Photo By Thomas Nicholson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “On the Prowl” by Thomas Nicholson. Location: Serengeti National Park. “A lone cheetah wanders through a dusty Serengeti National Park in search of its next meal,” describes Nicholson. 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 Thomas Nicholson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

You read that title correctly. Tired of your landscape photos looking like every other fantastic photographer's shots? Maybe you should be taking things in the other direction. If you need a laugh (and some good education), check out this great video that will show you how to take just awful landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post DSLR vs Mirrorless: Which Camera Is Right for You? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. These days, mirrorless cameras are all the rage – but what do they offer over a trusty, dependable DSLR? If you’re a photography beginner, should you buy a DSLR or a mirrorless camera? And if you’re already a DSLR user, is it worth upgrading to mirrorless? In this article, I’ll break it all down for you. I’ll share the pros and cons of DSLRs vs mirrorless cameras, and I’ll also include plenty of practical examples so you can evaluate how mirrorless and DSLR cameras fare when shooting landscapes, sports, portraits, and more. By the time you’re done, you’ll...

Following up from last week’s post on the changes to the Metadata panel, I wanted to look into how the Default view can be customized to fit your workflow. Switching back to the Default view, there is now a Customize button at the bottom of the panel. When clicked, it will open the Customize Metadata Default Panel dialog box, which allows you to decide which fields you want to be included in the Default view of the panel. You have the full gamut of available EXIF and IPTC fields, so be sure to scroll down and view them all. Take note of the warning that including a large number of fields can impact performance. Simply check the box next to any...

What is the best way to power all your devices on the go? Here’s a quick look at just a handful of the devices that keep my gear energized when I’m on the road. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Half of creating better edits is taking more precise control over where they are applied and how they are blended. One of the most powerful tools for increasing that precision is a luminosity mask, and this excellent video tutorial will show you what they are, how to create them in Photoshop, and how to employ them for better photo edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As the world seems to be moving away from an ownership model in favor of renting, is it time we start asking ourselves what is and isn't acceptable for photographers? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

A wide-aperture 50mm lens is one of the most versatile a photographer can have in their bag, suitable for everything from low-light events coverage to portraits. Samyang, well known for producing sharp manual focus lenses, has branched into autofocus lenses in recent years, and this great video review takes a look at the new AF 50mm f/1.4 EF II lens and the kind of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It can be a really frustrating thing. You have the footage in place and you have found the perfect bit of music to bring everything together, except there is one problem: it isn't the right length. Every video editor needs to have some audio editing skills, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to put them to use to convincingly edit a piece of music to the right length for a video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are in the market for an adaptable filter system that really is top quality, I would definitely check out the H&Y filter system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

There is something really eye-catching about old-fashioned Hollywood portraits, which had a healthy flare for the dramatic. And while you might not find yourself shooting that style on a regular basis for clients, it can be a fun creative exercise and one that really pushes your lighting and styling abilities to a new level. This awesome video tutorial will take you behind the scenes to learn how to shoot a modern take on the classic Hollywood portrait by using five lights, along with a look at how to complete the look in post-processing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By britainandrew Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Eagle Tower Milky Way” by britainandrew. 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 britainandrew appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The coverage of weddings has grown exponentially with the improvement of technology. Where once wedding videos were a high-end luxury, now they're closer to a staple. So, here are five gimbal moves you can do when shooting a wedding for a polished, pleasing feel. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Flashop Studio Lets You Easily Deliver Photos to Customers appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Flashop Studio. Over the last year, our company, AM Studios, has been developing a simple, quick way to deliver digital images – so that photographers and businesses can save time and resources when working with customers. Introducing Flashop Studio, a hassle-free method of image delivery. It has produced astonishing results for our photography program, and it’s also increased our sales average, customer satisfaction rating, and profit margins. (In other words, photographers love Flashop Studio!) Creating the perfect image-delivery system is a science. And here at Flashop, we want to support anyone looking to improve delivery efficiency. We are here to...

Photography conferences are an incredible way to build your skills, find new inspiration, and network with like-minded people. The Click Away Conference is one great option if you are seeking ways to expand your photographic experience and business acumen. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Figure 1. A view of the Watermark Editor in Lightroom Classic. They say sharing is caring. They say that a candle loses nothing as it shares its light with another candle. They say that even though sharing requires trust and faith and a willingness to take risks as one reaches out to others, the connection one derives from sharing makes it all worth it. Bearing all that in mind, “they” are likely not considering the value of intellectual property. If you’re a photographer, share…but watermark as you go. In part two of this article series on Lightroom Classic tools and tips for optimizing your images for output and sharing, we went through many of the settings in Lightroom’s Export dialogue but...

Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres of photography, but how do photos of rocks, mountains, waves, and sunsets tell a story? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

In today’s market, more and more photography clients are asking for video. Do you have what it takes to shoot quality photo and video work? There is more to it than flipping over to video mode on your camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

One of the most standard professional lenses for a wide range of genres is the 70-200mm f/2.8, but such lenses are almost always expensive and bulky. In recent years, we have seen a rise in 70-200mm f/4 lenses as alternatives for those who want the versatility of those focal lengths but who do not need the extra stop of aperture. Canon shooters have options in both camps, so which is right for your work? This helpful video comparison takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon EOS R3 has arrived, building on the wild success of the EOS R5 by taking things to another level and offering professionals who demand the most extreme performance and capabilities an intriguing option. Does it live up to its specs? This fantastic video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)