There's no denying that, as photographers, we are living through unprecedented times. No one truly knows what we should be doing or how the next few months will pan out. One big question that keeps coming up is this: should we still be reaching out to brands, magazines, and agencies we'd like to shoot for? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Olivia Bossert

Photo By Susan Winfree Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Bobcat Blessed” by Susan Winfree. Location: Livermore, California. “A close encounter with a bobcat as it was leaving a gully in the Livermore Open Space area,” explains Winfree. “It was my first day out with the new Canon 80D and 70-200mm lens. I went for a hike and saw this little darling. I kept as much distance as possible above it until it started coming out of the gully. I was low to the ground and as still as possible as not to frighten it and had to lean back slowly to get focus and take a shot as soon as there was eye contact. Then it turned away and kept...

We're all at home now, strategizing what we're going to do once it all ends. Here is a platform where you can sell vouchers and have the money reflecting in your account. And it's free. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Wouter du Toit

The post How to Choose the Best Lens for Wildlife Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Shreyas Yadav. Before you select a lens for wildlife photography, first ask yourself – what are you passionate about photographing? Do you love exploring the forest and chasing big cats on a wildlife safari? Perhaps you love photographing birds flying around? Maybe you love to explore reptiles and amphibians? After you have figured out what you are passionate about, think about how many of those subjects are available and whether you can access that location. For example, if I am passionate about exploring forests full of tigers, leopards, and elephants, I have to see if those subjects – and the...

It’s tomorrow, it’s free, and you’re invited to join me and follow along live. (Note: These Webinars are usually just for KelbyOne Pro members, but in light of our “stuck at home” situation, we’re opening them to everyone everywhere). It’s a hands-on class —  I have RAW files for you to download so you can follow-along live as we’re going to take a RAW landscape, portrait, and travel image from the original RAW file all the way to the final image. You’ll do it right along with me every step of the way, and you’ll learn a lot in the process. Who: You and MeWhat: “Hands-on Class: Lightroom From Flat to Fabulous”Where: kelbyone.com/livewebcastWhen: Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET (New York Time Zone)Why: ‘Cause we’re...

What’s it about pictures of wildlife that so strongly separates the great ones from those that never get looked at a second time? What differentiates a cherished image from one you shun so emphatically? There are a number of factors, but one of the most critical characteristics is the decisive moment. The decisive moment can be defined as an instant in time in which all elements of an image work harmoniously. The eyes, head position and facial expression are priceless, the lighting complements the subject and the background and foreground are in accord with the rest of the picture. So, how does one learn to capture the decisive moment? First off, practice, practice practice. Yet within all of the practicing, there...

Recreating classic portraits can be both a fun creative exercise and a great way to sharpen your technical skills. This awesome video will take you behind the scenes of recreating a classic Audrey Hepburn portrait and adding a modern twist. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Artificial lighting can be a lot to try to learn when you are new to the subject, with a wide variety of tools, setups, rules, and techniques to get down. One of the most useful tools is the grid, and this excellent video will introduce you to how they work and when you should consider using them for your own work. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Landscape photography composition can be a subtle and tricky thing, but it is one of the most crucial aspects of any successful image. If you have trouble with your own landscape compositions, this helpful video will give you five rules to help you improve as well as advice on when you can afford to break them. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

When you think of shooting with a modern mirrorless medium format camera, it is probably a safe assumption that you imagine pairing it with an equally top of the line lens. However, half the fun of mirrorless cameras is that you can adapt thousands of lenses to them. So, why not stick an $8 vintage lens on it and see what happens? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Professional lenses generally top out around 10x zoom ranges. However, certain bridge cameras have wider zoom ranges, with some pushing extreme ratios like 100x. This great video review takes a look at one such camera with a crazy 83x zoom range of 24-2,000mm, the Nikon Coolpix P950. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Bill Clinton was President, John Major was Prime Minister, the 49ers won the Super Bowl, and Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf were Wimbledon champions. It was the year that the Space Shuttle docked with the Mir Space Station, the World Trade Organization was formed, there was a serin gas attack on the Tokyo subway, OJ went on trial, the Oklahoma City Bombing took place, Windows95, Dolly the sheep was cloned, eBay went live, and Braveheart, Toy Story, Babe, and The Usual Suspects were released. But what happened in the photographic world? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mike Smith

Photography is one of the few professions where the amateurs can have the same equipment as the professionals. If you have the desire and/or money, then you can shoot on the same rig that the great names in photography use. But there are a few differences. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Choucino

Photo By Gary Meyers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Flight Through Paradise” Gary Meyers. Location: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana “A great egret flying through the misty swamp of Lake Martin in Southern Louisiana,” describes Meyers. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Gary Meyers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Plain and simple, get full and free access to one of the best online education platforms for portrait photography. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Vinson

The post Instaproofs Review: An All-In-One Platform to Sell Your Photography Online appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jackie Lamas. Looking for a better way to share and sell your photos online? Then Instaproofs might be the right solution for you. Whether you do in-person sales or online, Instaproofs can help you organize your sessions, sell products and prints, and even help with contracts. Read more about the platform in today’s article review. What is Instaproofs? Instaproofs is a subscription-based platform online that helps photographers use online galleries to sell products, prints, and digitals to their clients worldwide. They have been around for 15 years and over time have improved their platform to offer beautifully-designed galleries, easy...

The coronavirus pandemic has left a lot of photographers very unsure of how their finances will change over the next few months. One genre that still has at least some demand, however, is stock photography. This great video takes an honest look at what you can expect to earn from stock photography right now. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Flat lay photography is quite popular at the moment, as it is a versatile way to cleanly show off a range of items in a professional manner that nicely fits with a variety of visual styles. This excellent video tutorial will give you lots of helpful advice for taking better flat lay images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

With celebrities in quarantine and major hot spots shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, paparazzi are severely struggling for work, with one agency estimating a 95 percent drop in output. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Rim lighting can be one of the most important aspects of creating a professionally lit shot, and it is something that can be easy to overlook when you are new to artificial lighting and focused on your key light. This fantastic video will show you how to create proper rim lighting for someone's body. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke