You are probably aware of what apps like Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro do, but Adobe makes a veritable plethora of applications, and you might not be aware of what they all do and how the more specialized and lesser-known apps can help your work. This helpful video will introduce you to over 50 Adobe applications and explain what they each of them does in just 10 minutes. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Every year, we see different photography trends arise. This year, we're seeing something new: portrait sessions of families posing in front of their homes, smiling at the safely distanced photographer. But, is this a wise move of documenting social history or a risk that is not worth taking? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Anete Lusina

Photo By Steven Silverman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ode to Ansel” by Steven Silverman. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks and Bridal Veil Falls captured from Valley View,” explains Silverman. “Fall is the only time when the river flow is low enough to capture a sharp reflection in the Merced River.” 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 Steven Silverman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It’s amazing what modern software can create within seconds and how we can alter images with only a few clicks. What does it do to our reception of photography? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nils Heininger

It's important in photography to stay creative, and this simple DIY lens hack from Pye Jirsa does just that. Learn how to create a "flare ring" of your own in just a few minutes. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

As you advance in landscape photography, you'll likely come across techniques such as exposure blending or focus stacking. But what if you want to do both? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Armitage

The post Things Photographers Will Do For The Perfect Shot (video) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. With everything happening in the world at the moment, I thought we could all do with a bit of a laugh. So, I found this video that shows some of the crazy things (and poses) that photographers do to get the perfect shot. So take a look, and let me know if you have done any of these “moves” to get just the right shot. Let’s face it, most of us will have at least done one of them!Share with us in the comments section, along with the photo you achieved from your position. You may also like:...

Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, has announced it will donate 100% of profits from all Travel Tripods sold during the company’s highly anticipated launch, April 7 through April 10, 2020. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

For eight years, photographer Pete Souza had my dream job, photographing the president of the United States and being on the front line of the biggest news stories of our time. In his latest IGTV post, Souza talks about some of the gear he used to capture his iconic images. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Christopher Malcolm

It can be very easy to get sucked into thinking that you always need the latest and best gear out there to produce professional shots, but you might be surprised by just how much you can accomplish with entry-level gear. This excellent video will show you the sort of food photography you can do even with basic equipment. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Congratulations to Gene Nemeth for winning the Winter Waterfowl Assignment with the image, “Synchronized.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Winter Waterfowl Assignment Winner Gene Nemeth appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When you hear about selective color, you probably think of aesthetically questionable decisions involving a partially black and white image, but that is not what we are talking about in this case. The selective color adjustment layer is one of the most powerful to ways to make highly precise adjustments to color in Photoshop, and this excellent video tutorial will show you what you can accomplish with it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Albert Wollerton I first visited Yellowstone National Park in the fall of 1969, four months after returning from Vietnam. I had a Beseler Topcon 35mm SLR film camera, but I wouldn’t have called myself a photographer. A friend and I backpacked into the mountains of Yellowstone’s Beartooth Pass, and while I came back with some nice images, I always wanted to go back to see more of the park. It was not until January 2017 that I made it back to Yellowstone, almost 50 years after my first visit. I was traveling in Yellowstone with five other members of the National Photography Enthusiasts Group (NPEG). The group’s members around the country hold and lead “Groupshoots” in areas where they’re...

This photographer specializes in photographing red squirrels, and has spent over 6 years doing so, even running squirrel workshops and publishing 8 squirrel books. Here are some of the best shots he’s captured which illustrate the intriguing personality of the animal. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Kitchen appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Since we are all stuck indoors, this week’s photography challenge topic is the KITCHEN! Taken in low light with my phone and some macro filters. An empty tin and the pepper shaker. © Caz Nowaczyk That’s right! Get creative and take some shots of your kitchen. You can use flash or ambient light. Do close-ups of your cutlery draw, tea and coffee canisters, or food in your pantry. Take photos of food preparation and cooking. Photograph the results! Do wide-angle shots of the entire scene too. Blur them out, use intentional camera movement, or whatever you like! Try creating a series that...

Photo By Joanna Proffitt Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Wanderings” by Joanna Proffitt. Location: Flagstaff, Arizona. “Using intentional camera movement, I created this abstract photograph that invites the viewer to appreciate the forest landscape in a new way,” says Proffitt. 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 Joanna Proffitt appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In last week’s article, I took you through the four best investments that I’ve made since becoming a professional photographer. But, since there are two sides to every coin, I guess it's only fair to also tell you where I’ve gone wrong. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Christopher Malcolm

If you're looking to try out Skylum Luminar, or just want to own your editing software outright, check out this promotion! By signing up for Skylum's mailing list, you can get a full copy of their editing software, Skylum Luminar, for free. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Coleman

Most of us are familiar with "the gear trap," the fine line that's crossed when a shooter makes a top priority of continually researching and purchasing newer and better camera equipment. This can be a dangerous money pit. But there are times when your gear must be upgraded, lest you suffer the technical shortcomings of outdated or inadequate equipment. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Mason

The post Canon Explorers of Light – Q&A with Photographers Bob and Dawn Davis appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. In this Canon Explorers of Light Q&A series, we interview several professional photographers who are a part of Canon’s Explorers of Light program. The Explorers of Light Program, running since 1995, boasts some incredibly talented photographers. These photographers have spent years honing their craft, and influence and educate other photographers of all levels – something, we at dPS, can respect and relate to. In this Canon Explorers of Light Q&A series, we interview photographers Bob and Dawn Davis. They share their experiences and give tips to upcoming photographers. Photo: © Bob & Dawn Davis Photography...