Few names are more synonymous with headshot photography than Peter Hurley. In this helpful video, he offers five fantastic tips on lighting for headshots that will improve your work in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We talk a lot about how to ease the anxiety of our subjects and make them more comfortable in front of our lens, but being behind the camera can cause just as much anxiety. This great video discusses the topic of pre-shoot anxiety and dealing with it as a creative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fall is here, and vibrant colors are popping up everywhere, waiting for you to capture them with your camera. And while your technique behind the camera is, of course, important, fall photos also demand strong post-processing abilities to get the most out of them. This excellent video tutorial will show you three helpful tips for enhancing the color in your autumn images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fall tends to be a “transitional” season for the astrophotographer. Summer constellations are still visible for early evening, but are quickly fading into the sunset. Late in the evening, some of the prominent Winter constellations are starting to come into view. In a few months these winter constellations will be high in the sky and well placed for astrophotography, so now is the time to do some planning. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Waterfalls are a popular and classic subject, making for compelling images and giving you a chance to explore your creativity. If you are interested in learning how to photograph waterfalls, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will get you on your way to creating better photos in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By David Shield Today’s Photo Of The Day is “San Juan Fall Color” by David Shield. Location: San Juan National Forest, Colorado. “During my first trip to Colorado to photograph fall colors, I made sure to make a stop at the popular Dallas Divide overlook area,” explains Shield. “A large parking area off the side of the main highway offers the opportunity to safely set up and start shooting. I picked my spot and started to photograph just before sunset while there was sufficient light to capture the scene’s fall color.” 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...

Learning how to price your wedding photography business can be tricky enough, but if you are asked to start taking on destination work, it approaches an entirely new level of complexity. If you are looking to add that to your services list but are unsure of how to go about pricing it, this helpful video will give you some good advice to set you on your way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Bird Photography: 10 Tips for Beautiful Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Prathap DK. Looking to capture stunning photos of birds? While bird photography can often seem daunting, it’s actually pretty easy – once you get the hang of it. In this article, I’ll share everything you need to know for stunning bird pictures, including: The best camera equipment for action-packed bird shotsThe perfect bird photography lightingSimple tips to improve your compositionsPlenty of bird photography examplesMuch, much more! So if you’re ready to become an expert, let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Don’t obsess about equipment Talk to any beginner bird photographer, and they’ll likely mention equipment such as ultra-fast...

It's maybe time to let go of everything you know, take on board new beliefs, and change the course of your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Fujifilm has been dominating the instant camera market for quite some time now. The Instax division from Fujifilm is its most profitable sector when it comes to the photography industry. However, a familiar brand called Polaroid is once again on the rise and aims to take its place back on top of the market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Learning how to work with off-camera flash can be a daunting task, and there are a lot of places where things can go wrong. If you are learning how to work with off-camera flash, this fantastic video tutorial will show you three common mistakes people make with it and how to fix them or avoid them entirely. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are photographing weddings, going to start photographing them, or are interested in trying it out, bridal portraits are crucial to your success. In this video, watch behind-the-scenes of three different bridal portrait sessions and see how these excellent images were made. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Creating a compelling landscape photo often takes just as much work in the editing process as it does behind the camera, and there are many ways to go about getting the look you want. This awesome video tutorial will show you five useful editing tricks for working in Lightroom that will make your workflow more efficient and help you craft better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A while ago, I received the Haida NanoPro Mist Black 1/4 filter. Since that time, I’ve been using the filter for some landscape photography, for portraits, and during a wedding. In this article, I will share my thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Filmmaking at a decent level has been opened up to the masses over the last decade or so, with cameras that boast great video specs being available at all price points. This video breaks down one filmmaker's top five cameras for filmmaking that are under $1,000. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Autumn Mirror” by David Connel. Location: Caddo Lake, Texas/Louisiana border. “This year I chose a unique ecosystem to photograph fall colors,” explains Connel. “Rather than take the stereotypical photos of fall colors in the mountains, I chose to photograph the swamps and bayous of Caddo Lake. This required miles of kayaking among the cypress trees. By choosing small groups of trees as my subject, I could select the perspective and backdrop in my images. Water current and debris made maneuvering the kayak into the proper position difficult. A big thanks to my wife for all the work she did maneuvering our tandem kayak into the proper position to capture my images....

We've always had a huge admiration for Quentin Decaillet's beauty and portrait work which is why we teamed up with him to create Portrait Retouching: Capture One and Photoshop. For the next few days, you can get Quentin's brand new tutorial along with dozens of other photography resources for 97% off. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

The post Portrait Crop: The Ultimate Guide to Cropping Portraits Like a Pro appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Gina Milicia. Portrait photographers are obsessed with lighting, subjects, clothing, and hair, yet cropping often goes ignored. And that’s a mistake. With the right portrait crop, you can elevate an image from mediocre to beautiful, and it only takes a handful of seconds. Of course, there is an art to cropping (you can’t just hack away with a crop tool and expect great results!), but that’s where this article comes in handy. As an experienced portrait shooter, I’ve spent years developing my style, working with subjects, studying the masters, and discovering the types of crops that work –...

Congratulations to Kevin King for winning the Light And Shadows Assignment with the image, “Be Still.” 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 Light And Shadows Assignment Winner Kevin King appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge: My Street appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Thanks to Marjorie over in our Facebook Group, this week we’re having a go at photographing our street “On the street where I live” So earlier, I grabbed my camera and headed to the top of my street and this was the first thing that caught my eye… (Someone that lives around here has done similar on many signs..) Use the hashtag #dPSInMyStreet if you share your photograph on social media “Stop Having Kids” What you choose to photograph in your street is entirely up to you, but it does have to be “on the street where you live” It can be...