Photo gear tends to be quite expensive, and when you are outfitting your camera bag, the costs can add up rather quickly. However, the used market is always bustling, and you can save significant amounts of money by buying what you need there. This helpful video essay discusses what to look for when buying used equipment to make sure you get a good deal on equipment that will last you a long time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Hand-painted canvas backdrops are a thing of beauty, it is another form of art in itself. With that, there are many canvas backdrops out there that are not very budget-friendly. If you have the time and space, here's how you can make your own. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Have you ever wondered what photography is? Often, we are all busy with figuring out the practicalities of it, and we never stop to ask ourselves what the heck it even is. In this article, I will define photography in the simplest way possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Accessories for cameras have improved in both quality and function over the last decade or so, but perhaps not as quickly as other areas of equipment. This new filter system, however, aims to overcome a lot of the irritants around stacking filters. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Final Reflections” by Bob Faucher. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. “Reflections of the sunset, breaking below the low clouds near the horizon, on the wet sands of Second Beach,” describes Faucher. EF 28-70mm lens. Exposure: 4 sec., f/13, ISO 100. 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 Bob Faucher appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal...

Certain modifiers do tend to have some more traditional methods of use, especially when using a beauty dish. Sometimes we can get hung up on what is the "right" way to use them and lose out on creativity. Here's a different way you can use a beauty dish when shooting indoors. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

The July 2021 issue of Photoshop User, the Magazine for Lightroom & Photoshop Users, is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, we’ll show you how you to create a complex gallery print action in Photoshop that can be accessed from Lightroom Classic, plus adding graphical borders to your images in Lightroom Classic, learn how to use custom brushes in Photoshop that you can turn into pleasing bokeh with the Lens Blur filter, create a long exposure firefly effect, a look at the latest tethering features in Lightroom Classic, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Dennis Fleischman! KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 95 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the...

The post Creative Phone Photography: 8 Tips for Artistic Mobile Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. A phone with a camera is great for photography. But it can be tough to break away from a “snapshot” mindset and start taking images that are truly creative. In this article, we’ll take a look at some tips to help you capture creative phone photography. Specifically, I’ll share: Key settings to make the most of your phone’s cameraSeveral tips to get you creating unique, artistic compositionsA simple secret for surreal-looking phone photosMuch more! So if you’re ready to shoot some creative images, then let’s get started. 1. Shoot in RAW Familiarizing yourself with the ins and outs...

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of June’s selections in the slideshow below. 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For June 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Lighting equipment can be expensive, confusing, and cumbersome, but it doesn't have to be. Some of the most interesting and enjoyable lights to use are much cheaper than studio strobes and can unlock real creativity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When you make the decision to become a professional photographer, it's easy to get wrapped up in all the gear you need, the software, and the technical abilities. However, there's a lot more to a successful career in this industry, and overlooking many of these elements can hold you back. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Say what you will about mobile phones, their cameras have improved faster than anyone could have predicted with the blend of hardware and software upgrades, as well as a lot of innovation. In this video, watch some creative shots that can be taken with just a phone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When you think of retouching skin, you likely think of using Photoshop over Lightroom, and for deep or intricate work, that is definitely where you should be working. However, Lightroom offers some built-in tools for this, and they can often be all you need to produce a finished photo. This great video tutorial will show you how to use them to produce naturally retouched portraits that still retain detail in the skin. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fujifilm X-T30 is a more affordable version of the company's flagship line, but it still comes with an impressive range of features that make it useful for a wide range of photo and video scenarios. This great video discusses five reasons it makes an excellent choice for a lot of users. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I am regularly being asked which cameras people should buy. My reply is always the same: never ask a photographer that question; we always recommend what we own. How many Sony owners would recommend a Canon or Nikon? Here are seven hints to buying the perfect camera for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Most of us simply take our photographs, pop the memory card out of the camera, put it in our computer, and download the photos. But many professional studio photographers tether their cameras to their computers, and it can do a lot to improve both your workflow and the quality of your images. This excellent video tutorial discusses 10 reasons why tethering is worth trying in your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few camera brands have ever been able to achieve the same reputation that Contax film cameras managed to achieve during the height of film. A large part of that reputation came from the Contax G1. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Congratulations to Sandra Rust for winning the Spring Mammals, Amphibians And More Assignment with the image, “Cedar Waxwing eating a Crabapple Blossom.” See more of Sandra Rust’s work at jolietcommercialphotographer.com. 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 Spring Mammals, Amphibians And More Assignment Winner Sandra Rust appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The latest update to Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw contained several groups of what are being called Premium Presets. The name simply means that these presets are only available to people with a paid Creative Cloud subscription, as opposed to the freemium option for Lightroom on mobile. To be honest, I’ve never put the pre-installed presets that came with any version of Lightroom to much use, but I find these new sets to be pretty cool, interesting, and thoughtfully crafted. I came across a recent blog post from Ben Warde on the Lightroom team that provided some background on the various preset packs and the photographers who created them. Now I can see why these presets are a step...

A great way to add variety to the poses during a session is to add a prop. Having an assortment of props can be very beneficial, and some good ones to have are apple boxes. They seem to be a very popular choice in portraits, especially more editorial-styled ones. These are a must-have for any photography studio, at least in my opinion. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)