Searching for the Perfect Photo Hosting and Sharing Site? And the Winner Is…

Have you found the perfect place to host your photos? I've been hunting everywhere for the best site to upload my images to and share them. After my research, what I concluded was the best for me took me completely by surprise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)
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Photo Of The Day By Zita Quentin

Photo by Zita Quentin Today’s Photo of the Day is “Bear Reflections” by Zita Quentin. Location: Kodiak, Alaska. 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 Zita Quentin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff
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'A Runaway Success for Canon': A Review of the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera

It's been a fair while coming, but Canon's new EOS R7 is getting some rave reviews. This reviewer says it's been a "runaway success," so see what all the fuss is about. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)
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What Canon's Bad Move Taught Me

I'm not a fan of Canon's recent decision to ban some third-party manufacturers from selling RF mount lenses. It's a smart short-term financial decision, but the long run is a different story. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)
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13 Tips for Stunning Zoo Photography

The post 13 Tips for Stunning Zoo Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. It may not seem like it, but zoos are great locations for photos. They present photographers with a huge variety of subjects (including plenty of animals and the people watching them). That said, zoo photography isn’t without its challenges. If you want great shots at the zoo, you’ll need to overcome: Distance – Access to the animals is often very limited.Moving subjects – Animals rarely stay in one place for long!Tricky lighting – Indoor lighting, foliage, and enclosure roofs can cause problems.Cages and glass – Many zoos are improving how they contain their animals, but it’s still tough to shoot through...Zoo photography tips
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The October 2022 Issue of Photoshop User Is Now Available!

The October 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and the KelbyOne app for iOS and Android. Welcome to our annual Halloween bag of 100 tricks and treats for Photoshop and Lightroom, plus speedy cleanup of selections, transferring makeup from one image to another, using Publish Services in Lightroom Classic, raising the fright factor of Halloween photos, and so much more! This issue’s cover design by Jessica Maldonado Current KelbyOne members can log into their account to access the new issue, or you can visit https://kelbyone.com/magazine to sign up and start reading today. KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 100 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 64 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or...
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Three Helpful Preference Settings

I find that the “out of the box” (so to speak) settings in Lightroom Classic’s preferences are a good place to start, but there are a few settings I find helpful to tweak. To access the preferences, go to Lightroom Classic > Preferences (PC: Edit > Preferences). The first tab up is General. One setting here I’ve written about before is the Default Catalog, but beyond that I also prefer to check the Treat JPEG files next to raw files as separate photos. I don’t often shoot Raw+JPG these days, but sometimes when testing a new camera (or getting a new camera) I do this to compare the JPG vs raw as well as to allow importing the JPG until the...
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How to Prepare for a Restaurant Photoshoot

You’ve been commissioned to photograph new images for a restaurant, but there’s a lot of spinning plates and moving parts. In this article, I share my essential steps for preparing for and running a photoshoot at a restaurant. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Helena Murphy)
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What You Need to Know About Negative Fill

When you are creating a lighting setup for a portrait, you probably approach it from the standpoint of adding lights and modifiers until you get the result you want. However, while adding light is, of course, important, it is also crucial to know where to take it away. This is where the idea of negative fill comes in. However, negative fill can sometimes be misunderstood. This great video tutorial will show you how negative fill really works and how to use it for your portrait work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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More Interesting Canon Lenses Emerge

Canon's RF lens lineup has been filling up rapidly with both standard choices and more extreme designs, but there are still some notable absences, particularly in the supertelephoto range. That will surely change eventually, and it seems we're on the way to that, as multiple patents have emerged with some innovative and versatile designs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Six Reasons Your Photogrpahy Website Is Not Converting Clients

Building a website that helps potential clients choose you over others is not always an intuitive process. Here are six ways that you can upgrade your website. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)
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Photo Of The Day By Morris Swartz

Photo By Morris Swartz Today’s Photo of the Day is “Tranquility” by Morris Swartz. Location: Lake Caddo, Texas-Louisiana border. “Morning mist creates a magical and mysterious fall foliage environment in the Cypress swamps along the Texas-Louisiana border,” describes Swartz. 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 Morris Swartz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff
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A Beginner's Guide to Printing Photos

In the digital age, many of us go years without ever printing our photos, which is a real shame, because no matter how sharp the screen, there really is no substitute for the tactile impression of holding a physical representation of your work in your hands. If you are new to printing your work and wondering what you need to know, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything it takes to get up and running. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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DXO Pushes Solid Updates to PhotoLab and ViewPoint

Wednesday upgraders and new customers will see PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4 on offer. Photolab 6 has a lot of new features, most notably an update to DXO's popular DXO PureRAW technology, arguably the best software available to fix color, noise, and optical issues in RAW files. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)
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A Portable and Effective Minimalist Flash Kit

Learning how to work with artificial light will make you a far more versatile photographer and enable creative opportunities that simply would not be possible otherwise. However, there are a couple of ways to approach building a lighting kit, and if you plan to be on the go quite a bit, you should carefully consider the size, weight, and power requirements of your equipment. This excellent video tutorial will show you a portable, versatile, and effective minimalist flash setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Photoshop’s Perspective Warp Tool: The Ultimate Guide

The post Photoshop’s Perspective Warp Tool: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Did you know that Photoshop has a Perspective Warp tool? Well, it does – and it’s a great option for both retouching and compositing. In fact, if you haven’t yet tried Perspective Warp, then you’re missing out! Fortunately, this article shares everything you need to know to get started. So to learn how the tool works and what you can do with it, keep on reading. What is the Perspective Warp tool? The Perspective Warp tool is designed to give you extreme control over the perspective in your images. It was developed primarily for architectural photography and other building-related shots (where...A guide to the Photoshop perspective warp tool
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Flops Versus Bestsellers

“Longs Peak from Bear Lake in Autumn” Many photographers who like shooting landscapes dream of selling prints someday. If that includes you, then you face a challenge: identifying which images will sell. It’s not as easy as it sounds. I often wrap up my longer landscape photography workshops by playing a game with students that I call “Flops Versus Bestsellers.” I show the students 16 images. Eight were bestsellers, with more than 100 prints sold. Eight bombed, with less than 10 prints sold. The students’ task is to analyze each image and decide if it soared or cratered. The game seems trivial; surely, it will be obvious whether an image was a bestseller or a dud. It turns out that the...Photo of Maroon Peak from West Maroon Basin
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How to Take Spectacular Photos on Overcast Days

When I travel, I stay in each location I visit for several days to increase my chances of encountering great light. But even a week is sometimes not enough to get a single colorful sunrise or sunset. Either the sky remains free of clouds or it's completely overcast, preventing any interesting light from breaking through. Night photography is one way of dealing with a clear sky. But what can you do during gray weather? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)
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A Review of the Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens

50mm lenses are some of the most popular and versatile options out there, able to tackle a wide range of scenarios with ease. They are available at prices ranging from below $100 to well over $2,000. At $598, the Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G sits in the middle of all that. So, does it offer premium image quality and performance for that mid-range price? This excellent video review takes a look at the 50mm f/2.5 to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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A Review of the Versatile Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

With the release of cameras like the EOS R7 and EOS R10, Canon has shown they are interested in developing APS-C mirrorless cameras alongside their full frame mirrorless line. In tandem with that, we have seen the introduction of RF-S lenses specifically designed for the APS-C format. This excellent video review takes a look at one such lens, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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