I’ve been fortunate to travel to some of the most beautiful places and to photograph some of the world’s most exquisite creatures, and I’ve come to know that a beautiful subject doesn’t necessarily translate to a beautiful photograph. These experiences have taught me quite a bit about my role in picture-making and in managing my expectations. To demonstrate the vastness of the Maasai Mara, I photographed these gazelles among the Acacia trees and silhouetted the entire scene against the setting sun. I want to create photographs that aren’t simply mugshots of animals. Creating expressive wildlife images requires more than using my biggest lens, waiting for wildlife to show up and pressing the shutter. When I realized my hard drive was full...

Astrophotography has a high skill ceiling, particularly when you start to introduce trackers. In this video, a veteran astrophotographer takes on a challenge and has a few learning experiences. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are as many approaches to street photography as there are streets in any major city. Some photographers use autofocus cameras and long lenses to capture candid scenes from a distance. Some shooters point their manual focus film cameras at funny street signs. Others look for shafts of lighting falling between tall buildings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

When it comes to getting around with my primary camera, collection of lenses, filters, and miscellaneous lighting accessories, I’m a backpacker all the way. But what about those instances when you already have your hands full, but still want a capable camera to bring with you and don’t want to haul out the production-ready camera bag? As a father with two young children, this scenario is an increasingly common occurrence for me, and I believe I’ve found the perfect solution. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicklaus Walter)

Seems like only a few weeks ago, I was reporting on an extension for Luminar Neo. It allowed the HDR combining of different exposures. Now, another extension is on the way, this one for AI-based noise reduction. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Photo By Barbara Scoles Today’s Photo of the Day is “American Avocets” by Barbara Scoles. Location: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon. 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 Barbara Scoles appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Shooting natural light portraits does not mean you are stuck using the sunlight exactly as it is without any modification. You can use modifiers to shape the sunlight to be more flattering, and this great video tutorial will show you an effective way to create such illumination. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers opt for the simple hourly wage, and while it's better than working for free, I still think it's bad for the long-run. I can only imagine the comment section from hourly photographers at the bottom of this blog post! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post 6 Tips for Using Landscape Photography Filters appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Berk. What are the best filters for landscape photography? And how can you use them to achieve consistently outstanding images? In this article, I offer plenty of tips for working with landscape filters. I discuss the power of circular polarizers, the value of graduated ND filters, and much more. By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll know how to handle filters like a landscape photography professional (and you’ll be familiar with the types of filters that every landscape shooter should own!). Let’s get started. 1. Use a polarizer to enhance the sky If I had to pick just one filter to...

It's been nine months since I started to live a nomadic life and do full-time travel and photography. To stay productive on the road, I had to exchange my old and trusty desktop PC for a portable solution. I'm a Windows user and decided to go with the Dell XPS 9510. In this article, I explain why and share how it held up over the past months. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

For most people, the prospect of a clear blue sky makes for a nice day, but for a landscape photographer, it is a nightmare that leads to boring frames. While those clear skies can be difficult to deal with, they do not mean you should just pack up your camera and lens and head back home. This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer working under such conditions and sharing some helpful tips to improve your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s one thing to have a dedicated graphic tablet for editing and a whole world of convenience to have a versatile editing console. Let’s check out why the Inspiroy Dial 2 can be considered more than just a tablet. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Laptops are more powerful than ever, easily capable of replacing a desktop for many creatives. However, when it comes to the needs of creatives, the ports on most laptops simply aren't enough to cover everything. Enter the docking station. In this review, we take a look at the Ugreen USB-C Triple Display 13-in-1 Docking Station and if it can cover all the needs of a demanding professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Blue Hour” by Jody Partin. Location: Mono Lake, Mono County, 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon EOS R3 is the most advanced camera the company has ever created, offering some incredible features, like a 195 fps continuous burst rate, making it a compelling option for a wide range of creative applications, particularly sports and wildlife work. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We all want to take compelling photos that capture the viewer's eye and encourage them to linger instead of quickly scrolling by. How do you notice the potential in the frame in the first place, though? This excellent video discusses the concept and offers some helpful advice sure to help you take better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Prime Lenses: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mark Condon. Prime lenses are wildly popular, but why? Why are prime lenses so appealing? Why are they used by so many professional photographers? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about prime lenses, including: What prime lenses actually areWhat makes prime lenses so specialWhen you should (or shouldn’t) use prime lenses in your photography So if you’re thinking about buying a prime lens or you simply want to understand why prime lenses are insanely popular, then read on! What is a prime lens? A prime lens is simply any lens with a fixed focal length. A 50mm lens,...

“We learn from our mistakes.” I’ll be forever grateful to the person who penned those words and had them go viral. Those five words contributed to me being the photographer I am today. Those five words pushed me to want to learn what I did wrong as a beginner after looking at all the wasted slide film I shot over a four-week period. I journeyed from my home in the northeast armed with my camera, a few lenses, 30 rolls of film and the all-important polarizer and headed west. The purpose of the trip was to come back with hundreds of great landscapes and show the world my masterpieces. The yellow Kodak boxes slowly arrived and with each glance at the...

Over the last few years, weddings have become much more relaxed, and documentary wedding photography is taking over. How can reducing our need to make choices when shooting help our candid game? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

Being a successful photographer often takes a lot of confidence: confidence in your abilities with a camera, in your problem-solving, in your creative vision, and in how you interface with your clients. Despite all that, it is quite common to experience self-doubt. This excellent video discusses three ways to tackle that self-doubt and to overcome it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)