With all the different aspects that go into creating a successful image, landscape photography can be a daunting genre to get started in. If you are new to the genre and looking to improve, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you seven common mistakes new photographers make and how to fix them or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We cannot live without our phones. Furthermore, phone apps that access your photos can be a lot of fun. However, they have a dark side, and maybe we should start to be more cautious about using them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Dawn Wilson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Afternoon Sparring Match” by Dawn Wilson. Location: Estes Park, Colorado. “Two bull elk spar in the shallow waters of Lake Estes as the sun sets behind them, creating specular highlights on the water and silhouettes of the two satellite bull elk,” describes Wilson. 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 Dawn Wilson appeared...

Many people believe that size matters, especially when it comes to photography. But what if you could get a high-quality camera worth $6,000 and almost do away with all your bulky gear? Check out the new Leica Q2 Ghost camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

TikTok studio rentals are going to be a huge trend in the future for photo studios looking to increase their profitability. With such a competitive market, it can be difficult for photo studios to succeed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post 35 Gorgeous Cityscape Photos to Inspire You appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Struggling to come up with new ideas for cityscape photos? Looking for cityscape images to inspire your own photography? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share 35 incredible photos of cities, featuring soaring skyscrapers, stunning skylines, incredible light trails, beautiful buildings, and more. As you view the images, be sure to pay careful attention to the photographers’ masterful use of lighting, angles, and composition. And when you’re done reading, you can learn plenty more tips and tricks by reading our in-depth cityscape and architectural photography tutorials. Without further ado, check out these incredible shots: 35 stunning...

In landscape photography, we do not get control over the light on the scene, but just like any other genre, light can make or break an image. Knowing how to read the light, predict its evolution, and wait for it to be just right is crucial to creating successful images. This great video tutorial will show you why just how much of a difference it can make. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Hop on Instagram or the like, and you will find plenty of nearly identical photos of famous locations, often to the point that it would be essentially impossible to create an image of such a place that would actually stand out from the crowd. So, is it even worth taking the time and putting in the effort and resources to make such images? This excellent video essay discusses the topic and offers some worthwhile advice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With ever-increasing lens choices from both first-party and third-party manufacturers, how do you know what lens is going to be right for you and your needs? Articles such as this on Fstoppers and YouTube videos all help in your search, but how do you narrow your search to the best lens for your requirements? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Just in time for holiday photos, Skylum has a new extension for Luminar Neo. It's the seventh extension offered this year, and it's called Magic LightAI. The release is scheduled for December 15. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Dancing Bears” by James Day. Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

One of the wonderful things about landscape photography is that there are so many ways to photograph a single scene, and because of that, one location can yield dozens of photographs. If you are not taking the time to explore your creative voice through experimentation, though, you might be missing out on a lot of opportunities. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing why experimentation is so crucial to finding success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 12 Tips for Sharper Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Gavin Hardcastle. Struggling to capture tack-sharp landscape photos? It’s a common problem. (In fact, the question I get asked most frequently during workshops is “How do you get such sharp images?”) Fortunately, taking crisp, clear, detailed landscape shots isn’t as hard as you might think. Sure, you can spend thousands of dollars on sharper lenses and image-stabilization-equipped cameras, but at the end of the day, it’s mostly just about following three simple steps: Avoid all movement when the camera shutter is openFocus carefullyChoose the right aperture for your creative vision Of course, each step does require a bit of technical knowledge, which is...

It’s been a while since we’ve done a “Back up your Photos” Monday, and if you’re a Lightroom Classic user, this day is for you. However, beyond that, if you’ve watched my SLIM System online course [Simplified Lightroom Image Management system], you know I’m always encouraging Lightroom Classic users to make sure they have a backup of your backup on a separate external hard drive (ideally in a separate location), because if your backup dies, well…you have no backup. So, in the spirit of “Backup Your Photos Monday,” I thought I’d share how I make a backup of my backup external hard. To keep my backup hard drive synced with my 2nd backup hard drive it’s a simple two-step process thanks...

Over the multiple decades I’ve led photo safaris to Tanzania and all over the United States, I’ve observed a multitude of commonalities. I’ve been witness to common barriers that prevent participants from creating the best possible images. They range in scope from making photos of anything and everything just because it’s new to overlooking what’s the best aperture/shutter speed combo to create the finest possible image. As soon as I notice an issue arise, I point it out to make sure the barrier gets broken. To prevent you from encountering the problem before you enter the field, I share the following. The most basic problem I see is participants don’t get into a photographic state of mind before each session. The...

A question to ask yourself before composing your landscape photos is: what's the subject? Having a clear answer to that will help you create good photographs. But there are situations where no matter how you position your camera, some elements in the frame will distract from the main subject. In this article, I share editing techniques you can use to alleviate that problem. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

While many pros working in studios will use complex multi-light setups for portraits, when you are shooting on location, it is often much better to employ a single light that allows you to be a bit more nimble. And with a bit of lighting savvy, you can still create fantastic professional-level portraits. This great video tutorial will show five easy one-light setups sure to help you make compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The list of monthly subscriptions photographers are pressured to keep up becomes longer every year. From Dropbox to Pixieset, Adobe to Honeybook, and Shootproof to Fundy, photographers' monthly bills multiply annually. Now, Capture One wants a piece of the pie, and its community is not happy about the announcement. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Would you like to capture stunning black and white street photos? Just follow these 8 iPhone street photography tips… and you’ll be taking incredible black and white street photos with the only camera that’s always in your pocket! 1. Shoot In Black & White Did you know the iPhone camera lets you shoot in black and white? Most people shoot in color and convert to black and white later. But for the best results, you should shoot in black and white. (Don’t worry, you can always convert the photo back to color later!) So why shoot your street photos in black and white? Well, there are certain elements that make a black and white photo successful… light, shadows, patterns, shapes, lines,...

ChatGPT has been a breakthrough moment for some industries this past week. It can literally turn ideas into reality, but is it good enough to create motion graphics in Adobe’s After Effects? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)