A good photographer has a lot in common with an accomplished sculptor. Both must meticulously chip away at what confronts him or her and chisel away distracting elements until only the essentials remain. Armed with the camera, the photographer sorts out the chaos and whittles away the negative to remove clutter. Just as a sculptor smooths over the edges of the final piece, we have to bring harmony to all we see to round out the final composition before we press the shutter. In regard to photography, I’m a stout proponent of less is more. This brings me to the point of this week’s tip—KISS: Keep It Simple And Splendid. By judiciously creating a beneficial camera angle or by being selective...

Photo By Valerie Millett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Discovery Landscapes Assignments” by Valerie Millett. Location: Arizona. “Snow in the Sonoran Desert is rare and completely changes the landscape,” says Millett. “Even though I photograph this area often, being blanketed in white transforms these familiar places into never-seen-before scenes.” 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 Valerie Millett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Photo By Daryl Hunter Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Beartooth Mountain Majesty” by Daryl Hunter. Location: Beartooth Mountains, Montana. While exploring the northern Beartooth Mountains in Southern Montana, I found one photo gem after another,” explains Hunter. “You point your car south from interstate 90 and you can’t go wrong.” Nikon D850, Nikkor 16-35F/4 at 16mm. 1/6th sec., f/10, ISO 31. 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 Daryl Hunter appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Hi, everybody. It’s kind of weird, with everything going on here and in the world with this virus, to be sharing Lightroom tips, but I guess it’s better than focusing on all the bad news out there, so…I guess here we are. Note: Check my blog today for an update on the Coronavirus and my live seminars coming up in Houston and LA. Adobe’s own Julieanne Kost did a really nice post this week on using Keywords in Lightroom Classic, and there’s a lot to it, and totally worth checking out her post today. Here’s the link. This is such a weird time — I’ve been around for a while and have never experienced what we’re all experiencing and going through. I...

The March 2020 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, learn how to get your work done faster in Photoshop so you can enjoy the finer things in life, plus two superfast ways to enhance the colors in your images, exploring the new Capture from Image feature, illuminating lights in old photos, and so much more! Check out all the latest magazine articles with our Search Articles feature on the website. This issue’s cover image is by KelbyOne member, Darren Herlihy KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 80 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back to January 2012, plus all 58 issues of Lightroom Magazine. Not a Pro or Plus...

The February update slipped in support for the Large Document Format (PSB) in Lightroom Classic. This has been on the request list for a long time, and with increasing sensor sizes and the ability to easily stitch multiple frames into very large panoramas, it is a very welcome addition. I wanted to give it a test drive, and share the steps you might encounter when you create an image that exceeds the file size for PSD or TIF. The first consideration is what you have set on the External Editing tab of the Preferences. By default it is set to 16 Bit ProPhoto RGB TIF, but it is possible to change that to PSD as well, as I have done. Both...

By Skip Cohen Sponsored For those of you who don’t know my background, I’ve spent my life in the photography industry. And in all those years, I’ve never been involved with any company or products I didn’t honestly believe in. When asked to join the Platypod team last September, l accepted because of two things—the owners of the company and the quality of the products. While I wasn’t involved in Platyball’s design, I’ve been part of the team every step of the way, helping to educate the industry, starting with why the world needed to be turned upside down. Tripods haven’t changed since the 1820s. Years later, tripod heads came along, and it wasn’t until the 90’s that Arca Swiss set...

If you’ve downloaded some free LUTs from the Web (or you got my own personal set of LUTs from attending my “Ultimate Photography Crash Course” seminar), getting them installed is easy — but it’s absolutely not obvious. In fact, I’d say it was hidden about as well as Adobe’s ever hidden anything (and they are masters at making things “undiscoverable” and if you have doubts about that last statement, watch the video I did below: I wasn’t kidding was I? OK, go find some LUTs; get in my Lightroom, and start adding those looks! I’m In Houston & LA In Just a Couple of Weeks! My full-day “Ultimate Photography Crash Course” seminar next stops are in Houston on Monday, March 23, and then Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 25th. Hope you...

I know as a writer and educator that it is important to note the operating system differences in Lightroom Classic when they come up. I also know as a human being who uses the software primarily on one operating system that it is easy to lose sight of those differences sometimes. So, in the interests of helping those folks who are not dual-operating system fluent and encounter those places where there is a difference, this post is for you. Thankfully, there really aren’t that many differences, but I know that when they come up and when are not called out, it can be very frustrating for the reader (I know because I hear from those people). I’ll start with the most...

Do you want to take stunning photos with your iPhone 11 camera? The cameras on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are incredible… but you need to master the iPhone camera settings to capture the best shots. In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to use the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro camera features to take amazing pictures! Table Of Contents: iPhone 11 Camera Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article: 1. Select A Photo Or Video Shooting Mode In The iPhone Camera App2. Switch Between The Wide, Ultra Wide & Telephoto Lenses3. Use Night Mode To Capture Incredible Color & Detail In Low Light4. Use Burst Mode For Spectacular Action Shots5. Shoot...

What’s the difference between the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max cameras? All three of these iPhones feature incredible camera upgrades. But which one is best for you? Read on to compare the features of the iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro camera. And let us help you choose the best iPhone camera for you and your photography! Table Of Contents: iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro Camera Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article: 1. The New iPhone 11 Camera Features: Overview2. Dual-Lens vs Triple-Lens Camera3. Night Mode For Incredible Low-Light Photography With iPhone4. Advanced Smart HDR For Better Shadow & Highlight Detail5. Deep Fusion For Enhanced Texture &...

Do you want to take stunning photos with your mobile phone? Mobile photography may seem daunting. But with a few simple tricks, you’ll be able to shoot the kind of photos you never thought possible! Read on to discover 12 mobile photography tips that will dramatically improve your photos. Table Of Contents: Mobile Photography Tips Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article: 1. Clean The Lenses For Crystal Clear Photos2. Set The Focus To Ensure Your Subject Is Always Sharp3. Adjust Exposure For Perfect Brightness Levels4. Use HDR For Evenly-Lit Photos With Amazing Detail5. Shoot In Portrait Mode To Create Gorgeous Blurred Backgrounds6. Activate Burst Mode For Incredible Action Shots7. Switch Between iPhone Lenses...

Taking pictures at night can be challenging. And, if you try to take iPhone photos of the night sky, you’ll often be disappointed by the results. The sky might look grainy, or the moon and stars may not show up in your photo. However, with a few simple solutions, you’d be surprised at what you can capture when you shoot the night sky with your iPhone! In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to improve your night sky photography with iPhone. And you’ll even learn how to create wonderful star trail photos. 1. Use iPhone 11 Night Mode Do you have the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max? If so, you can use the new iPhone Night mode...

Do you struggle to take great action shots with your iPhone? Photographing moving subjects can be challenging. But there’s an easy way to ensure you never miss a great photo opportunity again: use iPhone burst mode. In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to use burst mode to take incredible action photos every time! How To Use iPhone Burst Mode Burst mode is an iPhone camera setting that lets you take ten photos per second. This maximizes your chances of capturing a moving subject in the perfect position or pose. But how do you activate burst mode on your iPhone? It’s actually really simple! Open the built-in iPhone Camera app. If you have iPhone XS, XR, or older, hold down the shutter...

Do you want to know how to edit photos on iPhone? The simplest way is to use the editing tools in the iPhone Photos app. From one-tap edits to advanced color and exposure settings, you can enhance your images without leaving your photo library. In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to edit pictures on iPhone using the built-in Photos app. Read on to discover how to turn your ordinary photos into stunning edits! Table Of Contents: How To Edit Photos On iPhone Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article: 1. Ensure Your iPhone Is Updated To iOS 132. Duplicate Your Photo To Preserve The Original (Optional)3. Open The iPhone Photo Editor In The Photos...

Do you want to share your iPhone photos with friends and family? With iCloud Photo Sharing, you can easily share photos and videos with just the people you choose. In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to use iCloud Photo Sharing on your iPhone, iPad, or computer. Read on to start sharing your best photos with the people you care about. Table Of Contents: iCloud Photo Sharing Click any title link below to go straight to that part of the tutorial. What Is iCloud Photo Sharing?1. How To Set Up iCloud Photo Sharing On Your iPhone Or iPad2. How To Use iCloud Photo Sharing On Your iPhone Or iPad2.1 Create A Shared Album2.2 Invite People To Your Shared Album2.3 Add Photos To...