal documentary projects with a focus on the Anthropocene. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Perhaps no camera series has created a larger paradigm shift in the industry in the last decade than the Fujifilm's GFX series, which brought medium format prices into direct competition with the upper levels of full frame and modernized many of its capabilities at the same time. The GFX 100S is one of the most impressive options in the line, and this great video review discusses one photographer's thoughts after eight months with the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographing landscapes is easy. After all, landscapes are everywhere. Choosing a good composition is often much more difficult. It can be helpful to take small steps, slowly building up the most attractive composition. Let me show you how I often work for my landscapes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Elissa Title Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Breaching Whale” by Elissa Title. 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 Elissa Title appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Are you looking for an easy way to achieve great lighting with minimal gear? Regardless of whether it's because you are starting off and have to stay within a certain budget or you simply do not want to carry and set up a lot of gear, here's an easy way to get perfect lighting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Three-dimensional "pop" is a sort of nebulous thing that portrait photographers often chase in certain lenses, as it can take an inherently two-dimensional representation of a person and make it feel more lifelike. You can also contribute to the effect through your editing, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do it through some clever though not difficult use of Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Like life itself, all things evolve and change over time. Though as business owners, photographers don't always know what that is going to look like. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)