Tripods are not the most interesting photography tool to research and debate over the positives and negatives of their features, but chances are, you will own and use that tripod for at least two camera upgrades. This makes your tripod something you will end up relying on for quite some time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)

The American Landscape photo contest celebrates the incredible beauty and diversity of America’s wild places. This year the contest received more that 1,300 entries, and we’re pleased to present to you the finalists in the slideshow below. The winners will be selected soon—follow us on social media to be among the first to know when they’re announced. Our 2021 Wildlife photo contest is accepting entries now through August 10, 2021. Enter your best wildlife photographs today for a chance to win exciting prizes and be published in Outdoor Photographer magazine. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post The American Landscape 2021 Contest Finalists appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Post-production is core to most genres of photography, though it is more important to some than others. Portraiture is one of the most intricate areas of retouching with tricky tasks like skin retouching. Watch as one photographer talks you through his entire portrait editing workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Nikon Z 7II is a high-resolution full frame camera and the updated brother of the z7. Now 6 months on, how has the camera performed for me shooting landscapes? Faultless in my opinion. Well, except for one thing, but I'll speak about that later. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Business portraits live in their own world distinct from normal portraits, and they have their own considerations and techniques you should be aware of before you set out on a shoot. This helpful video tutorial discusses five common business portrait mistakes photographers make and how to either fix them or avoid them altogether. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Profoto sent us a couple of newly released softboxes. Let's test them out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Photo By Rebecca Wilks Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Torpedo” by Rebecca Wilks. “A house finch, going about his business, shot from a blind,” describes Wilks. 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 Rebecca Wilks appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Smartphones make for great back-up, b-roll, and supplementary cameras for all manner shoots. If you want to get the most out of your phone's video capturing capabilities, watch these tips. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post How to Whiten Teeth in Lightroom (Step-by-Step Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you wondering how to whiten teeth in Lightroom? Lightroom makes teeth whitening easy, thanks to a pre-installed preset that you can fine-tune to your liking. Not every smile needs the same amount of whitening, though. That’s why, in this guide, I’ll show you how to use Lightroom’s preset, but also how to customize it and create different presets of your own. Let’s get started! How to whiten teeth in Lightroom: the basics Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to teeth whitening (using Lightroom’s pre-installed preset): Step 1: Import your image Unless you’ve already imported your image into the Lightroom...

If you are looking for a compact and travel-friendly motorized camera slider to add some creative and stable shots to your videos, then you need to check out the Zeapon Micro 2 Plus motorized camera slider. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Craig Beckta)

It just didn’t feel right leaving off with just 13 tips, so while I’m off backpacking in New Mexico I wanted to top off the tips to 15 in total, which feels like a better number. Tip #14: Leverage Collections in Your Workflow When using Lightroom Classic, your photos are always (and only) stored in folders on some local drive (even if it is a network drive). Those folders show up in the Folders panel, and there’s nothing wrong with looking in a folder to find your photos. In fact, that is the place to do various types of file management. Folders are important, and you need to treat them with care to avoid losing photos or creating problems in the...

Photographers often write to me to share their portfolios and websites. I am not often impressed. Today's photography is repetitive and derivative in a way that I find immensely underwhelming. Yet, every so often, I am surprised. Susanne Otterberg is one such surprise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

Minimalist long exposures of moving water are a highly popular look for landscape photographers, but they also take careful consideration of your composition to avoid crossing the line between minimalist and simplistic. This great video tutorial follows a landscape photographer as he shoots minimalist seascapes and discusses his process and some helpful tips for getting the best photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a1 and Canon EOS R5 are the two best cameras available from the respective companies at the moment, and both offer the sort of remarkable performance and advanced features that professionals and advanced hobbyists demand. So, which is right for you? This excellent video review makes a thorough comparison between the two cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few things in nature are more dramatic or unpredictable than lightning—or more dangerous. The more you understand lightning, how to anticipate it and what to do in its presence, the safer you’ll be and the more success you’ll have photographing lightning. Forked Lightning, Point Imperial, Grand Canyon. This storm started out by the Vermilion Cliffs, but I was able to bring it closer with my 100-400mm lens. The “Shocking” Truths About Lightning A lightning bolt is an atmospheric manifestation of the truism that opposites attract. In nature, we get a spark when two oppositely charged objects come in close proximity. For example, when you get shocked touching a doorknob, on a very small scale, you’ve been struck by lightning. In a...

Green can be a particularly unflattering color to have present in the skin, as it can make people look rather sickly. If you shoot portraits outdoors, it will often appear in the subject's skin. Luckily, it is not particularly hard to correct, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to fix it quickly and effectively using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are new to the studio or want to practice your lighting techniques plus save time when in the studio, you should check out this 3D software by Ellixxier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Linn Smith Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fresh Flavors” by Linn Smith. “A cute tree squirrel has found a bit to eat and is enjoying the taste of its nourishing substance,” describes Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Landscape photography and camping seem almost meant for each other, especially if you want to capture things like a sunrise or early morning fog. So, if you are headed out for such a trip, what do you need to pack? This excellent video tutorial features a seasoned landscape photographer discussing what he packs on overnight trips. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There’s so much more to black and white than the simple removal of color. We must understand both color and tone, plus their relationship with the world of monochrome. Here are 10 tips to help you become a better black and white photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)