One of the most common things you will have to do when retouching is removing various marks and blemishes on skin. Sometimes, this is as straightforward as running an automatic tool over a small area, but for larger, less uniform blemishes, you need some more advanced techniques. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to remove a variety of marks in Photoshop while still retaining skin texture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are a lot of products out there that promise to make you a better photographer quickly, whether by teaching you some well-kept secret or by offering a magic shortcut known only to seasoned pros. While those can all be quite enticing, the real secret to becoming a better photographer is something we do not always want to hear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are many ways to create a glow effect in Photoshop using layers and blending modes. What if you could do it in a fraction of the time and get even better results? Would you be interested? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Incomparable Vibrance” by Bob Faucher. Location: Near Moab, Utah. “In the entire Colorado Plateau, you’d be hard-pressed to find a spot more vibrant than this one, Fisher Towers, at sunset, when the dark brown and purple walls become almost completely red,” says Faucher. EF 200-400mm @ 200mm. Exposure: 1/20 sec., f/15, ISO 100. 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...

Fujifilm's XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens offers X series photographers a ton of reach at a relatively affordable price, making it suitable for anything from sports to bird photography and more. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Let's go on a location scout for my music video. The needs for photographers and directors can be similar, and how you approach the location scouting can really help you have a smooth production. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post 8 Tips for Choosing a Great Portrait Photography Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dan Waters. Every portrait photography session requires a great location. After all, the location determines the backdrop, the foreground, and other key compositional elements. But how do you find the perfect portrait photography location? How do you find foregrounds and backgrounds that both complement and enhance the subject? In this article, I share my top eight tips for choosing a photoshoot location, whether you’re shooting couples, high-school seniors, families, or even street portraits. I also offer plenty of location examples along the way (so you know exactly what to search for). Ready to scout out locations like a professional? Then...

Sky replacement used to be something that was quite tedious and took a fair amount of effort and technique to accomplish convincingly, but in the last few years, we have seen a lot of advancement in automated sky replacement features in various applications. If you are new to using them, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the ins and outs of using Photoshop's sky replacement features and how to use your own skies for the task. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This editing technique is something every landscape photographer should learn. It can be especially helpful when you're approaching an image with a few technical flaws. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Photoshop is quite the behemoth application, and if you are new to working with it, it can be a bit overwhelming knowing where to start. If you are new to working with Photoshop and wondering how to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the first tools you should learn and how to use them to work on your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Seasons appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. About 30 weeks ago, Elizabeth Spencer took Kris Watson‘s` idea of ‘Fall’ for a challenge and broadened it to ‘Seasons’ so this week that’s exactly what we’re going to have. #dPSSeasons #dPSWeeklyChallenge Tag the challenges this week #dPSSeasons #dPSWeeklyChallenge and share your photograph in the comments or over in our Facebook group. Choose the season that suits you, we’re in Autumn here in Australia, you’re coming into summer on the other side of the world – and everywhere in between. Let’s see your season. Only one NEW photograph per challenge please (If you realllly have to, you can share two) Have a great weekend!...

The next drone in DJI's Mini lineup, the DJI Mini 3 Pro, is almost upon us, and though it looks to be a successor to the Mini 2, some reviewers have already gotten their hands on it to show that it is, in reality, a different beast entirely with its "Pro" nomenclature. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Congratulations to James Day for winning the recent View From The Top Assignment with the image, “Looking Down from Mont Blanc.” See more of Day’s work at www.jdaypix.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post View From The Top Assignment Winner James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Being a well-rounded photographer who can succeed in any situation is the ultimate goal for most photographers. However, what happens when you are forced to take a portrait by lighting from below? Today, I take the challenge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Photo By Mark Koskulitz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Devil’s Tower” by Mark Koskulitz. Location: Wyoming. 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 Mark Koskulitz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In almost every genre, you will encounter situations in which you are using your lens' widest aperture and you can't make your shutter speed any slower, meaning all you can do is raise your ISO. That will introduce noise into your images, but thankfully, modern post-processing software can do quite a lot to correct that, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to leverage it to do just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The humble keyboard is one of those crucial pieces of equipment that will always be needed by photographers. If comfort, style, and functionality are important to you, a customized mechanical keyboard is a must-buy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

The post Canon Will Unveil the APS-C EOS R10 and EOS R7 in Late May appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Later this month, Canon will announce not one but two APS-C RF-mount cameras. For months – even years – we’ve discussed the possibility of a Canon EOS R7, a mirrorless successor to the Canon 7D DSLR lineup. And according to Canon Rumors, the EOS R7 will debut just two weeks from now, on May 24th, putting an end to all the speculation surrounding the RF-mount’s crop-sensor potential. But that’s not all. In addition to the Canon EOS R7 announcement, May 24th will see the launch of three additional products:  The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/3.5-5.6,...

The post Amazing Tips for Tack-Sharp Bird Photography [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Do you wish your bird photos were sharper? You’re not alone. Capturing consistently sharp shots is difficult, especially when you’re using a super-telephoto lens and tracking a fast-moving subject. Fortunately, there are plenty of techniques you can use to dramatically improve your bird photography sharpness, as accomplished photographer Simon d’Entremont explains in this video: Simon shares plenty of advice for beginners, including practical shutter speed, aperture, and equipment recommendations. And he offers several advanced tips, too, including his favorite way to create the “illusion of sharpness” as well as a major sharpness pitfall that plagues bird photographers of all skill...

Hey, everybody – I’m back from nine days in Prague, and I’m ready to get back at it (I was leading a travel photography workshop, and it was epic. Epic! What a blast!). Anyway, next week we’re hosting an online conference that’s designed to help you learn your camera, your accessories, and all your photography gear. Check out this short 1-minute video I did about the conference below: On Monday, we kick off with a pre-conference workshop, and then the conference runs all day Tuesday and Wednesday with two simultaneous tracks. The entire conference is archived for an entire year for you to stream on demand any time so you can catch any classes you missed, or rewatch any you want...