The post Architectural Photography for Beginners: 4 Essential Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Nisha Ramroop. Architecture is fascinating, it’s beautiful, and it’s an amazing photographic subject. If you’re interested in architectural photography, then congratulations – you’re in for a treat! You can create breathtaking shots featuring a variety of structures, including modern skyscrapers, old cathedrals, suburban houses, and so much more. Of course, architectural photography involves a bit more than finding a compelling subject and snapping away with your camera. If you want great shots – the kind that’ll make people sit up and take notice – you have to pay careful attention to a variety of factors, including the lighting, the composition, and your...

With Adobe's updates coming fast and furious, it can be quite hard to keep track of what's going on and what's been updated. Glyn Dewis breaks this down and shows you what the latest April 2023 update means for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Preparation is key when it comes to planning a trip to Namibia — a true land of extremes that can only be fairly described using hyperbole. As beautiful as Namibia is, to get the most out of your trip, you need to be prepared and well organized. Here are my tips for bringing back the best wildlife and landscape photographs from a trip across Southern Africa. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Social media is a necessary evil for a lot of photographers, as it is the place where many potential clients will see your work and first contact you. However, with so many platforms and the need for continued, consistent posting, you might wonder where your time and efforts are best spent. This great video features a filmmaker discussing the results from a two-week experiment of posting to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Cameras are more complex and customizable than ever before, allowing users to tweak buttons and settings until everything is mapped to the photographer's personal workflow. In this video, watch how to change settings to how you work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Today, we will talk about one of the most necessary and the most dangerous ingredients in a creative career. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

This morning, I awoke early to see a new cryptic web page appear on the Nikon website. So, what’s it all about? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Photo By Jeremy Janus Today’s Photo of the Day is “Warm Clouds and Cool Trees” by Jeremy Janus. Location: Standley Lake in Colorado. “When we were driving home from the mountains in the early afternoon, I looked over at clouds coming over the front range and knew it would be an amazing sunset,” explains Janus. “I decided to drive over to Standley Lake in the later afternoon to set up for sunset. The cloud formations were absolutely amazing, and the way the sun cut the mountains created warm tones on the clouds and the cool tones sat on the back end of the lake. This is one of my favorite sunsets I have ever shot.” Want to get your images in...

Fujifilm's X-H2 mirrorless camera brought a high-resolution sensor to the beloved X Series for the first time, along with a wide range of other new features and upgrades, making it an intriguing camera for many users. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Spring is here, and it brings with it a veritable plethora of fun and interesting photography opportunities. If you are ready to bust out your camera and shake off the rust from winter, check out this great video tutorial that will show three fun and easy spring photography ideas to get you rolling, along with some helpful advice for improving your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Camera Mode Dial: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. If you own a DSLR, a mirrorless camera, or even a high-end point-and-shoot model, you’ve probably spent time scrutinizing the camera mode dial. Here, I’m talking about the circular dial on top of cameras with an array of strange letters: M, Tv (or S), Av (or A), P, and maybe even a U1 or U2 (or C1 or C2). There is also a friendly green option; it may say Auto, or it may simply be represented by a green rectangle. The default option for most cameras is this green Auto option, which essentially gives the camera complete control over your...

The new Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera can be considered the replacement of the older EOS R and EOS RP cameras. It promises to be a great camera at a reasonable price point. Canon Netherlands sends me this camera for a review. Let's find out how it performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

7Artisans has gained a reputation for making extremely affordable lenses, and while that sometimes means you may have to take a hit in image quality, the 15mm f/4 produces surprisingly good results without breaking that trend of low cost. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and if its results are right for your needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sometimes even the most beautiful moment captured doesn't quite translate into the final image. In these circumstances, it might be a mistake you made while shooting, but it could also be something that can be fixed in post-production. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Landscape photography is arguably one of the most popular genres of photography while also being one of the hardest to find success in. After working full-time in the profession, I've finally found what the secret to success is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone is here, and it brings with some of the company's most impressive technology yet, including a new triple-camera system, long flight times, and Hasselblad optics. Here's what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR promises users some of the best and most extreme optical design and performance on the platform, including an especially wide aperture, pleasing bokeh, and sharp images. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winning Balance Beam Routine” by Jody Partin. Location: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

While the presence of AI in photography has caused anything from fear to excitement, one thing is for sure: it is here to stay and will have a significant impact on the industry in many ways. The interesting video essay discusses the issue and something important to keep in mind as the industry changes and the role of the photographer evolves. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Anthropics PortraitPro 23 Review: The Best (and Fastest) Portrait Editor Money Can Buy appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Editing portraits is hard. As any experienced portraitist knows, high-level retouching requires an array of unwieldy brushes, masks, and other tools, not to mention long minutes (or even hours) spent in front of a desktop monitor, carefully smoothing and shaping the subject to look just right. And then, once you’ve finally finished editing one portrait from a session, you’ll need to do it all over again to the next photo, and the next, and the next… It’s enough to give anyone – beginner or professional – a headache. But what if I told you...