Lightroom presets come with a mixed bag of acceptance. Some think they are an abomination to a learned skill and craft and should never be used, whereas others enjoy the look and feel they provide to their images. It's not just as black and white as that, and it's down to the individual whether to use them or not, but one thing to make no mistake about is the time it takes to create them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Patrick Campbell Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Milky Way Over Secret Beach” by Patrick Campbell. Location: Curry County, Oregon. “The Milky Way rises in the early morning over Secret Beach on the southern Oregon coast,” describes Campbell. 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 Patrick Campbell appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Modern cinematic productions have begun evolving yet again, this time replacing the green screen. Some of the most impressive films of recent years have used OLED screens and Unreal Engine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

ND filters are tremendously useful for landscape photographers, giving you far more creative control over your images and the abiilty to make photos that simply would not be possible otherwise. If you are new to landscape photography, check out this neat video that features an experienced photographer showing you some of what you can accomplish with one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re here in the US today, this is officially “Independence Day” where we celebrate our independence from British Superstar Dave Clayton and we do this by making hot dogs and hamburgers out on the grill, and then at night, we shoot off fireworks. It’s a very American day, and as such, lots of people get injured in the process. But that’s not going to be us — we’re going to photograph (from a safe distance) and then post-process the heck out of our shots, so they look awesome (and we don’t get hurt). A while back we did a special 4th of July episode of ‘The Grid’ all about how to take great fireworks shots. Erik (the Rocket Man) Kuna and...

While I lead my photo safaris to the Serengeti, participants constantly hear me say, “It’s All About The Light.” It could be a clear crisp sunrise or sunset, side light that illuminates a gorgeous acacia tree, bright overcast conditions that bathe a regal male lion perched on a kopje or early or late front light. What it all boils down to is the quality of light is a primary factor that determines the success of a photo. To bring your photography to the next level, it’s essential you understand how light impacts the subject and learn how to read it. There are four predominant directions of light: front, side, top and backlight. They all present challenges. The focus of this week’s...

Needless to say, there's a fair few logistical complexities when photographing ice cream. After shooting for a vegan ice cream brand for a couple of years now, here are my best tips for running a smooth shoot when you’re capturing ice cream. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Helena Murphy)

Modern cameras and lenses offer remarkably good image quality — levels that were only dreamed of even just a decade ago. And with those increased capabilities have come increased standards and expectations. But at this point, how much image quality do we really need? This interesting video poses the question and examines a scenario where getting the shot might take precedence. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A good composition is a tricky and often elusive thing, particularly since it is not as easily objectively codified as something like the right camera settings for a given scene or situation. As such, any heuristic tricks to go about finding a compelling composition are worth knowing. This excellent video tutorial details one such trick and why it can be really useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Good organization skills are crucial in almost every business environment. The same obviously applies to professional photographers, especially when it comes to managing photos. Many photographers will use the built-in catalog system available in Lightroom. However, a company called Mylio may have a much better solution available for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Sharpness is one of the most fundamental and crucial aspects of a good image, and there are a lot of aspects and techniques you need to have down pat to ensure consistently successful photos. If you are new to photography, check out this awesome video tutorial that discusses some important tips and techniques for ensuring you get sharp photos every time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By James Woolcock Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Beautiful Badlands” by James Woolcock. Location: Badlands National Park, South Dakota. “Here’s a view of the South Dakota badlands from June 2019,” explains Woolcock. “The sweet yellow clover, an invasive plant brought in by nearby ranchers for grazing, now blankets the floor of these erosive hills with its bloom in the spring.” 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...

Canon's supertelephoto prime lenses are some of the most extreme lenses out there in terms of image quality, performance, and yes, price. If you are able and willing to shell out for one, though, you can generally expect a superlative experience. So, what exactly does that $13,000 get you? This neat video takes a casual look at the Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM lens to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Become a (Great) Nature Photographer: 9 Essential Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Will Nicholls. Want to be a nature photographer? You’re in the right place. Becoming a great nature shooter isn’t as hard as you might think. With the right tools, techniques, and approach, you can level up your camera skills, find amazing subjects, and have plenty of photographic fun along the way. And if you’re really, really dedicated, you might even become a paid professional. Below, I offer my top 9 tips for nature photography success – so if you’re ready to capture stunning birds, wildlife, plants, and more, then let’s dive right in! 1. Make sure you like it...

The Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe lens captured the photography world's attention by being one of the most unique lenses we have ever seen and allowing photographers and filmmakers to get shots that simply would not be possible otherwise. The new Laowa 24mm T14 2x PeriProbe ups the ante over the original, and this neat video takes a look at what you can do with it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Outdoor Photographer awarded the grand prize of their "Great Outdoors 2021" to a composite image that violates the rules of the competition as stated on the official website. This controversy gives rise to an ethical question regarding photography competitions that fail to enforce their own rules. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

24-70mm f/2.8 lenses are the workhorses of choice for a wide variety of photographers and filmmakers, suitable for anything from weddings to landscape work and much more. Sony recently released the second iteration of their version, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to portrait photography, learning to work with artificial lighting will make you far more versatile and enable creative opportunities that simply would not be possible otherwise. If that is something you would like to start diving into, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the fundamentals and have you ready to tackle your first shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Viltrox has been manufacturing thirrd party lenses for some time now and has been hitting the mark with build and quality at a very reasonable price range. Their latest release, the 13mm f/1.4 is aimed at photographers and vloggers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Nunzio Guerrera Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Intersect” by Nunzio Guerrera. Location: Jasper National Park, Jasper, Alberta. 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 Nunzio Guerrera appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)