If you look at a lot of the work of top landscape photographers, you might get the impression that the subjects of their photos are hidden away in hard-to-reach locations that require significant time and resources to reach. And sure, that is true sometimes, but you might be surprised by just how much is available to you close by. This great video discusses just how much you can capture with ease. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As photographers, we are bombarded by thousands of courses, books, and educational materials. But, what if I told you that before you learn photography you must, really must, learn something else? Well, you must know this one thing well before you even start taking pictures. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

When it comes to landscape photography, the lens of choice is normally a wide angle. You can create fantastic images with them, but they come with their own challenges as well. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to get the most out of your wide angle lens when shooting landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Superior Sunset” by Ryan Cairl. 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

We often strive for technically perfect photographs, going to great lengths to perfect our camera technique and post-processing and often investing a lot of money in the best equipment we can afford. But sometimes, it can be fun to move away from those sorts of shots for a bit and explore more creative image-making processes. This awesome video tutorial will show you one such process, which will allow you to make your photos look like paintings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Reasons to Use a 50mm Lens for Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tim Gilbreath. The 50mm prime lens, commonly known as the Nifty Fifty, is one of the most popular lenses of all time. But while portrait photographers, event photographers, and street photographers love to shoot 50mm primes, it’s rare to find a landscape photographer packing a Nifty Fifty in their bag. And I think that’s a mistake. You see, for the last four years, I’ve been shooting landscapes with my 50mm f/1.8 lens. And it has been incredible. I can’t overstate the usefulness of this little lens, and I’m not just talking about cost (though it is super cheap). The...

Nikon asked me to review the new Nikon Z fc. I said yes, and I received no less than two cameras. It’s time to wrap things up and answer the question: does the retro style add any value? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

It doesn't matter for how long you have used Adobe Photoshop, there is always more you can learn. In this video, learn some lesser-known functions hidden away in menus for working on the colors of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Astrophotography has quickly become incredibly popular these days, with the advent of increasingly smaller and affordable star trackers, and not to mention the global pandemic, which has forced people to make do with photographing what is immediately around them, or above them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Art either has extremely high value or no value at all. Getting from one to the other can take decades. Some never make it to the other end. The same is true for photography. At the start of your career, you will surely create art for free. But should you? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The long-awaited Sony a7S III finally appeared on the market last year, and it has been in the hands of a lot of filmmakers for the past year. If you have been considering the camera for your own work, check out this great video review that discusses just how powerful it is in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting weddings involves a number of challenges, including having to work with whatever light you are given that day while still being expected to produce memorable, compelling images for your couple and their family. This awesome video tutorial will show you how a photographer captured a great couples portrait in a field even with harsh sunlight complicating the equation. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Often caused by polarizer filters, lens vignetting, or side-lit scenes, gradients can be a pain to handle in post-processing. Follow these simple steps in Photoshop to gain control over gradients commonly found in blue sky images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

If you work in a studio, it is not a big deal to have a lot of heavy gear, but if you are someone like a landscape photographer who is often hiking miles and miles with a bag of gear, every little ounce makes a big difference. This great video shows how one photographer majorly trimmed his bag while still carrying everything he needs to create. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Ted Uihlein Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Patterns in Nature” by Ted Uihlein. Location: Crested Butte, Colorado. “Aspen leaves create a lovely mosaic in a Colorado mountain stream,” describes Uihlein. 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 Ted Uihlein appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

We have all taken a shot where the flash didn't fire, we didn't have any lighting for a sudden moment, or we just made a mistake. If the image is particularly nice in other regards, it can be disappointing. So, here's how you can save portraits that aren't well lit using Adobe Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 7 Fall Portrait Photography Tips (for Outstanding Results) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sean Gannon. Autumn provides photographers with an abundance of colors and amazing light, which is why autumn is one of the best seasons for portrait photography. It offers up magical, moody, and even nostalgic photos like this one: But while fall portrait photography can look amazing, capturing the best shots isn’t always easy. Yes, fall backgrounds look awesome and fall light is breathtaking, but you shouldn’t just aim your camera and hope for the best. In this article, I’ll share my top fall photography portrait tips. And by the time you’ve finished, you’ll be able to create stunning images like a...

From novelty to must-have, the phone camera has brought serious photography tools to everyday life. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

I am willing to bet that a lot of us have not thought about cleaning our camera viewfinder before, and I am also willing to bet that if those of us who have not thought about it looked at our viewfinders right now, we would be a bit grossed out. Take five minutes and watch this helpful video to learn how to clean yours so it is bright, clear, and clean. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are anything like me, you have probably found yourself agonizing over finding just the right location for a portrait shoot at one time or another. It does not have to be that difficult, though, and this helpful video tutorial will give you some great tips for finding suitable locations quickly and easily. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)