The post Lifestyle Photography: 4 Tips for Incredible Images of the Everyday appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. Lifestyle photography is a lot of fun, but how can you get started capturing beautiful lifestyle photos? In this article, I explain what lifestyle photography actually is; I then share my top tips for these “day-in-the-life” images, including planning advice, composition techniques, and a simple way to create more meaningful lifestyle shots. I also illustrate the entire article with lifestyle shots of a single family; that way, you can get a sense of what to expect from your own photoshoots! Let’s dive right in. What is lifestyle photography? Lifestyle photography features slice-of-life images. It is the photography...

Sky replacements tools have become increasingly automated and more proficient in the last few years, and they are now at the point where a task that used to take 10 minutes or so now takes a few short clicks for most cases. One thing that remains an issue, however, is getting convincing edges. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to improve the edges of your sky replacements when using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to creating a finished photo, choosing the right camera settings and a nice composition is only half of what it takes. Knowing how to edit a photo to achieve a tasteful result that matches your creative vision is the other half. If you are newer to photography, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you eight tips sure to improve your post-processing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to supertelephoto zoom lenses, Canon mirrorless shooters have two options, the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM and the RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. With different prices and feature sets, these two lenses fill different needs, and this helpful video comparison will help you choose the right option for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Challenge – Insects appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Those creepy crawly critters in your garden / under a rock / in a tree / at the park – you can find an insect pretty much anywhere, BUT, can you photograph it? This one will be challenging – do your best, flex your photo taking muscles and see what you come up with! Here’s a helpful article for you on photographing insects! Share your photo on social media with the hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSInsects Photo by Sue Thomas on UnsplashPhoto by USGS on Unsplash Share your photograph in the comments, remember, this is about challenging yourself to take a NEW photo! The post...

Every time we make the leap to the next expensive purchase, there is a lingering thought in our head: will I regret it later? Well, at least in my head. Nonetheless, if I need to make a purchase, I do it. Here are some purchases that I wish I didn’t make. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Canon has been pushing ahead with vigor in the full frame mirrorless market, releasing a wide variety of competitive cameras and innovative lenses. The company shows no signs of stopping, as patents for more high-level lenses have appeared. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are being honest with yourself would you say you are completely happy with how your photography is going? A few small changes could be all that you need to take things to a more fulfilling and successful level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Becoming a successful professional photographer takes a lot of skill behind the camera, of course, but that is not all it takes. In fact, it takes a lot more than just being a skilled photographer to actually make a living from it. This fantastic video tutorial will show you nine essentials that will help you grow your photography business and increase your chances of success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Andrew C. Strom Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cracked Earth” by Andrew C. Strom. Location: Little Washoe Lake, Northern Nevada. “Right next to Washoe Lake in Northern Nevada is Little Washoe Lake,” explains Strom. “In the summer of 2021, through drought and irrigation, all of Little Washoe had completely dried up. While fascinating to explore and walk upon, it was a bit of treacherous terrain as the cracks in the surface went as far down 18 to 24 inches in places and could easily swallow up a careless foot.” 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...

The post Canon to Release the EOS R7 in 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. For years, news and rumor sites have teased the possibility of the Canon EOS R7 – a mirrorless camera that would combine Canon’s powerful RF-mount technology and an APS-C sensor for a lightning-fast, pro-level camera. But others have claimed that the RF mount, currently exclusive to Canon’s full-frame cameras, will never enter the APS-C arena. Canon already offers APS-C mirrorless bodies, the argument goes. Why create a new product that will compete with Canon’s EOS-M lineup? We now have a definitive response, at least according to the reliable Canon Rumors: The EOS R7 is real, both in concept and...

Samyang has long been known for creating very sharp and affordable manual focus lenses, but in the past few years, they have started offering autofocus-capable options while still keeping those budget prices. One such lens is the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, which offers a lot of bokeh at a popular portrait focal length, and this great video review takes a look at if it can unseat first-party options with its performance and image quality. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The UK’s new Online Safety Bill is a massive change, heralding a new digital age that is safer for users. Tech giants and websites will be held to account, and they don’t have to be UK based to face the enormous consequences. This will affect photographers and photography websites around the world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

With the Nikon Z 9 on the market, the competition for best mirrorless camera is a three-horse race again, with Nikon's option competing against the Sony a1 and Canon EOS R3. All three cameras offer highly impressive feature sets that can tackle just about anything you can throw at them, and this great video discusses the pros and cons of each and which edges out the other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the first devices I bought for my office when I started with photography was, in addition to a proper monitor, a calibration device. Editing my photos with accurate colors and brightness has always been a priority for me. And the use of a colorimeter and monitor calibration software is a requirement for achieving those. In this article, I explain how to use such a calibration system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Oryx on the Dune” by Raj Sarda. Location: Near Ondangwa, Namibia. “Early-morning trek by oryxes over the dunes heading to the river,” describes Sarda. “This lone oryx stopped to pose.” Nikon D800, 200mm lens. 1/60th sec., f/8. 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 Raj Sarda appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Elixxier software is an innovative company that has produced very useful and helpful tools for photographers and filmmakers, especially when it comes to creating 3D light simulations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

It is not uncommon for a Lightroom Classic (LrC) user to become confused about where a given photo is actually stored on a drive. This can be when performing a search using the Library Filter bar or looking in a collection, collection set, or even a previous import. In each of those examples you are viewing a group of photos that have been through the import process, but are being displayed without relation to the folder in which they reside. I’ve seen this happen even right after a batch of photos have been imported and the view switches to Previous/Current Import which shows the last batch of photos without the context of their parent folder(s). The person may think they know...

I’ll admit it — I’m a 35mm point-and-shoot junkie. I have a collection of electronic cameras that many film photographers would call "ticking time bombs". The reason for this is that many cameras made 20+ years ago were never intended to be used for this long. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

The post 8 Tips to Improve Your Architectural Detail Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. When doing architectural photography, it’s easy to get lost in the grandeur of buildings – yet the details matter, too. In fact, with a bit of know-how, you can capture architectural detail photography that looks as good, if not better, than expansive, wide-angle shots of structures. I love photographing architectural details, and in this article, I explain how you can capture great detail shots of your own. I include plenty of my favorite tips, tricks, and techniques – developed over long hours of practice – with a focus on two essential architectural photography elements: lighting and composition. By the...