One of the Holy Grail quests for astrophotographers is the search for dark skies. Few of us are fortunate enough to live in ideal dark skies, but most of us are mobile enough to get to somewhere better than the center of an urban area. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Photo By Philip Kuntz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sawtooth Sunrise Splendor” by Philip Kuntz. Location: Idaho. 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 Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In this article, you will discover some good news if you own the DJI RS 2 or DJI RSC 2 and the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro camera. DJI has recently released a software update that fixes the front focus dial issue on supported lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Craig Beckta)

The post 10 Rural Landscape Photography Tips (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Have you ever wondered how you can capture stunning images of rural landscapes? Whether you live and shoot in rural areas or you’re simply taking a trip to a rural location, this rural landscape photography guide is for you. Specifically, you’ll discover: The best lighting for rural landscape photosKey tips to take your compositions to the next levelWays to use weather for dramatic resultsMuch more! Let’s dive right in, starting with… What is rural landscape photography? Rural landscape photography refers to “photography in the countryside” and covers the rural environment. While rural landscapes often contain architecture – much the same...

No doubt, a good sunset picture is a classic that will never go out of style, but that being said, given the extreme dynamic range, it presents a challenge to the photographer when it comes to exposure. This excellent video tutorial features four great ways to ensure that you get a properly exposed sunset photo that captures all the drama and beauty of the scene. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If there is one type of news story that is a recurring theme in journalism it is the protest. Think "Tank Man", "The Burning Monk", or "Taking a Stand in Baton Rouge" (with Ieshia Evans). They stick in the memory, their iconographic status forming a peg from which we hang related memories. So why then are we more interested in riots as opposed to protests? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

If you're like most photographers, you think there are three factors affecting depth of field. In that case, you would be incorrect - there are indeed four factors affecting depth of field. Do you know what they are? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

What makes a good lifestyle photo? Lifestyle photography has a specific charm to its viewers. Effective photographs allow the viewers to relate and catch a glimpse of what the subjects represent. There are, however, certain challenges that make the process a little bit harder. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

A photographer has built his own DIY ultra-large format digital camera from scratch. The rig uses a 600mm f/9 lens and has a projection area of one meter, making for some crazy images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

Most portrait photography tutorials focus on photographing women, but of course, the vast majority of photographers will spend their careers photographing men in addition to women. This fantastic video tutorial will give you a lot of very practical and helpful tips for posing men and getting better portrait photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm — the clue is in the name, except it isn't. Fuji was a behemoth in the film world, with Kodak its only rival. And then film went bust, and Kodak rapidly followed suit. Meanwhile, Fuji evaluated its business position and refocused principally around the healthcare sector and document management divisions. The architect of this remarkable turnaround was Chairman and CEO Shigetaka Komori. His retirement in March 2021 has precipitated changes that could have repercussions for its Imaging Solutions division. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

One of the marks of a professional photographer is a strong command of the use of color, particularly the ability to make colors pop and grab the eye without crossing the line into gaudy and tacky. This excellent video tutorial will show you three different ways to make colors pop in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jeff Nigro Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ruby Beach” by Jeff Nigro. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. 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)

Another manual ultra-wide angle lens? Let’s see what makes this one special. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The post How to Take Better Beach Portraits at Any Time of Day appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jackie Lamas. Are you struggling to work with light during beach portrait photoshoots? You’re not alone. But while doing beach photography can be tough, don’t worry – because there are a few simple tips and tricks you can use to keep your beach portraits looking gorgeous, even at high noon. And that’s what this article is all about. Specifically, we’ll share: The best times of day to do beach photographyHow to shoot in bright sunlight and still come away with flattering shotsAn easy way to use the light for artistic beach portraitsMuch more! Let’s dive right in, starting...

Leica cameras are well known for commanding premium prices, but their users are often fiercely to the brand and experience. Leica's Monochrom cameras are no different when it comes to price, but is it worth dropping that much money on a camera that only shoots in black and white? This interesting video discusses the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Celebrities are often known for excessively Photoshopping their images, often to the point that they become almost unrecognizable from the real person. That occasionally leads to some ridiculous fails, like this case, in which a Kardashian gained an extra toe she doesn't actually have. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There's a lot of time-wasting traps you'll encounter when editing images in Lightroom, things that'll send you down a rabbit hole for hours on end. Find out how to avoid them and what to do instead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Supertelephoto zoom lenses are some of the most versatile out there, suitable for a wide range of genres and scenarios. Sony shooters have a lot of great choices when it comes to such lenses, and this excellent video compares four of the best options from Sony, Sigma, and Tamron. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By David Ellis When I was in high school, I was hanging out at a friend’s house and picked up a copy of color photography pioneer Ernst Haas’s The Creation that was sitting on a coffee table. Until that moment, photographs for me were those stiff representations of forced family events, but Haas’ sense of light, color and texture, as well as his clever abstractions of ordinary things, was a revelation. “You can do that with a camera,” I marveled. Little did I know that Haas would inform my photographic journey for decades to come. Living in California, I’ve photographed the northern coastline dozens of times. The place I keep going back to is Weston Beach at Point Lobos, a...