The past four months I've been staying in many Airbnbs and hotels while traveling through Portugal, Costa Rica, and Panama. What I noticed while looking for accommodations were the often unprofessional photos those places use for their listings. Some were so bad that I directly skipped to the next listing, not even looking at the reviews. And it's so easy to create better real estate photos, even just using a cell phone, which I'll show in this article. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cloud Forest” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Rangeley Lakes Region, Maine. “While the grand vistas are often the prize of the landscape hunter, I find the more subtle intimate nature images more difficult to find but equally gratifying as nailing the big view,” says Lichtman. “These tree tops caught my eye during a fog-filled morning near Rangeley Lake in the western mountains of Maine. Morning fog often evaporates quickly as the sun rises, so I needed to race amongst the trees to find just the right balance, spacing and arrangement of trees for a successful image. So while the view is one of peace and calm, finding this angle was anything but...

People are not always willing to listen to unpopular opinions, mainly because they often do not agree with them. This stems from the human tendency to confirm our preexisting views and dismiss any information that challenges them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Cameras grow in complexity year on year and it can be difficult to use any body to its maximum potential. In this video, Caleb Pike takes you through 10 tricks for filmmakers to get more out of their Sony camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Lens Flipper Versatile Review: A Quick Way to Switch Out Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Sometimes, keeping things simple while you’re out on a shoot can be refreshing. Wouldn’t you like to take the lens you want, a second lens you might need, and be ready to swap them out at a moment’s notice? Wouldn’t you like to shoot without a bag full of gear you likely won’t use? If so, then GoWing’s Lens Flipper Versatile (LFV) will be a breath of fresh air. We recently got a sneak preview of the brand-new LFV, and we were really happy with it! If you’re interested, head over to Kickstarter to check it out....

For you folks using LR Classic, this is going to sound weird from the start, but the ability to apply a Preset to images on Import in LR ‘cloud’ does exist, but you won’t find it in the Import window – it’s actually found in Lightroom’s Preferences (but that’s not what’s weird – that’s coming next). First, here’s how to apply them: STEP ONE: BEFORE you import your image, go to Lightroom ‘cloud’s’ preferences, click on ‘Import’ in the list of preferences on the left side (seen beow), and under Raw Defaults choose Preset and then a pop-up list of your installed presets will appear (as shown below). Choose whichever preset you’d like and then click the ‘Done’ button. In this case, I...

If you follow the work of high-end portrait photographers, you will probably notice them often using complex three- or even four-light setups. And while there are good reasons for using those, you do not need all that complexity to create professional-level images; in fact, just one light will do if you know how to use it. This excellent video tutorial will show you three fantastic portraits you can create using only a single light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Mark Thompson is a Getty Images photographer with over 25 years of experience covering F1 races, including Red Bull Racing. I spoke with him to gain insight into what it is like to cover this competition. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Some big new things are coming to Nikon’s line of mirrorless cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Portrait photography is one of the most popular genres out there, and it brings its own challenges and pitfalls. If you are new to portraiture and would like to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that details some common mistakes beginners make and what you can do to fix them or avoid them entirely in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Aputure’s new flexible LED panels may be the best in class. Intellytech and Westcott will have some serious competition. How do they all stack up? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Calving Glacier” by David Connel. Location: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska. “This was one of the easiest and most fun images I have ever taken in a remote location,” explains Connel.  “This was taken in Glacier Bay, Alaska, on a memorable family trip, taken from the deck of our cruise ship.” 1/500 sec., f/11, ISO 160, 250mm. 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...

Fujifilm Instax cameras are now the most popular instant cameras on the market. From these instant cameras, the Instax mini series holds the largest portion of the market. And the latest Instax mini camera is the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo. With its retro camera-like design, how does this new Instax camera compare against the previous Instax Mini LiPlay? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

If you’re entering the video production industry, you’ll be bound to start collaborating with colorists, motion graphics artists, and clients. You’ll also start using cloud-based uploading for review. You’ll be happy to know Frame.io is now included to use in Adobe Creative Cloud, so if you’re a Premiere Pro user, you’re getting a great workflow enhancer for free. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

The Nikon Z-series has a highly impressive firmware update coming, particularly for the Z9. Version 2.0 turns Z9 into a videography and sports photography titan, and if you have any interest in using it for either of those (or a great many other uses), you're going to want to check this out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 9 Architectural Photography Tips for Stunning Shots appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Want to improve your architectural photography? In this article, I share my 9 best tips for incredible architectural images. You’ll discover: Creative techniques (including infrared and refraction photography) to capture unique photos of buildingsHow to level up your architectural compositions with a few simple adjustmentsHow to handle high dynamic range scenes with ease (so you can create incredibly detailed images)Much more! So if you’re ready to take architectural photos like a pro, then let’s dive right in! 1. Explore different perspectives for breathtaking compositions Architectural photography beginners tend to shoot from eye level – and while you can capture decent...

Photographing the busy city doesn’t have to be complicated. If you don’t have filters and other specialized tools for landscape and cityscape photography, here are some tips to do it with ease. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Wide-aperture 85mm prime lenses are the classic choice for portrait photography, but that does not mean they are right for everyone. This excellent video comparison takes a look at two options, the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM and the RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM, to help you choose the right one for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Starting a photography business is about a lot more than simply being good with a camera and finding people to pay you for your skills. If it is something you are interested in but you have no idea how to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced professional photographer discussing some advice he would give up-and-coming pros. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Looking for the best option to build your website or portfolio can be a daunting task with so many options out there. Are you looking for one to share your photos and videos, maybe book your clients directly online, a way to share proofs, sell prints and other products, or is there something else you need on your site? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)