Some of the most stunning images have the simplest color schemes, which is why Gurushots "Mostly White" challenge produced some stunning photos. Gurushots hosts "The World’s Greatest Photo Game,” with regular challenges in which they invite participants to submit and rate photos within a certain theme. In this latest challenge, thousands of entries and millions of votes were submitted. Here are the three winners of the challenge as well as the top 60 rated images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Maybe you’ve heard the term "Drip Email" or "Drip Email Campaigns?" Perhaps you’re not exactly sure what that is or how it is one of the most effective ways to retain and convert leads. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Infante)

Sony's a7R series has long been respected for offering extremely high levels of resolution (the highest available in a full frame camera, in fact), along with a range of advanced features that make it the workhorse of choice for a wide range of applications. Now in its fifth generation, the a7R is quite refined and can satisfy the needs of many users. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There's definitely more than meets the eye with this new standard zoom lens option. Aside from a wider range and a smaller size, let’s see what else this has to offer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Sony just unveiled the new Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G lens with an ultra-wide view capability that should appeal to outdoor photographers, along with offering a range of other applications. The 20-70mm focal length is unusual as most ” standard” zooms come in the more common 24-70mm range. Sony thinks that extra 4mm on the wide end of the zoom along with its constant F/4 aperture capabilities will open this lens up to a variety of photographers. “That wide angle of view, in particular, has plenty of applications, including for outdoor photography,” said Mark Weir, Sony’s Senior Manager for Technology on a press call about the new lens. “And it’s just one of those things where, I believe, the response will...

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Fox Tracks” by James Day. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Montana. 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

If you're a portrait photographer, you'll know the feeling of getting a new lens and going on your first portrait shoots with it. That feeling was strong for me over a decade ago and it's just as strong now! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Fujifilm has established itself as a leader in the photography industry with cameras that have earned devoted fans from all genres. Just like any other company, though, there are good and bad aspects. What are the pros and cons of Fujifilm cameras? This excellent video essay takes a deep look at Fujifilm cameras and how they perform in a competitive world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Two Mylio Photos Features That Make Photo Organization Surprisingly Fun appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Organizing files is an essential part of every photographer’s workflow, but for most people, it’s a boring, if not downright unpleasant, task. Slowly browsing through thousands of images; painstakingly adding keywords, flags, and stars; haltingly sorting different images into different collections and folders…it’s no wonder that a huge percentage of photographers struggle to keep their image catalog up to date. Fortunately, if image organization feels like a chore, you have another option: Mylio Photos, the program that takes necessary file-management tasks and makes them fun. Spend a bit of time in Mylio Photos, and you’ll be struck...

I have been very vocal about phones never being able to replace cameras for professional work. But, as photographers, we also indulge in casual photography of things that simply look good. I looked for a camera for such work for the past two years now, and now I found one. It is the unlikely star: iPhone 14 Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

You've got your subject, you've got your elements, you've got your rule of thirds composition, but you're missing something in the foreground. How do you find the perfect foreground to complement your image and give it that real wow factor? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Panasonic’s latest and greatest cameras will have a much better chance of success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Would you judge a photography competition? Do you compete with other photographers? Although competition is accepted in photography, it has significant drawbacks that prevent you from succeeding. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The beauty of photography is that there are so many genres, techniques, styles, and philosophies that there is room for just about everyone to find a niche that suits them. If you are new to photography and wondering how to find your place in it all, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you 10 different ways you can explore your creativity with a camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Ricoh's GR series of compact cameras have long been considered some of the best options for street photography, as they offer a wide angle lens paired with a large sensor for a compact body, making them discreet but powerful. This excellent video review takes a look at the latest version, the GR IIIx, and how it performs for street photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

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,...