The post How to Easily Make Images ‘Pop’ with these Luminar 4 Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. Luminar 4 has become a popular photo-editor since it’s release, partly due to it’s groundbreaking AI tools used to replace skies, introduce elements or give an overall ‘pop’ to your image. However, these Luminar 4 tips go beyond the AI tools and teach you how to quickly make your images look more impressive. In this article, I want to show you how we can transform this rather ordinary sunset panorama into something more visually pleasing that’s sure to grab people’s attention. The original raw file we’re going to work on To avoid making this too complicated,...

The CDC recently recommended that everyone wear face masks whenever out in public to help protect against the further spread of coronavirus. This neat video uses an old but unusual photography technique to show the effectiveness of using face masks. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

There is no doubt that most photographers love gear; after all, modern cameras and lenses are pretty nifty gadgets. And while it can be fun to have a pile of gear on your shelf, sometimes, having less equipment is actually better for your abilities and your creativity. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

You are probably aware of what apps like Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro do, but Adobe makes a veritable plethora of applications, and you might not be aware of what they all do and how the more specialized and lesser-known apps can help your work. This helpful video will introduce you to over 50 Adobe applications and explain what they each of them does in just 10 minutes. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Are you guilty of only using a wide angle lens for landscape photography? If that is the case or you just want some confirmation that both a standard zoom and a telephoto lens also work, you might want to check out this video. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mads Peter Iversen

As of right now, you're able to stream all of Nikon School's online classes for free, right from the comfort of your living room. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

Every year, we see different photography trends arise. This year, we're seeing something new: portrait sessions of families posing in front of their homes, smiling at the safely distanced photographer. But, is this a wise move of documenting social history or a risk that is not worth taking? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Anete Lusina

It’s amazing what modern software can create within seconds and how we can alter images with only a few clicks. What does it do to our reception of photography? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nils Heininger

Photo By Steven Silverman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ode to Ansel” by Steven Silverman. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks and Bridal Veil Falls captured from Valley View,” explains Silverman. “Fall is the only time when the river flow is low enough to capture a sharp reflection in the Merced River.” 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 Steven Silverman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It's important in photography to stay creative, and this simple DIY lens hack from Pye Jirsa does just that. Learn how to create a "flare ring" of your own in just a few minutes. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

The post Things Photographers Will Do For The Perfect Shot (video) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. With everything happening in the world at the moment, I thought we could all do with a bit of a laugh. So, I found this video that shows some of the crazy things (and poses) that photographers do to get the perfect shot. So take a look, and let me know if you have done any of these “moves” to get just the right shot. Let’s face it, most of us will have at least done one of them!Share with us in the comments section, along with the photo you achieved from your position. You may also like:...

It can be very easy to get sucked into thinking that you always need the latest and best gear out there to produce professional shots, but you might be surprised by just how much you can accomplish with entry-level gear. This excellent video will show you the sort of food photography you can do even with basic equipment. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

When you hear about selective color, you probably think of aesthetically questionable decisions involving a partially black and white image, but that is not what we are talking about in this case. The selective color adjustment layer is one of the most powerful to ways to make highly precise adjustments to color in Photoshop, and this excellent video tutorial will show you what you can accomplish with it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

For eight years, photographer Pete Souza had my dream job, photographing the president of the United States and being on the front line of the biggest news stories of our time. In his latest IGTV post, Souza talks about some of the gear he used to capture his iconic images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Christopher Malcolm

Congratulations to Gene Nemeth for winning the Winter Waterfowl Assignment with the image, “Synchronized.” 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 Winter Waterfowl Assignment Winner Gene Nemeth appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, has announced it will donate 100% of profits from all Travel Tripods sold during the company’s highly anticipated launch, April 7 through April 10, 2020. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

This photographer specializes in photographing red squirrels, and has spent over 6 years doing so, even running squirrel workshops and publishing 8 squirrel books. Here are some of the best shots he’s captured which illustrate the intriguing personality of the animal. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

As you advance in landscape photography, you'll likely come across techniques such as exposure blending or focus stacking. But what if you want to do both? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Armitage

Photo By Albert Wollerton I first visited Yellowstone National Park in the fall of 1969, four months after returning from Vietnam. I had a Beseler Topcon 35mm SLR film camera, but I wouldn’t have called myself a photographer. A friend and I backpacked into the mountains of Yellowstone’s Beartooth Pass, and while I came back with some nice images, I always wanted to go back to see more of the park. It was not until January 2017 that I made it back to Yellowstone, almost 50 years after my first visit. I was traveling in Yellowstone with five other members of the National Photography Enthusiasts Group (NPEG). The group’s members around the country hold and lead “Groupshoots” in areas where they’re...

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Kitchen appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Since we are all stuck indoors, this week’s photography challenge topic is the KITCHEN! Taken in low light with my phone and some macro filters. An empty tin and the pepper shaker. © Caz Nowaczyk That’s right! Get creative and take some shots of your kitchen. You can use flash or ambient light. Do close-ups of your cutlery draw, tea and coffee canisters, or food in your pantry. Take photos of food preparation and cooking. Photograph the results! Do wide-angle shots of the entire scene too. Blur them out, use intentional camera movement, or whatever you like! Try creating a series that...