The last two years have been anything but normal, and it has been easy to be derailed creatively amidst all the uncertainty. If you are feeling a bit lost and wondering how you can get back on track, check out this fantastic video that discusses five ways one photographer is going to increase his creativity in 2022. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Lightroom vs ACDSee: Which Editor Should You Buy? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Lightroom Classic vs ACDSee Photo Studio might not seem like a fair comparison, but there’s a lot more to the discussion than you might realize. Photographers looking for a software program that can perform double-duty as a digital asset manager and an image editor have a handful of options from which to choose, and while ACDSee Photo Studio doesn’t have the same level of popularity or name recognition as its Adobe-developed counterpart, it is certainly worth a look. The two programs are similar in some important aspects but quite different in others, and ACDSee Photo Studio has some important...

In one of the most eastern part of Russian Arctic, there lies a deserted island in which polar bears have taken over. Russian photographer Dmitry Kokh has recently released a bunch of beautiful images that show the animals roaming free among the town’s buildings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jack Alexander)

The popular Sony a7 III has been updated. Meet the Sony a7 IV, the fourth edition of this popular camera. Sony Netherlands provided me with this camera for a review, and I also got a chance to compare it with the previous model. These are my findings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Hop on Instagram and look at landscape photography, and you will often be greeted by a veritable plethora of eye-catching images awash with vibrant colors. And there is certainly nothing wrong with that, but black and white images can be equally compelling. So, why make black and white landscape images? How do they differ in their impact? This great video explores the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The holy trinity of lenses — usually 16-35mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm — has been a staple for decades, but it is beginning to be tested. This lens is a convention breaker and Nigel Danson believes every photographer should own one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

In recent years, Godox has become the go-to brand for many photographers looking for competitively-priced lighting products that are packed with features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Photo By Archie Tucker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pure As Snow” by Archie Tucker. 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 Archie Tucker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

You can have all the camera technique, lighting ability, and post-processing savvy, but if you are not able to connect with your portrait subjects, you are going to have immense difficulties creating compelling photos. If that is something you struggle with, check out this fantastic video that features a seasoned portrait photographer discussing how to better connect with your subjects. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We have seen a move toward lenses that make smart compromises to reach more affordable price points in recent years, and that trend has made its way to first-party manufacturers. For Nikon mirrorless shooters, there is the new NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens, and this great 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 11 Best Cameras for Macro Photography (2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Looking for the best camera for macro photography? In this article, we reveal our 11 favorite macro cameras, including models that feature fixed lenses, as well as body-only cameras that – when combined with the right lens – offer outstanding macro shooting capabilities. Of course, there are multiple types of macro photographers, each with different needs and budgets, so I’ve added something for everyone. Below, you’ll find point-and-shoot cameras, mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, and even smartphones. What each camera has in common is the ability to focus up close to capture stunningly detailed shots of tiny objects. Each camera also offers...

Welcome to my new column, which debuted here last Tuesday, where we talked about how to move an image from Lightroom over to Photoshop, and then how to get it back (it’s a pretty smooth process since Lightroom was designed from the very start to work seamlessly with Photoshop). Now that we know how to get our images to Photoshop and back, in this issue we’ll begin looking at what to do once we get our images there. We’re going to start with one of the biggest reasons that I jump over to Photoshop in the first place: to remove unwanted “stuff” in my photo. Now, I know there’s a tool called the Spot Removal tool in Lightroom Classic, and it’s...

Few subjects are more timeless than sunsets and sunrises, and every day brings a new sky and new opportunities. Shooting them comes with its own set of challenges, however. If you are new to photographing them and wondering how to go about it to get the best results, this fantastic video tutorial will get you up and running in no time at all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you found yourself cranking up the contrast slider and running a sharpening filter just to end up with a shot that fell short of your initial vision? Here are two editing swaps that you can make that will help your post-production be more precise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Footage that’s cinematic doesn’t just mean a nice LUT and some grain. It means knowing how to use light — and maybe trees. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Cinematography has been transformed by the arrival of high-end digital cameras, bringing huge advantages to the entire workflow. So why do some directors prefer to shoot on film and what does this process look like? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Have you ever wondered what makes a successful photographer? History can teach us a direction we should consider taking, and it may mean upsetting some along the way. But perhaps they deserve it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Sergio Rojo Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Magic Place” by Sergio Rojo. 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 Sergio Rojo appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

A lens like a 16-35mm f/2.8 is often the workhorse of choice for landscape photographers, but have you ever tried heading out with nothing but prime lenses? This interesting video shows you some of the benefits of doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A lot of truths about photography are hard to hear when you're looking at making a career out of it, but they are necessary if you want to go into the profession with a complete understanding of what's to come. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)