Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo of the Day is “White On White” by Gene Putney. Location: Colorado. “On a November day, I went to search for white-tailed ptarmigan and hopefully have some photo opportunities,” explains Putney. “I was lucky to have found this cooperative one that paused briefly for me to capture its portrait. During the summer, their feathers are brown, and in the winter they turn white, blending into the snowy environment for natural camouflage.” 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...

While every portrait photographer should learn how to work with artificial light, available light is still a fantastic tool for a lot of applications and can be the better choice in a range of situations. Available light can be more versatile than you might suspect, and this excellent video tutorial five different scenarios that make for fantastic portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Like it or not, it is going to happen. Even the best photographers in the world have bad days when the creative juices are not flowing, when the shots are not coming together. They do not just pack it in when that happens, though. You can always salvage a tough day if you have the right attitude and the right approach to your work. This great video tutorial follows a photographer when he experiences such a day and shows you what he does to power through it and still come home with worthwhile shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Autofocus Modes in Photography: A Quick Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Choosing the perfect autofocus mode can seem tough and even overwhelming (especially if you’re a beginner). But if you get the AF mode wrong, then you risk capturing consistently blurry shots. Fortunately, there are only a few autofocus modes you need to keep in mind – and each of these modes has its own set of ideal scenarios. In this article, I explore these AF settings, and I explain precisely when you should use (or avoid) different options. So if you’re ready to start consistently nailing focus in your photos, then let’s dive right in! The three focus modes you...

We get asked about this pretty often (including recently here in the comments), especially during our Blind Photo Critiques episodes during ‘The Grid’ when we do our monthly “Blind Photo Critiques episodes where we see these glows a lot. Here’s a short video I did this past week for the Grid since I knew I couldn’t be there. Check it out below. Each week we’re doing a Lightroom and Photoshop tip on the show now, so if you like that sort of stuff, check it out – live every Wednesday at 1 PM ET. Here’s the link. I’m Teaching at The Outsiders Conference This March I am really excited about this one – it’s a landscape/nature conference out in scenic Kanab,...

Everything in life has a purpose, but does a given item that performs a given task need to be relegated to only that task? The human brain is an amazing organ that allows those who are so inclined to construct implements that make life easier. But even more special are those who ingeniously come up with alternative ways to utilize any developed product for totally different purposes for which they were invented. Not all of the below tips relate to inventions or their alternate use but still relate to the above context. I hope everyone ascends to the next plateau and figures out some ingenious tricks to incorporate into their own photography. I also hope this tip sparks your creativity so...

I’ve spent a long time trying not to cringe when I announce myself as a professional photographer. I’m not quite sure why this is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)

There's been a long-held belief that higher-megapixel cameras produce more noise in low-light situations. Here, different models of Fuji, Canon, and Sony cameras are compared side-by-side to prove that high-megapixel cameras do not produce more noise than lower-megapixel models when lighting conditions are poor. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Topaz Labs' DeNoise AI software does an incredible job of cleaning up images and removing unwanted noise. However, it works differently depending on whether you're using it in Lightroom, Photoshop, or as a standalone platform. Here, we take at look the best way to use it as a Photoshop plugin. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photography has an air of mystery around it. Not every client understands how photographers work, which leads them to ask silly questions. Perhaps you have heard some of these yourself, perhaps you haven’t. In any case, here are five of my top favorites and how to answer them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

When it comes to landscape photography, we talk a lot about how to make photos "pop," but there is a fine line between a photo that pops and one that is gaudy. This great video tutorial will show you a simple and straightforward technique for adding a bit of pop to a landscape photo in a tasteful but effective manner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Laura Zirino Today’s Photo of the Day is “Dawn Light Begins” by Laura Zirino. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 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 Laura Zirino appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Glyn Dewis takes a look at the Sony A7R V with his usual comedic but incredibly informative style. He compares it to his existing A7R IV and looks at the new updates to the software and hardware on this updated camera model. Now if you managed to catch his earlier video that was recently taken down you'd have seen that the issues he had when using the new Sony A7RV whilst focussing on the subject in the video were less than ideal. This refresh of that video comes as Sony reached out and... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

In the past few years, Tamron has reinvented themselves as a company that offers both lenses that make smart compromises to be highly affordable and lenses that push the boundaries of design. The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD falls into the latter category, and it looks like an impressive option, particularly for wedding photographers, and this great video takes you behind the scenes with the lens and shows you just what it can pull off. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

TTArtisan makes some of the most affordable lenses currently available, and the 28mm f/5.6 is no exception to that trend, offering a relatively wide angle focal length in a lens that fits in the palm of your hand. Can it offer image quality too? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Tips for Amazing Wide-Angle Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anne McKinnell. Every landscape photographer needs at least one wide-angle lens. Wide-angle glass offers a wonderfully expansive perspective that’s perfect for capturing grand vistas, emphasizing lines, adding breathtaking three-dimensionality, and so much more. But creating gorgeous wide-angle landscape photography can be a challenge. Beginners often struggle to come to grips with the wider field of view, and even advanced landscape shooters often fail to access their lens’s full potential. I’ve been capturing wide-angle landscapes for years, and in this article, I share my best tips for outstanding shots. I discuss composition, angles, and common pitfalls – so if you’re ready to make...

The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens is the new addition to the Sigma range for Fuji X Mount to accompany their three existing contemporary f/1.4 prime lenses. So how does this lens fair when it comes to image quality, value for money, and useability? We test it to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Tamron has established itself as a manufacturer of both practical and competitively priced lenses as well as options that push the boundaries of lens design. The 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD offers Nikon Z mirrorless users a versatile focal length range for an array of applications, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lighting is everything to photographers, but how much thought have you put into the place where you work? Whether you shoot in that space, record videos and vlogs, or just are in there a lot, you can use your professional lighting to improve the space. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Okay, so I know a lot of readers may disagree with me on this and have different opinions. My writing here isn't intended to cause any offense, but more to offer an opinion and start a discussion on the matter. My evidence here is based on having worked in the IT industry for over 30 years and working in the photographic industry with creatives. Hopefully, after reading this you'll come up with an understanding which may help your next (or first) computer storage purchase. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)