The post Split Lighting: A Portrait Photography Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Looking to enhance the drama in your portraits? In my experience, split lighting is one of the most effective ways to boost the intensity of a portrait photo – and it’s an easy lighting pattern to set up, too, which makes it perfect for beginners. In this article, I’ll explain what split lighting is, I’ll discuss when it works (and when it doesn’t), and I’ll offer step-by-step instructions for creating stunning portraits using the split lighting technique. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be able to create a split lighting setup of your own, and you’ll be ready to capture...

Travel photography is perhaps one of the broadest genres of photography because of how it overlaps with almost every other kind. It encompasses a wide range of shooting styles and shooting scenarios to fulfill a simple goal, which is to illustrate and tell stories about a place. Because a particular place is always made up of various intersecting dimensions, there is no single approach or style that encapsulates travel photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Liam Fields dropping over Spirit Falls while whitewater kayaking on the Little White Salmon River near White Salmon, Washington. To create this image, I rappelled over the edge of the gorge right next to Spirit Falls and waited for the kayaker to drop over the waterfall. I used Elinchrom ELB 1200 battery-powered strobes to freeze the motion and light up the kayaker, who was in shade when descending the waterfall. Kayaking is at its heart a mode of transportation, but it’s also a gateway to adventure. Whitewater kayaking is an adrenaline-filled, fast-paced sport and one of the most dangerous adventure sports, bar none—especially at the highest levels. Sea kayaking isn’t nearly as dangerous as whitewater kayaking, but in large swells, it...

Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres out there, and there are numerous ways to approach it and to find and express your creative voice. Nonetheless, there are some fundamental techniques and approaches that every beginner should be aware of. This excellent video tutorial will show you nine helpful tips that are sure to put you on the right track with your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Geraint and Rob are old friends out to have fun with their photography. They are both accomplished photographers and, most importantly, have a lot of fun taking pictures. The genuine joy they find in the creative process is evident and makes this video is worth watching. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Cold appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Let’s revisit ‘Cold’ in a photograph. Cold can be the lighting, it can be the scene, it can be how a photograph makes a viewer feel. What will your choice, and your photograph for this week’s photography challenge be? Here are two of my photographs that I think fit the theme this week. #dPSWeeklyChallenge of #dPSCold (Make sure you include these hashtags in your posts either here or on social media or in our Facebook group… which I guess is social media and now I’m just rambling!) Out in the cold. London, England. The cold night air. Melbourne, Australia. What will your choice...

Controlling light is one of the most difficult challenges a photographer must master. Even if you have years of experience under your belt, it can still be difficult to decide which light modifier to use with your strobes or if you should even be using strobes at all. In this video and article, I'm going to share with you five of my favorite light modifiers and how they can produce drastically different results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Photo By Marti Phillips Today’s Photo of the Day is “Last Hunt” by Marti Phillips. Location: Near San Rafael, California. 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 Marti Phillips appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

We are at a remarkable time in photography: cameras and lenses are more capable than ever, and we can create images that photographers could only dream of a decade ago. And for the most part, that is a great thing. However, there can be a downside to that. Are images too perfect nowadays? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron has continued to establish themselves as a company that creates both lenses that make smart compromises to get to affordable price points and others that push the boundaries of design. The new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is quite the interesting option, sitting somewhere between a wide angle zoom and a standard zoom. This great video review takes a look at the new 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)

The post Fujifilm Announces the X-T5, With 40 MP, Upgraded AF, and 6K/30p Video appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Fujifilm unveiled the X-T5, the long-awaited APS-C successor to the X-T4.  The new model offers a bevy of improvements over its predecessor, including enhanced autofocus performance, elevated image quality, and increased portability. According to Fujifilm, the X-T5 is a “photography-first” camera that “bring[s] photographers unrivaled image quality in a timeless, classic, and beloved camera body.” Let’s take a closer look. What can you expect from the X-T5? The X-T5 boasts many of the features Fujifilm users have come to know and love: a beautiful, retro-style body; shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation...

When I launch a new book, I usually do a “Book Chat,” which is kind of an online version of what I’ve done at a book signing at Barnes & Noble, where I share some of what’s in the book and well, that’s what I’m doing tonight, in about an hour from now with my new Lightroom Book. Everyone’s invited, and I’m doing some fun giveaways, like two copies of On1 Software’s new Effects 2023 plug-ins, and a Platypod Extreme, a KelbyOne Pro Membership, and two $50 Rocky Nook Publishing gift cards (they publish all the cool photography books). You can catch the stream live at facebook.com/skelby – 7 PM ET tonight. Hope to see you there – I’ve got some fun...

If you are lucky, you will meet some fantastic photographers. It's a real privilege working with them, isn't it? There are common factors most good photographers have. But, above anything else, they all have one thing in common. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Coming in a relatively small and portable package and at a price that will not break the bank, the Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM offers photographers access to all the most common ultra-wide angle focal lengths along with a few extra useful features. Can it offer the sort of performance and image quality professionals need? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7R V was released just last week, and one of the interesting features about it is the AI autofocus feature. What exactly is that, and how is it going to affect how we shoot? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Geert Weggen “Many red squirrels visit my garden here in the middle of Sweden on a daily basis. I put out food and wait for them,” says Geert Weggen. “They’re used to me and the camera, which makes it easier to capture images of them. I put some sunflower seeds under the flower in the moss. Eating small seeds makes them stand in postures for a longer time on places where I hope to capture them. Because they see me daily, it makes it easy to approach them and change something in the scene without them running away.” Nikon D7100, Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM at 300mm. Exposure: 1/250 sec., ƒ/8, ISO 400. See more of...

Congratulations to Milan Gonda for winning the recent In A Fog Assignment with the image, “Autumnal Woodland of Mala Fatra National Park, Slovakia.” See more of Gonda’s photography at www.milangondaphotography.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post In A Fog Assignment Winner Milan Gonda appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I've always been a fan of seascape and waterfall photography. I love these dynamic environments and don't shy away from getting myself wet while closing in on the subject matter. The only thing that could hold me back was the intense spray I had to face while getting close to a stormy sea or a thundering waterfall. But no longer. I found a solution against the limitations it imposed on my photography, and I share it with you in this article. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Jeremy Leder Today’s Photo of the Day is “Courthouse Towers” by Jeremy Leder. Location: Arches National Park, Utah. “One of the Courthouse Towers in Arches National Park is illuminated in moonlight,” describes Leder. “The constellation Orion can be seen just overhead.” 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 Jeremy Leder appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Starting a YouTube channel is something you might consider whether you take photographs for profit or fun. A successful channel can offer benefits in the form of payments for viewership and sponsorship opportunities. A less successful channel can help a photographer build an audience and create a community in which to share their passion for photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)