Business is tricky at the best of times, but what should you do when it becomes entwined with family and friends? There can be a number of awkward conversations and it can lead to more than that. So, should you give discounts or not? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Time to move on from removing stuff (from the last few weeks), and now we’ll start adding stuff. Starting with this installment, we’re going to start to unlock the power of Photoshop’s Layers, which is another of the main reasons we take an image over to Photoshop in the first place. Layers let you stack images on top of each other so you can create collages, montages, composition, fine art. It’s also about adding type to your image (pro-level type), and it’s about adding special effects to your images. If this doesn’t make sense yet, don’t worry — it will, and you’ll fall in love with using layers because they are pretty awesome. In this issue, we’re just going to focus...

One of the great benefits of using modern digital cameras is the high degree of customization options available. Menus, button configuration, touchscreens, and more can be customized for specific scenarios. In addition to programmable buttons and menus, all modern cameras include a feature called Custom Shooting Modes, which allow the user to save and recall personalized user profiles. In this article and video, I explain CSMs and how using them can greatly improve your photography and user experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Wide angle lenses are almost always the first thing landscape photographers reach for, and, of course, there is a good reason why they are so popular in the genre. That being said, long telephoto lenses can produce equally interesting images and can actually be the better choice for certain images. This excellent video will show you some of what you can do with one and why it is so useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Panasonic's GH6 is here, and it brings with it a host of new features and upgrades over its predecessor. This informative video provides a first look at what you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I aggressively tested an OM System OM-1 Camera in the field. As I had pre-ordered one, I was hoping that I would be pleased with the results. Was I? Here are my thoughts on the camera and what it means to the future of the OM System. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If you hop on Instagram and scroll through any landscape photography page, you will likely see a lot of images with cascading rays of dramatic golden light casting warm glows over their frames. And while that look is popular for a good reason, you can absolutely create equally compelling landscape photos in flat light, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Gerry Groeber Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Watson Lake” by Gerry Groeber. Location: Prescott, Arizona. 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 Gerry Groeber appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Photography Ideas: 100+ Things to Photograph in 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mat Coker. Sooner or later, we all run out of things to photograph. Or we think we do. In truth, there are countless subjects worth photographing – and many of them can be found in your house, in your backyard, or on a short walk. I’ve compiled a list of more than 100 photography ideas, which I share below. It includes dozens of things to photograph along with lots of example photos. So if you’re looking for cool photos to take or you’re in need of inspiration, read on! Note: I include a handful of idea categories, including nature, people, animals,...

There are a handful of places in the world that are simultaneously beautiful for photography and incredibly difficult to ever visit, but Antarctica is one of them. In this video, James Popsys takes you behind the scenes of his trip there and the wonders that await. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When it comes to learning lighting, we mostly discuss how to precisely add it to scenes to build up the final look from a blank slate. But just as important as knowing how to properly add light to the scene is knowing how to remove it. This quick and helpful video tutorial will give you an overview of negative fill, including what it is and how to use it in your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Above: Here I used the Spot Removal Tool (Healing Brush in LR ‘cloud’) to remove the edge of a softbox that you could see in the frame, and if you look up in the top left corner, you can see it didn’t really get rid of it all (even though I painted completely over it with the spot removal brush), but you’re not stuck with that messy smeared area – here’s a little trick that will usually fix this right up. Above: If you look over in the adjustments for the Spot Removal tool, you’ll see the default setting for the edges of your edit is 50 (the brush has a soft edge). Above: All you have to do is lower the...

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)