What do you do when you have a light that doesn't fit into the standard set of categories? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Photo By Laura Schoenbauer Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Badlands View” by Laura Schoenbauer. Location: Wall, South Dakota. 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 Laura Schoenbauer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

At some point, we will all end up shooting in a boring conference room. It’s not always easy to get a good shot when the space isn’t made for it. So, these tips from Epic Light Media might just be the trick. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Filters can feel like unimportant and superfluous purchases at times, but they have the power to make a big difference. Some are necessities to get the shot you have in mind and others are stylistic choices. Here are three one photographer uses constantly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Front Light Photography: A Complete Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. What is front lighting in photography? And how can you use front light to capture stunning photos? In this article, I break it all down for you: What front light isWhen you should use front light (and when you should avoid it)How to work with front light to create the best images Front light photography is powerful, it looks great, and it can certainly level up your portfolio – so if you’re ready to become a lighting master, then let’s dive right in, starting with the basics: What is front light photography? Front light illuminates the subject from the front, which...

Canon has been chugging along the last few years, releasing some impressive mirrorless cameras and lenses. It seems they have no intention of stopping, with another major announcement of multiple cameras and lenses coming soon. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This image of a bear silhouetted in front of a waterfall captures what I felt witnessing the scene—the stillness of the bear against the rushing movement of the water. I remember the fixer smell I couldn’t get off my hands, seeing my image emerge on paper for the first time as it sat in the developer. I was the darkroom manager at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where I was studying to be an electrical engineer—and slowly falling more and more in love with photography. I remember spending hours manually dodging and burning my prints with tools made from cardboard, coat hangers and strings. I learned and drew my inspiration from masters like Ansel Adams and Jerry Uelsmann. These artists had...

How do you make sure that your photos make a lasting impression? Is there a formula that can help you achieve better visual design? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

One of the trickiest aspects of landscape photography is that you do not get any control over the physical location of the elements in the frame, and as such, a lot of photographers experience difficulties with compositions. If that is something you struggle with, check out this awesome video tutorial that will show you some helpful tips for improving your landscape image compositions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you've ever wanted to take a photograph of a car that has motion to it, you may have noticed it's not often straightforward. In this video, go behind the scenes of a rolling car shoot to see how it's done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Over the last three years, I have built out four new photography studios, and each time, I find better and better ways to streamline my spaces. In this video, I want to share with you one of the coolest ways to mount your seamless paper or Gravity backdrops. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Photo By Prajkta Panchmukh Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fly Line” by Prajkta Panchmukh. Location: Pune, India. 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 Prajkta Panchmukh appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The light is amazing. There are dozens of compositions waiting out there. But where are you? Sitting in your office, working eagerly for your boss or for your clients? I found a solution to combine my job with my landscape photography, to photograph wherever and whenever I want. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

A wide angle zoom lens is a great one to have in the bag for a variety of genres and scenarios, and for Fujifilm shooters who do not need an expensive f/2.8 option, there is the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR lens. This great video review takes a look at the 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 8 Pieces of Essential Architectural Photography Equipment appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Are you looking to take stunning architectural photos, but you’re struggling to find the perfect equipment? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been photographing architecture for years, and in this article, I share my top eight essential equipment recommendations, from the basics – such as tripods and lenses – to more advanced tools, such as remote releases, filters, and more. No, you don’t need to grab all of this architectural photography equipment right away. But it will help you improve your architectural shots, so the more you can get, the better! So if you’re ready to create the perfect...

A 35mm lens with a wide aperture has long been one of the most popular options for both photography and filmmaking, offering a wide but relatively neutral focal length that can cover everything from portraits to landscapes. There are a lot of 35mm lenses available to choose from, and this excellent video review takes a look at one of the most affordable options, the Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Submit Your Best Photos Of Animals For the next live critique, we want to see your favorite animal photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Metering and exposure are uneasy companions. Although they seem to work well together on the surface, the metering can trick you into exposing badly. Here are some experiments showing you how to take control of exposure and use it creatively, especially in aperture priority mode. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The capabilities of modern cameras have absolutely exploded in recent years, and a new camera can tackle just about anything you can throw at it. There is a downside to that, though. Has the modern digital camera made photography too easy? This interesting video essay discusses the issue and what we can do about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

So, you’ve got two or more internet sources and you want to combine them to create one faster, more reliable connection? Here’s how to do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)