A few unfortunate photographers have found out the hard way that lasers can permanently damage camera sensors. Now Sony has listed the warning on its website, hopefully preventing further accidents. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Blue Heron Pair Bonding” by David Connel. Location: Lake Texoma, Oklahoma. “My go-to nature spot is a short drive from my house to Lake Texoma, on the border between Texas and Oklahoma,” explains Connel. “I have kayaked on the lake for decades, photographing the wildlife, especially the bird rookeries I’ve discovered through the years. This is one of my favorite images of a pair of courting blue herons.” Exposure: 1/500 sec., f/7.1, ISO 500, 310mm. 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...

Learning how to properly edit your raw photographs can be highly daunting if you do not have much experience with Photoshop, Lightroom, or any other post-production suite. In this video, learn five basic steps to getting more out of your raw files. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 10 Tips for Beautiful Smartphone Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. You’ve likely heard this before: The best camera is the one you have with you. Trite, but absolutely true. The high-end DSLR or mirrorless camera you might own is totally worthless if it’s sitting in your car, your hotel room, or your home when a great photo opportunity presents itself. On the other hand, we almost always have a smartphone on hand, and their photo capabilities continue to improve by leaps and bounds. So if you want to capture stunning landscapes, why not learn to take better photos with the camera you always have with you? Why not learn to...

The August 2021 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, take control of local adjustments in Lightroom to fashion beautiful images, explore the new features in the popular DxO Nik Collection plug-ins, use blend modes and adjustment layers in Photoshop to quickly control contrast, a close-up look at Super Resolution in Lightroom Classic, create a glitch effect in Photoshop, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member (and now KelbyOne instructor) Lenworth Johnson! KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 95 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 64 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or Plus member yet? Click here for more information....

When we capture a 3D environment in 2D, the perceived depth can be lost due to the colors in the scene. In this short tutorial, I'll show you one way of bringing back the depth in your image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

A Dallas, Texas man was arrested after flying a drone in the World Trade Center complex in New York City on August 2 and crashing it into one of the skyscrapers. The man, Adam Ismail, 22, said: "Now, I’ve got a great New York story... I need to make my YouTube pop off." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The vast majority of portraits you shoot will involve at least a small degree of retouching to create a finished image, and there are a lot of places where things can go awry. This excellent video tutorial will show you five retouching mistakes portrait photographers make and how you can either fix them or avoid them completely. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The June 2021 update to Lightroom Classic brought two changes to its tethering function, so I wanted to take a closer look at how those changes can impact a tethering workflow. In addition, I’ll share how you could utilize third-party solutions for tethering if the native functionality isn’t giving you what you want. [Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the July issue of Photoshop User Magazine.] One thing I’ve found to be true across all areas of photography is that every decision we make involves a calculation of all the pros and cons (support, cost, functionality, ease of use, quality, speed, robustness of performance, etc.) that matter to our own unique workflows, and then moving forward with the best choice...

Like many photographers, I love to see interesting astrophotography. There are plenty of stunning examples out there, usually featuring the Milky Way over a dramatic landscape. Also, like many photographers, I've tried my hand at astrophotography and have not quite gotten the same results. Unlike many other wannabe astrophotographers, my images make me feel happy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Once you have mastered the basic properties of light by working with a single source, you can begin to explore your creativity with more advanced lighting setups. This fantastic video tutorial will show you an advanced four-light headshot setup for creating an eye-catching image and everything you need to know to replicate it in your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sigma today introduced a new super-tele zoom for full-frame L-mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports will be available later this month for an impressively affordable price of $1,499. Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports Ideal for sports and wildlife photographers, the lens features a built-in Optical Stabilizer system capable of up to approximately 4 stops of stabilization when shooting handheld. For even greater telephoto reach, the lens is compatible with Sigma’s L-mount 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. Our network site Imaging Resource field tested the new lens in advance of today’s announcement. Read the article, “Hands-on with Sigma’s new 150-600mm” for an in-depth review of the lens along with a gallery...

When you are new to photography, you probably use your camera in auto mode. And that is a great place to start, especially since modern cameras are remarkably competent at creating balanced images. Nonetheless, if you want to advance your photography, you will need to eventually embrace semi-automatic and manual modes, and this great video tutorial will show you six ways to start taking more control of your camera and your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Every photographer has been faced with the task of photographing subjects in front of beautiful sunrises or sunsets. Ideally, you'd have a light, but if you don't or the subject is too large to light, you're going to have to fix the image in post. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Canon has just published its results for the second quarter of 2021 and it will make positive reading for the company’s shareholders. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Clayton Peoples Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Hottest Place on Earth” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “Death Valley has the distinction of being the hottest place on earth,” says Peoples. “Just last year the mercury hit 130 degrees Fahrenheit, and it has gone as high as 134 degrees Fahrenheit. I’ve always wanted to convey that message—hottest on earth—in a photo. I decided that sunset would be the best opportunity to do so. As luck would have it, this particular evening delivered the right conditions. The sky lit up beautifully, and the clouds resemble flames rising from the hot salt flats in Badwater Basin.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo...

Many photographers and artists say that your subject's eyes are the most important element in an image. But trying to enhance them or add a little eyeshadow can be very tricky. This tutorial will show you exactly how it's done and teach you great Photoshop techniques in the process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Sigma has just announced its latest lens for Sony E-mount and L mount cameras: the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports complete with optical stabilization and dust and splash resistance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post How to Correct White Balance in Photoshop: A Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. When you think of white balance corrections, Photoshop probably isn’t the first program that comes to mind. In most cases, white balance is dealt with early in the workflow. And because the tools in Lightroom and other RAW processing suites do a great job, Photoshop isn’t necessary. That said, there are occasions when you might need to alter your white balance in Photoshop – which is where this article will come in handy. Specifically, I’m going to share four non-destructive methods of correcting the white balance. And by the time you’re done, you’ll be able to adjust white...

With the upgrade from national river to national park status, West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has generated a great deal of excitement, both here in West Virginia and across the country. While much of the news I have seen focuses on the iconic New River Gorge Bridge, the many outdoor adventure opportunities and the historic value of the Gorge, I am going to highlight a selection of the many waterfalls within and near the park that draw photographers year after year. Sandstone Falls The New River Gorge region is home to well over 100 waterfalls, with many of them nestled in the park’s boundaries. In my books on the subject, the Gorge was broken up into three...