Bird photography is a challenging genre, requiring top-level technique, specialized equipment, and an excellent understanding of animal behavior to produce compelling images, but when you get it all right, the results can be stunning. If you would like to improve your bird photos, check out this fantastic video tutorial by an experienced bird photographer that will show you everything that goes into making a compelling bird image from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shift lenses provide crucial solutions to problems faced by architectural and real estate photographers, and until recently, options have been extremely limited. Let’s take a look at this new shift lens option from Laowa. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The post Diagonal Lines in Photography: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What are diagonals in photography? And how can you use them to create stunning compositions? In this article, I share everything you need to know about composing with diagonal lines, including: What diagonals in photography actually areHow to find diagonals when out shootingEasy tips to improve your diagonal pictures Are you ready to capture diagonal photos like a pro? Then let’s dive right in! What are diagonal lines in photography? Diagonals refer to any slanted lines that appear in a photo, from tilted trees and road paint to partially raised arms and bent flagpoles. Here, diagonal lines stretch across the...

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Today is pre-conference day for our all online Landscape Photography Conference, and besides our orientation class, I’m doing a class on “What makes a great landscape photo?” and it’s not too late to sign up and start watching. Here’s a link with details and ticket info. Hope I see you there. Happy Monday, everybody. Here’s a handy quick fix for situations where part of your image is brighter than you’d like it to be (like you see in the image above). The wall behind her on the right is too bright, especially since it’s on the side of her that’s more in the shadows (a large window is to the left). So, the balance of the light in the...

Be sure to read last week’s Tip of the Week to thoroughly digest Part 1 of Flower Power to learn all you need to know about the importance of light in flower photography. This week, we’ll focus on controlling the background. Control The Background Equally as important as the light, if the background doesn’t complement the flower, the best possible photo can’t be created. Factors to consider are color harmony, clutter, out-of-focus highlights and dark distracting shadows. Ways to control these are through depth of field, selective focus, lens length, the use of flash, other lighting augmentation and/or artificial backgrounds. The flower should stand out from the background. It shouldn’t get lost in clutter or compete with distractions. Too often, photographers...

Do you consider yourself a successful photographer? Is that something you want to be? How do you even measure that? There are certain things that all top photographers have, whether as amateurs or professionals. The Canon R5 isn’t one of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

We often get quite caught up in the headline-grabbing specs of cameras — things like sensor resolution, burst speed, autofocus, and more. However, one thing you will not find on a spec sheet but that can have a huge impact on your quality of life is a camera's handling. Which cameras have been the best? This neat video discusses five top choices. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography, you can't control the elements in the frame like you can in just about any other genre, which, of course, means you need to be able to find elegant and compelling images instead of building them. If you want to improve your landscape photos, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you three helpful tips for finding better landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a photographer, you inevitably meet a lot of other photographers in the industry. As much as I am not a fan of putting anyone in a box, it is still lots of fun and can make for some great jokes. In this article, I will do just that: list the seven most common photographer types I met. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Susanna Patras Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Spring in the Carpathians” by Susanna Patras. Location: Bicaz Lake in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. 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 Susanna Patras appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It’s springtime, which means that for most of us around the world, the core of the Milky Way galaxy, or the “Galactic Bulge,” will be prominently visible in the night sky roughly through the end of summer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Have you ever struggled with getting creative in your photography, but whatever you have tried, it didn’t solve the problem? Artists think in a very special way. Knowing how can massively change your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

The post 9 Tips for Breathtaking Nature Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Adam Welch. Do you want to capture gorgeous nature photography, the kind that’ll impress family, friends, and even serious shooters? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share my nine best tips to photograph nature, including: The right nature photography gear for consistent resultsThe best settings for nature photoshootsHow to prepare for a nature outingMuch more! By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to head off on a nature photography adventure of your very own. Let’s get started. 1. Do your homework before heading out Doing nature photography is a lot of fun; in fact, it’s often totally...

All of the major camera companies have released some incredible cameras in the last few years, but many of us do not need top-shelf features and would rather opt to save thousands of dollars by buying a more generalist option. Such cameras have come quite a way and can handle most demands, and this great video review takes a look at two of the best options, the Canon EOS R6 and the Sony a7 IV. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When Aputure released the LS 600d Pro, it took the market by storm and signaled an era of high-power LED coming. But when the LS 600X Pro came out, it took the D version and made it greater. I’ve been using the 600X Pro for the past month, and here are some of my thoughts on it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

There are many staple lenses in portrait photography that are recommended to beginners and professionals alike. However, there is something of an unsung hero lurking in a different genre entirely that could complement your gear arsenal perfectly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When it comes to portraiture, the wide-aperture 85mm lens has been the classic choice for years, but zoom lenses have come along quite a bit in the past decade, and with their impressive image quality, you might prefer the versatility of having a variety of focal lengths at your disposal. If you are wondering whether to use an 85mm or 70-200mm lens for your portrait work, check out this excellent video tutorial that will show you the pros and cons of each. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

First: Some History I've had a lot of Macs over the years. I remember the old PowerPC Macs, which performed OK against Intel-based PCs, but did have some heat issues under heavy loads. I went along with the transition to Intel in the Mid 2000s, and had a Mac Pro Intel-based machine, which replaced my identical-looking PowerMac G5. That served me well for many years because it was so upgradeable, but eventually, that machine no longer supported the latest versions of macOS, so reluctantly I bought an iMac in 2019, sporting a 3.6GHZ 8-CORE INTEL CORE I9 chip, and 8GB of memory. Like many... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Spring Awakening” by Christopher Baker. Location: Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington. “An Olympic marmot on a spring outing at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park,” describes 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

Along with aperture and ISO, shutter speed is one of the fundamental parameters that control the exposure of your image and give you the creative latitude for rendering the frame as you see fit. If you are new to photography and want to learn how to use shutter speed both to create technically correct photos and to explore your creativity, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)