Landscape photography takes the confluence of a variety of factors: technical skill, creative vision, time management, ability to predict conditions, and often, just a little bit of luck. If you would like to get your landscape photography on the right track, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you an eight-step process to creating a compelling image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Long-Exposure Landscape Photography: A Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tim Gilbreath. The long-exposure technique is the secret sauce for many professional landscape photographers. With a well-executed long-exposure approach, a normally static and bland landscape scene comes alive. Surf on a beach transforms into a swirling, cloud-like mass, while grasses flowing in the wind morph into a single, beautiful entity. Obviously, not every great landscape shot uses a long exposure – but if you can add this technique to your arsenal, you’ll be virtually unstoppable. That’s why, in this article, I share everything you need to know for well-exposed, well-composed, stunning long-exposure landscape photography. Specifically, I outline an 8-step plan for outstanding results,...

Infinite Color for Infinite Tools is a color grading plugin for Photoshop. We put it through its paces. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

While senior portrait season is still a few months away, the time to gear up for it is upon us, with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday deals just on the horizon. If you're starting out and looking to get into this style of photography, here are a few options from photographer and YouTuber Michelle Nichols. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Instead of bouncing light underneath your subject, this method could make life easier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Photographing headshots can be a great entry point into a career as a professional photographer. Or if you have a few years under your belt, they can be an excellent source of additional income alongside your main field in photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Across all their social media accounts, these four pro photographers have well over a million followers and subscribers. That means people like what they do and what they say. Here, these four get together in one room and share their best beginner photography tips, favorite apps, most loved destinations and so much more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Thanks to the popularity of mini touchscreen monitors, these little screens are more available and affordable than ever. For this reason, now might be a good time for photographers to add one to their existing setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Photo By Kathleen Wasselle Croft Today’s Photo of the Day is “Misty Morning” by Kathleen Wasselle Croft. Location: Paxson, Alaska. “As the seasons change, the fog settles over the landscape before sunrise,” says Croft. “As soon as the sun rises above the horizon, the fog quickly dissipates.” 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 Kathleen Wasselle Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original...

The post 8 Tips for Sharp Portrait Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Emily Supiot. Struggling with soft or blurry portrait images? You’re not alone. Capturing crisp, clear, sharp portrait photography can be difficult – unless you take the right approach. And that’s what I share in this article: My eight best tips, techniques, and secrets for tack-sharp portrait photos, including: The best shutter speed to prevent motion blurWhere to focus for perfect resultsHow to choose the best aperture for portraitsMuch more! So give this article a read. Follow these guidelines. With a little practice, you’ll start to see some major improvements! 1. Use the right shutter speed to freeze motion Soft portraits are...

Today, I’ll talk about one of the best values in my constant lighting kit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

There is a quiet rise of small, pocketable cameras when it comes to popularity. In this video, James Popsys gives his thoughts on the little Ricoh after spending some time shooting with it. So, if you're in the market for one, take a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Candles appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. A simple #dPSCHallenge theme this week – Candles! Suggested by Monica Herman over in our Facebook group. Show us what you’ve got, people. Creativity with a candle! Use the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSCandles in your posts. Candles by #gtvone Share your weekly photograph in the comments below or across in our Facebook Group. The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Candles appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Original link(Originally posted by Sime)

If you're a photographer who earns a living photographing people, you need to be prepared for this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Autumn Gold” by Debbie O’Dell. Location: Fairview, Utah. 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 Debbie O’Dell appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Perhaps one of the trickiest parts of landscape photography is that you get no control over the light or the conditions, and while paying attention to weather forecasts and planning ahead can increase your chances of getting the shots you want, things will not always work out like you had hoped or expected. That does not mean you should pack up and go home, though. This great video tutorial will show you how to tackle the wrong weather and still come home with worthwhile images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography (or really, any genre), there is a time when you grow more comfortable with the technique and creative process, but somehow, your output stagnates. This excellent video tutorial will show you why that often happens and what you can do to fix it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Skylum Releases 4 Luminar Neo Extensions, Including Focus Stacking appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Just yesterday, Skylum launched four new upgrades – known as “extensions” – for Luminar Neo: Background Removal AI, Upscale AI, Supersharp AI, and Focus Stacking.  The new extensions are designed to provide impressive bonus features without disrupting Luminar Neo’s core functionality. Background Removal AI, for instance, allows users to swap out backdrops while leaving the subject untouched, and while this won’t appeal to many serious photographers, it’s an easy way for content creators to spice up otherwise bland images. Upscale AI promises high-end image enlargement, useful for post-processing prior to cropping and/or printing. According to Skylum, the extension...

… 82% of the photographers in a recent poll on the popular Shotkit.com site use either Lightroom (58%) or Photoshop (22%) or both for their editing. That means a whole lot of photographers use Photoshop and/or Camera Raw as their main editing tool, and to me, that is a big surprise. What are they using to organize their images? Bridge? Ugh. That all sounds about right, but the most surprising, and honestly most puzzling/frustrating/mind-boggling, is why some folks said they still won’t use Lightroom. That’s right; they don’t like paying a subscription. It’s been ten years, folks. 10 years since Adobe went to the subscription model, but some folks are still that stubborn, digging in their heels. The whole world is...

As you can see, recently, I have been doing an evaluation of all the gear I have in the studio. This time, I looked at a dozen or so light modifiers that I own and selected my top five favorites. Rather surprisingly, they are far from what “conventional” light-shaping tools are. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)