When you are new to photography, it can feel like professionals know exactly what they want and how to achieve it, but that is how social media can be quite misleading. The truth is that professionals make mistakes all the time; in fact, they embrace them. This excellent video tutorial will take you behind the scenes of a photographer's portrait lighting process and show you how mistakes can lead you to a great final image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, let’s have a look at specs that really matter to the life of a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo of the Day is “Following Mom” by Bob Faucher. Location: Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Manitoba. “Young polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus) follow their mother’s footsteps through the snow in Wapusk National Park near Churchill, Manitoba,” describes Faucher. EF 70-200mm @ 140mm; f/11 @ 1/350 sec, +1 EV, ISO 100. 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 Bob...

Street photography is a challenging genre that requires confidence, solid technique, and fast instincts. If you are new to street work and looking to improve, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced street photographer discussing five important lessons he has learned after a decade of work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Of course, it would all be great if every portrait photographer could afford their own studio, but that simply is not feasible for most of us. That being said, you would be surprised how little space you need to make creative, compelling, and professional portraits. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to light and shoot portraits in a small hallway. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The dPS Top Photography Gear Tips of 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Looking to master your gear? Or perhaps you’re in search of a new camera or lens? Below, we share our 13 most popular articles from 2022 covering cameras, lenses, reflectors, and more. So give the posts a read, and level up your knowledge of photography equipment! 1. Nikon Autofocus Not Working? Try These 5 Troubleshooting Steps Nikon Autofocus Not Working? Try These 5 Troubleshooting Steps 2. Canon EOS R5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV: Which Camera Is Best in 2022? Canon EOS R5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV: Which Camera Is Best in 2022? 3. 11 Best Lenses for...

Nowadays, photographers who use APS-C cameras have a pretty good selection of third-party lenses on the market that are capable of professional results, and this is becoming especially true in the ultra-wide arena. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert Stevens)

24-70mm f/2.8 lenses are some of the most commonly used options in a variety of genres, as their versatile focal length range and wide maximum aperture make them at home in plenty of different applications. However, such lenses can be quite expensive, sometimes topping $2,000. The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 is significantly more affordable. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A black and white portrait can be one of the most powerful ways to represent a person, but it takes more than just desaturating a color image to make an effective final photo. If you would like to learn how to do that, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you five tips sure to help you create better black and white portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sharpening your images can either go two ways: oversharpened or not quite the mark of what you are seeking. What if you had full control of the sharpening process in a simple, straightforward plugin? Sound interesting? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo by Ana Luísa Ferreira Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winter Ether” by Ana Luísa Ferreira. Location: Picos de Europa National Park, Spain. “A mountaineer walks up a hill covered in snow with sharp mountain peaks showing up in the horizon on a sunny winter day,” describes Ferreira. 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 Ana Luísa Ferreira appeared first on Outdoor...

Photographers are constantly asked to work for less than they are worth or even for free, and that can often put us on the defensive, ready to reject any offer that will not bring us meaningful income. That can sometimes stop us from saying yes when it would actually be the best thing for us. This excellent video essay is a reminder of how saying yes can sometimes bring benefits beyond money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to high-end portrait retouching, Capture One is the choice of many photographers, renowned for its handling of raw files. If you would like to learn how to process a portrait using both Capture One and Photoshop, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to edit an image for the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography, the most common type of compositing we engage in is exposure bracketing for increased dynamic range. Of course, you can also use compositing techniques for artistic purposes as well. This excellent video tutorial will show you how an experienced landscape photographer used the power of compositing to create a single compelling image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The dPS Top Post-Processing Tips of 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Over the last 12 months, we’ve shared dozens of articles on photo editing, including tutorials and guides covering Photoshop, Lightroom, Mylio Photos, Luminar Neo, and much more. Below, we feature our most popular post-processing posts of 2022 – so whether you’re looking to improve your editing skills or you simply need a bit of editing inspiration, read on! 1. Image File Formats in Photography: The Ultimate Guide Image File Formats in Photography: The Ultimate Guide 2. The 20 Best Photoshop Actions in 2022 The 20 Best Photoshop Actions in 2022 3. How to Straighten a Crooked Image in Photoshop (Step...

We look at what makes a successful backup system, the components, the ideal outcome, and how we test that all is working before the inevitable happens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Learning all the technique that goes into using a camera to create a compelling, well-composed photo is an undertaking all itself, but then comes the post-processing that is required to create a polished, complete image. Just like using your camera, there are some common mistakes new photographers make when editing their images. This great video tutorial discusses five such mistakes and what you can do to avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony's a7 series has long been respected as some of the most well-balanced cameras available, offering features and capabilities that satisfy the needs of many photographers and filmmakers without more extreme options that often drive prices higher. This great video review features a creative discussing why among multiple brands and camera bodies, the a7 IV was the camera he returned to the most in 2022. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers and filmmakers can always use more storage. Today only, B&H is offering up to $750 SanDisk and Western Digital memory cards, hard drives, and flash drives. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I received the brand new Sony a7R V from Sony Netherlands for a review. It was a wonderful opportunity to find out if the autofocus is as good as advertised. Looking at the camera in a critical way makes me wonder: which photographer is the camera intended for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)