"Use your platform for good. Don't worry about your platform, be concerned with your impact." Very few people find success without a helping hand or barrels of luck. As one of photography's stars, Rankin is using his influence to help out young and emerging photographers through the Visual Noise art fair at Maryland Studios and online catalog through Public Offerings Ltd. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The post Documentary Photography: 6 Tips to Improve Your Next Project appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. If you’re looking to create stunning documentary photography, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I explain everything you need to know to carry out a top-notch documentary project. I discuss planning, idea selection, ways to maximize the quality of your images, and so much more – so that, by the time you’re finished reading, you’ll be ready to take pro-level shots on your topic of choice. Ready to become a documentary photography master? Then let’s dive right in! 1. Start with a clear topic and plan If you want to create amazing documentary photos, I...

When you gain an understanding of a concept, it’s referred to as “seeing the light.” For photographers, this expression has much greater depth and meaning both in a literal and figurative way. It takes on a much broader meaning. The key to “seeing the light” lies in the word seeing. Every time a camera is held to a photographer’s eye, does he or she see the composition, the balance, the shapes, the textures, the mergers, etc? These are additional concepts that should be addressed before pressing the shutter. Figuratively, does the photographer actually see the light? After all, it’s the light that makes or breaks the picture. What it boils down to is it’s of great magnitude to see everything taken...

Bird photography is not an easy genre in which to find success; it takes a fair amount of both specialized equipment and knowledge (a lot of which is outside photography) along with a lot of time, patience, and effort to find success. This great video features a few seasoned bird photographers discussing how to navigate the road to success in bird photography and some of the important lessons they learned along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Are you looking for a display that will make your precision editing and retouching more convenient? Let’s check out what a high-resolution pen display tablet can offer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Whether you’re using full auto, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, or manual mode, there’s a setting that could make your life easier. Here’s why it could be useful to almost every photographer out there. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The form of the digital cameras has become relatively standardized. There are certainly variations from manufacturer to manufacturer, but the basic design is generally stable across companies. That was not always the case, however, particularly in the early days of digital. This neat video takes a look at 10 of the weirdest digital cameras ever made and just what made them so unique. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With every camera comes a nice strap, often mentioning the name of the brand. Although the strap works nicely, there are much better solutions. In the last decade, I have found a solution that suits my own needs. Since I often get questions about it, I decided to write an article about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Dan Mitler Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Long Live the Storm King” by Dan Mitler. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. “A steep trek with ropes and exposure leads you to this breathtaking view over part of Olympic National Park, revealing just one of the park’s many diverse ecosystems,” describes Mitler. 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 Dan Mitler appeared first on Outdoor...

Much of great portraiture — particularly in a studio — is the art of great lighting. However, you don't need a 5-light setup and an elaborate scene to create great images, and the beauty dish is far more versatile than its name might imply. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Coming to you from Andrew Budziak, filmmaker and photographer, as part of Picfair's promotion of their Urban Wildlife Photography Awards: three locations for elevating your wildlife images in the big cities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The post 6 Tips for Jaw-Dropping Coastal Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. Looking to capture stunning landscape photos of coasts, beaches, oceans, and seasides? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been photographing coasts for years, and in this article, I offer my best tips for stunning coastal photography, including: The two key accessories most beginners forgetThe best light for coastal photographyHow to create stunning coastal compositions (that feature tons of depth!)Much, much more! So if you’re ready to become a coastal image expert, then let’s dive right in, starting with my number one tip: 1. Bring two essential filters Before you head out to do coastal photography, I highly recommend you add...

Many of you are likely familiar with the company Skylum. They make the ever-popular Luminar photo-editing software. Some of you may know that Skylum was founded in Ukraine, and the majority of their team resides there. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Do you want perfect photos? If so, then maybe you are barking up the wrong tree. In your quest for perfection, you are losing an essential element from your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Landscape photography often takes at least a bit of editing to produce a completed image, and as such, you will usually be doing some kind of editing work on the sky. Lightroom's newest version has a wide range of useful tools for doing this, and this excellent video tutorial will show you some of the options for selecting and adjusting a sky and the pros and cons of each. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lightroom is a more powerful and nuanced application than we sometimes give it credit for, and there are some useful features that are easy to overlook. This awesome video tutorial will show you five hidden features in Lightroom that can make your work life a lot easier and more efficient and even improve the quality of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wet plate collodion is a photographic process that dates back to the mid-1800s. It involves using antiquated equipment and processes, including toxic chemicals and is difficult to master. So, why would a modern-day successful commercial photographer be interested in pursuing this? And what insights could his journey provide? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Photo By Max Foster Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Into the Valley” by Max Foster. Location: Greenland. 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 Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Once you get wider than 20mm, you generally do not encounter apertures wider than f/2.0, save for a few rare circumstances. One such option is the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM, which positions itself as a fantastic creative tool for a wide variety of uses, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While many photographers have probably stitched together a handful of images to create a panorama, this scientist has taken things to a whole other level by using a staggering 8,439 pictures. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)