When you think of landscape photography, you probably think of bright and vibrant swathes of color, but black and white images can be dramatic, compelling, and eye-catching. That being said, working in black and white comes with its own challenges and pitfalls beyond those of working in color. This helpful video tutorial discusses seven common mistakes landscape photographers make when working in black and white and how to avoid or fix them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re a wedding or event photographer, it’s likely you’ve come across mixed lighting situations, and understanding how to work with or around it is crucial. If done right, mixed lighting can have a flattering effect and can add visual interest and depth to your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

There is often talk about the Leica look, both with their cameras and their lenses. In this video, we look at the difference between two 28mm lenses on similar resolution sensors. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Mono Lake” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve, California. “Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is located near Yosemite National Park within Mono County, in eastern California,” says Dessoliers. “It was established in 1981 by the California State Legislature to preserve the natural limestone ‘tufa tower’ formations at Mono Lake.” 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...

If you are looking for the best wide-angle zoom lens for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro that won’t break the bank. Then you should definitely have a look at the Tokina 11-20mm F2.8 ATX-i APS-C lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Craig Beckta)

The post Perspective in Photography: 4 Vantage Points for Unique Compositions appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Katie McEnaney. As photographers, we often fall into the bad habit of shooting everything we see from eye level. We walk around, something catches our attention, and we take a picture – right from where we are standing, without bending down, moving to the side, getting up high, etc. (Sound familiar?) But if you want to create stunning, eye-catching, original compositions, you need to get out of your eye-level (or tripod-level) rut. You need a change in perspective. And that’s what this article is all about. I’m going to give you several easy tips for working with perspective in photography....

There’s always that one photographer who says they’ve got 40 years of experience, and their photos are at the high school photography level. Truth is, this happens quite often. Assuming they are telling the truth, how come someone’s pictures with so much experience look so much like a beginner's? Let’s dive deep. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Self-improvement is paramount to success and a well-rounded, happy life, at least in my eyes. I am always looking for ways I can change for the better and learn, but the older I get, the more I realize that one change mattered more than most. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

An image isn’t just about a subject, such as a model, or the clothes or hair or makeup. A huge aspect of image-making is the setting or set design. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Social media is the place for photographers to show their work and discuss photography. It is great looking at those photos, but there are also some things that keep annoying me. I have identified 5 things photographers should stop doing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The Canon EOS R3 is inching closer to its full official announcement, and we are getting more and more details about the camera. The newest detail is particularly intriguing, as it shows Canon going toe to toe with Sony on one of its most innovative features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sky replacement has been a thing for a long time now, but new tools that automate what used to be a tedious process have made the practice explode in usage. Should we be really doing it, though? This great video debate discusses the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Earning a degree in photography is not a necessity for becoming a professional, working photographer. However, there are still some good reasons to seek out more formal training in the medium. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Photographers frequently have to handle a wide range of annoying things from plenty of sources, ranging from customers to other photographers — so many things, in fact, that they could not be contained in just one video. So, here is another video of things that annoy photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo by Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Starry Sierra Nevada Landscape” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: California. “I like to shoot star trails in this location, but I decided to capture a still image on this night,” explains Sullivan. “I liked the result so much, it’s printed on metal and sitting on my mantel!” 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 Jeff Sullivan appeared...

The post A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Camera (2021 Edition) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremie Schatz. Are you searching for your first real camera? Do you want to know what to look for and how to choose? In 2021, you have plenty of options, but talk of megapixels, mirrorless technology, viewfinder type, and other technical terms can get very confusing, very fast. That’s why, in this camera buying guide for beginners, I’m going to break it all down for you. Specifically, I’m going to cover the different types of cameras and the key features to look for, plus I’m also going to share some simple tips for getting the right model for your needs....

This is another one of those questions I get on a regular basis, so today I thought I’d tackle this one, and luckily the answer, while not obvious, is actually very easy. Here goes: Presets You use presets (generally) to have a certain look applied to your photo (They’re found in the Presets panel in the Develop module). When you click on a preset, it moves some of Lightroom’s sliders for you. If you look in the Basic panel, most presets you click on will have moved one, two or perhaps even all these sliders for you, creating a particular look. It can also move sliders in any other panels as well. If you now move any of the sliders the...

There are certain scenic views that leave you in awe no matter how many times you return to photograph. Whether it’s rounding the bend north out of Jackson Hole and seeing the Teton Range, hiking to the edge of many pullouts along the trail in Canyonlands National Park, walking through a field of wildflowers in July in the Colorado high country or walking the beaches of the Oregon coast, I’ll always be amazed by the beauty and wonder of each landform. I like to think that each is a gift from Mother Nature. If you’ve experienced a similar feeling, and I hope you have, you know what I mean. As is the case for many locations, the more often I go,...

Few people outside of ex-Soviet territories know that there was a booming camera industry there. In this article, I will shed light on some unusual cameras that came from the Soviet era. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

High-end Solid State hard drives (SSDs) have all but replaced the traditional spinning drives, but for the best SSDs, you're going to have to spend a fair amount. In this short video, learn how to easily create your own which will outperform many on the market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)