When it comes to photography, we often spend a lot of time either trying to follow formulaic procedures to create the best images or trying to imitate the work of others. And that can often create perfectly acceptable images, but on the other hand, it is important to remember that sometimes, intuition is the best way to get things done. This excellent video essay discusses that idea and how to apply it to your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Bighorn sheep at Rocky Mountain National Park. To not disturb the wildlife, I often stayed pretty far away and used the Z 9’s DX crop mode to magnify my lens’s telephoto reach. Preproduction Nikon Z 9, AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR via Mount Adapter FTZ II. In the summer of 2021, I was rock climbing with my 10-year-old stepson, Miles, and my husband when I got a call from Nikon that put me in tears. For years, I have been promising Nikon, “If you give me a campaign, I will kill it.” I have always dreamed of having the newest technology in hand and creating content for a launch campaign around my photographic passions. This was the call to...

These are six of the most common mistakes I see photographers make in their editing regardless of skill level. This part will cover white balance, getting caught up in your histogram, and not spending enough time cropping. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Photo By John Welch Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Presidential Range in Winter After Snowstorm” by John Welch. Location: New Hampshire. “Fierce cold (-5 degrees air, -30 windchill) and winds on Mt. Pierce created a beautiful landscape of snowdrifts on the trail near the junction of the Crawford Path and Webster Cliff Trail (also part of the Appalachian Trail),” explains Welch. “It was special to break trail up Crawford Path to Mt. Pierce and see the delicate drifts on the trail with nice reflected morning light before anyone else had gotten there. Mt. Washington and the rest of the Presidential Range is in the distance.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature?...

There are few things that can make or break a photograph like composition. If you organize a brilliant composition of a scene, you could turn an average photo into something special. However, conversely, if your composition is poor, it can undo a lot of hard work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Forests can make for wonderful photographs, but they can be very tricky to create compelling and clean compositions in given the dense and unpredictable, snaking branches. Fog can be a fantastic natural way to alleviate this issue, and it provides dramatic, diffuse light. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to create the best images you can when shooting a foggy forest. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Minimalist Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. What is minimalist photography, and how can you capture stunning minimalist photos? Minimalism is a popular artistic technique, and it’s a great way to spice up images. (It’s also a good way to generate lots of attention on social media.) But beginners often struggle to get to grips with minimalism, which is where this article comes in handy. Below, I offer a deep dive into minimalism. I share: What minimalism photography actually isKey components of minimalist imagesA handful of easy tricks and tips you can use to improve your own minimalist shots So if you’re ready to become a minimalism...

I saw a comment here on the blog Friday where the person mentioned they don’t use Lightroom’s catalog backup because they back up their entire computer daily, so they feel they’re covered if their Lightroom catalog gets corrupted because they have a recent backup of their catalog. But is that backup is corrupted, too? How would you know, until it’s too late? That’s why you should use Lightroom’s built-in catalog Backup feature (that window that pops up when you Quit Lightroom asking you if you want to backup your catalog). The reason is — it checks the integrity of the catalog you’re backing up (see below) so you know that what you’re backing up will work if you get in that...

Mother Nature bestows the human eye with spectacular beauty. As I drive along the Oregon coast, I can’t help but notice the crashing surf as it pounds against the sea stacks at sunset. I feast my eyes upon majestic mountain ranges of rugged splendor. I admire the rolling hills of prairie farmland and sandstone arches that decorate the Southwest. And these are but a few of the glorious features of her natural grandeur. While these incredible testaments to nature certainly amaze even a casual viewer, Mother Nature also works her magic on a much smaller scale. To the discerning eye, natural beauty appears everywhere. It just needs to be noticed. Look past the obvious and you’ll be surprised how many images...

Along with shutter speed and ISO, aperture is one of the three fundamental exposure parameters that help to create a technically sound photograph. However, aperture is not just a tool for getting the correct exposure, as it gives you powerful creative control over the look of the resultant image. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to choose the correct aperture for a variety of images both to create a technically correct photo and to convey what you want creatively. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Ten years ago, this month the Canon 5D Mark III DSLR was released; a month earlier, the Nikon D800 arrived. Their appearance heralded the crash of the camera industry. Were they, in some small way, partly to blame? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

As you get better and better at photography, you learn more and more. This has the negative effect that there then exist fewer and fewer new things to learn since you already know most of them. I was surprised to find this video by Alex Kilbee where he shares some lesser-known photographic phenomena. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

You have checked the weather maps, you have a clear idea of what you could photograph to get a masterpiece, and then, things are different, and you have no idea what to photograph? That’s fantastic, because this is the best starting point to become a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

If you like shooting your muse in a night-like environment, you might run into some difficulties. With flash, it is also possible to create the night during daylight. This way, it becomes much easier to shoot your muse, without all the difficulties you encounter while shooting in the dark. On top of that, it isn’t difficult at all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Deep Within” By Bob Faucher. Location: Near North Bend, Washington. “South Fork of the Snoqualmie River flows through and is nearly engulfed by the dense forest on its banks,” says Bob Faucher. EF 28-70mm @ 28mm; f/16 @ 0.3 sec, ISO 100. 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 Bob Faucher appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Sony offers some of the most advanced cameras and lenses in the world, but of course, tricking out your entire kit can quickly cause the costs to add up. That being said, if you do not insist on having the absolute best equipment, it is quite possible to build a competent and capable Sony kit without breaking the bank. This helpful video will take you through the best options for cameras, primes, and zoom lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Whether you want to make it a business, volunteer your time and skills for shelter pets in need, or just want to create better memories of your own furry friends, pet photography is a specialized skill that takes some careful technique and knowledge. If you are ready to improve your pet photography, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know from the best gear to lighting, camera settings, working with treats, and more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Impressionistic Landscape Photography Tips for Beautiful Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Impressionistic landscape photography uses a number of fun techniques to achieve an impressionistic – that is, a painterly – effect. But how can you get started? And once you know the basics, how can you improve your impressionistic shots? In this article, I share some of the most common techniques for impressionistic landscape photos, as well as plenty of tips and tricks to help you get the best possible results. By the time you’re finished, you’ll have a whole arsenal of tools to use in your photos (and you’ll hopefully be inspired to capture some impressionistic shots of your...

Tamron has really gone through a renaissance in recent years, creating impressively capable and practical lenses that significantly undercut the prices of many first-party options. The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is quite a significant step forward, covering a huge range of common focal lengths with impressively wide apertures. Can it be the only lens some photographers need? This fantastic video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

These are six of the most common mistakes I see photographers make in their editing regardless of skill level. This part will cover how heavy your edit should be, controlling your saturation, and fixing halos in your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)