Composition is one of the trickiest parts of landscape photography, particularly since unlike most other genres, you do not get control over the elements in the frame. If you are having a bit of trouble with your compositions, check out this great video tutorial that will show you some ways to improve them and show you some helpful examples as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A good medium telephoto macro lens is one of the most versatile a photographer can have, useful not just for macro shots, but for sharp portraits, wedding ring shots, and much more. For Nikon mirrorless shooters, there is the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro, and this excellent video review takes a look at the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fashion photography is a team effort. You just can’t be the photographer, makeup artist, stylist, retoucher, assistant, and a whole crew by yourself. But how much should you outsource? Most photographers are happy to leave makeup to a dedicated specialist, but when it comes to retouching opinions differ. Some claim that retouching is solely the photographer's job as no one can convey the exact vision, while others choose to trust a professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Travel photography can be a tremendously fun and rewarding genre, but it comes with its own unique challenges, particularly with regards to time pressure and the need to be able to familiarize yourself with an environment and produce good images efficiently. This excellent video tutorial features National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson giving five tips that will improve your travel photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Making fun of owners of Leica cameras is easy, but that’s never a reason not to do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Submit Your Best Photos with "Repetition" For this critique/contest, we want to see your best photos that incorporate repetition. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

I listen to podcasts every day on all sorts of topics, including photography. Thus, I began thinking about how you start a podcast from scratch and whether, ultimately, you can turn them into money. I asked a veteran podcaster these questions and more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Back in April, Sony quietly updated its a7R IV, bumping the quality of its rear display and renaming it the a7R IVA, in keeping with manufacturers’ tendency to choose model names that follow no logic. The a7R IV has now disappeared from sale, and right now, you’ll struggle to buy either of these cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunday Stroll” by Heather Nicole. Location: Alaska. “Mom takes her young cubs on an early-morning stroll to look for the best clams for breakfast,” explains Nicole. See more of Heather Nicole’s photography at momentsbyheathernicole.myportfolio.com. 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 Heather Nicole appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post 10 Landscape Composition Techniques for Breathtaking Photos (2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. In this article, I’m going to share 10 simple landscape photography composition tips – so that you can start creating beautiful, flowing, dynamic, balanced landscape images. Specifically, you’ll discover: How to draw the viewer straight into the scene (and keep them wanting more!)How to position your horizons for maximum dynamism and balanceA simple trick for minimalistic landscape shotsA cool technique to focus the viewer exactly where you want themMuch more! So if you’re ready to take your landscape compositions to the next level, let’s dive right in, starting with my number-one most useful technique: 1. Include a main subject...

Handmade selling is on the rise and with it comes an increasing number of new product photographers. Quality product photography is essential for marketing your goods, but it doesn't need to be expensive or overly technical. In fact, there are some easy things that you can adjust that will help elevate your product photographs to the next level! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Photography is a business, and like any other business, clients can be downright annoying sometimes. If you are in the mood to commiserate a bit or just need a bit of a catharsis, check out this great video essay that discusses some of the annoying things clients do that photographers have to deal with. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Creating successful portrait photos takes the confluence of a wide range of skills and as such, it can be quite challenging. If you are looking to improve your portrait photos, check out this great video tutorial that offers a range of tips in just five minutes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With the rise in photographers choosing film over digital, large format film cameras are becoming more sought after. But can this look be recreated with a digital camera? Here’s how one photographer did it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

There are a wealth of great vintage lenses that are as cost-effective as they are full of character, but they can be tricky to use for cinematography. These little mods can be huge quality of life upgrades and make shooting with vintage lenses easier and more enjoyable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Instagram, in particular, is full of high-quality travel photography — there's no end to it. But if you want to tell a personal story from your adventuring or pique the interest of a commercial entity with the hope of landing a new photography client, then you need to be able to produce a cohesive set of images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The majority of landscape photos are shot with a maximum or almost maximum depth of field. Everything is sharp, from front to infinity and beyond. But have you ever considered shooting a landscape with a shallow depth of field? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Sony's G Master lenses are well known for their strong performance and image quality, but of course, with that comes a premium price tag. At the 85mm focal length, there is the budget-friendly f/1.8 lens in addition to the f/1.4 G Master, and it comes in at only about a third of the price. However, can it keep up with the more expensive option? This great video review compares the two to help you decide which is right for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Beth Holmes Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Purple Rain” by Beth Holmes. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “A second summer storm begins to roll in just after sunset in Grand Teton National Park, creating interesting lighting,” explains Holmes. See more of Beth Holmes’ photography at www.bethholmesphotography.com. 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 Beth Holmes appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author:...

Western Digital is advising owners of My Book Live storage devices to immediately disconnect them from the internet in response to reports that users are losing data. This issue is another reminder that you should always have at least three copies of any data that you value. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)