While Photoshop is still the destination of choice for the most involved and detailed edits, Lightroom has evolved into a tremendously versatile and powerful tool that can tackle quite a few images on its own. Three of its most useful tools for landscape photography are texture, clarity, and dehaze, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how they are used and how to leverage them for better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I started a new column in Photoshop User magazine a few months back on how to retouch portraits using only Lightroom, and with all the new masking tools and greatly improved “healing brush,” I think there’s a lot more that can be done, retouching-wise, than most users realize, so I want to use this column to open that door and show what can be done, which today is more than ever. Let’s start with one of the most common portrait retouches, which is removing blemishes and reducing things such as hot spots or moles. STEP ONE: Here’s our original image (KelbyOne members can click here to download this image for practice purposes only). The tool we’re going to use for removing blemishes is the...

I was leading one of my June safaris to the Serengeti and was asked a question. In that a “correct” answer depended on a number of variables, my short reply was, “It depends.” I garnered more info by asking follow-up questions and finally gave a solid response. A short while later, I was asked another question based on variables, so my answer was, “It depends.” We dug deeper, and once again, a solid answer was provided. Guess what happened a short while later—yes, I was asked another question and by now you see the pattern: “It depends.” It actually became the slogan of the safari for the entire two weeks and each time a question was asked, smiles did abound anticipating...

I tested a range of raw camera files in different development programs in a quest to find the ultimate development tool. This time it is the turn of DxO PhotoLab 6. Lightroom is good, and Capture One was better. How does Photolab 6 compare, and is it worth the investment? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo festivals are a great way to show work outside of where you live. Many of them, such as Arles or Photo 2022, have open calls to pitch work. Since these festivals often show early career artists with established names, they offer deeper insight into current ways within photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Everybody's got to start somewhere. The difference these days is about where you want to start. Whether it's vlogging, still photography, or making feature films, beginner cameras have really branched out into specialized tools in recent years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Over the past 13 months, I've been traveling the world, visiting and photographing many beautiful landscapes and cityscapes. But how did I find all those photogenic places? A few months ago, I wrote an article about how to level up your photography through scouting and exploring new locations. But to achieve a good balance while traveling, you should also have a base of known photo spots available. In this article, I show how I find and organize those. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By natrpixdvm Today’s Photo of the Day is “Icy Tree” by natrpixdvm. Location: Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas. “An ice storm in late autumn leaves trees encrusted with intricate ice formations,” describes natrpixdvm. Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 100mm F2.8 IS L lens. 1/400 sec., f/8, ISO 500. 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 natrpixdvm appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The Sony a7R series of mirrorless cameras has long been popular for offering some of the highest levels of resolution and image quality available in a full frame camera, but now in the fifth iteration, the a7R V is far from a one trick pony. A range of new and improved capabilities make it a powerhouse camera capable of tackling a variety of scenarios and needs. 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)

The Canon EOS R5 signaled to the industry that Canon was deadly serious about the professional mirrorless space, but along with it came the EOS R6, which kept many of the former's most impressive capabilities without such a high-resolution sensor and features like 8K raw video, which the vast majority of professionals do not need. It was also significantly cheaper, making it quite the intriguing camera. Now, the second iteration, the EOS R6 Mark II, is here, and it brings with it a number of worthwhile improvements. This great video review takes a look at the performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Beautiful Super-Telephoto Wildlife Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. If you want to capture stunning wildlife photos – especially close-up, detailed shots of birds and small animals – a super-telephoto lens is essential. Unfortunately, even once you’ve purchased that super-telephoto glass, you’re faced with a slew of technical hurdles. Ultra-long lenses are huge and heavy, leading to handholding difficulties, and the increased reach makes it tough to capture tack-sharp images of wildlife subjects. But don’t throw in the towel just yet! Yes, super-telephoto wildlife photography is difficult. But it’s certainly possible to capture crisp, clear, beautiful wildlife shots, even if you’re a beginner. In this article, I share seven...

A few months ago, I reluctantly took the plunge into Instagram reels, like many other still photographers. My most popular reel by a wide margin was a joke comparing “amateurs” to “professionals.” And, although my point was not so much to make a distinction between two classes of photographers, but rather to comment on photographers’ common obsession with gear, sometimes at the expense of fundamentals, I touched a nerve with some people who took exception to what they saw as an insult to amateur photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Smartphones have built-in cameras that are more powerful than ever, and most of us have one in our pocket just about everywhere we go. And as the classic saying goes: "the best camera is the one that you have with you." So, what can you do to get the most from your smartphone's camera? This excellent video tutorial features 13 tips sure to help you maximize your results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has filled out the RF mount lens library at an aggressive pace, with many options that offer impressive performance and push the boundaries of lens design. Nonetheless, there are still some missing lenses. Some new patents have emerged that indicate Canon is working on filling those holes, and they might do so with some fairly extreme designs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most of the time, we try to avoid blur in a photo. But sometimes, it can be nice to add some kind of blur to make it special. I have listed seven ways to add blur to a photo or the illusion of blur. It may help you find inspiration for your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Jeremy Hansen Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sniktau Wind Lines” by Jeremy Hansen. Location: Loveland Pass in Colorado. “The way the wind howls along portions of this trail will keep the majority away, but I find it very exhilarating to be surrounded by high alpine views of the glorious Rocky Mountains when the light is putting on a show,” says Hansen. “I’ve done this hike numerous times for sunrise, but this was taken at sunset with the wind blasting me as I made a human barrier to try and reduce the wind shaking my camera and tripod during exposures. Having views like this is motivation to be hiking up at pre-dawn hours or hiking down under stars and...

Our aspect ratios have been trending toward wider dimensions for some time and that makes perfect sense. But, should we cast out a previously staple aspect ratio for good? Does it have any uses? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

While features like lighted buttons have slowly become a bit more popular in the industry, haptic feedback has been largely ignored, despite being an extremely common feature in other technology. However, that might change eventually, as a Canon patent for a vibrating shutter button has appeared. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Amazing Bridal Portrait Sessions appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. For many brides-to-be, having a bridal portrait session while wearing the wedding dress is a tradition. I love these sessions because you often get to photograph the bride when they are feeling the most beautiful they’ve ever felt – but without all the stress of the actual wedding. You can take your time, thoughtfully determine lighting and posing, and choose the time of day and location. Plus, the bride is a lot more relaxed than she is on the big day, which makes for more natural poses. But while bridal portrait sessions are often very rewarding, they can be difficult, especially...

They say variety is the spice of life and in the world of the freelance photographer, a broad and knowledgable skill set goes a long way. So, why does knowing your way around a multitude of photographic genres breed so much disrespect in the professional world? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)