From camera gear to composition, exposure settings and post-processing, many elements go into successful night sky landscapes that reveal the details in the terrestrial foreground under a spectacular canopy of stars. In this article, we’ll focus on the basic technique of combining foreground and sky exposures into a single image with sharp stars. I prefer to use only exposures that I captured in the same place on the same night without moving the camera. Let’s start by looking at a finished photo (Figure 1) and break down the separate exposures that went into creating it. Figure 1. Milky Way on the coast of Maine. Make Separate Exposures For Night Sky Landscapes This image captures the Milky Way rising over a rocky...

Just about every important image I publish or send to a client passes through Photoshop. It’s an essential part of my workflow, and if you’re like most photographers, I’m sure it’s a part of yours. There are, however, a number of cases where I’ve just found a significantly better tool for the job, one that’s worth paying for. Want to see why you should consider snagging these programs that beat Photoshop at their own game? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Of course, flash photography existed long before the transition to digital. However, most modern film photography is shot in natural light, whether out of an aesthetic desire or because working with flash and film is a bit of a lost art. Nonetheless, just like digital, flash can open up a lot of creative possibilities, and this excellent video tutorial will show you a modern approach to doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony's a bit of a niche player in the smartphone market, but with their latest offering, they seem to have managed the impossible, which is cramming a 1-inch sensor into a very thin cell phone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Lightroom's latest update brought huge upgrades to its masking features, making the tools far more capable and much easier to use. If you are wondering how to use the new tools and take full advantage of them, check out this fantastic video tutorial that takes a deep dive into the new masking panel to show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are numerous genres out there in which a 24-70mm f/2.8 is the bread and butter lens, offering a focal length range that allows for wide angle coverage on to portraits and more, paired with a wide maximum aperture. However, such lenses are rarely affordable, though Tamron's 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD G2 bucks that trends and offers a lot of performance for not a lot of money. This great video review takes a look at the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Elissa Title for winning the recent Celebrating Our Public Lands Assignment with the image, “Shake It Off.” See more of Title’s photography at elissatitle.myportfolio.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 Celebrating Our Public Lands Assignment Winner Elissa Title appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photo contests are often very divisive. You're happy when you win and furious when your work is snubbed. They can be so subjective yet they draw people in like moths to a flame. Why? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

It might seem a strange thing to say, but there is something to be said for being willing to let go of the photos that are most important to you. This interesting video makes a strong case for why you should consider letting go of the photos that might matter most to you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Siu Lau Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Autumn Delight” by Siu Lau. Location: New Jersey. “A nuthatch perched on a maple tree with fall foliage in the background,” describes Lau. 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 Siu Lau appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The popularity of film is on an undeniable upswing. As a result, prices of cameras have crept up and up to a point that one might think that at least film itself can provide some stability. Think again. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

The post Shutter Speed in Photography: The Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What is shutter speed in photography, and how does it affect your images? Shutter speed is a foundational photographic concept – one that every beginner photographer must master. Once you know how to use shutter speed, you’ll be able to capture sharp photos at will, and you’ll also be prepared to capture interesting creative effects (such as a gorgeous slow shutter speed blur). In this article, I’m going to take you through all the shutter speed basics, including: A simple definition of shutter speedThe effects that shutter speed has on your imagesThe value of slow versus fast shutter speedsHow to...

I love the new Masking tools in the latest version of Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Adobe Camera Raw, but I admit, it can take a bit of getting used to when you first see the change to the icons in the Develop module. If you’re a KelbyOne member, be sure to check out Scott’s latest class on Masking to get the full scoop. This week, I just want to help you get oriented to the new icons, the new panel, and some of the features you’ll find within. The most disorienting change is the replacement of the old Adjustment Brush, Graduated Filter, and Radial Filter icons with the single new Masking icon. Hopefully, once you click that Masking icon you are...

As I am knee-deep in production this week, I thought I’d take this week’s article to share an experience outside the normal photography realm that still has lessons to teach for every small business owner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED for DSLRs has long been regarded by photojournalists as well as landscape and astro photographers as one of the sharpest fast, wide zooms on the market. Even the best lenses often have limitations. For the AF-S 14-24mm, those are its relatively large size and a spherical front element that can’t accept screw-mount filters. To be fair, these characteristics are typical of ultra-wide, fast zooms and are outweighed by the lens’s generous perspective and fast maximum aperture that’s great for low-light shooting—especially for photographing the night sky. This image of Yosemite Valley from the rim is a blend of several exposures. All images were shot at ƒ/2.8 and 20 seconds using a Nikon Z 7. The...

It is no secret that both Lightroom and Photoshop can be resources hogs that do not run particularly quickly, though in fairness, they are also pushing around and manipulating a lot of data. Between your CPU, GPU, RAM, drives, and more, there are a lot of places where an upgrade could possibly speed things up, but of course, you do not want to waste your money. So, what components should you upgrade first? This helpful video will show you some useful tests to help you figure it out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are looking to step beyond basic, one-light setups, it can be a little daunting at first. In this behind-the-scenes video, learn how effective a simple three-point lighting system can be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

It is 2021, and numerous devices have GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular radios or some combination thereof, and these capabilities provide a certain level of security. There are also passcodes, serial number databases, and much more. And yet, cameras do not seem to take advantage of any of these capabilities. Why is that, and will we ever see some of these features make their way into our devices? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In the past few years, we have seen a few zoom lenses that push the boundaries of lens design and performance to the point that they can conceivably replace several prime lenses with comparable performance and many times more convenience. One such lens is the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, which offers an impressively wide aperture combined with a highly versatile focal length range, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

What exactly can the H&Y Revoring do and how does it work? This unique type of filter from H&Y has definitely turned a lot of heads due to its unique design and how it solves a problem that generations of photographers (who use filters) have had for a while. In this review let’s check out how the H&Y Revoring works, what are its limitations, and what instances is it useful in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)