What essential tools have you always wanted to mount onto your camera setup? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

There are a lot of camera bag addicts in our community and it's easy to see why: they can revolutionize your shooting experience when outdoors. Of all the genres of photography that need the right camera bag, landscape is right up near the top. Here is one landscape photographer's new favorite bag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti, in Venice, Fondazione Culture e Musei and Museo delle Culture (MUSEC) of Lugano, and 29 Arts in Progress, of Milan are supporting the fourth edition of the open call: UNPUBLISHED PHOTO 2022 – UP22. The open contest is designed to showcase young talents (under 36) in contemporary photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Rust appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Big thanks to Debbie Moscoe Magerr for this weeks dPS Photography challenge “Rust” it’s great that you all leave your theme ideas in the thread! Some great, some make me laugh out loud… Keep them coming! (Click here to leave your idea for a weekly challenge) Tag your photos #dPSWeeklyChallenge #dPSRust Thanks week we’re attempting RUST, and I gotta say, I love and hate rust, hate it on my tools, in my car etc, but it’s really cool to photograph! In detail, on something, as a small part of a larger story! Lets see what you’ve got (and if you can find...

DJI’s Mavic 3 is an amazing drone, but DJI’s pricing for their filters isn’t so amazing. Fortunately, companies like PGYTECH have made a range of filters compatible with the Mavic 3’s unique mount and camera setup. Are they worth pairing with the high-performance camera the drone is equipped with? I put PGYTECH’s Mavic 3 filter series to the test in this review. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Photo By Bryce Hill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Rising Clouds” by Bryce Hill. 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 Bryce Hill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Any photographer with experience in portraiture knows that the image captured in camera is far from a finished portrait. Post-processing of portraits is a skill that takes time and practice to learn. Learning to use the Liquify tool can help to make a good image into a great image. As with all of the tools in Photoshop, it's important to know how much is too much. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Have you ever heard someone say: "you have to watch it at the cinema"? This is usually when it's a movie loaded with action, special effects, and sound design that captures your imagination. Is this all that gets the cinemas to sell seats? If your answer is yes, this video might make you consider your opinion. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

The post The Ultimate Street Camera: Ricoh Unveils an “Urban Edition” GR IIIx appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Ricoh has announced a new version of its GR IIIx compact camera, an “Urban Edition” model designed specifically for street photography. The original GR IIIx is already popular among street snappers thanks to its small form factor and excellent image quality, but the GR IIIx Urban Edition adds a handful of street-focused tweaks and accessories. For one, the GR IIIx’s design has been adjusted to appeal to street photographers. The GR IIIx Urban Edition is “accented by a navy-blue ring around the lens barrel…selected to represent typical street-shooter imagery such as deep blue skies reflected in...

Hi gang, and happy Friday! Just a quickie today, and this one’s just for Lightroom Classic users, but it’s kinda important — especially if you’re working on a laptop or a desktop computer where you’re constantly running out of free space. If you do regular backups of your catalog (and I’m hoping you do when you see that dialog above which appears when you quit Lightroom Classic), it makes a COPY of your entire catalog. Each time you hit that ‘Back up’ it makes yet another backup copy. Sure, it compresses that backup quite a bit, but still…those backups can get really large in file size, but worse yet, after a couple of weeks, they’re so outdated that those older ones...

When it comes to portrait photography, most professionals employ a range of lighting equipment to dial in the exact images they are looking for no matter where they are or when they are shooting. That being said, you will be amazed what you can accomplish with natural light and the knowledge of how to shape it to your needs. This great video tutorial will show you how to create professional portraits in a garage using just natural light and a few modifiers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Who’s ready for spring?! For nature photographers, this is an exciting season to get outside in search of amazing views with a splash of color from beautiful blooms. Get inspired by the slideshow below of 23 images of wildflowers, then grab your camera and seek out your own stunning scenes! Looking for tips on how to best create images of bold, vibrant flowers in bloom? Turn to Kevin McNeal’s article that offers some helpful wildflower photography tips, including peak times, ideal weather conditions, equipment, composition and more. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com]     The post 23 Images Of Spring In Bloom appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As a photographer, it is easy to get bogged down in creativity, without really thinking about how effective your process is. As time is the most valuable resource that you have, you need to use it most efficiently. In this article, I will break down a few tips that helped me become a productivity master. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Lightroom has some useful tools for organizing and working with large collections of photos, and one particularly useful option is virtual copies. If you have not used them before or you want to get more out of them, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know to use virtual copies. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Composition is a nuanced, tricky thing, and it holds within it the power to capture the viewer's eye and imagination. If you are looking for ways to improve the compositions of your images, no matter what genre you shoot, check out this fantastic video essay that will show you a time-tested technique for creating more interesting and compelling photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As landscape photographers, we are used to leaving our warm bed in the early morning, being on location, and also having a composition before the sun starts to rise. But what if we arrive after the sun has come up? Is there still a way to go home with strong photographs? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Line Made By Snow” By Hi il Lee. Location: 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Family portraits are something that will almost always be in demand, but with multiple subjects to manage, with some of them often being unruly kids, it can take a lot to get a successful result. If you want to create better family portraits, check out this excellent video tutorial that will give five tips sure to help you improve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, Endurance, which was crushed by ice and sank in 1915, has just been found. How is this photography related? Somewhere on board the ship is a treasure trove of Frank Hurley images documenting one of the last expeditions of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The post Product Photography: 5 Tips for Stunning Shots appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Charlie Moss. Getting great product photos often seems daunting, but it’s simpler than you might think. As an experienced product photographer, I’ve spent years learning the ins and outs of the craft. And in this article, I aim to share it all: How to keep your images ultra-high qualityHow to light your product photography for beautiful resultsHow to ensure you keep your clients as satisfied as possibleMuch more! Ready to level up your product photography skills? Then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Get your camera on a tripod In product photography, tripods are essential. For one, they...