A brief story to round out the year and launch us into the next. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

While not a new issue, it is new to me as I’ve only recently started shooting with CFexpress (Type B) cards, and I’ve become aware of how differently these cards behave compared to the more ubiquitous SD cards. So consider this a heads up for anyone else new to using these cards. First, if you have the Lightroom Classic preference set to Show import dialog when a memory card is detected, it doesn’t work with CFexpress cards. So, when you manually trigger the Import window to open be prepared for the CFexpress card to not automatically be selected for import either. You should see the card is mounted (as long as it shows mounted on your system by your OS). It...

There is a lot more room to be creative in product photography than you might initially think, and part of creating compelling imagery is knowing how to add your own stylistic touches in a way that complements the product's purpose. This excellent video tutorial will show you one such example of that by guiding through lighting, shooting, and editing a bold cosmetics product image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One thing that often discourages photographers from beginning to learn how to work with artificial light is the mistaken idea that it takes complex multi-light setups to create great portraits. In actuality, you can create professional-level portraits with even only a single light, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do just that using a holiday theme as an example. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Siu Lau Congratulations to Siu Lau for winning the Spooky Shots Assignment with the image, “Fly Through.” Lau says this image of a crow flying through an open forest was taken near Spruce Run Reservoir in New Jersey. Be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Spooky Shots Assignment Winner Siu Lau appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Astrophotography has become more popular than ever, in no small part due to the global pandemic, but also due to the availability of inexpensive portable tracking mounts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Photo By Sharon Ramer Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Is it Winter Already?” by Sharon Ramer. Location: New Hampshire. “Early snow in autumn has this chickadee wondering where fall went!” says Ramer. 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 Ramer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Lindsay Adler and Dani Diamond are two very well-known photographers, both lauded for their creative and striking portraiture and fashion photography. So, if you were to pit them against each other in a shoot-off, who do you think would win? This awesome video does just that, and you will learn quite a bit along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Bird photography can be gear-intensive when your small subjects are a long way away. But, what would it be like if you had unparalleled reach? Would it be useful or restricting? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Photo Editing for Beginners: A Simple Introduction appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Photo editing can be pretty daunting. Open up any post-processing program, and you’ll be confronted by a slew of sliders, tools, and options (it’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed!). Fortunately, basic photography editing isn’t nearly as hard as it seems. There are a few simple steps you can take to get great results right off the bat, which I share in this article. Specifically, I offer a series of basic principles that you can use when editing any image. They’re quick, they’re easy, and they’ll remain useful, even as you level up your editing skills and dive into more advanced applications....

Figure 1. Sharing your work doesn’t begin and end with exporting individual images. Think about sharing sets of images or portfolios with Lightroom Classics Slideshow and Book Modules. These days, social media has become the most popular way for photographers to share our work. It’s an addicting feedback mechanism that has allowed artists to build audiences in new and exciting ways. I also suspect that most of us use similar sharing workflows. Speaking generally, I’ve picked a resolution for my JPEGs that I use for almost all the images I export out of Lightroom, I use a watermark when appropriate, throw in a little output sharpening, and that’s the bulk of what I do. Sound familiar? Still, there are additional applications...

If you are unfamiliar with 3D studio software, it's maybe something worth checking out. Ellixxier software produces a 3D pre-vis studio that hits the mark in terms of time-saving when in the studio, and the software has just received another upgrade, allowing more freedom when planning your shoots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

When it comes to lighting, perhaps the most fundamental parameter every photographer has to gain a mastery of is controlling the softness or hardness of the light. There are several ways to go about this, with one of them being diffusion. This excellent video tutorial will show you what diffusion does and how to use it to take a higher level of control over your lighting and images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony has an extensive lineup of cameras in its range that cater to many different genres and applications. In this video, Sidney Diongzon goes through his suggestions for which camera is most suitable depending on what you most often shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

We had so many incredible submissions to our weekly assignments over the past year. The slideshow below features the winning image from each assignment. Check it out for inspiration, and then get ready to enter our assignments in 2022! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post The 2021 Photo Assignment Winners appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Adobe released version 11 of Lightroom a little over a month ago and with it came a lot of new features. In this part of the guide, we'll go over the new sky selection tool, how to apply color or luminance masks, and how to use intersections. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Photography tends to breed a lot of strong opinions among those who enjoy the pursuit, some productive and some less so. This interesting video essay features a seasoned photographer sharing five opinions he hears commonly that can be detrimental to photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kevin Cass Today’s Photo Of The Day is “How Big Of A Drop?” by Kevin Cass. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “Jack Pilot skis off a rock pillar in the Grand Targhee backcountry, giving a human scale on just how much air he is flying through on a gray day in Wyoming.” 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 Kevin Cass appeared first...

Christopher Frost is one of the best lens reviewers out there, and in his time, he has tested some pretty incredible and rare lenses that most of us could never dream of getting our hands on. This neat video details some of the craziest lenses he has tested and shares some images from them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Good news for aspiring photographers and those looking to edit photos and video and create content for the web, print, etc. Adobe has a new offering called Creative Cloud Express. And best of all, it's totally free. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)