Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Close Encounter” by David Connel. Location: Guadalupe Islands, Mexico. “I spent a week cage diving with great white sharks in the Guadalupe Islands of Mexico,” explains Connel. “My main goal was to capture the experience of being eye-to-eye with a great white shark from inside a dive cage. I thought this would be no problem. When I actually tried to get that picture, I discovered the sharks are stealth hunters and avoided approaching from the front. They would swim below the cage, above the cage, around the cage, but I could not get the nose-to-nose picture I envisioned. Eventually, this one approached as if he was curious and slowly glided up...

Any photography enthusiast who works a 9-to-5 job has probably wondered what it would be like to walk away from that day job and make all of their income through photography. This can be a scary endeavor, especially if you don’t have a specific plan in place to find clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

The post 6 Still Life Photography Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rika Guite. Are you struggling to capture stunning still life photos? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share the six biggest still life photography mistakes – and I explain how to correct them, so that, no matter your level of experience, you can get outstanding results. Specifically, I discuss: The lighting issues that you must learn to avoidTwo simple gear mistakes that’ll ruin your photosCommon still life composition issuesMuch more! So if you’re ready to take your still life shots to the next level, then let’s get started! 1. Using improper lighting What’s the very...

One of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of becoming a successful headshot and portrait photographer is the photographer’s personality. In fact, I would argue that your personality as a photographer can be the determining factor in success when working with clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Photographers have three choices when selling photographs. They can be commissioned to shoot for a client, aim for the mass market, or choose to sell fewer, high-quality, collectible images with narrower interest. There are good reasons why you should consider the last option. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If you are a new photographer and you just started shooting in raw, you have probably noticed that the files look rather flat and bland, especially compared to JPEG files. Don't worry, though, that is exactly what is supposed to happen. If you are wondering how to turn a raw file into an eye-catching finished image, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to edit a raw file from start to finish using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography can be a frustrating thing. It takes a combination of technical skills, creative vision, and often, a bit of luck, and any one of them going awry can throw off the entire process and final result. If you are feeling a bit frustrated by the whole thing lately, check out this great video that features an experienced photographer discussing three reasons why you might be experiencing that irritation and what you can do to remedy the situation. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie lens is one of the new offerings from Venus Optics. With an impressive 109.3-degree field of view, it's currently the widest rectilinear APS-C lens on the market, so how does it perform? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Zeralda La Grange Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Still Standing” by Zeralda La Grange. Location: Lake Martin in Louisiana. “I have been using infrared to capture the beauty of swamps and marshes in South Louisiana,” explains La Grange. “I captured this scene at Lake Martin.” 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 Zeralda La Grange appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

One of the most popular techniques in landscape photography is the long exposure, which allows you to really add your creative take on a scene. However, it takes more than just using a longer shutter speed to create a compelling final result. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to create a long exposure photograph. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Thinking outside of the box can often result in interesting creations being made. Here's what happens when you repurpose an old iPhone for a glitchy photoshoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

The post The Focus and Recompose Technique: A Quick Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. What is the focus and recompose technique? And how can you use it to capture photos that are both sharply focused and well composed? In this article, I take you through the ins and outs of this powerful method. I explain: What the focus and recompose technique actually isWhen you should use the technique – and when you should avoid itAn advanced method that’ll instantly double your focusing capabilities So if you’re ready to level up your photography skills, then let’s dive right in! What is the focus and recompose technique? The focus and recompose technique is designed to...

I only do a few hands-on workshops each year, and I’m very excited to announce one I think will be absolutely unforgettable. Come join world-class photographer Mimo Meidany and me in the beautiful Tuscany region of Italy this fall – October 5-8, 2022 for our Timeless Tuscany Travel Photography Workshop (with an opening dinner and get-together the night before).  Italy’s Tuscany region is one of the most photogenic places on earth, and the quaint, charming village of San Quirico d’Orcia, is our home base for the workshop. We’ve got a wonderful little hotel there – it’s the Hotel Residence Casanova Wellness Center and Spa, and it may well be in the single best location in all of Tuscany for exploring the region photographically. It’s close to...

Mist, fog, dramatic light, moody, mysterious: These are conditions under which I’d make photos until my final shutter click. I’d never tire of the process. Conditions change by the second, every moment is breathtaking and every new instance provides new images. What makes these conditions so special is they’re not the norm. When they’re encountered, every unfolding second is unique. The images are made in conditions that stop viewers of your photos in their tracks because they’re one of a kind. So when they occur, be ready, be prepared and get excited. I also love the challenge of wildlife photography. So much needs to fall into place to obtain an outstanding photo. Simply going to a location and hoping for good...

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of July’s selections below! 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 Photos Of The Day For July 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

There are so many budget lens manufacturers that I've begun losing count. What I haven't lost track of, however, is how strong the quality has become. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

David Ma is a director and filmmaker whose cinematic photos and videos of food have caught the attention of both the culinary and creative worlds, earning him a spot in Adweek's Top 100 Creatives of 2021. In this interview, we learn his valuable creative insights, advice for filmmakers and photographers, and how creating content on the go allows him to be more productive, build stronger client relationships, and make more compelling content. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Of course, it would be great if the weather would cooperate every time we went out to take photos, but that simply is not going to happen, and if you avoid creating images whenever the conditions are not ideal, you are going to lead a frustrating career as a photographer. This great video tutorial is an important reminder that even in terrible conditions, you can create compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography can be an expensive pursuit, with cameras, lenses, and lights setting you back thousands and thousands of dollars. While that is true, the operative part is "can be". There are lots of ways to create amazing images on a modest budget. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2022, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)