When the light is low, many photographers head back to their vehicles and call it a night. At dawn, many photographers wait for the first hint of the sun’s illumination to press the shutter. I share with you some tricks and insight on how to extend your productive photographic hours. Learn to make images at dawn, dusk and during the night with these low-light photography tips. My business tagline is, “It’s All About The Light.” For me, light is the key ingredient that makes or breaks an image. If the light is awful, even the most iconic mountain range or sea stack looks flat. A photo of a regal lion posed against an ugly gray sky won’t bring oohs and aahs...

The post 7 Tips for Action-Packed Indoor Sports Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christina N Dickson. Indoor sports aren’t always easy to photography. In fact, for the beginning sports photographer, they can be downright intimidating, thanks to the fast action, low light, and limited camera movement. Fortunately, experienced sports shooters have developed a number of techniques that make indoor sports photography way easier, including: Simple starting settings for sharp indoor shotsStandard gear that every beginner should ownCareful research you should do before approaching a sportMuch more! And that’s what this article is all about. I’m going to share my top 7 tips to take your indoor sports photos to the next level – and by...

We often strive for technically perfect photographs, going to great lengths to perfect our camera technique and post-processing and often investing a lot of money in the best equipment we can afford. But sometimes, it can be fun to move away from those sorts of shots for a bit and explore more creative image-making processes. This awesome video tutorial will show you one such process, which will allow you to make your photos look like paintings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As photographers, we are bombarded by thousands of courses, books, and educational materials. But, what if I told you that before you learn photography you must, really must, learn something else? Well, you must know this one thing well before you even start taking pictures. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

This is one of my favorite Lightroom tips, and it allows you to have Lightroom Classic organize your images on a worldwide map even if your camera doesn’t have built-in GPS. This tip features my guest, the amazing Mr. Terry White, and it’s just so clever. Check out the video Terry and I made showing this tip below: Pretty cool, right?! Here’s wish you a kick-butt Monday! -Scott The post If you’re camera doesn’t have GPS, you can still have your images on Lightroom’s map! appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

If you look at a lot of the work of top landscape photographers, you might get the impression that the subjects of their photos are hidden away in hard-to-reach locations that require significant time and resources to reach. And sure, that is true sometimes, but you might be surprised by just how much is available to you close by. This great video discusses just how much you can capture with ease. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon EOS R3 is one of the most technologically advanced cameras that Canon has produced. Improvements to the autofocus alone put the Canon EOS R3 ahead of almost every camera that Canon has ever produced. Despite this, Canon maintains that the EOS R3 is not a 1 series flagship camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

As camera technology continues to advance at stomach-churning speed, it might be wise to remind ourselves of just how far we've come, as it's so easy to get caught up in the never-ending lust for the next shiny new toy. Sometimes, our focus on processors and edge-to-edge sharpness make us forget about the art, the craft, and the photographers that came before us, so sit back and enjoy this short hop through the history of photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Let's face it, we photographers like shiny objects. Especially when first starting out, it’s always tempting to find some new camera, lens, or other tool we can put in our tool belt that is going to help us be a better photographer. Sadly, that cool new piece of gear is not really going to make you a better photographer, but here are a few things that might. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

CyberLink has an update for its long-available PhotoDirector image editor, which runs on Mac OS and Windows. This latest version is called PhotoDirector 13. New light effects and color adjustment features have been added. The company claims you can turn any photo into a "visual masterpiece with a comprehensive set of AI tools, including AI-powered Sky Replacement and Photo Animation effects." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Superior Sunset” by Ryan Cairl. 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

When it comes to landscape photography, the lens of choice is normally a wide angle. You can create fantastic images with them, but they come with their own challenges as well. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to get the most out of your wide angle lens when shooting landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We have all taken a shot where the flash didn't fire, we didn't have any lighting for a sudden moment, or we just made a mistake. If the image is particularly nice in other regards, it can be disappointing. So, here's how you can save portraits that aren't well lit using Adobe Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 5 Reasons to Use a 50mm Lens for Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tim Gilbreath. The 50mm prime lens, commonly known as the Nifty Fifty, is one of the most popular lenses of all time. But while portrait photographers, event photographers, and street photographers love to shoot 50mm primes, it’s rare to find a landscape photographer packing a Nifty Fifty in their bag. And I think that’s a mistake. You see, for the last four years, I’ve been shooting landscapes with my 50mm f/1.8 lens. And it has been incredible. I can’t overstate the usefulness of this little lens, and I’m not just talking about cost (though it is super cheap). The...

Often caused by polarizer filters, lens vignetting, or side-lit scenes, gradients can be a pain to handle in post-processing. Follow these simple steps in Photoshop to gain control over gradients commonly found in blue sky images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

The long-awaited Sony a7S III finally appeared on the market last year, and it has been in the hands of a lot of filmmakers for the past year. If you have been considering the camera for your own work, check out this great video review that discusses just how powerful it is in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Astrophotography has quickly become incredibly popular these days, with the advent of increasingly smaller and affordable star trackers, and not to mention the global pandemic, which has forced people to make do with photographing what is immediately around them, or above them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Nikon asked me to review the new Nikon Z fc. I said yes, and I received no less than two cameras. It’s time to wrap things up and answer the question: does the retro style add any value? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

It doesn't matter for how long you have used Adobe Photoshop, there is always more you can learn. In this video, learn some lesser-known functions hidden away in menus for working on the colors of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Ted Uihlein Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Patterns in Nature” by Ted Uihlein. Location: Crested Butte, Colorado. “Aspen leaves create a lovely mosaic in a Colorado mountain stream,” describes Uihlein. 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 Ted Uihlein appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff