If you search the internet, you will find a lot of landscape photos that include a human element. Often, a person will be in the frame, sometimes the photographer themselves. In this article, I want to take a closer look at the reason why you should sometimes use a human element in your landscape photo. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter Flower Forest” by Hi il Lee. Location: West Virginia. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When it comes to swimsuit photography, Joey Wright is one of the best in the world, and he is a fantastic teacher on top of that. If you would like to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial in which Joey shares eight excellent tips for shooting natural light beach photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 6 Portrait Photography Backgrounds to Make Your Images Stand Out appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Are you struggling to choose the perfect portrait background for your photos? You’re not alone. Backgrounds can make or break a portrait image, yet finding the right background to complement and enhance your portrait subjects is tricky, whether you’re working in the studio or outdoors. That’s why, in this article, I’m going to share my favorite portrait background ideas. Some are moody, some are upbeat, some are dramatic – but they’re all professional. And you can use them to create consistently great portrait shots, no matter your level of experience. Are you ready to take your portrait...

Starting a wedding photo business in 2022 is vastly different than it was in 2002 or even 2012, and as such, it is helpful to know what unique considerations and steps you should take to position yourself for success. This helpful video tutorial features a seasoned wedding pro discussing five things she would do if she were starting a wedding photography business this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography is just like any other genre in that you can do everything right, but if you miss focus, the resulting image will be a throwaway. So, what can you do to ensure that your photos are perfectly in focus every time you press the shutter? This helpful video tutorial will show you one professional landscape photographer's secret. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lindsay Adler has long been a staple in the photography industry. So, when I got the opportunity to sit down and catch up with what she has been up to, I jumped at It. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Retouching photos is as much an art as a skill, and portrait photographers must understand the proper way to retouch images, even if they prefer to have a retoucher do this work for them. Although there are a variety of ways to retouch an image, using frequency separation is the most common method and is considered one of the best. In this article and the accompanying video, I detail the process I use to retouch my headshots and portrait work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Congratulations to Christopher Baker for winning the Winter Waterfowl Assignment with the image, “Gabbling Geese.” See more of Baker’s photography at cscottphoto.smugmug.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Winter Waterfowl Assignment Winner Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Bridges appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week, your theme is ‘Bridges’ as chosen by dPS Photo Facebook Group member, Jeannie Jay Martin. Tag your photographs #dPSBridges and #dPSWeeklyChallenge when you share on social media or in the comments of this post. I have 5 examples of bridges for you this week – all from my historical collection on Flickr (Don’t judge, I was learning!) Remember to tag your photos if you share them on Instagram or Twitter and ALSO remember, it has to be a new photo! Different perspectives, details, angles, make it an interesting bridge photograph and most of all, have fun and learn something! Questions, drop...

Part of becoming a successful landscape photographer is knowing how to find worthwhile locations to take your camera to. And while learning settings and editing are pretty well codified, location scouting can be a bit more difficult to master. This great video tutorial will show you a professional landscape photographer's thought process in choosing locations and how you can find those golden spots for compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Is there anything finer than a monochrome silver gelatin print shot on film? Should we even attempt getting close to that with digital? Black and white are either misused or underused in many genres, and it’s time for a change. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Crinkles” 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 linkOriginal author: Staff

The post DxO Releases PureRAW 2, With Improved Performance and X-Trans Support appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. DxO has launched the successor to its popular PureRAW software, PureRAW 2, which boasts a handful of useful tools for easy RAW processing and enhancement. Like the original PureRAW application, DxO PureRAW 2 isn’t a comprehensive RAW editor à la Lightroom or Capture One; instead, the program is a companion application, offering a series of automatic edits that you can apply prior to – or during – your workflow. Open an image in PureRAW 2, and the program will: Perform demosaicing and class-leading noise reduction (DxO promises “an extra two stops of ISO”)Correct “every possible lens defect,”...

When it comes to choosing a space for studio photography, it is often a tradeoff between having enough room for all your equipment and for whatever creative ideas you envision versus the cost of renting said space. If you are wondering how much room you need for full-length portraits, check out this excellent video that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most of you may have heard of hidden files on your computer, but do you know about "super-hidden" files? These specially hidden files are well worth taking a look at, as they have the potential to cause your machine serious problems. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

FIRST, A QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE: I’m a small part of this epic new Podcast, featuring travel photographer Dave Williams, and featuring an international crew of photographers (and the real Rocket Man). The first episode of the “Epic Photography Podcast” is out now. Go give it a listen and meet this #epic lineup of photographers, seen above! http://Epicphotographypodcast.com – OK, onto the Lightroom stuff: Hey, everybody. A couple of weeks ago I shared Terry’s excellent Part One of this Lightroom Crash Course, and today we have the final of the two parts – this is such great stuff – give it a watch: Thanks, Terry – you are awesome! (He already knows that, but it bears repeating). Have a great weekend, everybody! -Scott...

Portraiture is one of the most versatile genres of photography, housing many sub-genres within it. One of the most impactful skillsets you can acquire for the craft is lighting and so it is important to know the basic setups and what different lighting styles achieve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Jordan Blake is a black artist originally from Nigeria. He has lived in Baltimore, USA for several years. After finishing college, he made the move to New York to better figure out and explore who he is and what type of images he wants to create. Of course, it doesn’t go unnoticed that New York also offers greater opportunities for collaboration and sharing of work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Many people are surprised to learn that in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of northern Virginia, just 17 miles from Washington, D.C., a National Park Service site sits nestled along the Potomac River. Great Falls Park is an 800-acre natural oasis that offers views of the mighty Potomac River as it crashes over jagged rock formations. The park’s three designated overlooks—two of which are handicap accessible—are all within a short walk of the visitor center. There’s even a good chance you’ll witness kayakers braving the river’s rapids. While the highlight of the park is the Potomac River, the park also maintains 15 miles of nature trails that both follow the river and meander through scenic forest. Weather At...