If you’re an Adobe Creative Cloud subscriber then you should know about Adobe Photoshop Lightroom on the web, or simply Lightroom web, as it is sometimes called (FYI, there no connection to the Web module in Lightroom Classic). This is a browser-based version of the Lightroom app that uses the cloud to store and sync photos across platforms. While not as full featured as the Mac/Win/iOS/Android versions of the app, there are a few things you can only do here in Lightroom web, so let’s take a closer look. [Editor’s note: this article first appeared in the August 2023 issue of Photoshop User.] To get there, just point your browser of choice to lightroom.adobe.com and sign in with the same Adobe...

If you are interested in learning more about long-exposure photography this is a fantastic and extensive lesson to get you started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Korbin Bielski)

If you have ever wondered why there are so many healing tools in Adobe Photoshop and what purpose each serves, then this is for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

While you can show up to a waterfall with just a camera and a dream, you likely won't walk away with professional-looking images. You'll need a few items and techniques to turn those dreams into reality so you can walk away with world-class images for your portfolio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Learn about storytelling through Fan Ho’s masterful photographic techniques. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

The Fujifilm GFX 100 II medium format mirrorless camera takes what Fujifilm established with previous GF series models and adds a bevy of new features and upgrades that make it all the more appealing, all while maintaining that highly competitive price that makes it a reasonable alternative to full frame for many professionals. Can it match those impressive specs in real-world usage? This excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Win $1000 In Our Biggest Photo Contest Yet! Hello Fstoppers Community! It has been a while since Lee and Patrick have sat down and critiqued your best images, but fear not, we have been planning the biggest photography contest we have ever hosted on Fstoppers! Each month we will release a new contest and theme for our Critique the Community Contest. We will still be giving away free tutorials from the Fstoppers Store but we are also going to be giving away much bigger prizes from some of the industry's hottest companies. Our goal is to not only give valuable advice on how you can improve your own photography but we also want... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee...

As artists, we tend to channel our time and energy into becoming better at our craft. We learn more complex lighting setups, take advanced classes in retouching, buy the latest “must-have” gadgets, and try to bring it all together to improve our skills. We do it all because we have a fundamental belief that, “If I am the best, I will be the most successful”. Have you ever found yourself doing that, pouring months, and sometimes years into ameliorating your craft, but you still have not seen the corresponding financial or opportunity growth you expected? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Landscape photography as a genre can be perceived as quite repetitive to some. However, to others, it can be a multifaceted challenge depending on the light, conditions, and locations that we choose to photograph! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Whether hobbyist or professional, photography can be a pursuit that takes up a lot of your time and energy, and when you finally put the camera down, you might not have the desire to pick it up again for a while. That can be a mistake, though, as you possess a special set of skills that put you in a position to document your life and the lives of your family and friends. This great video essay discusses the importance of doing just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

What are your editing workspace essentials, and how much impact do they have on how efficient and/or comfortable you are when you do post-production? Here are some tools that might give your workflow a boost. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

With all of the advances in camera tech these days, it’s easy to get confused when thinking about which camera to buy or which camera to upgrade to! There are a plethora of reviews, videos, and opinions out there on which camera is best for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

I had the privilege of observing people I greatly admire making a living doing what they love. At the outset of my career, my friend, Dago, who directed tour videos for artists like Madonna, Ricky Martin, Celine Dion, Pink, and many others, noticed my keen interest in pursuing a creative path. He observed me closely, even as I occasionally posed some rather absurd questions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

There are a few things that make life as a photographer much easier. Here are some simple changes I made that you might consider adopting to help you capture the shot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Both the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF and Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary offer Fujifilm X Series users approximately 35mm full frame equivalent focal lengths in tandem with very wide maximum apertures, making them versatile options for a variety of applications. That being said, Fujifilm's new 40-megapixel sensor can be quite demanding. Can these lenses keep up? This excellent video comparison takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Without much fanfare, Canon showed off a prototype consumer 360/180 VR camera shortly after Apple's reveal of its Vision Pro VR headset in June. Now, we have a better idea of what's under the hood. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

One of the most frequently discussed topics in any film photography Facebook group is traveling with film. Newbies and old hands alike will share experiences of transiting through various airports, detailing their success rate of asking for hand checks of their film with security staff. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Imagine the moment your computer stops working. It contains thousands of photos and a Lightroom Classic catalog. Imagine if all the work and effort you put into it is gone. The risk can be minimized when you take care of four or five things. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

TTArtisan has recently announced a 500mm f/6.3 lens for Sony E Mount, Leica L Mount, Nikon Z Mount, and Canon RF Mount, and it is only $329! So, what is the catch? In this video by Olle Nilsson, he reviews this lens and explains the positives and negatives. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

Here are five tips that will spark your creativity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)