Great video today from Terry White on the new video features they added to the cloud version of Lightroom, but this video goes beyond that with a ton of information, all done in Terry’s great style. You’ll be surprised at what you pick up in this video. Thanks, Terry! Here’s the official Worldwide Photo Walk trailer It even covers what the heck a Photo Walk is in the first place (and why you’d want to go on one). Today over on my daily blog, I listed some of the new cities that just added Photo Walks, and it’s so cool to see these cities, all over the world, coming on board. Here’s the link. Have a great Monday, everybody! -Scott The...

Spectacular landforms appear in every corner of the Earth. Where water meets land, gorgeous arrays of sea stacks and beautiful sandstone arches abound. New landforms are created every day as volcanoes erupt and change topography by the minute. Deserts with spring and summer wildflower displays, majestic mountains, sprawling canyon overlooks, rainforests with waterfalls, rolling hills with old-growth forests and more all beckon eager photographers to preserve them in special moments of dramatic light and magnificence. Mother Nature placed her signature on our planet and continues to write more as the land slowly changes. At this point in time, it seems as if photographers have “found” all her special photographic places, but has every inch of land been explored leaving no potential...

A few years ago, asking whether one should get a laptop or a tablet for professional work would be a ludicrous question. However, with options like external display support and the same chip used in MacBooks, the iPad Pro is an intriguing option and in some ways, it is even a better one. So, which is right for you, the MacBook Air or the iPad Pro? This great video will help you answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Handheld air blowers are the type of accessory literally every photographer and filmmaker should have in their bag, as they allow you to easily get rid of grit or debris on your camera sensor and lenses without physically touching them and risking a scratch. The Nitecore BlowerBaby upgrades the standard handheld blower by adding a powerful motor and rechargeable battery. Is it worth the higher price? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This video is the second part (of three) of Smarter Everyday's in-depth tour of Kodak's film production line in Rochester, New York. In the first video, we saw how the base of the film is made out of pellets, as they're melted down and formed into uniform, thin, clear sheets. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

The post 8 Tips for Breathtaking Forest Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tim Gilbreath. Looking to capture stunning photos of forests? We’ve got you covered. In this article, I share everything you need to create gorgeous forest photography, including: The essential gear that every forest shooter should ownThe best light for beautiful shotsHow to edit your forest imagesMuch more! I also include plenty of forest photography ideas and examples along the way, so you can see exactly what these tips can do for your images. Let’s dive right in! 1. Use the right forest photography gear While you can capture great forest photos with any equipment, there are a few items that’ll help you get...

We all have genres that we usually shoot, but sometimes, we want to dabble in photography outside our comfort zone. It is possible to start getting great photos in other areas without them becoming a full-time occupation or costing a fortune in the extra kit. Here's how to do that with wildlife photography. There are different breeds of wildlife photographers. At the top of the food chain is Photographicus Obsessius. They study individual species, so they know all their behaviors and can call them by their Latin names. They get up at 2 a.m., drive fifty miles or more, and sit... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

I love a good quote to put things in perspective when I'm having a crisis of confidence in my creative output, or feeling like a project or goal is taking too long to reach. There are many lessons you, and I, as photographers can learn in these 5 quotes from famous artists, entrepreneurs, and sports stars. Get ready for a boost of inspiration and a mindset shift! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

Photo By Nadeen Flynn Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fox in the Flowers” by Nadeen Flynn. Location: Western Washington. “An adolescent fox takes a break on the hillside covered with wildflowers,” describes Flynn. “Soon thereafter, she was sparing, chasing and running with her littermate.” 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 Nadeen Flynn appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A couple of weeks ago, Blackmagic Design released a firmware update for their popular Pocket Cinema Camera lineup, the BMPCC 4K, the BMPCC 6K, and the BMPCC 6K PRO variants. The update has a slew of useful updates to the interface and the camera's functioning, but the biggest feature was a hidden one: these cameras can now record gyro data to their Blackmagic raw files. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

You've heard your industry colleagues say it. You've read the news articles and listened to the business pundits. The economy is in a recession, and your photography business is suffering. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Although upgrading your gear does not automatically make you a better photographer, modern mirrorless cameras like the Canon EOS R line can definitely open up new creative possibilities with their slew of great features and usability. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

At 175 g and the width of a human thumb, the Laowa 10mm f/4 pancake lens is seriously compact and light. But can something so small still deliver the kind of results you need from an ultrawide lens? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Do you have a Canon EOS R5? In that case, you’re probably aware of the overheating issues when filming. It isn’t of any concern if you’ll never use the video function. But what if an overheating warning occurs while photographing? I experienced that situation, and I have the solution. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Some tools are just too powerful to not have in your tool bag as a photographer, and the plate composite technique is one such method. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert Stevens)

$100,000 is a lot of money. Perhaps life-changing for many among us. But that's how much this photographer insists he lost due to a regrettable mistake. Learn what it is so you don't do the same. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post 7 Tips for Beautiful (and Meaningful) Engagement Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jackie Lamas. Want to improve your engagement photography? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been doing engagement sessions for years, and in this article, I share a handful of practical tips to level up your shots, including: A few easy methods to help your clients feel more relaxedA quick way to make your images more meaningfulMy favorite trick to keep poses fluid and dynamicMuch more! Sound good? Then let’s dive right in, starting with: 1. Have a consultation before the session The best engagement photos aren’t just beautiful, they’re significant – they encapsulate who the couple is and what makes...

While bringing color to your images is best done manually, LUTs accelerate things. Here’s how I customize LUTs to get the best of both worlds in a pinch. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

While there are definitely some similarities, editing video takes some special considerations and adjustments to your workflow that are not necessary when working with photos. A lot of the focus is on efficiency and managing resources effectively, and one of the most powerful tools for achieving that is proxy files. This excellent video tutorial will introduce you to proxy files and show you how to use them when editing your videos in Premiere Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Hope Pashos Today’s Photo Of The Day is “In Bloom” by Hope Pashos. Location: South Coast of Iceland. 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 Hope Pashos appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)