Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “White Sands Morning” by Bob Faucher. Location: White Sands National Park, New Mexico. “Soft, warm, low-angle morning sunlight, below clouds from the previous night’s rain, strikes the great wave-like dunes of glistening gypsum sand within from White Sands National Park in the heart of the Tularosa Basin,” describes Faucher. EF 16-35mm @ 35mm; f/16 @ 1/125 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...

One way to test your skills and to improve your creativity at the same time is to set yourself a shooting challenge. In this video, Nigel Danson and James Popsys go head-to-head with the challenge of shooting landscapes with only a 70mm focal length. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The website is the calling card of most photographers nowadays, and its design, user experience, and information all contribute to whether a potential client is likely to book you or move on. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced wedding photographer discussing several ways you can improve your website to increase your bookings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Exposure in Photography: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What is exposure in photography? And how can you adjust your exposure settings to produce beautiful, detailed photos? In this article, I’ll give you an exposure photography crash course. I’ll start with all the exposure basics, including fundamental terms like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Then I’ll share a few practical examples, which you can use to guide yourself when photographing landscapes, portraits, and more. By the time you’ve finished, you’ll know how to carefully adjust your camera for perfect exposure results – and you’ll be well on your way to capturing stunning shots. Let’s jump right in. What...

It’s a new year, and time to get your Lightroom life organized (that was one of New Year’s resolutions for 2022, right?). One thing you can do to make your Lightroom life so much easier is to combine all your existing Lightroom catalogs into just one catalog, where you can find everything without searching through different catalogs and having to restart Lightroom and all that stuff (this is just for Classic users – the cloud version already uses just one catalog for all your images). So, let’s start this year off right by making your Lightroom life easier, faster, simpler, and more fun by moving to a “one catalog life.” Here’s how (it’s really easy, and will take way less time than...

A plethora of articles, photo tips, blogs and more have been composed offering readers the keys to better images. I’m one who writes about that topic weekly as I enjoy sharing what I know, hoping it does assist those who read my Tip of the Week. I’ve been a teacher all my life and will continue to instruct until I take my final breath. It’s who I am. So what separates this week’s tip from any other I’ve written or from any other blog or magazine article? What makes this one so different or special? Hopefully, you’ll be able to key into a definitive answer as you unlock the words and study the accompanying images. The control key is in your...

It certainly is an exciting time to be a gear nerd, with manufacturers having released some truly next-level cameras and lenses in the last few years. This interesting video review takes a look at some of the best options of the last few years, their pros and cons, and how they compare to each other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The U.K. government has announced that it will soon be a crime to photograph mothers breastfeeding their children in public. Limiting the right to photograph in public places could be seen as an attack on freedom of expression, so is this law justified? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Nikon's first retro-inspired camera, the Df, came out to mostly middling reviews noting its emphasis on form over function. Their second effort, the mirrorless Z fc, keeps the retro aesthetic and features far more competitive specs. Did the company hit the sweet spot this time? This great video review takes a look at the image quality and performance you can expect from the Z fc. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Vintage lenses have exploded in popularity in the last few years, offering photographers much more affordable options and unique looks that are not seen in more modern lenses. However, with so many options out there, it can be a bit hard to know where to look, what to buy, and how much to spend. This excellent video answers 10 common questions about using vintage lenses to get you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I started using the Haida M10 filter system in January 2020, and I liked it a lot. Since that time I have been using the M10 filter system exclusively. Now, Haida released a second generation with many improvements. I was provided with an M10 generation II filter holder for review. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Canada Goslings” by Christopher Baker. “Low-angle view of goslings feeding on grass and wildflowers,” describes Christopher Baker. 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 Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When it comes to landscape photography, the lens of choice is almost always some sort of wide angle, whether a 16-35mm, 24mm, or something similar. And while such lenses are absolutely effective in the genre, there is a common mistake landscape photographers make with them, and this helpful video details both what it is and how to correct it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Panning photography has a few uses, but it's most commonly seen in motorsport. It's a tricky technique to get the most out of and on occasion, it's not even possible. In those situations, perhaps you can fake it instead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 5 Food Photography Tips to Instantly Improve Your Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Skyler Burt. In this article, I explain five simple but effective techniques to seriously level up your food photography. I also provide plenty of before/after examples, so you can see how each tip will affect your photos in practical situations. These are the exact techniques I use to capture consistently beautiful food shots in my professional work, and – I promise you – they’re not hard to follow. So if you’re ready to discover how to photograph food like a pro, then let’s dive right in, starting with my number one tip: 1. Choose an angle that tells the story Look at...

85mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, but premium options can easily run well north of $2,000, which may be a lot more than you want or need to spend. There are many more affordable options that produce great results, and this excellent video review takes a look at two for Canon mirrorless cameras, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 RF II and Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Creating dramatic headshots using multiple lights doesn't have to be difficult. One of the best ways to become proficient at using a three-light setup is by building it one light at a time. In this article and the accompanying video, I will demonstrate how you can easily create dramatic headshots and portraits using a key light, kicker light, and fill light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Taking successful photographs take a combination of a wide range of techniques, creative vision, timing, and often, a little bit of luck, and as such, it can take a long time to become consistently successful. If you are feeling a bit discouraged by the slow process, this great video has a message you need to hear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you ever had a great background you want to use for an image but it just isn't big enough? With this combination of techniques, both in-camera and in post-production, you can make it seem as if it was big enough. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Edward Weston began his career making soft, almost out-of-focus images that emphasized patterns and light. After a trip to Mexico in the 1920s, he decided that photography was really about details and realistic depictions of the world. He made a complete turnaround in his work and began making work that was simple and focused on tones and textures. He got so into "straight" photography that he didn’t even believe in cropping his images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)