There are a ton of ways to approach editing an image, with different methods having their own pros and cons. One method involves using Smart Objects, and this helpful video tutorial will guide through editing landscape images with them and show you why they are so useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Micro Four Thirds system isn’t my go-to system for night sky or astrophotography, but if it’s yours, you can do far worse than photographing that sky with the Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Congratulations to NamHui Anderson for winning the Waterfalls Assignment with the image, “A Lonely Island in a Waterfall Stream.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Waterfalls Assignment Winner NamHui Anderson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A few unfortunate photographers have found out the hard way that lasers can permanently damage camera sensors. Now Sony has listed the warning on its website, hopefully preventing further accidents. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

It’s probably fair to say that we would all like to improve our photography, perhaps in a small specific way or maybe a whole new aspect, such as off-camera flash or wedding photography. Having a desire to improve is why we do things like buying lots of expensive new equipment in the hope it will improve our images or spend hours taking photos and editing them, much to the annoyance of our family and partners. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The post 10 Tips for Beautiful Smartphone Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. You’ve likely heard this before: The best camera is the one you have with you. Trite, but absolutely true. The high-end DSLR or mirrorless camera you might own is totally worthless if it’s sitting in your car, your hotel room, or your home when a great photo opportunity presents itself. On the other hand, we almost always have a smartphone on hand, and their photo capabilities continue to improve by leaps and bounds. So if you want to capture stunning landscapes, why not learn to take better photos with the camera you always have with you? Why not learn to...

Sigma has just announced its latest lens for Sony E-mount and L mount cameras: the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports complete with optical stabilization and dust and splash resistance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Roger Hostin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “First Light” by Roger Hostin. Location: Banff National Park, Alberta. “As the twilight of dawn gives way to the light of day, the first rays of sunrise strike the highest peaks and light them up with Alpenglow,” says Hostin. “The light slowly makes its way down the mountainsides and the landscape emerges from darkness.” 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...

Many photographers and artists say that your subject's eyes are the most important element in an image. But trying to enhance them or add a little eyeshadow can be very tricky. This tutorial will show you exactly how it's done and teach you great Photoshop techniques in the process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The August 2021 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, take control of local adjustments in Lightroom to fashion beautiful images, explore the new features in the popular DxO Nik Collection plug-ins, use blend modes and adjustment layers in Photoshop to quickly control contrast, a close-up look at Super Resolution in Lightroom Classic, create a glitch effect in Photoshop, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member (and now KelbyOne instructor) Lenworth Johnson! KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 95 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 64 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or Plus member yet? Click here for more information....

Every photographer has been faced with the task of photographing subjects in front of beautiful sunrises or sunsets. Ideally, you'd have a light, but if you don't or the subject is too large to light, you're going to have to fix the image in post. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Photo By Heather Cudworth “In February of 2019, I was in Kenya for a breathtaking photography safari,” explains Heather Cudworth. “On this particular day, which just happened to be my birthday, my group woke up before sunrise to start our day of sightseeing. After a bit of searching, we saw a momma leopard with two young cubs. We spent some time observing the majestic cats, but as the sun rose higher in the sky, we decided to venture off to look for more wildlife. “Shortly after leaving the sight of the leopards, our guides received word that there was a cheetah sighting. We hastily made our way to the spot of another spotted cat. We soon saw a momma cheetah with...

When you are new to photography, you probably use your camera in auto mode. And that is a great place to start, especially since modern cameras are remarkably competent at creating balanced images. Nonetheless, if you want to advance your photography, you will need to eventually embrace semi-automatic and manual modes, and this great video tutorial will show you six ways to start taking more control of your camera and your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Once you have mastered the basic properties of light by working with a single source, you can begin to explore your creativity with more advanced lighting setups. This fantastic video tutorial will show you an advanced four-light headshot setup for creating an eye-catching image and everything you need to know to replicate it in your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With the upgrade from national river to national park status, West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has generated a great deal of excitement, both here in West Virginia and across the country. While much of the news I have seen focuses on the iconic New River Gorge Bridge, the many outdoor adventure opportunities and the historic value of the Gorge, I am going to highlight a selection of the many waterfalls within and near the park that draw photographers year after year. Sandstone Falls The New River Gorge region is home to well over 100 waterfalls, with many of them nestled in the park’s boundaries. In my books on the subject, the Gorge was broken up into three...

The vast majority of portraits you shoot will involve at least a small degree of retouching to create a finished image, and there are a lot of places where things can go awry. This excellent video tutorial will show you five retouching mistakes portrait photographers make and how you can either fix them or avoid them completely. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When we capture a 3D environment in 2D, the perceived depth can be lost due to the colors in the scene. In this short tutorial, I'll show you one way of bringing back the depth in your image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Clayton Peoples Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Hottest Place on Earth” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “Death Valley has the distinction of being the hottest place on earth,” says Peoples. “Just last year the mercury hit 130 degrees Fahrenheit, and it has gone as high as 134 degrees Fahrenheit. I’ve always wanted to convey that message—hottest on earth—in a photo. I decided that sunset would be the best opportunity to do so. As luck would have it, this particular evening delivered the right conditions. The sky lit up beautifully, and the clouds resemble flames rising from the hot salt flats in Badwater Basin.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo...

A Dallas, Texas man was arrested after flying a drone in the World Trade Center complex in New York City on August 2 and crashing it into one of the skyscrapers. The man, Adam Ismail, 22, said: "Now, I’ve got a great New York story... I need to make my YouTube pop off." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 12 Creative Photography Project Ideas to Get You Motivated appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Looking for some fun, creative photography project ideas to get you inspired and excited about taking photos? It’s always good to be involved in a photography project, and in this article, I’m going to share 12 of my favorite project ideas, including 52-week projects, 365-day projects, and more. So if you’re ready to find the right project for your needs, then let’s get started! Learning a new technique, such as the zoom burst, makes for a great creative photography project. Before you start your creative photography project As with anything in life, once you have a project idea,...