Street photography — particularly street portraiture — is such an engaging and appealing genre to view, but taking the images is somewhat harder for a number of reasons. Here is a beginner's guide for those photographers interested in hitting the streets with their camera. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Extending backgrounds is sometimes needed when you have a great shot, but the composition was a little off or the backdrop was just slightly too small. In this tutorial I'll show you two ways you can extend the backdrop in Photoshop CC with clean results. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Trailblaze” by Gary Fua. Location: Mesquite Dunes, Death Valley National Park, California. 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 Gary Fua appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post A Beginner’s Guide to Working With Flash Off-Camera appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Gina Milicia. I spent the first three years of my photography career avoiding the use of off-camera flash. Why? Because I couldn’t wrap my head around the concepts and science behind it. I tried to cover up my struggles by saying things like “I’m a natural light photographer,” or “I really don’t like the aesthetics of flash photography.” But I eventually – reluctantly! – invested in a flash for my first Nikon. This was the ’90s, pre-digital, pre-autofocus, and pre-TTL. I had to calculate how much power to use via a chart on top of the flash. Each photoshoot I went...

Superzoom lenses can be useful in that they cover a huge range of focal lengths without the extra weight and bulk from carrying a bag with lots of more specialized lenses. For landscape photographers, they can be especially useful, and this great video discusses why you should consider adding on to your arsenal. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Mirrors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Mirror mirror on the wall… or, in my case, in a train station! Where will you find a mirror and how will you make a creative photo with it! I have a couple of ideas in mind and will be out and about making my photo to submit in the Facebook group, during the week! Meanwhile, here are a couple from yesteryear! Find a mirror in a train station and make a self portrait. Here are 19 more creative mirror self-portraits if you’d like to try! A couple more great examples for you, below. Photo by Caroline Veronez on UnsplashPhoto by Marc-Olivier Jodoin...

We're used to iterative developments in camera lines? Nikon's D800, D810, and D850 all provided incremental improvements. So what is unusual about the latest incarnation of Fuji's X-E lineup, the X-E4? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mike Smith

Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Bridal Gift” by Robert Henderson. Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. “Lilac-breasted rollers are a favorite photo subject for visitors to East Africa, but I was looking for a less familiar image,” explains Henderson. “I found what I was looking for in the Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, in early November. We watched as the male roller landed with his impressive trophy and waited for his hopefully appreciative mate to join. Moments later, she did, and the tasty centipede was handed off. What made it especially cool was the date, November 4, which happens to be the date of our own wedding anniversary. The running joke between my wife and I is now...

The post See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award Winners appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The Natural History Museum in London just announced their Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award winner plus four highly commended images, and they are stunning. Over 55,000 votes were cast. Here is the overall favorite photo, “Bushfire,” by Robert Irwin: Robert Irwin / Wildlife Photographer of the Year As explained by the Natural History Museum: “After spotting smoke billowing out of the horizon, Robert knew he had a prime opportunity. Launching his drone, he sent it straight over to the location of the fire. With only a few minutes of battery left, he knew...

I’m posting this for my friend, Hans, who last night (while we’re playing Call of Duty Warzone) is telling me how’s he struggling with his Lightroom running crazy slow, and I know he’s not alone. Lightroom should actually be pretty zipping, and if it’s not — it’s probably one of these EIGHT things you can do to make it zippy again: (1) Your Lightroom Catalog is not on your computer It’s fine for photos to be stored on an external hard drive (in fact, I recommend it), but not your Lightroom Catalog file or previews files. Things will run much faster with those files right on your main internal hard drive. Here’s a post I did on how to move your catalog...

It really is true that most of an iceberg is underwater. The ship pitches and rolls among the swells that send sea spray high into the air as the metal prow slaps against the water. My eyes are fixed straight ahead, straining to see the horizon, lost in the endless span of blue-white. An albatross skims across the scene, dipping its wing into a wave before disappearing into the mist. The only break in the ongoing rhythm and roar between the ship and the ocean is from my shipmates, many of whom are green and groaning with seasickness. Our two-day trek through the world’s roughest seas, known as the Drake Passage, was indeed an adventure in itself. As we navigated the...

One of the most popular techniques for beginners to try with an advanced camera is long exposures, as it allows you to explore a world of new creative ideas. If you are just learning the technique, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the basics of how it is done. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Clouds Over the Desert” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “Winter and spring send storms over the California desert,” says Sullivan. “Although very little of the water makes its way to the ground in Death Valley, the clouds provide dramatic light on the park’s exotic landscapes.” 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...

The post 10 Tips to Boost Your Creativity appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Do you want to capture more creative photos? In this article, you’ll discover tips to boost your creativity so that you can start taking photos that stand out from the crowd. There are a number of different approaches you can use for creative images, each with its own benefits. Read on to find out how you can be even more creative! 1. Try a new technique A great way to boost your creativity is to learn a new photographic technique. The choices available to you are vast, so there really is no limit to your creative potential here. And the great...

A 35mm lens with a wide aperture is one of the most versatile options out there, suitable for everything from portraits to events coverage and more. This excellent video review takes a look at an affordable option from Sigma, the 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

One thing, which is always absolutely essential to nail in photography, is the focus. There are several approaches to focusing in landscape photography and in this article, I will pros and cons of MF, AF, and BBF. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mads Peter Iversen

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Smile” by Gene Putney. Location: Waterton Canyon, Colorado. “Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are one of my favorite animals to photograph during their rut,” says Putney. “On this cold and snowy October day, the activity was good for a variety of photography opportunities. This ram caught my attention as he was doing the flehmen response/lip curl that added an interesting touch for his portrait.” 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...

The post How to Create a Vignette in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Do you want to know how to create a vignette in Photoshop? In this article, we’ll show you a step-by-step method to do just that. And by the time you’re finished, you’ll be able to apply a vignette to any digital photograph quickly and easily. Let’s get started. A subtle vignette added in Photoshop. Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | 1/125s | f/5 | ISO 100 What is a vignette? In photography, a vignette is any shadowy darkness that appears around the periphery of an image. Like this: An artificial, highly-exaggerated example of...

I just realized that this will be my 200th post here on Lightroom Killer Tips. Wow! I’m so grateful for this opportunity to share what I’m learning about Lightroom Classic and Lightroom, and hope it is found to be helpful. Many thanks to Scott for inviting me to contribute. As I looked through past posts I’ve realized that there’s a variety of themes and topics that I’ve come back to over the years as I’ve learned more, or as I still find myself helping people understand. One topic that is a personal favorite is what I call my Catalog Dashboard. I’ve touched on it in a number of posts over the years, and I find that in my own work it...

The Fujifilm X100 series has always been popular among photographers looking for a pure shooting experience, and the latest iteration is a powerful and nimble machine. This excellent video review takes a look at the X100V and how it performs in practice. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke