Artificial lighting can be a lot to try to learn when you are new to the subject, with a wide variety of tools, setups, rules, and techniques to get down. One of the most useful tools is the grid, and this excellent video will introduce you to how they work and when you should consider using them for your own work. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Landscape photography composition can be a subtle and tricky thing, but it is one of the most crucial aspects of any successful image. If you have trouble with your own landscape compositions, this helpful video will give you five rules to help you improve as well as advice on when you can afford to break them. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

When you think of shooting with a modern mirrorless medium format camera, it is probably a safe assumption that you imagine pairing it with an equally top of the line lens. However, half the fun of mirrorless cameras is that you can adapt thousands of lenses to them. So, why not stick an $8 vintage lens on it and see what happens? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Professional lenses generally top out around 10x zoom ranges. However, certain bridge cameras have wider zoom ranges, with some pushing extreme ratios like 100x. This great video review takes a look at one such camera with a crazy 83x zoom range of 24-2,000mm, the Nikon Coolpix P950. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Bill Clinton was President, John Major was Prime Minister, the 49ers won the Super Bowl, and Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf were Wimbledon champions. It was the year that the Space Shuttle docked with the Mir Space Station, the World Trade Organization was formed, there was a serin gas attack on the Tokyo subway, OJ went on trial, the Oklahoma City Bombing took place, Windows95, Dolly the sheep was cloned, eBay went live, and Braveheart, Toy Story, Babe, and The Usual Suspects were released. But what happened in the photographic world? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mike Smith

Photography is one of the few professions where the amateurs can have the same equipment as the professionals. If you have the desire and/or money, then you can shoot on the same rig that the great names in photography use. But there are a few differences. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Choucino

Photo By Gary Meyers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Flight Through Paradise” Gary Meyers. Location: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana “A great egret flying through the misty swamp of Lake Martin in Southern Louisiana,” describes Meyers. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Meyers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Plain and simple, get full and free access to one of the best online education platforms for portrait photography. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Vinson

The post Instaproofs Review: An All-In-One Platform to Sell Your Photography Online appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jackie Lamas. Looking for a better way to share and sell your photos online? Then Instaproofs might be the right solution for you. Whether you do in-person sales or online, Instaproofs can help you organize your sessions, sell products and prints, and even help with contracts. Read more about the platform in today’s article review. What is Instaproofs? Instaproofs is a subscription-based platform online that helps photographers use online galleries to sell products, prints, and digitals to their clients worldwide. They have been around for 15 years and over time have improved their platform to offer beautifully-designed galleries, easy...

The coronavirus pandemic has left a lot of photographers very unsure of how their finances will change over the next few months. One genre that still has at least some demand, however, is stock photography. This great video takes an honest look at what you can expect to earn from stock photography right now. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Flat lay photography is quite popular at the moment, as it is a versatile way to cleanly show off a range of items in a professional manner that nicely fits with a variety of visual styles. This excellent video tutorial will give you lots of helpful advice for taking better flat lay images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

With celebrities in quarantine and major hot spots shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, paparazzi are severely struggling for work, with one agency estimating a 95 percent drop in output. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Rim lighting can be one of the most important aspects of creating a professionally lit shot, and it is something that can be easy to overlook when you are new to artificial lighting and focused on your key light. This fantastic video will show you how to create proper rim lighting for someone's body. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

A wide angle lens is one of the most common pieces of gear in any landscape photographer's bag, but such focal lengths come with their own unique challenges. If you struggle with creating effective images with your wide angle lens, this excellent video will give you 10 helpful tips for working with it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

We might feel confined during the pandemic, but it does not compare to the dark realities of those locked up in forgotten prisons. After 40 years of media shut-out, we get to visually experience the life in prison in Brazil thanks to the "Locked Up" project. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Anete Lusina

Disney have found themselves the latest target of ridicule for poor CGI, as audiences noticed the attempt to cover up Daryl Hannah’s butt in a scene where she runs into the sea. The editors appear to have merely duplicated her wig and attempted to digitally stick it over her bottom. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

Photo By foxfan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Pounce” by foxfan. Location: San Juan Island, Washington. “Fox kits chase each other during the fading light of dusk on San Juan Island,” describes foxfan. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 foxfan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you're anything like me, you're always struggling to find the perfect bag for the job at hand. While we can usually justify getting another bag based on function, it's often the cost that stops us from investing. High-end bag manufacturer f-stop have pulled out all stops (see what I did there?) for their spring sale this year with some great deals to be had across their entire range. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Dylan Goldby

The post How to Dramatically Shape the Light and Mood Using Adjustment Brushes in Lightroom (video) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. In this video from PiXimperfect, you’ll learn how to dramatically shape the light and mood of a photo using Adjustment Brushes in Lightroom. Throughout this tutorial you’ll learn: the difference between local adjustments and global adjustmentshow to auto-set particular slidersways to expand the tonal rangehow to avoid edge glow when using particular slidersabout the tone curve and how to use it effectivelyvaluable shortcuts to help you see when you are creating clipping (blown-out, and underexposed areas with no detail), to view before and after shots, to select the adjustment brush and morehow to...

The coronavirus lockdown has led to most creatives stuck at home and having to seriously rethink their work habits and how they can stay productive during this downtime. If that is something you are struggling with a bit, this excellent video features 13 tips and ideas for being productive while you are at home. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke