7 Travel Photography Mistakes Every Photographer Should Know

The post 7 Travel Photography Mistakes Every Photographer Should Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kav Dadfar. Travel photography doesn’t have to be hard, but there are a handful of mistakes that beginners – and even experienced shooters! – make over and over again. But what are these mistakes? And how can you avoid making them in the future? In this article, I share the 7 most common travel photography mistakes; I also explain how to fix them. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to deal with these pesky problems once and for all! 1. Taking tourist photos If you Google any famous landmark or location, you’ll see thousands of images – many...Common travel photography mistakes
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My New Filming Set Behind the Scenes

For the last couple of months, Patrick and I have been moving into our new homes in Puerto Rico and building out personal studios in each. Let me show you what I've built. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)
    
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How a Photography Business Became a Shipwreck

Why do some photography businesses fail? Training courses talk about how to make a business work, but overlook the commonplace mistakes. This is how not to run a business, with five lessons from a photography business that stank and sank. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)
    
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7 Helpful Tips to Improve Your Landscape Photography

Creating a successful landscape photo takes creative vision, solid technique, and often, a bit of luck. If you would like to improve your landscape images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you seven helpful tips sure to help you improve your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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Time to Reshoot Your Old Photos

If you have not done so recently, now is a great time to see how much you’ve improved as a photographer. One of the best ways to see how you have grown is to recreate your old images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jules Sherred)
    
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How Keeping a Diary Can Make You a Better Photographer

One of the best tools you can use to progress as a photographer is one that anyone can obtain without a single dollar being spent. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)
    
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Photo Of The Day By Sharon Philpott

Photo By Sharon Philpott Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Face Rock Sunset” by Sharon Philpott. Location: Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, 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 Sharon Philpott appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff
    
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Common Composition Mistakes Landscape Photographers Make

The challenge of landscape photography is that you do not have control over the placement of the elements in the scene, and as such, it can be challenging to create compelling compositions. If you are new to the genre or find yourself struggling a bit, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some common composition mistakes and how to correct them or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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New Insta360 AI Video Tools Add Options for Creative Filmmaking

360 video has opened up tons of new creative opportunities for filmmakers even when they're not shooting in 360 mode. The apps included with new cameras such as Insta360's ONE X2 can reframe and cut video into compelling 2D footage, and new modes that incorporate AI are creating possibilities that were previously unheard of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)
    
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Clamshell Lighting: An Amazing Two-Light Setup, Explained

The post Clamshell Lighting: An Amazing Two-Light Setup, Explained appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. What is clamshell lighting? And how can you master clamshell lighting setups for stunning results? In this article, I explain the ins and outs of this simple – yet incredibly powerful – two-light portrait setup. By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll know how to create clamshell-lit portraits like a pro (no matter your lighting gear). So if you’re ready to become a clamshell portrait master, then let’s dive right in, starting with the basics: What is clamshell lighting? Clamshell lighting is a simple, two-light configuration: You place both lights facing your subject at a 45-degree angle, one angled up,...clamshell guide and tips lighting diagram
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SanDisk Pro-Dock 4 Combines Card Readers With a Thunderbolt Dock

Do you occasionally transfer many memory cards at the same time? Do you also need a Thunderbolt dock that allows you to attach multiple peripherals to a computer with a single cable? Well, I have the perfect product for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)
    
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How To Get the Most Out of the Before/After Feature in Lightroom

One of Lightroom's simplest features is also one of its most useful: the before/after function. This goes much deeper than simply switching back and forth between edited and unedited versions of your photos, though. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to get the most out of the feature, as well as a nifty hidden trick that makes it all the more useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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I Will Destroy Your Photography Career

Do you even know who you’re talking to? I am the most powerful person in the industry. I will do everything to destroy your career and make sure you never get any work after what you did. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)
    
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How to Create a Truly White Background in a Photo

One of the most essential and useful artificial lighting techniques a photographer can know is how to create a pure white background. There are several ways to go about this, each with advantages and disadvantages. This fantastic video tutorial will show you a few reasons why photographers often have trouble with this and some techniques that are sure to help you find success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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dPS Weekly Challenge – Wheels or Doors

The post dPS Weekly Challenge – Wheels or Doors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. There was this silly thing going around the interwebs a few weeks back “Are there more wheels or doors” and look, we don’t rightly know (or care for the most part, I guess) BUT I did notice that I do enjoy photographing wheels and doors and so, I thought it might be fun to mix it up and call a “Wheels or Doors” challenge this week! You can do either, both or both in the same shot – tricky! Please use the hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSWheelsOrDoors in your post should you be sharing on social media somewhere or in our Facebook...dPS Weekly Challenge – Wheels or Doors
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My Go-to Gear for Nighttime Landscape Photography

Shooting landscapes at night often calls for gear that isn’t entirely essential for shooting during the day. Here are some suggestions for shooting single images, as well as star trails and time-lapse photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)
    
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Profoto Pro-11 Review: Here’s What You Get if You Pay $17,500 for a Flash 

Is this the king of flash? Well, very likely, yes. The Profoto Pro-11 is the world’s most expensive flash, that behaves like the world’s most expensive flash. I had the Pro-11 unit to review and here are my thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)
    
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Photo Of The Day By Craig Bill

Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunquest” by Craig Bill. Location: Arizona. “This time I wanted to get the sun,” says Bill. “Over the past few trips to this Arizona slot canyon location, I was successful at capturing several great shots of Antelope Canyon. After my first couple shots, I wanted to change up the perspective some. For instance, I have shots that showed the popular rays of light that penetrate the canyon during high sun hours and shots that show only the wall colors with no sky. Both of these types of images are the most familiar of the slot canyons in this area. But I wanted different images this time around. I decided that I...
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Advanced Object Removal by Painting in Photoshop

How acute is your "Photoshop OCD"? Different types of work and styles require different levels of scrutiny on their images. In some cases, it may just be your personality that imposes extreme (and perhaps unnecessary) amounts of attention to detail. #guiltyascharged. Whatever the reason is, if you have Photoshop OCD and are always looking for new tricks to add to your tool box you will totally geek out about this one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)
    
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We Review the Moment Mobile Filmmaker Cage

I have a cage for my iPhone. But I thought about how I could it to rather use MagSafe instead of clamping it in each time I wanted to shoot a video. And now Moment has released the perfect MagSafe-equipped Mobile Filmmaker Cage. They’ve sent one over for me to test, and here are the results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)
    
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