Behind The Shot: Midnight Sun

Photo By Randy Traynor It’s not every day you get to camp on a beach in the shadow of a 200-foot high, 2-mile-long glacier. In 2018, I called this area at Nellie Juan Glacier “home” for a week as I spent time exploring the glacier and wilderness of Prince William Sound with National Forest Service rangers as an artist-in-residence for their “Voices of the Wilderness” program. Summertime in Alaska is home to the midnight sun, and for this Florida boy, what an amazing treat it was having 24 hours of sunlight. Each night, the sun would skim the horizon only to rise again at about 3 a.m. It was a photographer’s dream to have full light in the middle of the...
Continue reading
  158 Hits

9 Steps to Editing Fine Art Black and White Photography in Photoshop CC

Follow along with this tutorial to discover how to transform lifeless color photographs into black and white fine art photos in just nine simple steps with Photoshop CC. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)
  159 Hits

Developing Cyanotypes on Glass

Very often in photography, things go very wrong. In this video, Nicole Small shares her successes and failures in developing cyanotypes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)
  156 Hits

Photo Of The Day By Heather Nicole

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Simply Summer” by Heather Nicole. Location: Alaska. “A spring cub enjoys a simple summer day in a lush green meadow,” says Nicole. 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 Heather Nicole appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff
  0 Hits

Fujifilm Announces the GFX50S II Medium Format Camera, X-T30 II, and Lots of New Lenses

It's a good day to be a Fujifilm photographer. The company has announced multiple new cameras and lenses for both the GFX medium format series and popular X series. Check out what they have in store. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
  160 Hits

11 Food Photography Composition Tips (for Mouthwatering Results)

The post 11 Food Photography Composition Tips (for Mouthwatering Results) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Looking to improve your food photography compositions? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share my favorite composition tips – for arranging and styling food, yes, but also for adding creative touches that’ll give you an ultra-professional look. So whether you’re a complete beginner just starting out in food photography, or you’re a more experienced photographer looking for some composition-enhancing tips, this guide will help you on your way. Starting with tip #1: 1. Change your angle for an unusual perspective Beginning food photographers often shoot food straight on, as if they’re sitting or...raspberries on black
Continue reading
  159 Hits

The September 2021 Issue of Photoshop User Is Now Available!

The September 2021 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, see how machine learning and AI in Photoshop and Lightroom Classic is like a faithful companion ready to obey your commands, plus learn how to turn a boring photo into a fine-art image ready for a gallery, join us on a grand tour of the brand-new ON1 NoNoise AI 2021 plug-in, create a paint drip effect, take frequency separation a step further for even more control, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Sandra McCarthy! KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to 100 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 64 issues...
Continue reading
  142 Hits

We Interview Tesni Ward, One of the UK’s Leading Wildlife Photographers

There are some photographers whose work you can learn from. Tesni is one of those whose wildlife photography is worth following not only because of her eye for a great shot, but her enthusiasm and knowledge of the natural world that also shine through in her images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)
  171 Hits

How a Photographer Shot This Levitating Model on Location

The levitating portrait is something of a classic and for good reason: it's effective at catching the eye and holding the viewer. In this video, watch a full breakdown, including behind-the-scenes footage, of how the shot was achieved, from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
  181 Hits

Create a Cinematic Orange and Teal Color Grade in Lightroom

For the past decade modern cinema has opted for the orange and teal color grade to provide a wonderfully cinematic feel, and thanks to the new tools in Lightroom you can turn your shots into cinematic masterpieces, too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)
  189 Hits

When the Number of Files Synced Doesn’t Match

If you sync your Lightroom Classic (LrC) catalog to the Lightroom (Lr) cloud, then the All Synced Photographs collection in the Catalog panel becomes a useful way to access and monitor all of the photos staying in sync between the two programs. For most of us that number will display the same total amount when you view All Synced Photographs in LrC as when you view All Photos in any of the Lr apps. But what if it doesn’t? All Photos in Lr for desktop.All Synced Photographs in LrC. If you ever find yourself in that situation the first place to look is if sync is paused in either application. In LrC, click the cloud icon in the upper-right of the...
Continue reading
  149 Hits

Wildlife In The Landscape Assignment Winner Robert Henderson

Congratulations to Robert Henderson for winning the Wildlife In The Landscape Assignment with the image, “Serengeti Getting Green 3.” 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 Wildlife In The Landscape Assignment Winner Robert Henderson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff
  121 Hits

The Best Tiny FPV Drones for Filming in Tight Spaces

Drones have improved at a rate of knots in the last decade or so, and now you are able to film usable HD footage with a tiny, agile drone. This has lead to a revolution of creative videography. In this video, one videographer and drone-lover goes through his top picks for this niche type of drone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
  181 Hits

How I Got a Photography Agent

If like me, you have always wanted to be a commercial photographer, then having a good agent is a really important part of this. However, there are far more photographers than there are agents, so how do you get one? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)
  154 Hits

Should You Try Shooting Medium Format Glass on a Full Frame Camera? Oh, Yes

Some people shoot full frame lenses on crop sensor cameras. More people should shoot medium format lenses on full frame cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)
  143 Hits

How Polaroid Made Billions, Lost Billions, and Has Risen Again From the Ashes

The story of Polaroid offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of camera technology. Once a titan of the photographic industry, Polaroid failure to innovate and anticipate the shift to digital led to its bankruptcy, but a return to analog processes has breathed new life into this former giant. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)
  200 Hits

Photo Of The Day By Gene Putney

Photo by Gene Putney Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Stocking Up” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “This American pika was having a heyday as it gathered alpine tundra vegetation on a July afternoon,” explains Putney. “The vegetation was thriving and conditions perfect for what this animal needed to stockpile for survival during the winter season.” 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...
Continue reading
  0 Hits

Photographing Strangers on Film

Photography as a job and as a hobby are two very different things. For professional photographers, this distinction means consistently working at their practice, rather than at certain points or only if inspiration strikes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)
  138 Hits

13 Best Cinematic Lightroom Presets (in 2021)

The post 13 Best Cinematic Lightroom Presets (in 2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you looking for the best cinematic Lightroom presets on the market today? In this article, you’ll find a roundup of my favorite presets, all offering gorgeous cinematic edits. Some of these picks are very specific, emulating the cinematic style of a well-known director; others are more generic and are designed for a wide range of photographic needs. I’ve also included a handful of free options, and even the paid presets sometimes come with freebies – so no matter your budget, there’s a preset pack here for you. Let’s get started. 1. Cinematic Lightroom Presets by Northlandscapes This 15-preset pack...13 Best Cinematic Lightroom Presets (in 2021)
Continue reading
  199 Hits

Photos Of The Day For August 2021

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of August’s selections in the slideshow below. 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For August 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff
  144 Hits

We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday at:

Evelyn Greer Park (Pinecrest) 
8200 SW 124th Street 
Pinecrest, FL 33157

 

BACK TO TOP