Creative ruts are something we all go through at one time or another, and they can be frustrating if you are a hobbyist and downright dangerous if you are a professional whose income relies upon your ability to come up with interesting and effective ideas and content. So, what can you do when the creative juices stop flowing? This excellent video tutorial will give you seven ideas to help you get back on track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you're looking into hiring a wedding photographer, you may not have much experience with the profession. Although you can pick photographers you like, there is more to the story than just that. So, how can you make sure you're hiring the right photographer? Here are seven tips that can help ensure you aren't disappointed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Street photography is perhaps one of the most celebrated and ubiquitous forms of the art of photography. Names like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, and William Eggleston pervade any list of "greatest photographers of all time," so if you also want to try your hand at it, what is the best way way to approach it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

There are a lot of "rules" in photography, meant to codify what makes a good image and how to create one yourself. But for every rule there is out there, there are 100 notable exceptions to it. So, how do you break the rules in a way that produces compelling photos? This excellent video discusses three different ways to go about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting a commercial is a difficult task at the best of times, but to do so only utilizing natural light, is even trickier. In this video, go behind the scenes of the shoot as Eric Floberg walks you through settings, equipment, and considerations to get to the professional final result. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Kalihiwai Valley” by Bob Faucher. Location: Kauai. “Just outside of Kilauea, on the island of Kauai, is the beautiful Kalihiwai Valley, whose fertile lands are watered by the river of the same name,” says Faucher. 28-70mm @ 70; Fujichrome; scanned with Nikon Supercoolscan. 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 Bob Faucher appeared first on Outdoor...

The post Program Mode: Everything You Need to Know (Ultimate Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. What is Program mode on your camera, and when should you use it? Program mode is one of those “odd one out” camera settings – one that most folks never try because they simply don’t understand how it can help their photography. Yet once you get the hang of it, Program mode is actually pretty darn useful. That’s why, in this article, I aim to share everything you need to know about this mode, including: What it actually isHow it worksHow to use it for great results So if you’re ready to become a Program mode master, then...

What happens when you combine a high-end video-centric mirrorless camera, a gimbal, and a remote-controlled offroad car? Potentially a spectacular and singular angle, but will it work? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

If you're new to flying a drone, there is a lot to learn. I wanted to share my practical advice that can save you time and money. This is the advice I would give myself if I were to go back in time. I would hopefully have helped prevent some frustration and improved my ability to create! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

Creating video content can be so time-consuming that it is off-putting for people starting out on platforms like YouTube. In this video, and experienced videographer and YouTuber, Sidney Diongzon, goes through five tips to help speed up and smooth out your workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

No one enjoys the hassle of going through airport security, but for photographers and filmmakers, it can be especially frustrating and tedious to deal with having all of our gear unpacked, inspected, and repacked, and it can be a serious delay. TSA PreCheck has the potential to alleviate a lot of that, though. Is it worth the $85 fee for five years? This great video essay discusses the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The vast majority of landscape photos are only half done once the shutter has been pressed; a lot of the image is created in the edit, both from a technical standpoint and in adding your personal style. As such, it is important to be aware of where things can go wrong, and this excellent video tutorial details one of the most common mistakes and what you can do to avoid it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon introduced the EF mount in 1987, and it brought with it a number of innovations while ushering in the autofocus era for the company. Before that, though, was the FD mount, and while it had almost exclusively manual focus lenses, one special lens, the FD 35-70mm f/4 AF, actually had a very strange and unique autofocus system, and this neat video shows what it was like to shoot with. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are two types of opinionated photographers: those who love Godox lights and those who feel Godox lights are not for professional use. Here are some considerations for whether the Godox system is for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

Some of photography is intuitive, some of it requires some understanding, and then there are quirks of the craft that can catch you out completely. This particular truth of photography is counter-intuitive and can be frustrating too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fern and Clover Forest Sunburst” by Beth Young. Location: Redwood State Park, California. “This particular grove of redwoods has a gorgeous carpet of clover on the forest floor, but I found it a challenging location for compositions due to bright, sunny skies and a general busyness from many spindly saplings,” explains Young. “When I concentrated instead on the foliage at my feet rather than the busy woodland around me, I came away with compositions I liked much better, including this one of the sun breaking through the forest canopy and casting a morning glow on these lush ferns in the foreground.” Canon EOS R5. Exposure: 0.8 seconds, f/14, ISO 500. See...

If you’re a wedding photographer looking to make your business more attractive to clients while also earning yourself more money, today’s cameras make video an obvious addition. Here’s how to start mixing it into your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Patterns, curves, shapes and more are the building blocks upon which all structures originate. Whether it’s a repetitive hexagon formulated into a beehive or the foundational structure of a multi-story office building, they’re found everywhere. Factors that determine the success of the capture start with lens choice and subject. These evolve into reading the light, color and contrast. Shooting angle and composition are the final ingredients that determine if the end product is museum-worthy. In this two-part series, I explore these factors of photographing shapes, lines, patterns and textures in nature. Shapes Shape plays an important role in identifying objects. A skylined giraffe silhouetted against an iconic Serengeti sunset is easily identifiable. Its shape needs no explanation as to what it...

The post How to Use the Canon Camera Connect App (in 2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Suzi Pratt. In this article, I’m going to share everything you need to know about using the Canon Camera Connect app, including: How to connect your camera to the appThe ins and outs of the app interfaceWhat the app can do for you as a photographer So if you’re struggling to get your camera connected to the app, or you simply want to know how you can use the app to revolutionize your photography, then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s jump right in. Step 1: Check for compatibility and download the app Canon Camera Connect is a...

Sony fans had to be very patient ahead of the arrival of the a7S III, and they’ve had to do the same for the greatly anticipated a7 IV. Might we finally see an announcement in October? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)