It's easy to look around at local locations and think that you have no chance of creating beautiful, natural light portraits because of them. However, with the right positioning and knowledge, you will be able to create stunning images with great light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Why does the world need another landscape photography competition? Well, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, the first competition of its kind, aims to promote landscape photographers who strive for realism and authenticity in their images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Morning in the Badlands” by Laura Schoenbauer. Location: Badlands National Park, South Dakota. “This summer I decided to take the seven-hour drive from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Badlands National Park. It was a long drive but worth it. The park has gorgeous diverse landscapes and wildlife throughout 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 Laura Schoenbauer appeared first...

If you're new to flash photography, or want to try it outside and off-camera, there are a few things to keep in mind. This behind-the-scenes video is a good introduction on how to get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 12 Tips for Beautiful Low-Light Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson). Low-light landscape photography may seem hard – but it doesn’t have to be. With a few tips, tricks, and simple techniques, you can easily: Nail low-light exposures, consistentlyKeep your camera steady for rock-solid imagesWork with the light for beautiful long exposuresSelect the perfect low-light landscape settingsMuch more! And in this article, I’ll share it all with you! So if you’re ready to become a low-light master, then let’s get started. 1. Get in position before the light drops If you’re shooting low-light landscape images, you’ll likely be out in the early morning, late evening, or even during the...

Backpacks take a beating and are out in all weather conditions. They need to keep our gear safe, need to be versatile, usable, and be comfortable for long hikes. So, how does the new incarnation of the Tilopa, the Tilopa Duradiamond, fare on this? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

With all the technical control, skills, and creative thought that go into making photos, there is a fine balance between not trying enough and forcing things. Sometimes, you end up trying just a bit too hard, and it can be a rather frustrating experience. That is when it is a good idea to step back, return to basics, and remember to enjoy yourself a bit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a wide variety of genres, offering a useful focal length range in tandem with a wide maximum aperture. However, most such lenses are quite expensive. Tamron's 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is about half the price of first-party options, and this excellent video review takes a look at the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You can spend a lot of time learning how to work a camera and process images, but it takes a lot more than that to become a successful professional photographer. If you are thinking of making the leap, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you seven helpful tips to increase your chances of finding success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Light & Motion has become known for making high-end, battery-powered, water- and weatherproof LED lights. The Reflex is similar to their other constant lights, but it can also flash. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Transferring images from the camera to the customer is a complex process that — depending upon your genre — will require a greater or lesser number of intermediate steps. Irrespective of who you are delivering to, you need to get photos off your camera, and this is where the fun and games start. Nikon has released NX MobileAir as another solution to fix the problem. Has it missed a beat or taken a bold step forward? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

The DJI Mavic 3 is here, and it brings with it some major improvements and new features that make it an impressive upgrade over its predecessor. This excellent video review takes an in-depth look at the new drone and the kind of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Laura Zirino Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Aspen” by Laura Zirino. Location: Colorado. “Another view of an amazing stand of aspen I found by the side of the road on the 550,” says Zirino. 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 Laura Zirino appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

For photographers, setting the price can be a daunting task. How much should you charge? How much product should you give? What's too high and what's charging too little? You set the initial value, but the market determines where it'll live in the long haul. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post How to Get Natural Smiles in Photos: 20 Easy Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Suzi Pratt. Every beginner struggles to make people smile for a portrait. Sure, you can always ask your subjects to say “Cheese!” but the resulting smiles rarely look natural. Encouraging natural smiles is hard. It often seems impossible. Fortunately, capturing smiling pictures is not as hard as it sounds. As a professional event photographer, getting complete strangers to smile is a big part of my job, and I’ve picked up plenty of proven techniques that I’ll share with you today, from specific approaches to subtle body-language cues to all-around silliness. So if you’re ready to learn how to get natural smiles...

I'm a Windows user, but I fell for the hype and purchased a $3,500 M1 Macbook Pro. Will it be good enough for me to leave my custom-built desktop? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Should I upgrade or shouldn’t I upgrade? It’s an age-old question. But perhaps the first question you should ask is: “can I buy?" [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

There is an art to raw image processing and it takes practice to master. In this video, two veteran photographers walk you through their workflow and offer some tips on getting the most out of your files. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The first lens under the new OM SYSTEM brand has launched, dispelling the scaremongering about the brand. This new glass looks like a significant addition to the M.Zuiko arsenal, proving that MFT is a thriving format with a bright future. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Weathered appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. I had some great weathered timber for this until last week, when I sanded it and painted it… That’s a fail, Simon! But then I remembered the old pocket knife I found in the dirt and cleaned up a little, it has some great weathering! A smattering of rust, some scratches and some pitting in the blade, too. “Weathered” – worn by long exposure to the atmosphere; weather-beaten. Old timber, steel, Toys are a good one, A rusted roof… The list, as ever, goes on for a while! You can use a single image or tell a photo-story, the only requirement is...