The post 6 Reasons Why Photography Matters appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Why does photography matter? It’s a question that we all ask at one time or another. After all, why do we keep waking up at 4:00 AM to photograph the sunrise, when we could be warm and comfortable lying in bed? Why do we spend long hours tweaking our compositions and learning about photography fundamentals when we could be watching television or out with friends? And some days, when we have no creativity at all and pressing the shutter button seems like the hardest thing in the world, we continue to persevere – but why? What is it about photography that’s so...

If you want a moody color grade for your next video or some footage you've shot, look no further; here's a guide for Adobe Premiere Pro using the Lumetri Color tool. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

There is always more you can do with photography in your own home, and I have some incredible results, but this use of a projector is up there with the best. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Levels is a popular tool in Adobe Photoshop and one many use or at the very least are aware of. But what if it's not the right choice after all. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

The 900 miles along the California Pacific Coast, strewn with dramatic rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, majestic mountains, desert lands and redwood forests, offer enormous opportunity for photography. Coastal redwoods occupy a narrow strip of land approximately 470 miles in length and 5 to 47 miles in width along the Pacific Coast; the most southerly grove is in Monterey County, California, and the most northerly groves are in southwestern Oregon. Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks and Redwood National Park are all close to each other. To the south of these is Humboldt Redwoods State Park. For those seeking a comprehensive list of all redwood hikes, check out redwoodhikes.com. Weather At Del Norte Coast Redwoods Temperatures range from 40...

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Moose’s Tooth” by Bob Faucher. Location: Denali National Park, Alaska. “The distinct 5000-foot vertical columns of the Moose’s Tooth, with Bear Tooth on its right, appear suddenly on the east as one approaches the northern end of the Ruth Gorge.” Canon EOS 5D II, Canon EF 28-70mm @ 50mm, Exposure: 1/250 sec., f/16, 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...

The post Sony to Announce “the One Never Seen” on January 26th appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Last week, Sony offered a mysterious announcement, displaying only the words, “The one never seen,” as well as a date, January 26th, 2021, 10 AM EST. The title of the YouTube countdown reads, “New product announcement on January 26th, 2021.” And the caption simply states to “be ready for the announcement of the new Alpha.” In other words: We should have a new Sony Alpha mirrorless model – and our first compelling camera reveal of 2021 – before the week is out.  But what camera is this new Alpha, the “one never seen”? What model is Sony...

Let’s kick off this week by learning some really helpful Lightroom keyboard shortcuts. Here we go: (1) To open all the panels in the left or right side panels, hold the Command-key (PC: Ctrl-key) and click on any panel. To close ‘em all back up, use the same shortcut. (2) To have Lightroom show you exactly where your currently open image is found on your computer, press Command-R (PC: Ctrl-R) and it will open the original image in the Finder (Windows: Explorer) (3) To play an instant slideshow of your current images in the Library module or the Develop Module, press Command-Return (PC: Ctrl-Enter). (4) To apply an Auto White Balance to your image in the Develop Module, press Shift-Command-U (PC: Shift-Ctrl-U). (5) To change the...

Lead viewers of your photographs through a scenic journey by incorporating lines into your images. Strategically placed, you control where the viewer enters your image, how the viewer’s eye travels through the image and even direct the viewer to the most important elements within your photos. The lines can be bold and pronounced or soft and subtle. It doesn’t matter. What is important is they enhance the image in a positive way as the viewer courses his or her eyes throughout your photo. Lines help convey depth when they start at the perimeter of the photo and converge at a key part of the composition. They can also convey movement depending on their direction of flow and how they create rhythm....

The post 8 Simple Guidelines for Capturing Spectacular Sunrise and Sunset Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tim Gilbreath. When we are asked to think of popular subjects for landscape photography, images of beautiful sunsets and sunrises immediately come to mind. What outdoor photographer worth their salt doesn’t have at least a couple of images of the sun dipping below the horizon? In most people’s minds, sunrise and sunset photography is an easy thing to capture; the beauty and scale of the event itself should carry the photo, with minimal interaction from the photographer. But is this really the case? Unfortunately, it’s not. Unless you’re relying on luck alone, you’ll need to possess a few seeds...

The post How to Pose and Angle the Body for Better Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Alexis Arnold. One of the best ways to make a living with photography is to photograph people. People need photographs of themselves for their businesses, conferences, publications, acting, and more. Now, when a person comes to you to have their photo taken, they trust you to make them look good. That is really one of the biggest parts of your job as a photographer: Make your subject look great. When someone hires you to take their portraits or headshots, it’s important you understand how to pose them and how to angle their body toward the camera. With the right...

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Orange appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. “Orange, oh, that’s easy!” I hear you say, well, let’s see how easy it is and how creative you can get with such a simple theme! You can see all of our challenges right here, go back and try your hand at ones you’ve missed. Need some ‘Orange’ inspiration? Have a look here or here! Or use the ‘search’ function at the top of our website. Tag your photograph #dPSOrange if you share it on social media. As ever, take a look below to check out how to upload your image under this blog post, or visit us on our Facebook group, or...

Here’s a quick 1-minute video from photographer, Photoshop wizard, and KelbyOne Instructor Gilmar Smith on how she uses Lightroom gradients in her portrait work. I like how she adds little things like negative Clarity to her gradient so the viewer’s eye doesn’t land in areas where she doesn’t want to you go. Hope you have a fantastic Friday, a safe, happy wonderful weekend, and we’ll catch you next week! -Scott P.S. Today over on my blog is a cautionary tale about me being one-click away from being ripped off and losing my camera gear on eBay. Here’s the link if you’ve got a sec. The post Cool Tip From Gilmar On How She Uses Lightroom Gradients In Her Portrait Work appeared...

The post The Best Way to Delete Photos From Your Memory Card appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Meredith Clark. When it comes to photography, we spend most of our time thinking about taking photos – lighting, composition, exposure, and posing. Then, once the photo is taken, we may start to think about post-processing, gently nudging the photo along until it becomes exactly what we’ve pictured in our mind’s eye. Once that’s accomplished, we do it all over again. Back in high school and college, I shot film. I can vividly remember running out, and sometimes having to wait weeks until I was able to buy more. Our public high school relied heavily on film donations, and...

The Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM is the latest lens from the company, and it brings with it a variety of useful features for a lot of applications. This great video review takes a look at the lens and how it performs for portraiture work. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Congratulations to Jessica Nelson for winning the Fall Wildlife Assignment with the image, “Tufted Titmouse Fall.” See more of Nelson’s work at www.thegagglephotography.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 Fall Wildlife Assignment Winner Jessica Nelson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Backlighting in Photography: The Ultimate Guide to Beautiful Backlit Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. When used creatively and intentionally, backlighting can be an incredible tool to take your photography to the next level. However, the concept of backlighting seems somewhat counterintuitive. After all, when your subject is backlit, the main source of light is coming from behind, not from the front – and conventional photography wisdom generally says that your subject should be well-lit from the front. So how can you create backlighting that looks good? How can you capture backlit images that really stun the viewer? That’s what this article is all about. Let’s dive right in. Nikon D750 |...

I suppose it is the nature of the beast, but no matter what software or hardware you are using in your day-to-day, things go wrong, bugs appear, something breaks, and the fix is just out of your hands. I had this happen recently with sending email from Lightroom Classic (LrC). I don’t use this feature a lot as I usually share photos via a link to a file or folder in Dropbox, but every now and then, just attaching the photo to an email is the way to go. For whatever reason, there seems to be an issue with doing that from LrC on a Mac right now. At least for some of us, when using Apple Mail (I don’t have...

The post Dodging and Burning in Lightroom: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. Digital photographers who have never worked with film or never even set foot in a darkroom still encounter terms from the early days of photography. The phrase “dodging and burning” is a throwback to those times. Now, the reasons for using this technique still apply, but the tools and methods for dodging and burning are much easier today. In fact, you can do effective dodging and burning in most post-processing programs, including Lightroom. So let’s dig into the what, why, and how of dodging and burning in Lightroom – and show you how this technique can improve your photos....

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tomorrow I’m teaching a pre-conference workshop on “What makes a great travel photo” as part of our online “Travel Photography Conference.” It’s open to anyone who has signed up for the conference (it’s not too late to join in — it’s this Wed. and Thurs., and you get access to the full conference, both tracks, both days and my pre-conference workshop, for a full year after!). Here’s the link to register. OK, onto to today’s tip. It’s hidden alright, and I had forgotten it was even a ‘thing’ (even though I had written about it in my Lightroom book), but it’s the hidden ability to create conditional situations when creating Smart Collections. Here’s how you reveal these features. Above: here’s...