Figure 1. The black-and-white print requires vision, technique and, more than anything else, practice. Black-and-white printing is an art unto itself. There’s a lot to consider, both creatively and technically. Without color to lean on, we must put more thought into how we render our image’s textures, patterns and contrast. We might need to dodge and burn to direct the viewer’s attention either toward or away from certain parts of our composition. We want to know which paper or other medium will best express our vision. We must calibrate our monitors and consider the use of profiles. Like with any craft, we practice and pay our dues through trial and error as we get familiar with what works and what doesn’t...

How far should you sit from your screen? How large can you print your photos? Why are stacked sensors better? There is much more to those pixels than you might think. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Street photography is not the easiest genre to get into, especially if you tend to have a more timid personality or enjoy working alone. However, it can be a tremendously interesting one, and even if it is not your primary pursuit, it can do a lot of good to sharpen your skills in many other genres. If you are interesting in street photography and wondering how to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything from composition and lighting to gear choices and editing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are few things more frustrating than getting the perfect shot with a beautiful pose, lovely background, and perfect lighting, only to discover you accidentally cropped out part of the bird's wing. When that happens, Photoshop can come to the rescue. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to fix a photo with a clipped bird wing using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I love to photograph waterfalls, rivers, and seascapes. Those subjects make up nearly 50% of my portfolio. And when photographing those, I need to have proper footing to move around freely and focus on the subject and composition. So the topic of this article is proper water shoes that I finally found after testing several brands over the years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sand Dunes Of Beauty” by Hi il Lee. Location: Colorado. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

I must confess, I don't use Adobe Lightroom to anywhere near its full potential. In this video, Nigel Danson walks through a lesser-known tool that is now a staple in his landscape photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

No doubt, the last few years have been stressful for many of us, and it can be difficult to remember how to destress and find peace and contentment again. Photography should be an escape, however, and this great video reminds us of that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Best Food Photography Settings: Your Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Want to capture great food photos? Then you must learn how to control your food photography settings. In this article, I share everything you need to know to achieve sharp, well-exposed, beautiful images of food – so that, by the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to operate your camera like a pro. Specifically, I explain how to choose the perfect: Camera modeApertureShutter speedISOWhite balanceMuch more! Bottom line: Whether you’re a beginner food photographer hoping to get started or you’re an amateur wishing to go professional, this article is bound to help you out. Let’s get started! The...

Such a great video from Terry White where he goes through 10 bad habits of Lightroom users, and how to break ’em. So worth checking out (I’ve embedded it here below). Some of my favorite shots from my trip to Prague I did an Adobe Spark page (well, it’s now called an “Adobe Creative Cloud Express,” web page) with my favorite images from my travel photography workshop in Prague which wrapped up last week.  It’s the story of the trip told in pictures, and captions and I included lots of behind-the-scenes shots (and a few short BTS video clips), and the camera and gear info (and all the camera info is at the bottom of the page).  If you’ve got a minute, I...

Making a good wildlife portrait is a challenge. Many factors must fall into place to create a successful image. The light can’t be harsh, ideally there’s a highlight in the subject’s eye, the background should be clean, the animal should be a good specimen, the head angle should show the eyes, if other subjects appear it’s best to avoid awkward mergers and many more factors. These alone make it difficult to piece together a good portrait let alone concentrating on behavior. But because the ultimate wildlife shot shows behavior, let’s cut to the chase and accept the challenge. Bring your work to the next level and capture behavior in wildlife photography by showing the animal in action. The beauty of action...

Building a career as a professional artist is a long journey of ups and downs. Here’s one lesson to take along to help you on your way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The Panasonic GH6 mirrorless camera is here, and it came with a variety of new features and improvements over the popular GH5. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Male white privilege is among one of the most pressing issues in the modern working world. But does that extend to photography? Unfortunately, yes. Here is what one renowned white male photographer had to say about this issue. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

There’s an old bit of nonsense that states there are two factors that affect price when buying a tripod: stability and weight. Benro has proved there are two more. So, is their Hydra 2 worth their cost? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunburst through the Keyhole” by David Connel. Location: Kodachrome Basin State Park, Utah. “My wife and I spent a month exploring and photographing the canyons of Utah,” says Connel. “One of our stops was Kodachrome Basin State Park. We hiked every single trail in the park. One of those trails led to this particular arch. To obtain a unique perspective, I got down behind some boulders, placing them in the foreground and shot upward framing a rock pinnacle in the arch. The sunburst behind the pinnacle completes the image.” 1/25 sec., f/4, ISO 125, 19mm. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo...

Canon's RF lenses have been highly impressive, offering fantastic performance and image quality while pushing the envelope of lens design, but on the other hand, many of them are quite expensive. There are some budget gems available, however, and this fantastic video will show you three great options that get you a lot of performance and image quality for not a lot of money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

At the moment, all of the focus on Canon cameras and lenses is on the RF line, but before that series existed, there was the EF-M line, which is still hanging around and offers small and impressively affordable bodies and lenses. If you are looking for such a setup, check out this fantastic video tutorial that offers a comprehensive guide to all the lenses in the EF-M system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Reasons to Use a Telephoto Lens for Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Chris Corradino. Telephoto lenses may not be the most popular landscape photography glass, but – when used correctly – they can produce consistently great results. I do telephoto landscape photography all the time, and in this article, I share my five best reasons to use that long lens when shooting landscapes. So if you’re ready to start capturing unique, original landscape shots, then let’s dive right in! 1. A telephoto lens helps eliminate clutter Nearly every landscape in the world requires decluttering. After all, most landscapes feature power lines, trailhead signs, dirt patches, dumpsters, and so much more –...

After a long period of mediocrity where Canon sat in the dead zone between going all-in on mirrorless and staying with DSLRs, Canon is back to producing superb cameras. Is this one of their best? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)