The post Midday Photography: How to Take Beautiful Photos Using Harsh Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Dutile. Are you struggling to capture stunning images when the sun is high in the sky? You’re not alone. Midday lighting is a major challenge for most photographers; it creates excessive contrast, blown highlights, washed-out colors, clipped shadows, and more. The most common solution is to simply avoid shooting at midday, but that’s not always an option. What if you get hired for a portrait session and your clients are only available during lunch? What if you’re traveling and you only have a few hours at your destination? Fortunately, if you need to take photos at midday, there...

A strong community and invested mentors are crucial ingredients for sustainable growth and success. I recently had the chance to sit down and talk with two Canon Canada FUTURES alum, Eli Meadow Ramraj and Gessy Robin Shumbusho, about the importance of community in their careers. The deadline for Canon Canada's FUTURES Year Two incubator program is fast approaching. If you need that boost you can only get from a committed mentor and supportive community, don't hesitate, don't be nervous, apply. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Sony has announced sales on some of their most popular cameras and lenses for the next few days only. Check out the savings here! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Last month I shared a way to trick the Select Sky function to select the reflection in water using either Camera Raw (ACR) or via sync to the desktop version of Lightroom (Lr) when starting in Lightroom Classic (LrC). I’ve been continuing to explore those options and wanted to share a follow up with some additional notes. First, I find that the Select Sky function in Lightroom for desktop (Mac/Windows) is more easily fooled into selecting the reflection of the flipped image than the Lightroom app for mobile (iOS/Android). Now, there may be differences with any given photo too, but that has been my experience so far. In other words, when I want to use this hack I find starting in...

Photo by Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo Of The Day is “I’ve Seen Fire and I’ve Seen Rain” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: California. “A brief cloud burst creates the illusion of fire falling from the heavens,” by Jeff Harshaw. 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 Jeff Harshaw appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

If you are someone who spends many hours or even days away from a power source, you know how difficult it can be to keep all your devices properly topped off. With a huge battery and a variety of smart features, the Anker PowerHouse II 300 seeks to remedy that conundrum. In this review, we take a look at the PowerHouse and how it performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Best Websites to Find Freelance Photography Jobs appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you struggling to find freelance photography jobs? Fortunately, you don’t need to spend time knocking on doors or putting up flyers; these days, plenty of jobs are posted online! Specifically, there are several high-quality platforms, social networks, and websites that offer all sorts of opportunities for photographers. And that’s what I share in this article: a list of the top places to find tons of freelance photography jobs, whether you’re a hobbyist or a serious professional. So if you’re ready to start making some money, then let’s dive right in, starting with: 1. Behance Behance is a platform...

Photographing cars and motorsport is a unique and exhilarating genre of photography, here are 5 good reasons you should try it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucas Johnson Faustino)

In news that really isn't a surprise to many, Nikon will likely no longer develop any new DSLR cameras, now turning their focus entirely to their mirrorless lineup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Iris and Lupine. Schreiner’s Iris Gardens near Salem, Oregon, are a masterpiece of artistic floral composition. Canon EOS R5, Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM at 159mm. Exposure: 1/90 sec., ƒ/16, ISO 400. The memory seems almost like a dream. I walk alone among great fields of vibrant lupine and golden poppies, photographing magnificent landscapes of brilliant color set against red-rock peaks and intense blue sky. Then I look closely, go to my knees and spend an hour capturing all the delicate intricacies of individual columbine, the background a soft pigmented blur. I see a rufous hummingbird defending its territory atop a monument plant on a hillside of lavender larkspur and hot-pink paintbrush, and it becomes one of my most iconic...

Leading lines are one of the most powerful compositional tools at a landscape photographer's disposal, allowing you to easily capture the viewer's eye and guide it through the image. Nonetheless, they are not the only compositional tool available to you, and it is important to practice other methods as well. This great video follows an experienced landscape photographer as he explores different ways to create compelling photos besides using leading lines. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When does landscape photography become digital art? In this article, I address the longstanding debate in the community about purism versus artistic expression while showing you my own image from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

There are a ton of different modifiers available for working with artificial lighting, and it can be a bit overwhelming (and expensive) to pick one when you are just starting out. Umbrellas are some of the cheapest modifiers out there, and as such, they are a fantastic tool for learning how to work with artificial light, and they can do a lot more than they often get credit for. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to create compelling portraits using just one light and an umbrella. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Max Foster Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Endlessly Changing Horizon” by Max Foster. Location: Arizona. “Layers and layers of rocky ridges as seen from high atop a mountain in Arizona,” describes Foster. 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 Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As far as I can tell, we should never stop learning and when it comes to my photography, I am always looking to gather information from others. In this video, experienced landscape photographer, Nigel Danson, takes you through something he learned that benefited his worth from then on. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Instead of getting overwhelmed by the various ways to go about positioning your camera, frame composition, and then deciding what you're trying to say with your shot selection, this video breaks down the various elements that directors and directors of photography use to convey their intent. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

It has been 26 years since development started on the eventual successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. In that time, after numerous delays, cost overruns, one major redesign, and 10 billion USD, the James Webb Space Telescope has finally taken its first images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

The 85mm lens is generally the most popular choice for portrait photography, but 135mm has long been an alternate favorite of a lot of photographers. Just like the former focal length, there are some impressive 135mm options out there, one being the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While you can absolutely create professional-level portraits with a single light, using multiple lights will allow you create more advanced and precise setups that simply are not possible with just one source. One of the most important secondary lights a portrait photographer can use is the kicker, and this great video tutorial will show you both what they are and how they are used to create more effective images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographing waterfalls is more tedious than it looks. In this instance, physical aspects of the gear you use heavily impact the success of each shot. Here are some important and helpful tools to have out in the field. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)