You can spend all the time in the world working on your technique behind the camera and in post-processing, but if you are not feeding your creative mindset in tandem with that technical development, you are going to have trouble creating worthwhile images. This excellent video essay will teach you the importance of finding creative inspiration and its impact on your growth as a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No, that title is not meant to insult you. In fact, it is meant to empower you. The vast connectedness of the Internet and social media can be a great thing, but it can also be a highly detrimental thing for creatives. The next time you are preparing to take a photo and wondering what the end product will be, remember that you watched this video and that no one needs to see your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Bob Faucher “My daughter and I attended a polar bear tour out of Churchill, Manitoba,” explains Bob Faucher. “Our group rented one of the famous Tundra Buggies on this day. Around midday, we spotted this mother and her cubs foraging on the tundra. The mother caught the scent of food wafting out the open windows of our buggy and cautiously approached. She then allowed the cubs to approach the buggy. When it became clear that they weren’t going to be fed—it’s strictly forbidden to feed the bears—she began to escort the cubs away. “Their exit path crossed over the foreground berm, and there they settled down. Occasionally, they’d peek up to keep an eye on us. They most frequently...

Picking up artificial lighting can be a bit daunting for a lot of photographers, but if you want to take complete technical control of your portraits and expand your creativity, it is something you have to master at one time or another. If you are new to artificial lighting and unsure of how to get started, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you three steps sure to get you on your way to using flash comfortably. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Growing a business can seem like a nebulous task. It can feel like there are too many ways to do it, with each way being a crap-shoot. Before I made the switch to being a commercial food photographer, I ran a successful marketing agency. Let me share with you some tips to reach your ideal client and grow your business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jules Sherred)

Video content is more in demand than ever before, both in terms of social media and commercial applications. However, post-processing can be time-consuming and expensive, which puts many photographers off. In this video, Jan Wegener walks you through how to speed up your workflow and use a free editing suite. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post How to Learn Photography: The 6 Best Ways appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Gina Milicia. This article was updated on March 21st, 2022. Do you want to learn photography, but you’re just not sure how? You’re not alone. Because while there are plenty of amazing resources and methods of photographic study available to the beginner, it’s often difficult to know how to begin. That’s where this article comes in handy. Below, I share my favorite six ways to get started shooting, whether you want to do nature photography, product photography, portrait photography, or something completely different. Note that there is no one best way to learn photography. Different methods work for different people, which...

With the release of Apple’s new Studio Display, the new creative standard may be here. Are the specs and price good enough? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Landscape photography often relies on rather complex and involved edits that go deep into Photoshop, but you do not have to make deep edits to create a compelling image. In fact, you can often skip Photoshop altogether and rely solely on Lightroom. This excellent video tutorial shares some simple but helpful tips for creating better landscape image edits using Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jeff Nigro Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter Colors” by Jeff Nigro. 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 Jeff Nigro appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

This is one of those features that kind of flies under the radar, but it can actually be really helpful. If you want the quick 60-seconds version; check out this video from Benjamin Warde’s Lightroom Coffeebreak series: If you want to go a little more in-depth on the topic, check out Sean McCormack’s video below: Here’s wishing you an awesome Monday. Remember, tomorrow is Photoshop for Lightroom users day here on the blog (last Tuesday’s post went up late – on Thursday, because…well…I forget to post it on Tuesday). Oy! -Scott The post Using Lightroom Classic’s Reference View appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Wouldn’t it be nice to conjure up majestic light on immaculate subjects any time of day? 5 a.m. wake-up calls to capture the sweet light of sunrise would no longer be necessary. Romantic sunsets with loved ones could occur every evening. Going to bed on a full stomach at 9 p.m. could become a thing of the past. The tradeoff is your subject matter will be restricted, but your subjects will still have allure. The shift in gears would have you limit your subject matter, but it wouldn’t be a trade-off because fabricating fabulous florals is fun and fascinating. Flowers are like magnets. Their colors, shapes, forms and textures attract us, compel us to record them and whisper in our ears...

With film photography once again becoming popular, photographers who wish to take it up must wonder where the current film stock is coming from. Is it from the remnants of film stock that was made years ago? Well, you'll be happy to know that Kodak still has production lines running at its factory and even happier to watch this deep dive into how they make the film that you shoot today. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

The Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera was probably one of the most anticipated cameras of the last decade, as the a7 III had set a high bar for versatility, quality, and affordability in a hybrid mirrorless camera. The a7 IV brought with it several new features and upgrades when it finally arrived, and this great video review takes a look at how it has held up after three months of usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Given the number of big name photographers and huge brands jumping on board the NFT bandwagon, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the plethora of problems surrounding the NFT market had evaporated. You’d be wrong. NFTs are a still terrible idea, riddled with problems. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Probably no lens runs a wider price range than the 50mm. You can pick up a new wide-aperture 50mm prime for anywhere from under $100 to well over $2,000 and just about everywhere in between. The most affordable options tend to have some serious limitations, though. The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 offers an upgrade over those cheap models without breaking the bank, and this great video review takes a look at the image quality and performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you experienced photographing the wonders of the edges of land? Here is a guide to different approaches to seascapes and how to capture them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Nadeem Sufi Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Amazement” by Nadeem Sufi. “While visiting Emerald Lakes, the most striking thing was a pool of water that was left after the rest of the lake had been snowed out,” explains Sufi. “While the mountains right in front of the lake were reflecting perfectly, it was the simplicity of the snow-burdened trees that seemed just stunning! While photographing, it struck me how gorgeous the image would look if someone would stand at the beautiful bridge right in the middle of it all. And who better than my wife, wearing this lovely reddish snow jacket/pants that we had specially packed for these kinds of moments. All I had to do was ask...

The OM System OM-1 is here, and with its impressive upgrades and new capabilities, it challenges the paradigm of full frame or even APS-C cameras ruling the sports genre, at least on paper. Can it really keep up with top-level professional cameras, though? This great video review pits the OM-1 against the highly respected Canon EOS R3 to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

50mm f/0.95 lens options have exploded in the last few years, all offering an ultra-wide aperture at a versatile focal length in an affordable manual focus design. So, which of the options is best? This excellent video comparison takes a look at four of them: the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III, TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95, Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95, and the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)