It is not something we do often, but shooting portraits in the rain can be a great way to give your images a different look that captures the eye. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to light and shoot compelling portraits in the rain. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It takes a lot of work and a wide range of skills to be able to run a successful photography business. Of course, one of the most important aspects is being able to find clients who want to work with you. This excellent video essay discusses just how to go about finding clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Real estate photography is a relatively simple way to make money off your photography. That said, there are some very common compositional mistakes that I see lots of photographers making on a regular basis. Fixing these four things can greatly improve how your real estate photos show off a property! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

For many of us photographers in the commercial world, the key to getting good jobs for exciting campaigns is having the right agent by your side. However, finding the right agent and with space on their books for you can be incredibly hard to do. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

We have all seen the kind of incredible images that can be captured of sand dunes. In this video, we are given an informative look behind the scenes with renowned landscape photographer Michael Shainblum, as he makes the trek out through the dunes in Death Valley National Park. Don't miss out on this exciting look into his creative process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

Canon produces some of the most popular cameras in the world. There's a Canon camera available for pretty much every kind of photography genre. In this article, we will be looking at the best budget options available from Canon for photographers at any level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Fujifilm makes a wide variety of fantastic lenses for its X Series camera, and at the top of that pile in terms of price is the XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR lens, which offers an extreme combination of focal length and maximum aperture along with other impressive features. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By jeffurbahn Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Blue Hour Scale” by jeffurbahn. Location: Colorado. “This photo was taken on an early morning on the Blue Lakes Trail on our way to the summit of Mount Sneffels,” says the photographer. “As we hiked, I was in awe of the scale of the peaks that rose around us on all sides. I asked my friend Brandon to stand on this small rock outcropping surrounded by tall evergreens and taller peaks in hopes of capturing that feeling of smallness and awe that I was feeling.” 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...

In my opinion, it is important for creatives to experience and examine the work and art that has come before us. Everyone has work or photographers they aspire to, but who inspired them? The process and experience of unraveling this trail can lead to rapid artistic growth in my opinion, and the best part is coming across a photographer you never knew existed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)

The post How to Photograph the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. Want to know how to photograph the northern lights? In this article, I’m going to share plenty of northern lights photography tips and tricks – so that you can capture stunning aurora shots of your own. This advice comes from lots of experience; I’ve had the pleasure of watching and photographing the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, for years (and I still find myself shouting in awe when I see them elegantly dancing in the sky!). So if you’re ready to become an expert, then let’s get started. How to see the northern lights The first...

Ever wondered what your images sound like? Well, you can find out with a strange process known as sonification. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

If you're just starting out in photography, it can be daunting with how many terms, rules, and acronyms there are floating around, and that's without the practical side. So, here are a staggering 100 tips to help you get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Backlighting, when understood and controlled correctly, can produce amazing results in portrait photography. Many of you may already know this, but have you tried it with your pets? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony a1 are amazing cameras. I have used both next to each other. If you could use one of these for one month with a 50mm f/1.2 lens, which camera would you choose and why? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

When Canon launched the RF mount with the EOS R, your choices were limited to that one camera if you wanted to buy into Canon's stellar new lens system. While it's a bit long in the tooth, it's definitely still a viable camera, and possibly the best camera to get if you're starting out in the system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Just when you thought your brand new super-spec gaming machine was powerful enough to handle anything, something new comes along to dash your hopes and monster rig dreams. A recent video from Intel demonstrates an AI tool that "enhances" graphics to look photorealistic. The implications of this could be incredible for gaming and photography industries. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Ever wonder what it would be like to cuddle with lions? Or how about watch owls dance to hip-hop? Action cameras are amazing tools to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments but what about capturing nature in all its wonder and weirdness? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

I've been doing astro-imaging for more than 20 years. Originally, there were not a lot of editing options, but over the years that has changed. But Astro Panel 5 offers some intriguing options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Photo By Theresa Ditson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grand Canyon Monsoon” by Theresa Ditson. Location: Arizona. “An electric storm rolled through the Grand Canyon this particular summer, bringing with it fast-moving clouds and lightning bolts and eventually a douse of rain as it came closer,” says Ditson. “No lightning trigger was used on this one, as I discovered I was missing my cable to connect it!” 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...

These new flagship smartphones seem to be flipping towards a different direction. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)