Using hashtags is still one of the best ways to get new eyes on your content regardless of what social media platform you are using. This method will save you time and change how you apply hashtags forever. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Photo By Joung Ji Kang Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dancing Sea of Clouds” by Joung Ji Kang. 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 Joung Ji Kang appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Medium format sensors are usually housed in expensive cameras, but with film bodies, you have far more options without having to remortgage. In this video, one film photographer discusses what the best medium format film camera for portraits is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When was the last time you grabbed your camera and went for a walk or a hike with no particular purpose in mind? It can be more beneficial than you might think, and this great video essay discusses why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Tips for Impactful Street Photography Lighting appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Valerie Jardin. Lighting is a key component of great street photography. After all, by carefully working with the light, you can capture shadowy photos, silhouettes, upbeat shots, ethereal images, and so much more. But what type of street photography lighting is best? And how can you use it to your advantage? In this article, I share plenty of practical lighting tips. I explain the best types of light for street shooting, and I also offer tricks and techniques I’ve developed over the years that’ll help you achieve consistently gorgeous photos. Let’s get started. 1. The best street photography lighting is all light Here’s...

Happy New Year, everyone! The January 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, learn how to streamline the process of opening images in Photoshop from Lightroom Classic, plus getting inspiration from both AI and real people in Lightroom, using profiles and Color Grading for unique color editing, creating light trails in Photoshop, designing with type on a path, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Ton Drijfhamer KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 100 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 64 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or Plus member yet? Click here for more information. The post The...

Congratulations to Beth Young for winning the Extreme Angles Assignment with the image, “Giant Forest Reaching for the Sky.” See more of Young’s photography at www.optimalfocusphotography.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 Extreme Angles Assignment Winner Beth Young appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The Sony a7 IV has finally been released, and it is setting the bar for what we can expect from a mirrorless camera. The question is whether it is so much better than what else is out there that it’s worth getting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Photo By Sergio Rojo Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sense of Place” by Sergio Rojo. Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington. “This is the best Picture Lake I have witnessed,” says Rojo. “This spot is my very sense of place. I was the only one present on this day.” 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 linkOriginal...

2020 and 2021 were anything but normal, and they hit photographers and creatives especially hard. This interesting video features a professional photographer and YouTuber sharing how much money he earned in 2021 down to the cent and breaking down where it all came from. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

On November 24th, Trevor Jacob set off and documented a trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to spread the ashes of his friend. However, the trip didn't go as planned. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

A very useful feature found in both Lightroom Classic (LrC) and Lightroom (Lr) on Mac/Win is the ability to assign a specific collection in LrC or album in Lr as the Target collection. Let’s look at how to set these up and use them in both applications. Target Collection in LrC Starting in LrC, since it was around first, there is a special collection configured as the Target collection, which is the Quick collection found in the Catalog panel. Note the + symbol next to the Quick Collection that indicates it is currently configured as the Target collection. You can add a photo from anywhere in your catalog a few ways: Select a photo and press the B keyMove the cursor...

Alfred Stieglitz’s influence on photography is incomparable. Hailed as the "father of pictorialism," he not only helped define the movement but helped forward photography’s place in a broader art context. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

A good macro lens can be one of the most versatile in a photographer's bag, offering fantastic sharpness suitable for things like portraits in addition to its extreme magnification capabilities. The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO offers even more magnification than normal, and this great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to software for editing and general management of your photos, the two major options are Lightroom and Capture One. Both have their pros and cons, and if you are currently wondering which is right for you or considering a switch, this excellent video overview will give you five reasons to consider Capture One over Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 18 Photoshop Shortcuts for a Fast and Efficient Workflow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Looking to speed up your post-processing with some Photoshop shortcuts? Working in Photoshop can be quite time consuming, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced editor. That’s why, in this article, we share our top 18 shortcut keys – so you can adjust tools, layers, and more with the press of a button. Note that we start with simple shortcuts; these commands are commonly used and easy to pull off. Then we get into intermediate and advanced shortcuts, which require a bit more dexterity but are still worth learning! Ready to double your Photoshop workflow speed? Let’s get...

If you want to be a successful photographer, it takes a lot more than being good with a camera and having creative ideas. All the most successful photographers are there because they understand how to run a proper business. If you are ready to revamp your approach in 2022, this awesome video will show you eight tools that will make you more efficient and productive and give you a better chance of finding success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Though the Panasonic Lumix S1R remains a dark-horse contender among its full frame mirrorless competitors, I believe Panasonic made a strong entry into the market that is still worth considering over the more established and up-to-date competition. Check out this article to learn about some interesting features that the S1R has to offer for landscape photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

In the last few years, analog photographic processes have been making a big resurgence. After many years of emulating the film look digitally with presets, such as for Lightroom, many photographers are making the full jump into film photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Bird photography is a challenging and fun genre that takes a lot of good technique, patience, understanding of animal behavior, and creativity to make compelling images. Whether you are new to the genre or a seasoned pro, this awesome video tutorial will give you five excellent tips that are sure to help you produce better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)