Want to improve your images? Here are seven rarely talked-about approaches, not involving the camera settings or composition, that may help you take your photography to the next level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Should you get a prime lens or a zoom lens? Do you need a really fast lens or can you compromise? Three great Nikon lenses are put against each other here and those questions, plus more, are examined. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

There are a few places on earth where it is difficult to not be inspired. Iceland is undoubtedly one of them, and it's difficult to resist shooting every minute you are there. In this video, go behind the scenes on a shoot in Iceland's highlands during a colorful sunrise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When it comes to landscape photography, the most important accessory in the bag is without a doubt your set of filters. Investing in a good set of filters can vastly improve the quality of your images and make your workflow much more efficient and enjoyable. This awesome video review takes a look at the Kase Wolverine system and why it is so desirable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Storm Light” by Garry Everett. Location: Mammoth Lakes, California. “Getting lingering summer storm clouds over the Eastern Sierras in the sunrise light is a little unusual,” says Everett. “This image captures the first light hitting the mountain range as the storm clouds above provide some color as they are under lit by the rising sun.” 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...

The post Reverse Lens Macro Photography: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. If you want to capture beautiful close-up images but don’t want to spend hundreds (or thousands) on a macro lens, then you’ve come to the right place. Because in this article, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about reverse lens macro photography. It’s a simple technique that lets you turn a standard lens into a macro lens so you can capture photos like this: In fact, if you already own a 50mm prime lens or a standard kit lens (in the 18-55mm focal length range), then the reverse lens macro technique is the least expensive way...

This is another one of those questions I get a lot, and the answer is more straightforward than you might think. First, here’s the difference between the two (which helps answer the question): Saturation: Dragging this slider to the right makes all the colors in your image more colorful. Vibrance: I think of this as “Smart Saturation” because it has some serious math behind it. In short, this one slider does three things: (1) It takes colors that are dull in your image it boosts those colors to make them richer and vibrant. (2) If it sees colors in your image that are already vibrant, it doesn’t affect them nearly as much. Perhaps a subtle boost in color, but not much....

Many photographers’ early work started with making snapshots of people. Whether it was of friends, family or strangers on the street, it’s what got them started. Then travel photography became important. Then it was time to add gorgeous landscapes to their repertoire. To relive the memories of the experience with your travel mates and loved ones, people were added to scenics. Don’t include a person just for the sake of convenience. The placement of the person is critical if you want to proudly hang the image on a wall. When photographing people in the landscape, follow these tips to get better pictures while you simultaneously create art. When one travels to brand-new scenic locations, it presents photographic challenges to come home...

Everyone is talking about the Canon, Sony, and Nikon full frame mirrorless cameras. But there is another brand that isn’t getting a lot of attention: Panasonic. It released the Lumix S5 last year and now I got a chance to review this camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Apple's M1 Macs caught the attention of a lot of the industry, and while they blew old Intel Macs out of the water, PCs are still around too, of course. So, how do M1 Macs hold up against PCs for photo and video work? This great video comparison takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are few more frustrating feelings than boredom, particularly if you need to be creative for a living. However, if you can harness that and make it work for you, boredom can be the catalyst for outlandish creativity you might not have otherwise thought of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

One of the Holy Grail quests for astrophotographers is the search for dark skies. Few of us are fortunate enough to live in ideal dark skies, but most of us are mobile enough to get to somewhere better than the center of an urban area. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Canon has held its number one position within the photography industry for more than 30 years. During this time, the industry has experienced what could be described as a duopoly. With Nikon holding its number two position for much of this time, innovation may have suffered. This has changed since Sony developed its first full frame mirrorless camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

There are a lot of "rules" in photography, but the best ones are self-imposed that have the sole purpose of improving how you work with a camera in your hand. This rule is new to me, and it's definitely going to get used next time I'm out with my camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

In this article, you will discover some good news if you own the DJI RS 2 or DJI RSC 2 and the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro camera. DJI has recently released a software update that fixes the front focus dial issue on supported lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Craig Beckta)

Photo By Philip Kuntz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sawtooth Sunrise Splendor” by Philip Kuntz. Location: Idaho. 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 Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post 10 Rural Landscape Photography Tips (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Have you ever wondered how you can capture stunning images of rural landscapes? Whether you live and shoot in rural areas or you’re simply taking a trip to a rural location, this rural landscape photography guide is for you. Specifically, you’ll discover: The best lighting for rural landscape photosKey tips to take your compositions to the next levelWays to use weather for dramatic resultsMuch more! Let’s dive right in, starting with… What is rural landscape photography? Rural landscape photography refers to “photography in the countryside” and covers the rural environment. While rural landscapes often contain architecture – much the same...

A photographer has built his own DIY ultra-large format digital camera from scratch. The rig uses a 600mm f/9 lens and has a projection area of one meter, making for some crazy images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

Most portrait photography tutorials focus on photographing women, but of course, the vast majority of photographers will spend their careers photographing men in addition to women. This fantastic video tutorial will give you a lot of very practical and helpful tips for posing men and getting better portrait photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

What makes a good lifestyle photo? Lifestyle photography has a specific charm to its viewers. Effective photographs allow the viewers to relate and catch a glimpse of what the subjects represent. There are, however, certain challenges that make the process a little bit harder. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)