We had so many incredible submissions to our weekly assignments over the past year. The slideshow below features the winning image from each assignment. Check it out for inspiration, and then get ready to enter our assignments in 2022! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post The 2021 Photo Assignment Winners appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Adobe released version 11 of Lightroom a little over a month ago and with it came a lot of new features. In this part of the guide, we'll go over the new sky selection tool, how to apply color or luminance masks, and how to use intersections. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Photography tends to breed a lot of strong opinions among those who enjoy the pursuit, some productive and some less so. This interesting video essay features a seasoned photographer sharing five opinions he hears commonly that can be detrimental to photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kevin Cass Today’s Photo Of The Day is “How Big Of A Drop?” by Kevin Cass. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “Jack Pilot skis off a rock pillar in the Grand Targhee backcountry, giving a human scale on just how much air he is flying through on a gray day in Wyoming.” 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 Kevin Cass appeared first...

Christopher Frost is one of the best lens reviewers out there, and in his time, he has tested some pretty incredible and rare lenses that most of us could never dream of getting our hands on. This neat video details some of the craziest lenses he has tested and shares some images from them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Good news for aspiring photographers and those looking to edit photos and video and create content for the web, print, etc. Adobe has a new offering called Creative Cloud Express. And best of all, it's totally free. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

The post 7 Best Landscape Photography Courses (in 2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Want to capture stunning landscape photos? If you’re passionate about upgrading your skills, then I highly recommend you learn from a professional – someone who has a track record of gorgeous images (and who has the know-how to teach you to do the same). That’s where this article comes in handy. Below, you’ll find the best landscape photography courses currently available, including options from plenty of world-class shooters. Before you invest, however, make sure the course is right for you; it should match your skill level, and it should cover the topics you’re interested in learning. You should also check...

To people unfamiliar with the term, negative space might seem like something bad. On the contrary, using negative space can greatly enhance your compositions and make your subject stand out. Here's what it is and how to use it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Nikon’s recent lens announcement, the Z 28-75 f/2.8, came as a bit of surprise. Notably absent from the roadmap, with few rumors or speculation in the run-up to its appearance, this lens is an odd duck in more ways than one. Is this a promising development for the Z system or a missed opportunity? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Transitions play a huge role in making a video appealing. Here are three ways to create seamless and dynamic transitions for your video projects. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Being a creative can be frustrating, bringing with it a variety of challenges and sometimes, just plain bad luck. Your attitude and approach can make a huge difference, though. This great video essay discusses why a positive attitude can lead to better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Writing can be a powerful tool, even in regards to your photography. Self-critique in the form of written content is a great way to reflect and grow, helping to improve your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Over the last few months, we have teamed up with landscape photographer Elia Locardi for a free 8 part video tutorial series on how to improve your landscape photographs using a variety of different NiSi filters. Today we take you behind the scenes on the making of this landscape series and show you some of our favorite gear used in the production. NiSi is also giving away a set of variable ND filters in this week's contest! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Capture One 22 is here, and it brings with a bevy of new features and improvements to the program's already powerful platform. If you want to make sure you get the most out of the new version of the application, check out this great video that will show you what you need to know about the latest features in the program. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Robin Black Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter Fugue” by Robin Black. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Robin Black appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When it comes to editing portraits, few things can derail an image more quickly than unnatural skin tones. If you use Lightroom and want to get the skin tones in your portraits just right, check out this great video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know along with a lot of helpful examples. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Get a (Gorgeous) Bokeh Effect: Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Annie Tao. Do you want to capture photos that feature a stunning bokeh effect? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll explain everything you need to know about bokeh, including: What it isThe perfect bokeh camera settingsHow you can produce bokeh for jaw-dropping results I’ll also include plenty of bokeh examples along the way, so you know exactly what to expect in your own images. So if you’re ready to become a bokeh master, then let’s get started! What is bokeh in photography? Bokeh refers to the out-of-focus areas of an image, especially areas that are heavily...

I’m very excited about this collaboration with the creative team at On1 (maker’s of awesome plug-ins for Lightroom and Photoshop), and they are doing a 50% off deal right now on my signature collection (just in time for Christmas, and it’s an instant download, so no waiting on shipping).  Here’s how they describe my new collection (and it’s more than just presets):  “ON1 has partnered with world-renowned photographer Scott Kelby to bring you his new Signature Bundle! It’s an ON1-exclusive featuring over 70 of his best ON1 presets, 20 beautiful textures, and 20 high-resolution skies along with his most popular video course “10 Essential Tips Every Landscape Photographer Should Know.” Whether you’re using ON1 Photo RAW 2022 or Effects 2022, this creative collection...

When lack of motivation dominates your creativity, reach down inside and think about the fact that the only direction you can move is forward. When things can only get better, celebrate it. Let a smile dominate your face. Cheer the end of an inactive period because things will get better! Here are a few things to try to help you stay motivated in photography.  One Way Out Dead ends are synonymous with running into a wall and not being able to move forward. What’s beautiful about a dead end is you can choose to make a U-turn to get back onto the main road. You’re not stuck at a roadblock. You’re not surrounded by traffic. You’re not waiting for hours at...

Have you ever taken a shot that you were completely stoked to post, and when you released it to the world, you didn’t quite get the engagement you were hoping for? It can be discouraging to be excited about a photo and not get the enthusiastic engagement you expected. These days, stopping the scroll seems harder than ever, but animating a portion of your photo is an easy upgrade that can create a major boost of interest to your image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)