The post 7 Travel Photography Mistakes Every Photographer Should Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kav Dadfar. Travel photography doesn’t have to be hard, but there are a handful of mistakes that beginners – and even experienced shooters! – make over and over again. But what are these mistakes? And how can you avoid making them in the future? In this article, I share the 7 most common travel photography mistakes; I also explain how to fix them. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to deal with these pesky problems once and for all! 1. Taking tourist photos If you Google any famous landmark or location, you’ll see thousands of images – many...

Wide-aperture 85mm lenses are the classic choice for portrait photography, but, of course, they are not the only focal length you can use. 135mm lenses have long been a popular alternative choice, and several companies make impressive options. This great video review compares the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, and Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Troy Harrison Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Wild World” by Troy Harrison. Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. “A little brown bear cub poses in front of the distant mountains that make up the wide range of its home in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska,” describes Harrison. 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 Troy Harrison appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally...

Creating a successful landscape photo takes creative vision, solid technique, and often, a bit of luck. If you would like to improve your landscape images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you seven helpful tips sure to help you improve your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For the last couple of months, Patrick and I have been moving into our new homes in Puerto Rico and building out personal studios in each. Let me show you what I've built. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Why do some photography businesses fail? Training courses talk about how to make a business work, but overlook the commonplace mistakes. This is how not to run a business, with five lessons from a photography business that stank and sank. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If you have not done so recently, now is a great time to see how much you’ve improved as a photographer. One of the best ways to see how you have grown is to recreate your old images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jules Sherred)

One of the best tools you can use to progress as a photographer is one that anyone can obtain without a single dollar being spent. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Photo By Sharon Philpott Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Face Rock Sunset” by Sharon Philpott. Location: Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, Oregon. 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 Sharon Philpott appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Clamshell Lighting: An Amazing Two-Light Setup, Explained appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. What is clamshell lighting? And how can you master clamshell lighting setups for stunning results? In this article, I explain the ins and outs of this simple – yet incredibly powerful – two-light portrait setup. By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll know how to create clamshell-lit portraits like a pro (no matter your lighting gear). So if you’re ready to become a clamshell portrait master, then let’s dive right in, starting with the basics: What is clamshell lighting? Clamshell lighting is a simple, two-light configuration: You place both lights facing your subject at a 45-degree angle, one angled up,...

The challenge of landscape photography is that you do not have control over the placement of the elements in the scene, and as such, it can be challenging to create compelling compositions. If you are new to the genre or find yourself struggling a bit, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some common composition mistakes and how to correct them or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

360 video has opened up tons of new creative opportunities for filmmakers even when they're not shooting in 360 mode. The apps included with new cameras such as Insta360's ONE X2 can reframe and cut video into compelling 2D footage, and new modes that incorporate AI are creating possibilities that were previously unheard of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

I have a cage for my iPhone. But I thought about how I could it to rather use MagSafe instead of clamping it in each time I wanted to shoot a video. And now Moment has released the perfect MagSafe-equipped Mobile Filmmaker Cage. They’ve sent one over for me to test, and here are the results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

One of the most essential and useful artificial lighting techniques a photographer can know is how to create a pure white background. There are several ways to go about this, each with advantages and disadvantages. This fantastic video tutorial will show you a few reasons why photographers often have trouble with this and some techniques that are sure to help you find success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you occasionally transfer many memory cards at the same time? Do you also need a Thunderbolt dock that allows you to attach multiple peripherals to a computer with a single cable? Well, I have the perfect product for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

One of Lightroom's simplest features is also one of its most useful: the before/after function. This goes much deeper than simply switching back and forth between edited and unedited versions of your photos, though. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to get the most out of the feature, as well as a nifty hidden trick that makes it all the more useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Challenge – Wheels or Doors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. There was this silly thing going around the interwebs a few weeks back “Are there more wheels or doors” and look, we don’t rightly know (or care for the most part, I guess) BUT I did notice that I do enjoy photographing wheels and doors and so, I thought it might be fun to mix it up and call a “Wheels or Doors” challenge this week! You can do either, both or both in the same shot – tricky! Please use the hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSWheelsOrDoors in your post should you be sharing on social media somewhere or in our Facebook...

Do you even know who you’re talking to? I am the most powerful person in the industry. I will do everything to destroy your career and make sure you never get any work after what you did. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Shooting landscapes at night often calls for gear that isn’t entirely essential for shooting during the day. Here are some suggestions for shooting single images, as well as star trails and time-lapse photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Is this the king of flash? Well, very likely, yes. The Profoto Pro-11 is the world’s most expensive flash, that behaves like the world’s most expensive flash. I had the Pro-11 unit to review and here are my thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)