Globe-trotting ocean photographer George Karbus shares some of his near-20 years of experience in photography, including how he found using the new Nikon Z fc, and what advice he’d give to those looking to turn professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jack Alexander)

When you are new to artificial lighting, it can be a bit tricky to try to take in all the terminology, techniques, and creative practices at the same time, and as such, it is important to make sure you start out the right way. The best way to begin learning is by working with a single light, and this great video tutorial will show you an effective one-light setup for creating compelling portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Jeremy Janus for winning the recent Summer Storms Assignment with the image, “Nebraska Storming.” See more of Janus’ photography at jeremyjanusphotography.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 Summer Storms Assignment Winner Jeremy Janus appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you are used to creating landscape images of wide-open views that stretch for miles, stepping into a forest for the first time can be a bit daunting and tough to tackle. Nonetheless, it is well worth taking the time to learn, as you can create fantastic, compelling, and unique photos in the forest. This excellent video tutorial will give you 10 helpful tips to start you on your way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With many photographers making the switch from DSLR to mirrorless systems, there are a lot of us wondering if all those old lenses we've acquired over the years will still work as well on new cameras, or whether we'll have to swallow the expense of all new lenses too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

I shot most of this project with a longer lens, but to create a more immersive feeling in this image, I used a 24mm equivalent. I was initially focused on the beautiful sky, but by using a wider lens and a 13-second exposure, I was able to frame the image to softly reflect the brilliant sunset colors in the water. I knew I was onto something when local residents began finding me on Instagram, asking if I was that crazy guy they had seen photographing in the deep, surging waves at one of the beaches in my neighborhood. Friends asked what was going on when they realized that my phone was off from 4:00 to 5:30 every afternoon. The carpets in...

After nearly 15 years of being a photographer — or rather, actively practicing the craft — I had a sudden realization as to what drew me into photography in the first place. It may not be the most common attraction, but I doubt I am alone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

I recently wrote about shooting on film, and the dangers of that. One of the reasons was that no one sees my work right away. In this article, I will break down why shooting tethered has completely changed my workflow and improved my photography beyond imaginable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The post 8 Tips for Beautiful Fall Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dusty Doddridge. Capturing stunning autumn landscape photos might seem difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy – once you know a few simple tricks. As an experienced fall landscape photographer, I’ve spent plenty of time in search of those elusive fall photos. I’ve made lots of mistakes, but I’ve also had a lot of success, and in this article, I aim to show you how it’s done. Specifically, I’m going to share eight practical tips for creating beautiful fall landscape photography. I’ll cover: The perfect lens choice to emphasize patterns in foliageThe best fall landscape settings for gorgeous resultsMy favorite type of autumn...

Sony recently released the ZV-E10, an entry-level interchangeable lens APS-C camera that supposedly expands the capabilities for beginning photographers, videographers, and vloggers. What can it do, and who was this camera made for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Check this out – this is pretty incredible, and is a major game-changer! Coming to Classic, ‘cloud’ and mobile! Pretty incredible, right? For more info, check out the Adobe Camera Raw team’s blog post right there. Big, big, biggety big stuff!!! Whoo hoo!!! -Scott P.S. Whoo hoo!!!! The post BREAKING NEWS: Adobe releases Sneak Peek Video of New Lightroom Masking Feature appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Photo By Graham McKerrell Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Brief Glimpse of Mt. Assiniboine” by Graham Mckerrell. Location: British Columbia. “After days of snow and rain, Assiniboine shows itself for all of 60 seconds,” says Mckerrell. 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 Graham McKerrell appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Canon has done a pretty impressive job quickly building out the RF mirrorless system to provide equivalent cameras and lenses for their EF counterparts, but one item that has been conspicuously missing is a high-level APS-C camera akin to the popular 7D series. It seems that will likely change next year, though, with at least one RF mount APS-C camera coming to the market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is nothing worse than seeing an attractive scene, creating a photograph of it, and then when you sit down at your computer, you realize it's boring. This can be the result of a number of mistakes and this video offers seven actionable tips to make sure your images grab viewers' attention. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Landscape images are often composed according to some sort of established method, such as the rule of thirds, the golden spiral, or some other rule. And while those rules exist because they can help you, certainly, they are not the only way to work. In fact, sometimes, composing by intuition and feel is the way to go, and this great video tutorial discusses why that can be such a good thing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Film photography has been making a steady, slightly unexpected comeback for the past few years. In this article, I break down some of the reasons why that is happening, as well as say why it may be slightly dangerous for creatives. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

We all have certain types of images we like to shoot and specific ways of crafting them, and while having a recognizable personal style is a good thing, we can all sometimes end up habitually creating the same images over and over. If you are feeling like you have been doing the same thing over and over in your landscape work lately, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you five ideas to breathe some new life into your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A compact camera with a fixed lens designed specifically for its sensor can be a fantastic tool for things like street photography, documentary work, or simply your daily walk. One of the top options in this category is the Leica Q2, and this awesome video review discusses the camera and the sort of experience and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You could be forgiven for believing that the requirement for instant gratification is a rather new affliction. However, it's more likely that swift results were gated behind technology and that the few inventions that provided it were well placed for unprecedented success, like the instant camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Canon USA produces a series of “EOL Challenges” for its YouTube channel that follow Canon Explorers of Light into the field to shoot images on a theme. This episode stars two EOL photographers we’ve recently featured in Outdoor Photographer, and we thought it would be fun to share this video so you could virtually meet them. Babnik’s “Interpreting The Landscape” is one of our favorite landscape photography stories of 2021, in which she describes how her background in art history has been formative to her style. Wildlife photographers with an interest in bears will love Glatzer’s guide to the “Bears Of Katmai National Park” as he provides location, technical and creative advice for photographic success in Alaska. Back to the video...