It's no secret that the smartphone has decimated the camera industry for the past decade, but according to Canon, the market may have finally bottomed out, and there might now be reason to look up. It turns out even DSLRs aren't dead just yet. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Street Photography Rules That Should Be Broken appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. Street photography, like most genres of photography, comes with rules: oft-repeated ideas about how you should structure your images, where you should shoot, and the types of subjects you should capture. But should these street photography rules really be followed? I don’t think so. Sure, they work up to a point, but if you pursue them too diligently, you’ll start to feel trapped, and your photos will start to look like everyone else’s. In other words, if you want to capture sophisticated, unique photos that really make viewers stop and stare, you’ve got to go beyond the rules. And...

The TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 lens is a fully manual, all-metal lens designed for a variety of crop sensor cameras. In this video, I discuss my initial impressions using the lens and also whether or not I think it's worth picking up. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Just when you thought there were more than enough raw image editors out there, along comes another one with some fresh thinking and excellent results. This new editor is called Radiant Photo. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

There are many different techniques you can use to retouch a portrait, and one of the more advanced and powerful out there is frequency separation. This helpful video tutorial will show you what frequency separation is and how to use it to edit a photo. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly dPS Photo Challenge: Thirds appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. It’s time to brush up on some photographic rules – this one, maybe the most well known, the ‘rule of thirds’ “The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline that breaks an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically) so you have nine pieces and four gridlines. According to the rule, by positioning key elements along the gridlines, you’ll end up with better compositions” You can read the full article on the rule of thirds over here on our website. Take one photograph for this challenge, don’t dig into the archives like I’ve done below! Share the photograph in the comments or...

No matter what genre you shoot, you can quickly fall down the hole of spending a ton of money on gear in the pursuit of the perfect shot. However, you can easily create high-quality, compelling images even with basic budget gear. This excellent video is an important reminder that you do not need a lot of pricey gear to create good photos and just as importantly, to enjoy the craft. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Take Control of Your Digital Profile (and Earn Some Money While You’re at It) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by ClickASnap. We are experiencing some of the most influential decades in human history. The velocity and creativity with which technological advancements are being made are utterly astounding (at least to a regular guy like me). Photography – and the ways that we share our photos – is developing at breakneck speed. But we’re in danger of losing the security and integrity of our images. You work hard to pay for equipment. You buy some lights, some software, and some flights to feed your need to discover beauty where others can’t see it. (It’s what we,...

A new player in the photography industry, ClickASnap, offers YouTube-like payments for creators who simply upload their images. The business model is simple: take everything that’s good about photo-sharing platforms and make it better by adding features photographers long wanted. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Gilbert Stetson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ice Sculpture” by Gilbert Stetson. Location: Alsek Lake in 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 Gilbert Stetson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

A drone allows you to take photographs to the next level. There is only one downside for most drones I know of. The camera can’t be tilted for vertical shots. That doesn’t mean you can’t shoot vertical images. The solution is a panorama. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

There are certainly a lot of similarities between photo and video, but there are also some fundamental differences you should be aware of to ensure you get the best results. If you are new to video and working on the fundamentals, check out this excellent tutorial that will show you how aperture works in video and how to properly adjust it to get your best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This is a quick, easy trick to do something you probably didn’t think Lightroom could do. Check it out below: Pretty cool little trick, eh? Tons of Lightroom Classes Coming UP At the Photoshop World Conference 2022 It’s back again this year, and it’s three full days, multiple training tracks, all online, featuring your favorite Photoshop World instructors and the Photoshop World experience, complete with an opening keynote, Midnight Madness, the attendee party, the Guru Awards — the whole nine yards as we aim to make it as close to the in-person event as possible, which means it’s going to be awesome! First, check out the official trailer below: Just like always, you can watch any session in any of the...

Are you not into abstract photography? It’s one of those things you’ll either love or hate. But it's important, and there is much more to it than you might know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Congratulations to Kelly Bracken for winning the recent Wildlife in Motion Assignment with the image, “Peregrine Falcon at Takeoff.” The post Wildlife in Motion Assignment Winner Kelly Bracken appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Along with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, white balance is one of the most fundamental settings on your camera and something you will want to consider before you take a photo. So, what is white balance and why does it matter? This excellent video tutorial will introduce you to white balance, what it is, and how to control it for better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Rarely is a landscape photograph finished when you press the shutter, as the vast majority of such images will take some amount of post-processing to create a finished result. Capture One is the tool of choice for many professional photographers, and this helpful video tutorial will show you one of its most useful tools for creating compelling final results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Laowa's ever-increasing wide angle lens range is getting larger with the introduction of the 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer for mirrorless cameras. With a fixed f/5.6 aperture throughout the zoom range, an all-metal construction, 15 elements in 11 groups, is this lens a dream to use? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By ashstidham13 Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Bad Water at Sunrise” by ashstidham13. Location: Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, 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 ashstidham13 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Although sharpness is important in just about every genre, it is a particularly strong priority in macro photography. However, it is particularly challenging in macro work, especially when you are not working in a studio where you have complete control over the placement or stabilization of your subject. If you want to shoot on the go without setting up a tripod every time, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some helpful tips for getting sharp images even when shooting handheld. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)