Photoshop’s newest version introduced a head-scratching change to one of the essential functions of Photoshop: if you’re used to easily saving a quick JPEG or having your choice of file formats, the latest update has changed things for the worse. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy way to get things back to normal, and it uses one of the best workflow-enhancing parts of Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Focal blending: is this a technique you use, or is it one that you consider cheating? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Summer temperatures can be brutal in the southern states, especially in desert areas. But in the northern U.S. and Canada, wild places that are dreary or even closed due to weather in the winter are perfect this time of year. Here are photography guides to ten locations that are excellent destinations for summer creativity. Bow Lake, Alberta, Canada The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most spectacular scenery and breathtaking lakes in the world. Bow Lake is one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park, fed by meltwater from Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield. June to August offer the warmest weather, with average highs in the mid-70s. Spring and summer bring wildflowers to the lake’s shores. Read...

For the most part, landscape photographs are shot using a wide angle lens to capture as much of the scene as possible. Of course, however, that is not the only way you have to approach the genre. A telephoto lens can give a novel and interesting view of a scene. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to use a telephoto lens to take minimalist landscape shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are a ton of ways to edit any given photo, and Lightroom gives you a plethora of tools to get there. And with all those tools, some things can get a bit lost in the shuffle, one of those being the Calibration tab. And even though it does not get much attention, it can be an impressive creative tool in your arsenal, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to use it to give your images a nice boost. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The film era was a cash cow, with cameras being high-precision instruments from specialist manufacturers and because they used film that needed developing and printing, a huge service sector that surrounded it. From the 1960s onward, the sector innovated and grew at breakneck speed. And then, it fell apart. Is that about to happen for digital? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

Mountains are by far one of the most popular subjects for landscape photography, and they require their own approach and technique to get the best possible results. This excellent video tutorial will show you some helpful tips, techniques, and settings for improving your mountain photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Nadeen Flynn Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Mountains for Miles” by Nadeen Flynn. Location: Near Asheville, North Carolina. “Mist settled into the valleys as the storm clouds moved in at sunset,” says Flynn. “This view is from the ridge at Craggy Gardens.” 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 Nadeen Flynn appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post How to Capture Motion Blur in Photography (6 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Are you looking to capture motion blur in your photography? While photographing motion blur might seem difficult, it’s actually pretty easy; with a bit of camera know-how, you’ll be taking stunning photos like a pro. And that’s what this article is all about: giving you the tools and techniques you need to get beautiful results! Note that motion blur can look great in any photography genre, so don’t try to limit yourself. Instead, embrace the power of the blur! 1. Slow down your shutter speed Here’s the fundamental motion blur tip: Use a slow shutter speed. You see,...

In this article, you will discover five very compelling reasons why you should be using something like the Osee 17-inch field monitor when you are creating your videos. Because if improving the quality of your work is important to you, then you will want to check out the helpful tips in this article. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Craig Beckta)

Congratulations to Harry Lichtman for winning the recent Mountain Mania assignment with the image, “Marmolada.” See more of Lichtman’s work at www.HarryLichtman.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 Mountain Mania Assignment Winner Harry Lichtman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A subject who’s not used to being a model can make for some slightly awkward portraits, so having a stock of ideas that you can use can be very useful — particularly if they are men. Check out these ideas for some natural, relaxed portraits of a reluctant male model. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

If you were building your camera system from scratch and had $4,000 to spend to get you started, what would be your choice? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Taking something that you love to do and making it a money-making endeavor fundamentally changes your relationship to it and will require way more from you than you think. If that is something you want to do, it’s worthwhile to ask yourself: “am I really ready for that?" [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Photography is a pursuit in which you can always learn something new, improve your craft, or explore new creative avenues. Whether you are new or highly experienced, this excellent video essay features eight lessons a photographer learned in eight years and how they can help you improve your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon's original EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens was widely respected for its combination of quick autofocus, sharp rendering, and impressive image stabilization that enabled more handheld work than ever before. The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is its successor, and it brings with it a bevy of improvements and new features. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

GuruShots is a photography site that hosts "The World’s Greatest Photo Game,” In their latest challenge, they invited participants to submit their best photos of "Mostly Black." I loved seeing the variety of images and mood this challenge set. There were thousands of entires and millions of votes but the winners of the challenge were decided. Check out the three winners as well as hundreds of top rated images below. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lone Tree 2” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Carrizo Plain National Monument, California. 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Rather than awarding $40,000 to a single photographer, this year’s W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography is doing something different: it will award five photographers each with $10,000. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post 9 Takeaways After Shooting With the Tamron 150-500mm Di III VC VXD appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Tamron recently unveiled the 150-500mm VC VXD for Sony E-mount, a compact, low-priced, ultra-telephoto zoom packing plenty of eye-catching features. It certainly sounded like a stellar lens for bird and action photography (after reading the press release, I wanted a copy!), but as all experienced photographers know, the specifications are only half the story. To really understand a lens – and to determine whether it’s a worthy addition to your camera bag – you have to see how it holds up in practical, real-life, everyday situations. Which is why I recently sat down with Ken...