Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Exact Placement” by Linn Smith. Location: Florida. “Aiming perfectly for its landing on a water post, a brown pelican displays precise positioning of its target,” descriges Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I subscribe to Premiere Pro and own Final Cut X and Da Vinci Resolve. I’ve been weighing up which one to focus on in order to become a better editor and video professional. I’ve considered the ease of use when editing and exporting, the support and community of each, and the market demand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

ACDSee, known for their fast and capable digital asset management software, has announced ACDSee Free, a totally free application that offers a range of features for culling and managing raw files without needing to import any of them. Read on for what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Content-Aware fill is one of the most useful innovations in the history of Photoshop, allowing you to convincingly replace a wide variety of things in an image quickly and easily without having to do a lot of manual cloning and blending. It is not perfect, though, but with a bit of know-how, you can get a lot more from it. This helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about the Content-Aware tool and how to customize it to your needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Reduction of single-use plastic is increasingly on the minds of conscientious consumers, and the practice of shooting with physical film in preference to digital does bring with it considerations in the area. But fear not, Ikigai Film Lab is here to recycle, reuse, and repurpose, to put our anxiety at ease and help us keep shooting with a clearer conscience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

Running a successful portrait session can be a daunting task, especially for photographers who are new to working in a studio. The myriad of options can easily become overwhelming. There are endless choices for light modifiers, backdrops, props, clothing, poses, and all the rest, but I have found that having a consistent plan and process is the key to success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The post Weekly dPS Photography Challenge: Something Sweet appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Ana shared an article earlier on “dessert photography” and I thought ‘Something Sweet’ sounds perfect! When I’d finished the chocolate chip cookie that my better half had just taken from the oven and made myself a coffee I thought – well, that’s a good theme for this week’s challenge! Very simple and can be interpreted in many ways I guess – something sweet to me, right now, is cake mostly! But I’m keen to see what you come up with! A single image that’s taken this week and screams “Something Sweet” share it in the comments below OR over on our Facebook Group...

Knowing how to balance flash and ambient light is one of the most crucial skills a portrait photographer can have, as it will give you the ability to shoot in just about any environment with full creative and technical control. If you are newer to working with artificial lighting and want to learn this skill, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to balance flash and ambient light for better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Looking back at my early portraits often makes me cringe. I’m not even afraid to admit it now. It was always a goal of mine to be a competent portrait photographer, but I was incredibly shy and didn’t know how to engage with the people in front of my lens. I was always somehow dissatisfied with my results, as I could never seem to connect with my subjects on a level deep enough for them to let their guard down. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicklaus Walter)

Photo By Julie Boyd Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sapphire Shoreline” by Julie Boyd. Location: Northern California coast. 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 Julie Boyd appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Unless you're filming horror, shaky footage is almost always highly undesirable. Now, however, you have lots of ways you can create dynamic shots and keep the visuals steady, so which is the best one? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When a passion project collides with a good cause, it's a win-win, and photographer and videographer David Zapatka's lighthouse photography project is just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post Report: Tamron Is Developing a 50-400mm Zoom Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Tamron has unveiled the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony, a zoom lens that promises to pack an extraordinary focal length range, speedy autofocusing, and outstanding optics into an impressively compact body. The 50-400mm will attract plenty of photographers based on focal length alone; bird, wildlife, and sports shooters will appreciate the lens’s super-telephoto long end and flexible zoom range, while travel and portrait snappers will love the lens’s ability to handle scene-setting images, full-body and group photos, and tighter headshots without skipping a beat. Even landscape photographers may consider switching out several primes or telephoto zooms...

Real quick, before we get to today’s tip: the Photoshop World Conference (with tons of Lightroom Real quick, before we get to today’s tip: the Photoshop World Conference (with tons of Lightroom classes) is coming up next month. Check out the official trailer below: This one’s not really obvious, and while it’s not the full on-screen preview we’ve always dreamed of, it’s the next best thing. Check it out: I hope you found that helpful. Have a great weekend, everybody! -Scott P.S. Made ya look. The post Lightroom in 60-Seconds: Getting a Live Preview of Different White Balance Settings appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Tamron has reinvented themselves in recent years, releasing highly practical and affordable lenses alongside innovative options like the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD. They have now announced the development of another lens in the spirit of the latter group, the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, expected to arrive later this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Butterfly Wing. Darrell Gulin saw the beauty in the intricate patterns and color of the scales comprising the wing of a spicebush swallowtail butterfly. It was easy to capture with a long exposure at 1.4x with the Canon RF100mm 2.8L Macro IS USM. Exposure: 2 sec., ƒ/32, ISO 1250. In photography, the term macro is defined as a “life-size, 1x, 1:1 or larger” rendering of a subject on film or sensor. Any magnification less than 1:1 is considered “close-up” photography. A 100mm macro lens that captures images at 1x without accessories has been available to Canon users since 1979, beginning with the Macro FD 100mm f/4. A faster ƒ/2.8 upgrade designed for the EF mount came in 1990, a version with...

One of the best parts of my year is when I get the opportunity to go back to Africa to lead another photo safari. It never ceases to amaze me how many incredible photo ops there are while driving through the Serengeti or other national parks in Tanzania. However, even though there are a lot of wonderful moments, knowing how to capture those amazing moments is key to the safari photographer’s success. Young lion cub in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. Timing Your Trip Depending on where you go on safari, make sure you visit at prime animal viewing times. This will vary from country to country, and I would suggest that you do some research online to determine the best time...

Imagine being tasked with photographing press events featuring some of the most famous people in the world, on a regular basis. Are you confident that you can come away with photographs as strong or better than those of your peers? Can you find the small, personal moments taking place in the chaos to create images that are unique? Christy Bowe is a photographer who has successfully accomplished these tasks for the past three decades. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Like it or not, hard light happens a lot outside, and if you are a portrait or wedding photographer, you can't just reschedule the ceremony or session every time you don't have clouds to give you soft light. So, what can you do to still create flattering images? This excellent video tutorial will show you how adding a bit of flash to the scene can be just the solution you are looking for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Medium format is more affordable than ever, and its resolution, tonality, and dynamic range make it a dream for landscape photographers, who almost always prioritize image quality above anything else in a camera. So, to switch back to full frame from medium format might seem like a strange decision. This interesting video essay features an experienced landscape photographer discussing why he is considering doing just that anyway. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)