They can change the ordinary to the extraordinary. However, there is a lot more to creating low- and high-key photographs than just under- and over-exposing. Discovering how they work can dramatically improve our photography. It's also the reason why cameras should have one specific feature. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gower Wash Morning Light” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “Few places in Death Valley are more iconic than Zabriskie Point, and one of the main views from Zabriskie Point is looking toward the eroded badlands of Gower Wash,” explains Sullivan. “During some times of the year, the sun angle is just right to strike the raised ridges in the eroded badlands, emphasizing the pattern of the eroded geography. 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...

If you hop on the internet and look for tips on how to get better at photography, you’ll be bombarded with ideas. It can get a bit overwhelming if I’m being honest. In this short video, Edward Gilbert speaks to one easily applicable tip to becoming a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Natural light portraits are quite popular, particularly among newer photographers who are still learning the ins and outs of lighting, camera settings, posing, etc. They can be deceptively complex, however, which leads to some common mistakes. If you are shooting natural light portraits and want to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that details some of the most common mistakes photographers make. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You are probably going to fail may not be the advice you want to hear, but it's an important pill to swallow. Take note of what world-renowned photographer Martin Parr has to say in this interview. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Sharpness is important in almost all photography genres, but it takes on particular importance in landscape photography, where the goal is often to have everything in the frame as crisp as possible. If you want to improve the sharpness of your landscape photos, check out this helpful video tutorial that features three different techniques for getting those shots as crisp as possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Headshot Posing Guide: 5 Simple Poses to Get You Started appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalia Robert. What are the best headshot poses for corporate, business, or even family photography? In this article, I share five of my favorite poses, including basic options for beginners as well as more advanced ideas for experienced headshot photographers. I also share a handful of my favorite headshot posing tips just in case you need a little extra guidance. By the time you’re done, you’ll have a set of poses you can use in your own sessions. Memorize them, print them out, or even store them on your phone – that way, if you’re in a photoshoot and...

Are you a fan of the 4:3 aspect ratio? There's definitely something nostalgic about the nearly square framing that instantly transports me back to my childhood in the late 1980s. Aside from that, I’m overjoyed that it’s no longer in widespread use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Many aspiring landscape photographers hit a roadblock when it comes to long exposure and filters. They may seem confusing and too technical, but the following tips should clear the path for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The Sony a7 IV, one of the most highly anticipated cameras of recent years, is here, and it brings with it a range of new photo and video features and improvements, making it again one of the most balanced cameras out there, at least on paper. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video discusses some of the best and worst aspects. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Artificial intelligence has begun to have a real impact in photography via post-processing. This may be a contentious subject, but whichever side of the fence you are, it's interesting to see what it's capable of. In this video by Manny Ortiz, he reworks some images with Luminar's Relight tool. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – In the details appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week’s challenge comes from our Facebook Group member, Monica Herman! The theme for the challenge is “In The Details” What does it mean to capture the details? Probably something different in most individual photographs, my example is I was photographing a graffiti festival some time ago, and I recall getting a handful of photographs of one artist, progressively honing in on the detail. See is you can get a sense for that in my photographs below. Show us what ‘In The Details’ means to you, make sure to share them in the comments of this post or in our...

Congratulations to Laura Zirino for winning the recent Go Wide Assignment with the image, “White Sands Sunrise.” See more of Zirino’s photography at laurazirino.smugmug.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 Go Wide Assignment Winner Laura Zirino appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

When you are first starting, landscape photography can seem daunting, especially when you see all of the beautiful images others post online. Here are a few ideas taken from my experience that may help you find more success as a landscape photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Canon started out slowly in the mirrorless space, but they exploded forward with the release of the EOS R5 and RF 28-70mm f/2L USM, showing they could go toe to toe in specs and that they had no intention of relinquishing their crown for creating some of the most extreme and innovative lenses. It looks like the company won't be letting off the gas, with more cameras likely to come later this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By britainandrew Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Captain and The Bear” by britainandrew. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 britainandrew appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

There are no shortcuts to producing compelling photographs on the street: just practice. However, here are five tips that will help your progression run a little more smoothly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

35mm has always been a popular focal length, offering a wide but still fairly neutral view that is useful for a huge range of applications from astrophotography to portraits and more. There are tons of 35mm lenses to choose from out there, and this excellent video review takes a look at one of the more affordable options, the Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A wide angle prime lens that comes with a large aperture can tackle a range of situations, such as astrophotography, weddings, and more. For Sony shooters, there is the FE 20mm f/1.8 G, 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)

The post Sony to Unveil Three Cameras in 2022, Including the a7R V appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Sony will release three mirrorless models in 2022, according to Sony Alpha Rumors: the Sony a7R V, the a9 III, and an “unknown” camera.  Together, these cameras will bolster Sony’s already impressive mirrorless lineup and even expand into new territory, depending on the identity of the yet-to-be-revealed third offering. The Sony a7R V will succeed the a7R IV, Sony’s high-resolution, full-frame camera designed for landscape and commercial photographers. Despite its megapixel-centric design, the a7R IV is a surprisingly capable all-around body, featuring snappy autofocus, 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting, and 4K/30p video, in addition to a beautiful...