I look back at past work to see how I've come as a photographer and wonder: what's changed in the 15 years since I started taking photographs professionally? How can I use my previous body of work to improve and give me confidence for what is to come? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

We had so many incredible submissions to our weekly assignments last year. With seasonal themes to those focusing on composition and technique, our weekly assignments were created to inspire photographers, and we hope you gained inspiration and new skills over the year. The gallery below features the winning image from each assignment in 2022. Check it out for inspiration, and then get ready to enter our assignments in 2023! The winning images from our weekly assignments are featured on the OP Blog, as well as our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. The post 2022 Photography Assignment Winners appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Don't let anyone tell you gear doesn't matter. It does. It might not be the only thing that goes into getting good images, but it's certainly a big factor. But not all the gear you need has to be bodies and lenses. Here, learn about five purchases you can make to transform your landscape photography overnight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

In this informative video, "The Outsiders," Rob Cottle and Geraint Radford head out into the wilds of South Wales to photograph deer. Along the way, they talk about wildlife photography techniques, the kit they use to get the photos, and dabbling in close-up and macro photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

I've spent years picking up odd tips, completing online courses, researching techniques, and now, I'm confident in sharing some of that knowledge with the world. Of course, I'm still learning and will continue to pick up tips for the rest of my career. For now, though, I'll share some I wish I had known sooner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sun Powder” by Garry Everett. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “An overnight snowstorm deposited a fresh layer of powdered snow in the higher elevation of Yosemite,” explains Everett. “The windy morning was blowing the snow off the tops of the ridges towering above the valley floor.” 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 Garry Everett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Lens makers these days are coming up with some incredible options that were unheard of just a few short years ago. That continues here, with the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 lens put up against the Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 in a battle for the title of best wildlife lens. You could also make a case for it being an action sports lens shootout too. So, how do they perform, and which comes out on top? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Fujifilm's latest entry in the X Series, the X-T5, brings with it some of the company's newest and most advanced features and capabilities in its most well-known design. Can it compete with the many powerful full frame options on the market? This excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you will be able to expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony just announced an all-new full-frame lens, the FE 20-70mm F4 G, which combines an ultra-wide focal length with a standard zoom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

The post Action Photography in Bad Light: 13 Practical Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. Sometimes, I feel cursed. Like any parent, I want to take pictures of my kids doing their activities – but my daughter is a gymnast, which means I’m stuck dealing with a toxic combination of very fast action and generally poor light. If you’ve ever tried to capture indoor sports, dance recitals, or kids running in the house, you’ll understand my frustration. Action plus bad light generally leads to one of three things: Blurry photosNoisy/grainy photosA deer-in-the-headlights flash look And when I first started photographing my daughter, I was constantly plagued by these problems. Fortunately, however, I didn’t give...

Having recently written a piece in which I explained how my iPhone 14 Pro replaced my professional camera in some cases, I was wondering, in what ways is my phone actually, technically better than my DSLR? It turns out there are a bunch of features that I wish cameras had. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Pets are one of the most important presences in the lives of a lot of couples, and it is only natural that they might want to include them in engagement or couples portraits. Of course, adding a rambunctious dog or the like to the mix can make your job substantially more difficult. So, how do you satisfy the desires of your clients without pulling out your hair? This helpful video tutorial will give you some useful advice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You would be surprised how many times you might want to change the color of something in post-production. This video shows you how to do it quickly and easily in Adobe Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Astrophotographers and even regular photographers have a chance at a comet that is now appearing in our early morning, pre-dawn skies. I'm talking about Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF, rapidly approaching its closest encounter with our sun. It hasn't been to our part of the solar system for about 50,000 years. It's a striking green in color, and not all comets are, so it's created a stir among astrophotographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Photo By Gerry Groeber Today’s Photo of the Day is “Grand Sunset” by Gerry Groeber. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 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 Gerry Groeber appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The updates to Masking in the latest round of updates from Adobe have made making AI-based selections easier and more powerful than ever. You’ll definitely want to check out previous articles that get you up to speed on how to use the upgraded Masking tools. In addition, our ability to incorporate those AI-based technologies into presets has evolved as well, and that’s what I want to cover in this post. [Editor’s note: This first appeared in the January issue of Photoshop User magazine – Rob] Exploring Included Adaptive Presets You may have noticed new additions to your Presets panel in the Develop module that start with the word Adaptive. There are three Adaptive groups now, one for Portrait, one for Sky,...

The new Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens is one of the company's most versatile lenses yet, covering everything from normal to supertelephoto focal lengths and promising to do so with great performance and image quality, making it a potentially fantastic option for sports photography, wildlife work, and more. Can it live up to its potential? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Modern cameras are impressively capable machines, full of a range of advanced features and capabilities. One of the most useful features has been around for much longer than mirrorless cameras, though; in fact, it goes back to the film era. This great video tutorial will show you where to find it and how to take advantage of it to make your workflow easier and to help you get more shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony announced the development of the 300mm f/2.8 G Master OSS lens, with an expected arrival date of early 2024. The lens is sure to be welcomed by a variety of professional sports and wildlife photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Choose a Flash: 5 Things to Consider appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. Lighting often makes or breaks a photograph, but thanks to the power and portability of the speedlight, it’s easier than ever to capture well-lit shots indoors, in heavy shade, or even at night. Unfortunately, for photography beginners – and even for folks who have been shooting for years or decades – choosing the correct external flash can be a huge challenge. There are countless brands on the market today offering a wide variety of flashes, which makes flash shopping confusing and sometimes even frustrating. But all hope is not lost! As an experienced flash photographer, I’m familiar with...