Color grading can take your landscape images from good to great. This video tutorial walks through how to use Photoshop's Color Balance feature to enhance highlights, midtones, and shadows, creating depth and contrast in a natural and subtle way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Macro photography often brings to mind extreme close-ups and tight compositions, but what happens when you pair it with a wide angle lens? This setup offers a new perspective, giving your images context by incorporating the surroundings. Understanding how and when to use a wide angle macro can help you capture more dynamic and story-driven shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Connecting with nature can have a profound impact on your well-being. Whether you’re standing in front of a tranquil lake or hiking through a dense forest, these moments provide a sense of calm that can’t be replicated elsewhere. While many people see landscape photography as a way to capture beautiful scenes, it’s also a way to experience the healing power of nature firsthand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The best collage apps help you make fabulous photo collages on your smartphone. You don’t need fancy photo editing software or high-level editing skills. These collage apps make it quick, easy, and painless.  Whether you’re creating a photography portfolio or a collage for a friend’s wedding, you can do it in any of these collage apps.  There are plenty of collage apps to choose from, but Canva is easily our top choice. It’s free to download for both iOS and Android users. It has a wide range of collage templates and easy-to-use photo, video, and document editing tools.  Graphic Design Tool Canva Looking for a solution to create professional-looking collages in seconds? Check out this software that offers a drag-and-drop interface,...

The best free Photoshop plugins give you simple ways to do specific functions or perform certain edits. Adobe Photoshop is essential to a photographer’s arsenal. With Photoshop’s number of functions, your program knowledge may limit what you can do. That is where Photoshop plugins come in.  Today, we will look at the best Photoshop plugins for photographers. We will look at a range of Adobe Photoshop plugins for photographers that help reduce your time spent editing images. Some of these functions will even give you new techniques to help your creative process. What are Free Photoshop Plugins? A Photoshop plugin is a piece of software, often made independently of Adobe, that operates only inside Photoshop. A plugin is designed to integrate...

Improving your landscape photography isn’t just about finding a stunning scene—it’s about how you approach that scene with your camera. Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, these three essential tips will elevate your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Quite recently, Viltrox introduced the AF 40mm f/2.5 lens from the “Air” series at a very budget-friendly price, considering the quality of images the lens produces. Viltrox is known for their glass quality and as a budget-friendly third-party manufacturer, and again they haven’t disappointed with this lens for both. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Every photographer, no matter how experienced, makes mistakes. This video outlines seven common mistakes in photography and provides practical tips to correct them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

5DayDeal is back with a photography bundle that's better than ever. This year, Fstoppers is including our tutorial with Elia Locardi, "Photographing the World 2." The full bundle only costs $166 and is 95% off the total value of the bundle. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Editing mistakes can lead to images that don’t look polished or professional. Editing is not just about pushing sliders around—it's about recognizing and correcting issues that might not be obvious at first glance. This video addresses some of the most common editing mistakes in Lightroom and how you can fix them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Black and white photography has a unique way of bringing out the essence of a scene. It’s not just about eliminating color—it’s about mastering light, contrast, and texture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Why is it so hard to move from a stable 9-to-5 job to a full-time photography career? Many people, especially those passionate about turning their creative skills into a living, struggle with this. If you've ever considered making the leap, you're likely familiar with the challenges. It’s a big move that takes more than just skill behind the camera—it requires time, energy, and a bit of financial risk. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

What happens when you combine just about every feature and size into a line of camera bags? You end up with a pretty great bag (and a long review)! In this review, I’ll be taking a look at PGYTECH’s 40L Flex bag from their new OnePro line. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

As a professional photographer, the issue of over-editing is a topic that holds significant importance in our work. In this case, the term over-editing refers to the excessive use of post-processing tools and techniques, often resulting in images that deviate from the natural and authentic representation of the subject. While we cannot deny that the process of editing is an essential aspect of photography, overprocessing images can sometimes compromise the integrity of the image and do more harm than necessary. Here are several reasons why one should refrain from over-editing their images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2024, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers tend to have passionate opinions about their craft, and some of those opinions can spark heated debates. Certain topics, though, repeatedly surface in the photography world, leading to complaints that can feel redundant. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s one of the more popular vintage lenses: the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8. It’s famous for its soap bubble bokeh. You either love the effect, or you hate it. I decided to buy one and used it on a Canon EOS R5. I want to tell you about my findings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Tiny Things appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Tiny Things, that’s what I’ve called it, because not everyone has a macro lens, but everyone can get in close and show detail. I’ve chosen this as we were sent the brand new Tamron 90mm Macro lens this week, and I’ve been out the front garden trying to get some fun macro shots – handheld! It’s a challenge. If you don’t have a Macro lens, that’s fine, just find a subject, get in close, pick out the details. There are loads of articles on our website about Macro or Close Up – Grab a cup of tea, have a read, grab your...

Juxtaposition is when you position two things next to each other to highlight their differences. The two things don’t have to be opposites, although they can be. One just has to be noticeably different from the other to create a visual contrast.  There are many tools in a photographer’s arsenal to help make their photographs interesting and powerful. We have practical effects, we can use narrative or characters, and we can use compositional techniques. Juxtaposition is a technique in composition every photographer should become familiar with. It can help add meaning to your images. It can help you tell stories. And learning to use juxtaposition will help you become a more complete photographer.  The examples in this article will help you...

If you’re looking for a way to add some extra fun to your photos, you need to check out the best funny photo apps. These apps let you add all sorts of crazy filters and effects that make your photos stand out from the rest. So whether you’re looking for a way to make yourself look silly, or just want to have some fun with your friends, these apps are sure to please. Mug Life is our favorite funny photo editor. It uses AI for face cloning and animations. It’s one of the most fun apps out there, and it’s available for iOS and Android smartphones. If that’s not the app for you, we have plenty more funny photo editors in...