Seascapes can be beautiful and it's almost impossible to shoot the same image twice, so the genre can keep pulling you back in. However, one setting almost rules them all when it comes to the final image; get it wrong and you can leave with nothing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

It’s something I’ve been contemplating for some time. Will the Latest Version of On1 Photo Raw 2022 persuade me to finally abandon Adobe? Please help me decide whether I should. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

There are many combinations and properties of light, all of which have different consequences and effects on both the technical and creative aspects of your images. One of the most fundamental properties every photographer needs to know is the hardness of light, and this excellent video tutorial will show you both when and how to use soft and hard light for portraiture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In our October/November 2021 issue of Outdoor Photographer on print and digital newsstands now, we feature a gorgeous portfolio of Kristi Odom’s black-and-white wildlife photography.  We thought it would be fungi to share a remarkable mushroom timelapse that Odom created. In this short video, you’ll witness the growth of several unique mushroom types. “One thing I learned over the last couple of years,” Odom tells us about the video, “is that you don’t have to go far to marvel at nature. This journey led me into creating art from home, including growing my own mushrooms and capturing it on my Nikon Z 7II using its interval timing setting.” The post Incredible Mushroom Timelapse appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author:...

A rumor describing Canon’s next lens for its full frame mirrorless cameras has taken everyone by surprise: a 5.2mm f/2.8L “dual fisheye” designed for virtual reality. What is Canon planning, and who is this lens for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

It was only a matter of time before Canon would release a true macro lens for the RF mount. Instead of an RF version of the ever-so-popular EF 100mm macro lens, Canon had a little surprise up its sleeve. I got a chance to review this amazing lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The Ricoh GR has long been a popular choice of compact camera for fans of street photography, and a new version was recently announced. The IIIx brings an interesting change to this point-and-shoot heavyweight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Lori Hibbett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Perseid Meteor Composite” by Lori Hibbett. Location: California. “We found a cool foreground to capture the meteor shower,” says Hibbett. “I believe an interesting foreground even at night makes the composition have so much more impact.” 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 Lori Hibbett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Shooting into the sun can do anything from providing a nice visual element and contrast to creating stunning rays that cascade across the frame. Because of the extremely bright (and often partially blown out) source of light in the frame, it can sometimes require some specialized editing techniques, and this helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to produce the best possible images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Reasons You Should Try Black and White Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Nisha Ramroop. Are you thinking about doing black and white photography, but you’re not sure whether it’s worth taking the plunge? Or are you simply wondering why so many famous photographers have preferred black and white over color? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to explain what I love about black and white photography – and why you can love B&W, too. I’ll talk about black and white composition, mood, and more, plus I’ll share plenty of examples so you can see exactly what I mean. By the time you’ve finished, hopefully you’ll know the answer to...

When you’re removing spots or lines or whatever using the Spot Removal Tool (or the Healing Brush in the cloud version – they’re the same tool with different names), the goal is to make your brush just a little larger than the spot or item you want to remove. Here’s a quick 24-second video on how to nail the right size every time (NOTE: There’s no audio in the video). Try this one – I think you’ll super dig it. Here’s wishing you a way better than usual Monday! -Scott P.S. We announced “The Portrait Photography Conference” last Friday, and it is taking OFF!!! Get more details and tickets right there. The post Such a Great Little Tips For Getting Your Lightroom Spot...

There are lots of numbers that come into play when it comes to photography: shutter speeds, f-stops, lens focal lengths, digital sensor multiplying factors and fill flash ratios are some of the obvious. One number that doesn’t often pop into photographers’ minds is the number of subjects in a photo. The importance behind this deals with composition. There’s a compositional fact that states: When including an even number of similar subjects, it is more difficult to create a successful composition than when an odd number of subjects appear. The obvious even number that comes to mind is two. Unless it relates to people, when two subjects are the primary elements in a photo, they compete with one another for attention. When...

As we transition from summer to fall, two of the most photogenic planets, Jupiter and Saturn, have passed the point of closest approach (opposition) to the Earth for the year. Yet, they still make great targets for planetary astrophotography, especially since they are now high in the sky soon after sunset. As another bonus, photographing these planets does not require traveling to a dark sky site. This kind of astrophotography can be done from our backyards. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Architectural photography is an art form that is intrinsically dependent on the mind of another creator. Without architecture, there would be no architectural photography. Normally, one wouldn't imagine this to be a two-way street, but this insightful video posits a different view. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Photography is an art form, and sometimes, we can forget to treat it as such and to help ourselves grow as artists. This excellent video featured a seasoned photographer detailing five mistakes he has made as an artist and how to avoid or fix them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In Part 1 of this In-Depth review, I outlined the core philosophy of Photo Mechanic Plus before going on to summarize and test the ingestion process. Arguably, this is the star in the crown however, Camera Bits have now added an image catalog allowing it to manage your photo archive. Read on to find out how it performs, as well as a comparison with Lightroom's own catalog. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

We Critique Your Most Exciting Wedding Images I can't believe October is finally here because in one week, I will have finally tied the knot and experienced my first wedding as a groom. After all the hundreds of weddings I've attended as a photographer, I'm excited to see all our meticulous planning now play out with my closest friends and family. Therefore, it only seemed fitting to open up the Critique to another wedding themed contest. For this critique the community, we want to see not just your best wedding images but those images with the most excitement and energy. Any images of details, venues, cakes, or low key moments... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

One of the neatest things about early digital photography was that because few things were really standardized, there were numerous interesting designs and experiments with features. Sony's Mavica line was one such example of this, and this awesome video takes a look at the camera 24 years after its release. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The iPhone 13 is here, and it brings with it a bevy of improvements and new features, particularly in the camera department. One of the most exciting new capabilities is Cinematic mode, which allows filmmakers to shoot footage with shallow depth of field and focus pulls, and this great video shows off what it is capable of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

On the surface, it doesn’t look like Insta360’s latest entry in the GO lineup is all that different from its previous model. Looks, in this case, are very, very deceiving. The Insta360 GO 2 fixes every issue with its predecessor and in the process, has become a versatile and eminently usable camera in its own right. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)