At the start of March 2020, I found myself at a photography convention in Cape Town, South Africa, to present a workshop on travel photography. The central theme of my presentation was the notion that it isn't necessary to travel to be a successful travel photographer. Little did I know that within a couple of weeks of that presentation, I would be putting my advice into practice as the borders of the world slammed shut virtually overnight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Choy)

Photographers and gamers, would you play a wildlife photography simulator? At first glance, it seems cheesy, but when I watched the trailer for Photography Simulator, it actually looks fun and engaging. I researched the game to learn more about it and share why you might enjoy this game too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

If you are anything like me, you have probably experienced the feeling of sitting in front of your computer, agonizing over which shot from a series of similar images you should select to edit. So, what is it that every good landscape photo should have? This informative video tutorial discusses three things that most (if not all) landscape photos have. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Intention in filmmaking has the potential to elevate movies. As a photographer, watching a movie with thoughtful cinematography is my favorite way to pass a Friday night. Maz Makhani’s work on The Guilty, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Antoine Fuqua, is an example of realizing this potential. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

While the kind of shine one gets from oily skin is something that most people would like to avoid, a touch of shine in the right places can give skin a radiant glow that really enhances an image. This awesome video tutorial will show you how to quickly and easily add a touch of shine to your subject's skin using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography takes numerous skills all coming together at once to create successful images. We talk a lot about various camera techniques and post-processing methods, but there are other skills you need to have beyond what you do with your camera and computer, and this fantastic video tutorial discusses three of them that can improve your work in the long run. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Ash wants to take up photography. Never having owned a camera, besides the one on their phone, it’s something they have always had a hankering to do, especially after seeing all those great photos on Instagram. This is a cautionary tale, telling what can go horribly wrong for photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Sony cameras are well known for standing at the forefront of technological innovation, offering top-notch image quality and class-leading features. What were their cameras like when they first started, though? This fun video review takes a look at the company's first digital camera, the DSC-F1, and what it is like 25 years later. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dallas Divide” by Bill Sisson. Location: Near Ridgway, Colorado. “In late September, the first snow fell on mountains above Dallas Divide in southwestern Colorado,” says Sisson. “I captured this image shortly after sunrise.” 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 Bill Sisson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Adding special effects to shots can turn a nice but rather plain image into something truly memorable. In this video, what behind-the-scenes as a commercial is made for a brand of flash-frozen coffee using dry ice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

What is a Green Screen? Before diving into the world of green screen videos, we’ll explain what they are used for. A green screen is used in many different video applications to remove the background of a scene. During this process, the green background is replaced with different videos or images, leaving the captured subject with a new replacement background. It’s a method that is not limited to Hollywood feature films and high-budget productions, but widely used in video productions and live streams for public and private businesses. This method is a truly accessible special effect that makes it possible for anyone to produce high-quality video content. Businesses use the power of video to engage their customers, employees, partners, and shareholders....

The post 31 Days to Becoming a Better Photographer – Closing Soon! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Do you want to learn the skills and master the techniques to take stunning photos like you see in galleries and magazines and other places? Where do you start? And where do you find the time and the motivation to do this? That’s why we created 31 Days to Becoming a Better Photographer. The beautiful thing about a 31-day period is that it’s long enough for you to learn something really meaningful, but it’s also short enough to stay focused and actually get it done. 31 days gives you the opportunity level up your photography with a...

The post The 500 Rule in Photography: What Is It and How Does It Work? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Do you want to create beautiful photos of the night sky? The 500 Rule is a great astrophotography technique that’ll help you render sharp stars, consistently. Best of all, it’s ultra easy to use. So if you’re new to the 500 Rule, you’re in luck; this article will guide you through the main principles, explain how to use it, and highlight the importance of applying it in your nighttime photography. Let’s get started. What is the 500 Rule? The 500 Rule is a popular guideline for photographing stars. Its main aim is to capture...

After the honeymoon period, where we obsess over every new technological innovation the camera market has provided, what matters when we get to set? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Our third annual Wildlife 2021 photo contest was the most competitive ever this year, with nearly 1,300 entries. This year’s top entries include endearing interactions, humorous gestures and “blink and you’ll miss it” moments. We’re excited to share with you the slideshow below of the official finalists. Winners will be announced soon. If you missed your chance to enter, our Nature’s Colors 2021 photo contest is accepting entries now through November 30, 2021. Submit your most colorful nature photographs today for a chance to win exciting prizes and be published in Outdoor Photographer magazine. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Wildlife 2021 Photo Contest Finalists appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

One of the most recognizable aspects of any visual artist's style is their color grading, and it is a fantastic way to really level up your own work. If there is a painting, movie, photo, or some other visual piece that you really love the color grading of, this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to copy it directly to one of your own photos using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When we learn about lighting in portrait photography, we mostly focus on where to add light and how to shape it, but the presence of light is only made impactful by the mutual presence of shadows. Shadows can be a fantastic tool not just for contrast but to create a sense of drama or to tell a story with your images. This fantastic video tutorial will walk you through the process of lighting a portrait image with carefully crafted shadows to show you just how powerful they can be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Skylum created a bit of a late summer storm when it announced a new image editor, Luminar Neo. The complaint from users has been that Skylum drops development on an editor, only to release a new one, while essentially going end of life on the current software. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Wedding photography is a highly demanding genre, both behind the camera and at your computer. Given the intensive post-processing requirements that can often stretch into a multi-day process for a single event, it is crucial to have an efficient and well-structured workflow. If that is something you would like to learn, check out this great video tutorial that will show you one wedding photographer's Lightroom workflow from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few focal lengths are more versatile than 35mm, being wide enough to tackle things like events coverage, landscapes, and astrophotography, but not so wide that things like portraits are not reasonable. Sony shooters have a premium option in the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens, and this awesome video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)