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Lighting equipment can get really expensive quite quickly, but one of the most useful pieces of lighting equipment is actually extremely affordable. The 5-in-1 reflector is something that should be in every photographer or videographer's bag, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to make use of it to dramatically improve the look of your video and images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
A wide-aperture 24mm lens is one of the most useful primes you can carry in your bag, offering a wide but not too wide focal length that can work in a variety of scenarios. The Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE offers great image quality at an affordable price, and this great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
Low-light shooting brings its own problems with underexposure, high-ISO noise, and difficulty focusing. But with a few tweaks in Lightroom, you can save those otherwise lost photos and bring them back to life. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)
A nighttime landscape shot with the Milky Way over the earth below can be dramatic and eye-catching, but they almost always require two separate exposures for the foreground and the sky to get the best image quality. Once you have your two images, you will need to blend them to create a single final frame, and this great video tutorial will show you how to do it using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
It's a relatable but unusual title for an article. However, I'm sure you might have an idea of which direction this is going to go: photography as therapy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)
Following on from last week (be sure to read that first), I want to wrap up this look at plug-in workflows with an example of what happens along the way. Obviously, depending on the plug-in there will be differences, but the general workflow tends to be the same. Let’s look at an example workflow where I have a raw photo, taken at high ISO in poor lighting conditions, that I want to crop aggressively, and resize back to being close to the original pixel dimensions. Beyond the basic edits I’d do to all photos, I’ve identified a few problems I’d like to solve using additional software. I want to use Topaz DeNoise AI to deal with the high ISO noise issue...
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Photo By Zeralda La Grange Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Into the Badlands” by Zeralda La Grange. Location: Badlands National Park, South Dakota. “I visited the Badlands National Park while exploring South Dakota,” says La Grange. “I captured this shot of the gorgeous rock formations in the park.” 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 Zeralda La Grange appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal...
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You'll make countless mistakes as a professional photographer. This is how we grow as artists and entrepreneurs, and I encourage experimenting with your marketing and photography. I'm certain someone will object, but show the person without mistakes, and I'll show you a person who has accomplished very little. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)
The post Adobe Camera Raw vs Lightroom: Which Is Best in 2021? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you trying to decide between Adobe Camera Raw vs Lightroom but you keep getting confused? This used to happen to me, too – because to understand ACR and what it offers, you have to understand the program that hosts it (either Photoshop or Bridge). That’s also why some people haven’t even heard of Adobe Camera Raw even though they’re using it; it’s the program designed by Adobe to develop RAW files, so it’s integrated into all Adobe photo-editing programs, including Lightroom. As you read through this article, you’ll notice that ACR and Lightroom look very similar....Lightroom vs Camera Raw overview
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Most of us do not particularly enjoy standing in inclement weather, particularly with expensive and often fragile photo equipment. However, if you are willing to weather the elements, you can often get dramatic and compelling landscape images that capture the viewer's eye. This excellent video tutorial will give you some great ideas for taking awesome images in the rain. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
Have you ever wondered how to create a stronger portfolio and artistic voice? In this article, I will share my methodology for creating better photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)
Natural light is popular and has been divisive at times, but when used properly, it can lead to some beautiful images. Here are six tips to help you take better portraits without artificial light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
Canon has been impressing with their RF lenses, which offer fantastic image quality and push the boundaries of design to interesting and useful new heights. They look like they are showing no signs of stopping, with news of more new designs being readied for announcement popping up on the radar. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
The Sony a1 and Canon EOS R5 are two of the most powerful cameras out there, both offering impressive 8K video capabilities among other features. How do they compare on the video front? This excellent video review discusses the video capabilities of both after six months of usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
Sometimes, photography, like life itself, can be a dance of one step forward and two steps back. So, allow me to divert from the nuts and bolts of camera gear for a moment to talk about something just as important to sustaining a career. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)
ND filters are some of the most commonly used photography accessories out there, and they are great for both creative and technical applications. If you have not used them before, this great video will show you how they work and what they are useful for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
The new Sony G Master wide lens is quite unique. Is it worth checking out? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)
Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Mantis” by Christopher Baker. Location: Bankhead National Forest, Alabama. “I was photographing a waterfall in Bankhead National Forest when this praying mantis appeared on a nearby rock,” explains Baker. “I didn’t have a macro lens with me and the mantis was shaded under a rock ledge, so I decided to incorporate the brightly lit, colorful background and set up a nice silhouette.” 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...
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Putting together a cohesive set of images that illustrate a grand narrative is not an easy process, especially for those of us who taken up photography and end up just shooting single shots for a portfolio and/or to sell prints. This video has some great tips for those who want to break out of that mold and start something a bit more substantial. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)
Actually, he’s taking a well deserved holiday, so I thought I’d sneak in here and share a few extra tips beyond my regular Wednesday post (shh, don’t tell Scott he’s been up all night playing Call of Duty and needs the rest).  I looked back to my very first series of posts I made here in 2015, which were 10 More Things I Would Tell a New Lightroom (now Classic) User, done in a series of, well yes, 10 posts. I looked back over them, and six years later I think they still stand: Set default catalogUse Built-in catalog backup functionKnow how to restore from a catalog backupKnow how to find your folders and photos on diskCtrl-click/right-click is your friendUse Lightroom...
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