The post 6 Tips for Breathtaking Aquarium Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mat Coker. Aquariums offer gorgeous views of fish, dramatic lighting, and plenty of incredible photographic opportunities. Unfortunately, without the right approach, capturing great aquarium images can be insanely difficult thanks to the ultra-dark environments and fast-moving subjects. Fortunately, I love photographing in aquariums, and I know how to capture crisp, clear, and well-exposed images of an array of fish subjects. In this article, I explain how you can create stunning shots of sharks, lobsters, eels, and so much more – so if you’re ready to start producing some stunning aquarium photography, then let’s dive right in! 1. Turn off your flash and get...

Hi, everybody – I’m back from my holiday break (really enjoyed it, and the football gods were shining upon me, as my Bucs somehow won their division and are playoff bound). Now it’s a new year, full of new opportunities and possibilities, so let’s get right to it. If like me, you like to embed your copyright and contact info directly into your images (handy in case you share images on Instagram, FB, Twitter, etc.), then it’s time to update your Lightroom Classic copyright info template for 2023 for the new images you take and import this year. It’s really simple but not super obvious, so here we go: STEP ONE: Go to the Library Module; go under the Metadata menu up top...

The word “attached” is defined in two ways: Two or more items can be physically attached when visually connected or joined together; Two things can be emotionally attached when strong feelings of affection or connection exist. Regarding photography, both definitions can be applied in addition to a third where they overlap. DEF 1 – A lens is physically attached to a camera body, a filter is physically attached to a lens, a flash gets attached to the hot-shoe. In conjunction, they all work in harmony. DEF 2 – It behooves us to become emotionally attached to the subjects we photograph to better understand their behavior, the weather, the light and more. Below, I’ll discuss a third definition. The more you become...

While so many resources about both the technical and logistical sides of photography can be found in books and video tutorials, there are things that only time can teach. Here are some of the things I’d love to whisper to my younger self that might be of help to others as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Color range masks are nothing new within Lightroom. However, they have become increasingly powerful the last couple of years, and you absolutely should be utilizing them in your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Want to start the new year with a free tutorial from Fstoppers? All you have to do is help us choose our Photographer of the Year! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo of the Day is “Play With Me” by David Connel. Location: Yukon Territory, Canada. “I was driving from Anchorage, Alaska, to Haines, Alaska, in late November to photograph the bald eagle congregation,” says Connel. “I pulled over along the highway outside of Haines Junction and these two red foxes approached and started play fighting and running around right in front of me. Whenever the play started to subside, the one with the crazy-looking face would do everything he could to keep the play going.” 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...

The fight for making the best premium portrait lens normally comes down to a few properties: a short telephoto focal length, a wide aperture, stellar sharpness (even wide open), and great bokeh. This lens offers all four of those things, often in spades. Is it the ultimate option for portrait photographers? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to lenses that punch above their weight, Viltrox is quickly becoming one of the photography world's favorite manufacturers, releasing many ultra-affordable lenses that offer decent or even good performance and image quality despite those rock-bottom prices. Their latest offering, the AF 75mm f/1.2 XF, offers Fujifilm users an ultra-wide aperture paired with a useful focal length. This great video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With AI being all the rage lately, I thought I would test run a plot generator story of Canon versus Sony. I put in some spicy adjectives and plotted the main storyline: the photographers cross paths at the Imagining USA Nikon booth, and I let AI write a plot that will have you both roaring with laughter and fuming with offense. Grab your popcorn, and enjoy a good laugh. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

The post Happy New Year From the dPS Team (2023!) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Another year is gone, and a new year has begun! On behalf of the dPS team, I’d like to wish you a happy New Year; hopefully, you had a joyful end to 2022, and 2023 is now off to a great start. We have plenty of great articles in store for you in 2023, so make sure you check back frequently over the next few weeks. You don’t want to miss posts discussing landscape photography, portrait photography, camera settings, gear, photo editing, and so much more! And if you’re looking to jumpstart your photography skills in the new year,...

Along with only a few other luminaries of his generation, Gian Paolo Barbieri helped to create the foundations of modern fashion photography. By pushing fashion photography beyond fashion commerce, the depth of Barbieri’s images forces us to consider them as art as much as commerce. I had the chance to ask Barbieri a few questions about being a pioneer in his field and what it takes to create a legacy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The new Fujifilm X-T5 mirrorless camera offers some of the company's most advanced features and capabilities, all in the popular and beloved X-T style body. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lightroom has a wide variety of tools for organizing and finding your images, and one of the most useful features is Smart Collections. If you have not yet taken advantage of Smart Collections, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you what they are and how to take advantage of them for organizing your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2022, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Amy Ames Today’s Photo of the Day is “Bobby Socks Trees” by Amy Ames. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. “These trees are often photographed in the fall and summer,” says Ames. “I try and shoot them in a different variety each winter when I’m in Yellowstone. This year’s version included lots of hoarfrost. 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 Amy...

Many people think of Lightroom as a place for cataloging their photos and doing some light edits and Photoshop as the destination for serious post-processing, but in recent iterations, Lightroom has come a long way in its capabilities. You can now do quite a lot in the application, and this excellent video tutorial will show you 10 such techniques to take your edits furthers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to choice of camera, we have more options than ever, each with an array of powerful and useful features. Sony offers some of the most capable cameras on the market. This video takes a look at Sony's offerings and discusses five reasons why they are worth shooting with. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The dPS Top Portrait Photography Tips of 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Portrait photography is a lot of fun, but mastering lighting, posing, gear choices, and more can seem difficult (even impossible!). Fortunately, over the course of 2022, we published dozens of comprehensive portrait tutorials. Below, we share our absolute best articles, which are guaranteed to jumpstart your portrait imagery as we head into the new year! 1. 6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know 6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know 2. Couple Poses: 21 Posing Ideas for Beautiful Couples Photography Couple Poses: 21 Posing Ideas for Beautiful Couples Photography 3. 15 Portrait Photography Mistakes (And How to...

I'm very much an advocate of the year-in-review photo post as a step on the path to self-improvement. Landscape photographer and YouTuber Mark Denney has an even better idea you should consider, though. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)