On Friday we started a series of free Webcasts (ones that we usually do for KelbyOne Members, we opened them to everyone during this virus crisis), and the first one was on how to prep your images for printing at a photo lab. I did the entire thing in Lightroom Classic since…well…the other Lightroom (cloud) doesn’t do printing at all…so…there’s that. Anyway, I take questions from viewers during the live Webinar and one of them sent us down a bit of a rabbit hole, and surprisingly it was about file formats, and in particular, should they save their files in TIFF format for maximum quality? Here’s the short answer. No. In fact, don’t use TIFF for anything ever really, unless you’re...

Sitting at home starting to bring you down ? Michael Sasser has brought you 8 tips to maximize your downtime during quarantine. Most of which are items you might have been putting off for some time. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jennifer Tallerico

The post The Canon EOS R6 Will Have Dual Card Slots, 20 FPS Shooting appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The Canon EOS R5 has been attracting a lot of attention recently with its 45 MP sensor, blazing-fast shooting speeds, and 8K video. So much attention, in fact, that you’d be forgiven if you weren’t aware of Canon’s other soon-to-drop mirrorless model, the EOS R6. To be fair, the EOS R6 hasn’t been officially announced by Canon. All the information we have on it comes from rumors, but this type of rumor tends to be pretty accurate, and there’s little doubt that the EOS R6 will debut in 2020. So what can we expect from...

A photographer was on hand to capture the dramatic scene as five male cheetahs attempted to cross a dangerous river – one that has strong currents and is known for being infested with crocodiles. He was on a safari in Kenya when he was able to document all five animals taking to the water together. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

For those of you with a neglected DSLR camera gathering dust on the shelf this is the perfect time to learn some new techniques, like a few basics of still-life photography. Whether you have a dusty DSLR or just a smartphone, this video has some great tips to help beat the self-isolation blues. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mike O'Leary

Photo By Zach Matthai Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Snow Trees” by Zach Matthai. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Zach Matthai appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Many companies are creating some fantastic deals for creative people who are faced with losing a lot of work and having a lot of time on their hands. Affinity has just announced some excellent offers that will allow you to learn some new software and also save you money. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The post Great Photography Ideas for When You Are Stuck Indoors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. In Australia right now, it’s bushfire season. And this year, it has been a particularly bad one. That means that for a significant part of the Summer so far, I’ve been stuck indoors trying to avoid noxious bush fire smoke. To top it off, now we have the Coronavirus to contend with. Usually, the majority of my photography is based outside. But to keep myself sane, I’ve been busying myself with photography projects around the house. Here are some tried-and-tested photography ideas for when you are stuck indoors. f/7.1 1/40 ISO 500 Photograph the ordinary When you’re stuck...

There are loads of cameras with incredible capabilities out there that make getting images under even the most difficult conditions possible. However, could you spend just a few dollars on a camera and still take great images? This fun video shows what you can accomplish with a 30-year-old camera from a thrift store. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post File Management Tips to Create a More Efficient Photography Workflow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jackie Lamas. As you gain more clients, this also means that you’ll have to start implementing a more efficient workflow so that you can work quickly and get your images to your clients. In this article, we’re going to explain some file management tips to help you stay organized session to session. What is a photography workflow? A workflow is a process in which a photographer has a file management system in place that helps them to get images edited and processed faster and more efficiently. Basically, it’s a way to organize your images so that you can get...

As coronavirus continues to cause shutdowns across many industries around the globe, the camera world is feeling the effects too. Nikon is the latest to announce restrictions, as they have shut down their repair program for the time being and will not be accepting any gear. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Most photographers with some experience behind them wouldn't buy a new camera body and include a kit lens in their deal. Maybe that philosophy needs rethinking. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Freezing and Cold” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Preachers Point, Alberta. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Fujifilm turned the medium format world on its head with its GFX series of cameras, which offers medium format capabilities in cameras that compete with full frame prices. Now, you can get an even better deal, as the Fujifilm GFX 50R is on sale for $1,000 off for the next week only. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

You might not know the Wanaka Tree by name, but there is a very good chance you have seen the iconic willow tree before. Sadly, vandals recently attacked the famous tree with a saw, mangling its natural beauty. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Apple has announced the fastest, most cutting-edge iPad Pro it has ever produced, alongside a new, more capable keyboard. The latest iteration of Apple's flagship tablet also boasts a dual-camera setup and LIDAR scanner that expand the possibilities for creatives. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Brian Pernicone

The radial filter in Lightroom and Camera Raw is a powerful tool if you know how to use it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mads Peter Iversen

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Green appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. This week’s photography challenge topic is the color GREEN! Photo by dPS Guest Author, Ramakant Sharda Another fun challenge. You can capture the color purple in so many ways. There are so many things you can take photos of with the color green. If you are indoors, photograph your indoor plants, experiment with macro and still life. Grab green things from the kitchen cupboards and play with flat lay photography. Alternatively, hang out in your yard and photograph the birds, trees, or insects. Or cars driving past on the street. There are so many options! So, check out these pics to give...

Photo By Timothy Minnick Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Tree in Fog and Ice” by Timothy Minnick. Location: Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas. “A solitary tree stands shrouded in fog and covered with ice from an early fall ice storm in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park,” describes Minnick. Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 100mm F 2.8 IS L macro lens. Exposure: 1/2500 sec., f/5, ISO 800. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Timothy Minnick appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Photography equipment can be pretty daunting at times, especially with such variety and costs attached to it, but out of all of the gear, lighting is perhaps the most confusing area to buy into. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Choucino