Creative Lighting on a Budget: How to Do More With Less  

​​​​Harnessing the simplicity of a single light and modifier to achieve multiple photographic looks is a game-changer for photographers. This approach not only maximizes the utility of minimal gear but also pushes creative boundaries, allowing photographers to produce diverse and striking images without a vast array of equipment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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How Do the Top Free Video Editors Stack Up?

The battle in the video editing world has historically been between Apple's Final Cut Pro X and Adobe's Premiere. The two companies have leapfrogged each other for years when it comes to the war for video editors' hearts. But in 2024, there are a lot more wallet-friendly (read: free) options out there, and two of those duking it out right now are CapCut and DaVinci Resolve. But which one is worth giving a shot? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)
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Adobe Unboxed With Julieanne Kost

Whether you've seen her speaking on stages for Adobe, or lining magazine articles such as Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business” you surely have come across the legend and creative photographer that is Julieanne Kost. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)
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Strategic Planning for Seasonal Landscape Photography

Exploring new locations for landscape photography, especially in challenging weather conditions, offers a unique opportunity for growth and learning. Venturing into North Wales, this fun adventure provides insights into preparing for the spring season and adapting to the unpredictable elements, highlighting the value of resilience and creativity in outdoor photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Demystifying Professional Photography Lighting Equipment

Understanding professional lighting equipment is crucial for photographers aiming to elevate their craft. These tools are indispensable for creating high-quality images with ultimate control, but their complexities and capabilities can often seem daunting to those not familiar with the intricacies of professional photography gear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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I Am Super-Psyched to Announce the 2024 KelbyOne Lightroom Conference

It’s happening on April 16th and 17th (with two bonus pre-con sessions on April 15th). It’s two full days, with two simultaneous training tracks, and an instructor team made up of the very best in the business. Best of all, it’s all online and so affordable that anybody can be a part of it. These are the Lightroom superstars we’re bringing together to make this the Lightroom training event of the year, and we’d love for you to join us for this remarkable experience. This live-streamed event is open to everyone—photographers from all over are already signing up (we sneaked the news on my weekly photography show, The Grid, yesterday)—so sign up early to get the best pricing. You can get...
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The Endless Possibilities Now That Nikon Has Acquired Cinema Camera Manufacturer RED

I woke up this morning to some pretty exciting news. Nikon, the legendary still camera manufacturer, has agreed to purchase RED, the company behind some of the most popular cinema cameras on the market today. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)
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Navigating the Shift to Professional Photography

Shifting careers to pursue a passion in photography is a path fraught with challenges and learning curves, as vividly shared by those who've transitioned to professional photography. Their experiences underscore the importance of passion-driven work and the common pitfalls awaiting new entrants into the photography business. This important video essay details seven such pitfalls. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Rediscovering the Joy of Photography With Retro Tech

Embracing the art of photography extends beyond the mere act of capturing images; it's about rekindling a love for the creative process and the joy it brings. If you have lost that initial spark for photography amidst the demands of professional work and the relentless pursuit of social media validation, give this video a watch. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Learning to Embrace Hard Light

Early in my photographic career, I was really into hard light in my photos, but at a point, I started opting for really soft, diffused light, that is until recently. I’ve recently revisited using hard light, and here’s how it has shifted my photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Fynn Badgley)
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Nikon to Acquire RED in Surprise Announcement

In a surprise announcement this morning, Nikon announced that they are set to acquire US cinema camera manufacturer RED. With RED due to become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese camera giant, this will surely make Nikon a force to be reckoned with, not only in the photography world but also in the filmmaking world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)
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Image Compression for Dummies or What Makes Fujifilm Unique

I’d like to show you a video. For different reasons than its title tells you to, though. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ondřej Vachek)
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Do You Need a Medium Format Camera?

The shift to medium format photography can mark a significant milestone for a landscape photographer, but it's also very expensive to do so. Do you really need to do so [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Should You Start a Photography YouTube Channel?

Becoming a YouTube star is the dream of a lot of photographers, but the reality of it is often far different than the expectations. This fantastic video tells you what to expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Critique the Community Wedding Photography

Show Us Your Best Wedding Photos, Win Thousands In Prizes Prizes 3rd place wins any tutorial from the Fstoppers Store. Also, our wedding photography tutorial is currently 83% off during the duration of this contest. 2nd place wins a Loupedeck CT 1st place wins a... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)
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The Most Fun I’ve Had With A Film Camera in a Long Time

Retro never really goes out of fashion, and this 110 LOMOMATIC camera took me back to the early 1970s when my eldest sister ran around with her 110 camera. I found myself laughing out loud as I shot with careless abandon. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)
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How to Edit Landscape Photos Like a Pro

Professional photo editing does not have to take a lot of time. If you have proper source material, all it takes is a few minutes and the right combination of tools to add that little extra that makes your photos shine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)
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How to Create an Orton Effect in Photoshop (Step-By-Step Guide)

The post How to Create an Orton Effect in Photoshop (Step-By-Step Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Adam Welch. Even if you’ve never heard of the Orton Effect, I can guarantee you’ve seen the technique used at some point. The Orton Effect was developed in the darkroom, but it successfully made its way into the brave new world of digital image processing – and now, decades later, it’s regularly used by photographers to give their images a subtle glow. Creating an Orton Effect in Photoshop is a fairly simple process, and once you understand the basics, you’ll have no problem adding it to your editing workflow. Below, I explain my simple, step-by-step process for adding a...How to do a Quick and Easy Orton Effect in Photoshop
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Enhancing Your Photos: Clarity, Texture, and Dehaze Explained

Mastering Lightroom's sliders is crucial for photographers aiming to elevate their image editing skills to produce the best results, and it starts with understanding the nuanced differences between sliders like Clarity, Texture, and Dehaze. This helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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A Plea to Document Your life

In the age of selfies and having a camera in your pocket, it seems more and more young people have an endless camera roll of photos that will hardly, if ever, be looked at again. But is there a better way? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Fynn Badgley)
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