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How Practicing Abstract Photography Can Influence Your Photography

05 Feb

The post How Practicing Abstract Photography Can Influence Your Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy.

Also known as experimental, non-objective or conceptual photography, abstract photography depicts imagery removed from the immediately identifiable subject matter. Gaining momentum at the hands of photographers like Alvin Langdon Coburn and Paul Strand, practicing abstract photography explores the bare bones of image-making.

Abstraction has performed a critical role in pushing the boundaries of the photographic medium. In this article, we’ll look at ways in which abstract photography can inspire your creative approach to all photographic genres.

Practicing abstract photography slow shutter speed

f/18.0, 1/25, ISO 400, Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens

Focusing on detail

One of the most predominant ways to create abstracted imagery is through isolation.

Isolation in abstraction involves zooming in on detail, creating a study of subject matter that may otherwise go unnoticed. Through isolation, context is replaced with an emphasis on intimate detail. By elevating detail, the unnoticed subject matter is given a new visual significance.

Abstraction places a great deal of importance on details. As a result, many abstract photographers develop a strong sense of detail in any situation.

Naturally, an eye trained for subtle details proves useful in other facets of photography too. It allows a photographer to pinpoint interesting elements of a scene with greater efficiency.

By practicing abstract photography, the photographer becomes attuned to the visual weight of unique subject matter. This translates to deeper, more engaging photography as a whole.

f/7.1, 1/400, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens

Experimentation

Abstraction expands on our understanding of the photographic medium through re-invention.

Of course, experimentation is not limited to abstraction. However, abstract photography emphasizes alternative approaches to subject matter. This stimulates creative thought which then flows through to other areas of photography.

Alternative processes, in-camera techniques, image manipulation…abstraction emphasizes the expression of fresh creative possibilities through constant experimentation.

Photographers like Andrew S. Gray, Wolfgang Tilmans and Barbara Kasten all push the boundaries of photographic art. Their work, and the work of countless other abstract photographers, is proof that practicing abstract photography expands the creative horizon of photography as a whole.

Practicing abstract photography experiment

f/1.8, 1 second, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens

Creating something unique

Abstract photography is highly subjective – every photographer approaches abstraction from a unique perspective.

This means that individual emotions, experiences, and ideas are embedded in abstract visual responses. The more you practice abstract photography, the easier it will be to identify abstract subject matter that fascinates you. It will open up more and more opportunities to hone your skills.

There is no right or wrong way to create your own abstract photography.

In fact, you may not even need a camera.

Because of this, practicing abstract photography provides a free space to forge a unique aesthetic that inevitably carries through to other facets of photography.

Practicing abstract photography blue unique

f/4.0, 1/40, ISO 500, Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM lens

Pressing the reset button

Adhering to the more formal qualities of photography can sometimes culminate in creative fatigue. Abstraction tends to relax the grip of the photographic convention, adhering instead to the instinctual responses of the photographer.

This means that practicing abstract photography can provide a much-needed reset button for photographers suffering from creative weariness.

Abstraction beckons the photographer to capture subject matter that resonates on a personal level. Satisfying lines, intriguing textures, ephemeral colors…Practicing abstract photography reconnects a photographer with the basics of photography and creativity.

f/2.2, 1/800, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens fitted with a 36mm Kenko extension tube

Honing in on composition

Although lacking in objective subject matter, abstraction still relies on the principals and elements of design to cultivate imagery. Elements like form, line, color, and texture are as relevant to abstract photography as they are any other genre. Likewise, precepts such as the rule of thirds or leading lines can also shape the way an abstract image is digested.

Practicing abstract photography coaxes out reflexive responses to image-making, revealing gaps in compositional knowledge and introducing new approaches to subject matter.

Compositional instincts honed within the bounds of abstraction spill over to other types of photography too, revealing practical insights into your own image-making process.

Practicing abstract photography composition pattern

f/4.0, 1/15, ISO 1250, Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon EF 25-105 f/4L IS USM II lens

Conclusion

Abstract photography is sometimes approached with confusion or trepidation. However, in practice, abstract photography is often a liberating and invigorating undertaking.

Though lacking in specific subject matter, abstract photography operates on creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. Without the freedom that abstract photography affords, photography would be a much more rigid and prescriptive undertaking.

Abstract photography encourages a focus on detail, experimentation, and skill. It can also be a welcome respite from creative fatigue. Availing itself to the unique inclinations of the individual photographer, practicing abstract photography builds on the foundations of the photographic process.

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Mastering Lightroom Keywords in a Flash

05 Feb

The post Mastering Lightroom Keywords in a Flash appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth.

As your collection of photographs grows, it’s important to have a way to manage all those images. Lightroom keywords can help you tame your ever-increasing photo library, but mastering them can take a bit of practice. Whether you’re a Lightroom veteran or completely new to the software, these tips and tricks will save you plenty of time and a few headaches too.

Nikon D750, 95mm, f/3.3, 1/250 second, ISO 250

Understanding keywords

Lightroom keywords are like tags on a social media post. They help categorize your pictures according to specific elements contained therein, as well as broader themes you can’t necessarily see.

For instance, let’s say I post the following picture of a mockingbird on a social media site. The caption contains text I might share with the image, along with a few hashtags.

I shot this mockingbird on a chilly November morning. So fun to get out and enjoy the great outdoors! #Nature #Bird #Mockingbird #Outdoors #Oklahoma #Nikon #Sunshine #Happy

Each of those hashtags could be considered a keyword: they help describe and categorize the image. You can’t see that I shot the picture with a Nikon camera. And yet I used the #Nikon hashtag in case people are searching for images taken with that type of gear. I also added the hashtag #Happy because this is a picture that makes me feel joy.

Keywords in Lightroom work in the same way. When you apply them to your images, you are helping make sure you have a way to organize and locate your pictures later on. It might take a bit of work (but not much!) to apply keywords, but that work can pay huge dividends down the line.

Nikon D750, 125mm, f/4, 1/180 second, ISO 180

Adding keywords on import

The process of adding Lightroom keywords is pretty straightforward. Lightroom has a number of tools to help you with this step in the process in order to make your job as easy as possible.

You can add keywords to pictures at any time, but the best way is to apply them when you initially import your images.

I usually shoot in batches, so all the photos from any given import operation generally have similar subjects and themes. That makes adding keywords en masse quite practical as opposed to entering them later, but you can certainly do that too.

You can add keywords during the import phase.

In the above photo, you can see the import dialog with thumbnails of several pictures I shot on a foggy morning. Applying keywords when importing them into Lightroom will help me later when I want to find these same images.

On the right side of the Import screen is a panel called Keywords. You can use this to type in a set of words that describe the pictures, just like you would add hashtags to the pictures on social media. For the images above, I would use keywords such as Morning, Fog, and Sunrise.

Lightroom keywords are kind of like social media hashtags. Use them to describe your image as well as non-visual aspects – like how it makes you feel.

You can also create a Metadata Preset that applies a specific set of keywords. Choose the “New…” option under the Metadata section of the Apply During Import panel.

Then navigate to the Keywords section and enter the keywords you want to apply.

Save it as a new Metadata preset, and you can apply these keywords as a batch to a group of images on import.

You can create a metadata preset that includes a set of Lightroom keywords to apply during import.

If you don’t want to apply keywords when importing, you can do it in the Library module after finishing the import. In some ways, this process is even easier than applying on import, but I find that if I don’t do it right away (i.e., when importing), I tend to forget. I can sometimes end up with a huge backlog of photos to keyword, so I prefer to get it done right away and not worry about it later on.

Adding keywords in the library module

In the Library module, select the photos to which you want to apply keywords. Then you can add keywords using a few different methods.

You can also add keywords after importing using the Library module.

The most obvious way to enter Lightroom keywords is to just type them in the text entry box in the Keywording panel.

Separate each keyword with a comma and add as many keywords as you want.

Lightroom will offer keyword suggestions based on what it thinks you might want to use, but I don’t find these to be particularly helpful.

Use the Keywording panel to enter keywords for your images, and separate each keyword with a comma.

If you have several keywords you find yourself using consistently, you can store them in a Keyword Set. This is a collection of Lightroom keywords that are particularly useful for certain shooting situations, such as Outdoor Photography, Portrait Photography, or Wedding Photography.

Click the drop-down menu to select a set, and then click individual keywords to add them to an image or a batch of selected images.

Lightroom has a few existing Keyword Sets, but you can create your own as well.

Scrolling down below the Keywording panel brings up another panel called Keyword List. As its name implies, this is a list of every single keyword you have ever used in Lightroom. It also shows a number indicating how many photos to which that keyword has been applied.

Select one or more photo thumbnails and then click the checkbox next to one of the existing keywords to apply them to the images.

If you have hundreds of keywords, you can narrow the list by searching for specific keywords using the search box at the top of the Keyword List panel.

The keyword list can be used to quickly add existing keywords to images

One other way to add keywords is to use the spray-can icon near the bottom of the Library module.

Click the icon and then select Keywords from the drop-down menu.

Enter any keywords you want to apply and then click the pictures on which you want to apply them.

Use the spray paint icon to add keywords to images with a single click, or multiple images by clicking and dragging

I don’t find the Painter tool to be especially useful, but plenty of photographers use it in their workflows. Your own usage will vary, but the bottom line here is that there are many ways to add Lightroom keywords to your pictures. The important thing is to find a solution that works for you.

Searching and sorting

After you have keywords applied, you can use them in a variety of ways to organize and search through your pictures.

If you just want to find images with one specific Lightroom keyword quickly, you can click the arrow icon next to a word in the Keyword List panel.

If you want to revert to showing all your pictures, select the Library menu, and then un-check the “Enable Filters” option. You can also press Ctrl-L (or Cmd-L on a Mac) to do the same thing.

Another way to use Lightroom keywords for finding specific images is to use the Filter bar.

In the Library module, choose the View menu and then “Show Filter Bar,” or press the “\” key. This brings up a search interface that lets you filter your photos according to hundreds of individual criteria.

The filter bar lets you search for a wide variety of image data, including keywords.

Type the keyword you are looking for in the search bar, and Lightroom will instantly pare down your images to show just the ones you need.

You can also adjust the criteria from “Contain All” to more than a half dozen other options such as Contain, Starts With, or Are Empty.

Lightroom keywords

My favorite use of Lightroom keywords is in conjunction with smart collections. These are collections of images populated on the fly according to the criteria you set.

Every time I do a photo session, I assign the keyword “PhotoSession” on import. These are automatically sent to a Smart Collection containing, as you would expect, every photo from a session.

I also have smart collections for my personal photographs. Since I keep everything in the same Lightroom catalog, I use keywords to sort it all out.

Smart Collections are a great way to use Lightroom keywords to organize your photos.

This means that I never have to think about which photos are from my formal sessions and which ones are not. Lightroom keywords and Smart Collections handle this task for me, which means I have more time to focus on editing instead of sorting.

Nikon D750, 180mm, f/2.8, 1/500 second, ISO 1800

Conclusion

If you haven’t used Lightroom keywords, I think you will be surprised at how helpful they can be. It takes just a small amount of work on your part to apply keywords, but the end result is a library of images that is much easier to tame.

Do you have any tips or tricks for mastering lightroom keywords? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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Canon EOS R5 on the Way, With a 45 MP Body and 20 FPS Electronic Shooting

05 Feb

The post Canon EOS R5 on the Way, With a 45 MP Body and 20 FPS Electronic Shooting appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

After months of vague rumors regarding upcoming Canon mirrorless bodies, we now have specifics on a camera, right down to the name:

The Canon EOS R5.

While still unconfirmed by Canon, the EOS R5 is shaping up to be a powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, sporting a 45-megapixel full-frame sensor, in-body image stabilization (potentially 5 stops, and 7-8 stops with a combined IS lens), and 20 frames-per-second continuous shooting with the electronic shutter (12 frames-per-second with the mechanical shutter).

In fact, the EOS R5 appears to correct most (if not all) of the faults of Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless body, the EOS R:

First, instead of a single card slot, we’re on track to see dual slots in the R5. This is a necessity for pretty much any photographer who requires redundancy in their work, such as professional wedding shooters (after all, you can’t reshoot that big day if your card fails!), as well as professional sports photographers.

The programmable touch bar on the back of the EOS R, which received significant criticism following the R’s release, will be replaced by a scroll wheel.

And, as mentioned above, we should see some impressive IBIS, something which the EOS R left out, and which plenty of shooters see as a key trait in mirrorless bodies.

Astonishingly, the EOS R5 is reported to shoot 8K video at 30 fps and 4K video at 120 fps. While the details of these specs aren’t certain, 8K video of any kind would be a significant upgrade from the Canon EOS R, which offers 4K video at 30p.

So who is the EOS R5 for?

From the specs listed above, it’s clear that the EOS R5 will be aimed at professional shooters. The dual card slots and high continuous shooting rate suggest a body designed for serious sports photographers, wildlife photographers, and some wedding photographers. And while no details on the autofocus system have been released, I suspect that we’ll see something impressive, even compared to the excellent AF offered by the EOS R.

As far as the release date goes, the Canon EOS R5 will supposedly be announced in mid-February, several weeks prior to the late February CP+ show. The camera will likely ship in July.

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4 Tips to Choose the Right Lens for your Photography

05 Feb

The post 4 Tips to Choose the Right Lens for your Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karthika Gupta.

A few years ago, I came across the term ‘gear lust.’ Suddenly all those feelings of wanting, dreaming, and lusting over the latest and greatest lens and cameras that I would see in glossy magazines and catalogs were categorized as a known condition. How could I choose the right lens to use and buy for my photography when there were so many options out there?

Did I really need to choose? Couldn’t I just buy everything and make myself a happy camper?

Pretty soon, I came crashing down to earth and realized that buying every single lens out there was not practical and near impossible given my finances and photography budget.

So, I learned fairly quickly how to understand my photographic needs and choose a lens that best fits that need – from a usability, functionality and budget perspective.

DPS Choosing The Right Lens Karthika Gupta

Here are some tips on how you can choose the right lens that works for you, based on your photography style, needs, and budget. Remember, these are all very individualistic, so make sure you are honest when answering these questions.

1. Understand your photography style

When we are starting out as photographers, there is a need to master everything. And rightfully so.

The early stages of learning any art form is one of exploration, and we should try everything out there.

When I first started, I was exploring different genres and editing styles. I explored moody to black and white, to light and airy, and everything in between.

I soon found myself gravitating towards a light bright airy style. This meant photographing wide open and using a lot of natural light in my photos. I realized that my lens needed to be fast to focus and let me photograph wide open at apertures of around f/1.2 through f/2.

These needs saw me gravitating towards prime lenses. I found that they worked well for me in post-processing for the style that I wanted to focus on too.

So I invested in the Canon 50mm f/1.2 L and a Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L. Now, 9 years later, I still have both of these lenses and use them consistently.

Even though my genre and specialization have changed slightly, my photography style has remained fairly consistent. So these lenses have served me well.

DPS Choosing The Right Lens Karthika Gupta

Taken with my beloved 50mm f/1.2

So, take the time to understand what photography style works for you and then try out different lenses. Do you prefer working with zoom lens, or are primes more your style?

You will find that choosing the right lens for your style of photography becomes much easier when you take the time to understand what your photography style is rather than buying something and then adjusting your style to match the gear you have.

DPS Choosing The Right Lens 24-70mm Karthika Gupta

My 24-70mm f/2.8 lives on my camera 80% of the time. This is the lens I choose in a giffy because I know it gives me what I am looking for.

2. Understand your photography needs

When I first started photography, I considered myself a family and lifestyle photographer. Soon I added newborn and weddings into the mix.

I quickly realized that while I love kids, I just could not handle newborn photos. Newborn shoots take a lot of time and a lot of patience, waiting on babies to be cooperative.

However, I found my sweet spot with weddings and lifestyle photos.

As I tried out different lenses for this type of work, I quickly realized that speed and wide angles were important for family photos and weddings. With weddings, I often found myself in the back of the room, taking photos of the couple at the altar or interacting with family and loved ones. As I did not want to intrude on these special moments, I found that a lens with a good zoom was pertinent.

With this realization, I invested in the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 because this lens had everything I was looking for – the zoom and speed.

Taken with the 70-200mm f/2.8 shot – I will love this lens till the day I die!

DPS Choosing The Right Lens 70-200mm Karthika Gupta

Choosing the right lens sometimes is like choosing your favorite child! You cannot voice it publicly but you know which one is the favorite!

I also found myself renting the Canon 35mm f/1.4 for larger weddings to take wide-angle photos. My second shooter would use this lens to get a different angle as we photographed side-by-side.

So, take the time to understand your photography needs. Do you want to focus on close-up portraits or do you want wide-angle photos of architecture? Perhaps you want to experiment with street photography? Do you want to do more macro or wildlife photos?

Choosing the right lens will become a breeze when you really narrow down what your photography needs are.

DPS Choosing The Right Lens Karthika Gupta

3. Acknowledge your budget

If you have to pick only one lens because of your budget, understand that it is perfectly okay, and even the top photographers do that occasionally. The amount of gear you own does not equate to skill and proficiency.

For my very first photoshoot, I rented a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens and used that with my Canon 24-70mm f/2.8. I had no idea what I was doing other than the fact that I had read that the nifty-fifty was the best thing since sliced bread!

I hated that lens and couldn’t wait to return it. Fast forward a few years, and once I had the understanding and the budget, I invested in the L version of the 50mm. It is now my favorite lens for portraits of any kind. The bokeh from this lens is pure magic!

DPS Choosing The Right Lens Canon 24-70 Karthika Gupta

My 24-70mm f/2.8 is almost 9 years old. It has been readjusted multiple times by Canon Professional Services, but I will never get rid of it. It delivers day-in and day-out!

You can get creative with what you have.

Change up your angle. Change up the focal length by moving closer or backing out.

No matter what the limitations, for the most part, you can make it work.

4. Find the happy match between lens and photographer

This is the million-dollar question, isn’t it? With so many choices out there, what lens should you choose, and when? Investing in camera gear should always be a healthy balance between need, wants, and budget. The last thing you want is a closet full of gear that you never use.

Rent or borrow a lens that interests you so you can test it out for yourself first before outlaying a big amount of money on something that may not suit your needs.

An example of this is the Sigma 135mm f1.8 I was interested in buying. It is an incredible lens. I was so tempted to buy it having heard about its awesomeness from all my photographer friends. However, when I had a chance to test it out, I realized that I get a lot of the same results from my 70-200mm f2.8 for the way I was using it. So it would have been an unnecessary addition to my gear.

DPS Choosing The Right Lens Sigma 135mm Karthika Gupta

Selling off your unwanted gear is always an option, but it’s better to get it right to start with. Remember, needs and styles constantly change, and that is fairly common among photographers. That way, if you find yourself needing the same lens down the road, you can always keep using what you have or upgrade to a newer version.

As I slowly move away from weddings and more towards travel and culture, my needs have changed. I want to travel light and wanted the most bang for the gear I lug halfway around the world. Hence, I choose lenses that fit that need.

I’ve been lucky, because the lenses I chose for my initial needs, still suit my new needs. My go-to lenses are the 24-70mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2 and 70-200mm f/2.8. I find that this combination works the best for travel portraits, wide-angle landscapes as well as the occasional wildlife photos.

Good gear is essential for a good photographer, but expensive gear does not make a good photographer.

If you only have a kit lens and cannot afford anything else, that’s perfectly okay. Master your craft with what you have, and when the time is right, choose the right lens based on what you need and what you can afford, not on what is the latest/coolest gadget on the market.

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Do you have any other tips to choose the right lens for your photography? If so, please share in the comments section.

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Nikon Trade-Up Program for the D780 and the Z-Series Mirrorless Cameras in US

03 Feb

The post Nikon Trade-Up Program for the D780 and the Z-Series Mirrorless Cameras in US appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

With competition coming from Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, and more, it seems that Nikon is doing whatever it can to keep buyers walking in the door. This includes a new trade-up program, which offers photographers savings when purchasing the Nikon D780.

The Nikon D780 is Nikon’s recently-released DSLR update to the Nikon D750; it features a 24.5-megapixel full-frame sensor, 7 frames-per-second continuous shooting (12 fps silent shooting), a tilting touchscreen, 4K video at 30p, and more.

While the trade-up program hasn’t yet begun, Nikon claims that you’ll be able to hand in “any working camera” when purchasing the Nikon D780. And that they’ll take $ 300 off the price of the D780, plus the “value of your trade-in.”

How will the trade-in value be calculated?

We can’t say for certain, but a similar deal has been offered on Nikon’s Z50/Z6/Z7 mirrorless lineup, promising trade-in value plus savings on a Nikon mirrorless model. To calculate the trade-in value, you’ll need to enter your camera model and condition. Nikon’s trade-in estimator will spit out a quote, and you’ll be able to claim the offered trade-in value (assuming that you’ve described your camera model and condition accurately).

If you’d like to test out your current camera on the trade-in value calculator, you can enter your camera model here.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the trade-in values are on-par with current used marketplaces (e.g., eBay), so unless you don’t want to spend time selling off your own gear, it may make sense to just purchase the D780 (or the mirrorless bodies) separately and sell your gear elsewhere.

Now, Nikon does promise savings in the form of $ 300 off the D780. But a quick look at the parallel Nikon offer for the Z6 and Z7 shows that this “instant savings” simply makes the price competitive with an Amazon offering. For instance, Nikon supposedly drops $ 600 off the Z7 price of $ 3399.95 USD, taking it down to $ 2799.95 USD; compare this to Amazon’s current offer of $ 2796.95 USD, and your enthusiasm for these “instant savings” will immediately wane.

Regardless, we won’t know for certain until the D780 trade-up program officially debuts on February 3rd. It’s worth a look, especially if you’re looking to sell off your old camera without much hassle. Note that if you’ve already purchased the D780, you should still be able to grab the deal when it drops.

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6 Vital Things to Look for When Photographing Landscapes

03 Feb

The post 6 Vital Things to Look for When Photographing Landscapes appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint.

Photographing landscapes is a hugely enjoyable pursuit that you can undertake all throughout the year. Landscapes are all around us, and being among them and capturing their beauty is a great way to immerse yourself in nature. Landscape photography can also be a fun way to practice your photography outdoors and learn about your camera in the fresh air. Here are six things to consider when photographing landscapes to elevate your images.

1. Dramatic light

One of the best times to be outdoors with the camera photographing landscapes is when the light is adding ambiance to the land.

Dramatic light can appear in all weathers.

You might expect dramatic light only to appear when the sun is shining. This is simply not the case. A predominantly overcast sky can yield impressive light for landscape photography. When the clouds disperse, the sun can unveil magical light as it paints and radiates the landscape.

It is often these fleeting moments of light that make the scenery more outstanding.

Another great moment for dramatic light is after a storm or rain shower when the bad weather clears and breathtaking light replaces it, or the final rays of light following a sunset.

Fujifilm Finepix F700, 12.9mm, 1/300 sec, f/3.6, ISO 200, Normal Program, Pattern Metering. © Jeremy Flint

2. Changes in the season

You can enjoy the beauty of the landscape throughout the year. Have you ever thought about how a local panorama changes with the seasons throughout the summer, autumn, winter, and spring? The changes each season brings can be brilliant for photographing landscapes.

Next time you visit and capture your favorite local scenic view, re-visit during a different time of the year and see how the landscape transforms in an alternative season.

The beautiful vibrant greens of summer are usually followed by the crisp and golden leaves and foliage of autumn when a palette of colors unfolds from shades of red and orange to hues of yellow.

In spring and summer, photographing landscapes can be a superb time to capture flowers in bloom or more minimalist looking images when the trees are bare and striking in winter.

Also, consider using a wide-angle lens to capture a greater perspective.

Canon 5D Mk II, EF 17-40mm f4L USM, 19mm, 1/4 sec, f/11, ISO 100, Manual Mode, Pattern Metering. © Jeremy Flint

3. Changes in the landscape

Our dynamic landscapes continue to change due to human activity and natural processes, shaping our diverse and wonderful landscapes.

Farming has a big influence on our land and can be great for photography. Arable farming (the growing of crops and cereals) and pastoral farming (the rearing and production of animals such as pigs, sheep, beef and dairy cattle) can make great subjects for photography.

As fields get plowed, seeds also get planted. When different crops grow every year, including wheat and barley in the UK, for example, these changing landscapes provide wonderful photo opportunities.

You can also photograph grazing animals in the landscape.

4. Varying weathers

Changes in the weather can be unpredictable and can occur at a moment’s notice. One minute it can be sunny, and the next minute it can be raining. Although you cannot control the weather, you can alter what you shoot. So get creative when photographing landscapes in varying weathers and make the most of anything it throws at you.

Bad weather can provide exciting chances to improve your photos. For example, snow can transform a landscape into a striking minimalist scene.

If the skies are overcast or it is raining, either head to a river for your photography or venture into woodlands where there is more cover for taking pictures.

Canon 5DSr, 16-35mm f2.8L III USM, 18mm, 15 sec, f/11, ISO 100, Manual Mode, Pattern Metering. © Jeremy Flint

The weather can influence a landscape with its changing patterns of light. As the sun and clouds come and go, shoot the diversity of the scene as it develops.

5. Atmospheric conditions

Atmospheric conditions can really help to lift your landscape images. A hint of mist can make an uninteresting scene look moody and interesting. Mist swirling around a group of trees or encircling a building can look spectacular, especially in the right light.

You can use fog to create mystical-looking images too.

6. Interesting elements

The final suggestion to shoot quality landscapes is to add an extra element of interest in your shots. You can go for a tree, water, people, or even parts of the landscape, such as a fence or gate.

Experiment with different compositions and come up with a view you like. The extra element will help give scale to your pictures and bring out another interesting side to the scenery.

Image: Canon 5DSr, 16-35mm f2.8L III USM, 18mm, 1/30 sec, f/11, ISO 100, Manual Mode, Pattern Meteri...

Canon 5DSr, 16-35mm f2.8L III USM, 18mm, 1/30 sec, f/11, ISO 100, Manual Mode, Pattern Metering. © Jeremy Flint

Conclusion

In summary, changes in the weather can be both subtle and extreme, creating incredible moments to capture the landscape. Consider things such as showers, sun, cloud cover or clear skies when photographing landscapes.

Also, look for the seasonal changes in crops and take advantage of dramatic light as it casts its rays over a magical view.

Mist and fog can be the icing on the cake for landscape photography as they add an element of drama and can lift your images from great to spectacular. Also, include a person or building in your landscape shots for interest and scale.

Do you have any other tips for photographing landscapes? Perhaps you’d like to share some of you landscape shots with us? If so, please do so in the comments!

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Color Grading in Capture One Pro

02 Feb

The post A Step-by-Step Guide to Color Grading in Capture One Pro appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darina Kopcok.

One of the reasons photographers hesitate to move from Lightroom to Capture One Pro is the learning curve associated with a new piece of software. The interface and the tools in COP are very different than those of Lightroom. Color grading in Capture One is one example of a process that is radically different than those found with Adobe products.

That being said, if you already know how to retouch your photos in Lightroom or Photoshop, then it won’t take you long to get up and running with Capture One Pro, which is recognized industry-wide for its superb color grading tools.

Color grading in Capture One Pro is a huge topic, but here are some tips to get you started.

The Color Editor

The Color Editor can be found in the left-hand side of the COP workspace, indicated by an icon as shown below:

color grading in capture one pro

Here you’ll find an RGB Histogram, a panel for White Balance, the Color Editor, and Color Balance.

There are three tabs in the Color Editor: Basic, Advanced, and Skin Tone. COP is recognized for its ability to render beautiful and highly realistic skin tones in comparison to other RAW editors.

These tabs allow you to modify the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness of individual colors.

You can also work in Layer Masks. These work similarly to local adjustments in Lightroom and allow you to modify individual colors more precisely.

The Basic tab

There are six color ranges represented in the color wheel under the Basic tab.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Color Grading in Capture One Pro

To work on a particular color, you first need to define the color range.

Choose the eyedropper to the right of the color wheel and click it on the desired color in your image.

In my image of the roasted cauliflower below, I clicked on the roasted tomatoes in order to work on the red tone.

color grading in capture one

The shading in the red segment of the color wheel shows you what color/colors have been selected.

You can further define the color range by clicking on the border of the segment and adjusting the width with your mouse.

color grading in capture one

To see exactly what the range includes click on View Selected Color.

color grading in capture one

Use the Smoothness slider to control the fall-off of the selected color into neighboring colors. This is represented by the shaded colored area around the boundaries. This will prevent hard edges.

The Basic tab is great in that it allows you to work on colors in your image individually. However, for maximum control when color grading in Capture One, use the Advanced tab.

The Advanced tab

As with the Basic tab, you need to define the color range you wish to work on with the color picker.

Click on the area you wish to adjust.

Then click View Selected Color Range.

Everything that is not part of the selection will be shown on the image as black and white. The width of the selection on the color wheel shows the excluded colors.

color grading in capture one

When working in the Advanced tab, you have extra precision when controlling the depth of the selection, as shown in the image above.

Simply click on the border and move your mouse towards the center of the color wheel. You can grab the border to include other colors in your selection.

Now you can make adjustments to the Smoothness, Hue, Saturation, and Lightness.

Once you have made the desired adjustments, uncheck View Selected Color Range.

To edit certain colors and not others when color grading in Capture One, you can also work on layers.

Layers in COP work similarly to local adjustments in Lightroom.

The Color Balance Tool

The Color Balance Tool is a simple yet powerful tool for correcting color casts and also for color grading in Capture One.

It can also be found under the Color Tool tab.

Color Balance allows you to not only tweak color, but add luminosity to the highlights, midtones, and shadows individually to an image. It enables precise control over hue and saturation in your images.

It can be used to make local adjustments in conjunction with the Layers Tool.

The tool is split up into five tabs: Master, 3-Way, Shadow, Midtone, and Highlight.

The Master tab allows you to affect color throughout the image. For example, if you want to cool down or warm up your image.

3-Way allows you to conveniently see Shadow, Midtone, and Highlight all at once.

When working with the Color Balance tool, you might want to remove it from the side panel and have it float in your workspace. You can then enlarge it for more comfortable viewing to make extra fine adjustments as needed.

To do this, simply click on the panel and drag it to another area of the workspace with your mouse.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Color Grading in Capture One Pro

Then drag on a corner to expand it.

color grading in capture one

To use the individual color balance tools, click on the centerpoint and drag it around the circumference, towards the color you want to affect.

Moving the pointer away from the center towards the perimeter increases saturation.

color grading in capture one

The curved sliders on either side of the color wheel affect the density of the chosen color range.

To reset the slider, you can click anywhere in the middle.

After you have made your individual color adjustments, you can head over to the Master slider and tweak the overall color balance if you wish.

In the image below, I made a couple of adjustments to the exposure, contrast and brightness of my image but I wanted to improve the colors.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Color Grading in Capture One Pro

I used the Master tab to cool down the image overall and bring out the blue undertone in the peonies.

color grading in capture one

Then I added some blue to the shadow. To the naked eye, the plate was quite blue and I wanted to bring this out in my image.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Color Grading in Capture One Pro

I also added magenta to the midtones and highlights to bring out the pink.

To work on colors individually, like the green of the leaves, you can use the Color Balance tool in conjunction with the Layers tool.

To do this, click on the Layers tab and create a name for your layer so you know what it refers to. I called my “Leaves.”

color grading in capture one

Paint a mask on the selection of the image you wish to change. There is no need to be super precise.

Use the Master tab to make the adjustment to the color.

color grading in capture one

The image will be adjusted with the updated color.

color grading in capture one

Conclusion

Capture One Pro comes with a steeper price tag than Adobe products, however, their claim that they are the number one choice among professionals is not an exaggeration.

Take some time to play around with the Color Editor and Color Balance tool. You may soon find you’ll be abandoning Lightroom for color grading in Capture One Pro.

Do you have any other questions or tips for color grading in Capture One Pro? If so, please share them with us in the comments.

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Learn How You Can Easily Create the Perfect Reflection Photos

02 Feb

The post Learn How You Can Easily Create the Perfect Reflection Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond.

In this article, you’ll discover how to create the perfect reflection photos. You’ll learn how to find reflection photos in locations near to you, and then how best to capitalize on these reflections in your photo. Use the correct equipment, the right angle, and you’ll be taking stunning photos in no time.

What is reflection?

First, the science behind reflection photography. Knowing why reflections form will help a lot when it comes to finding and taking these types of images.

The most obvious object you’ll come across on a day-to-day basis that reflects is a mirror. So in reflection, the angle of the incident light will be equal to the angle of the reflected light.

That means when you stand directly in front of a mirror, you’ll see yourself. However, if you stand to the side, you’ll see the scene that’s to the side of you.

When you reach the extreme edge of the mirror and look across it, you’ll see the room you’re standing in duplicated in a mirror image.

In the majority of cases, you’ll want to get down to the angle of the reflection to create this duplicate image in your photo. Repetition always works well in photography.

A strong subject like architecture can work well for reflection photography.

Which materials have a reflective surface?

Now you know what reflection is, you’ll need to know where to find it. There are lots of things that have a reflective surface – the mirror is the most extreme of these and is designed to reflect. You’re really looking for something with a smooth, shiny surface. So look for the following to get a reflection:

Metal – Any metal surface will reflect. Surfaces with less scratches are best.
Glass – Glass will also reflect. The shallower the angle you use, the stronger the reflection will be.
Marble – Shiny smooth stone surfaces will reflect, but not as much as glass or metal. That said, with water on top of the marble, the reflection will be better.
Water – Where water forms a flat surface, there will be a reflection. Puddles often do this, ponds also work, and even larger bodies of water can work when there is no wind.

The glass on this shop window becomes more reflective the shallower the angle.

How to take the perfect reflection photos.

Now you know what reflection is, and the materials that produce it, you’re ready to take the perfect reflection photos. Take a look at the following steps, and you’ll be in a position to get the best results.

Finding locations with reflection

Knowing which surfaces cause reflection is only half the story. You need to combine finding one of these surfaces in a location that has an interesting reflection. Going out and finding these is sometimes easy, and sometimes more of a challenge.

Look to the following to improve your chances:

Clear surfaces – Windows on high streets, or glass protecting commuters from the track in subway stations, all have the potential to be good reflection surfaces.
Bodies of water – Permanent bodies of water like ponds or lakes can be great for reflection photos. The moat around a castle can also work very well. You’ll want to choose a calm day for best results.
Puddles – After it’s finished raining, but before the puddles drain away, it is a great time to look for reflections that would not normally be there.

Image: After it’s finished raining get out looking for puddles that will then be reflection po...

After it’s finished raining get out looking for puddles that will then be reflection pools.

Create your own reflection

There are, of course, times when you’d like to photograph a reflection where one doesn’t usually form. In that case, you could experiment by taking a mirror with you to a location. It might not be practical to bring a large mirror with you, but by using a wide-angle lens, you can make the reflection look much larger than it actually is.

Another solution is to bring a bottle of water with you or even a bucket. If there is a readily available source of water nearby, like a lake or the sea, you might be able to carry buckets of water to a location where you wish to create a reflection.

Image: This location is a popular location to photograph reflections. It’s next to the sea, so...

This location is a popular location to photograph reflections. It’s next to the sea, so it’s possible to make your own reflections. I’m thankful to my friend for helping make the puddle.

Enhance your reflections

There are a couple of things you can do to enhance your reflection photo in-camera. These mainly involve the equipment you use. Look to do the following to create the perfect reflection photos.

Circular polarizing filter – One of the best items you can use in reflection photography. Using this filter will greatly increase the strength of the reflection.
Wide-angle lens – Use a wide-angle to increase the scope of the reflection within your photo. Even a small puddle can fill an entire frame if you get close enough to the puddle.
Shallow angle – The shallower the angle, the greater the reflection will be. So get side-on to a window, or down on the ground near a puddle for best results.

This is the result of making a reflection using buckets of water.

Good subjects for reflection

Now just because a place has a reflection doesn’t mean it’s going to be the best place to take a reflection photo.

As with all photography, you need a strong main subject. That main subject might already be there in the form of architecture. If that’s not the case, you may need to wait for a moment of capture, a person walking past your reflection location, for instance.

While a mirror image reflection could hold your photo, a single person, single tree, or an iconic landmark that also reflects will dramatically improve your results.

Use post-processing for reflections

In addition to the steps you can take in-camera, there are further steps you can use in post-processing. These involve enhancing your existing photo or creating a reflection within your image.

Enhancing a photo

This involves taking a photo that already has a reflection and then making that reflection stand out more.

You’ll be looking to make local adjustments to your image. To do that, you can either use graduated filters to adjust the image or layer mask and reveal only the area of the image that you wish to effect.

Adjustments you can consider making are brightening, sharpening, and adding more contrast to the reflection in an attempt to mimic the image that the reflection is from.

This sunset had the perfect reflection pool. It could be better with a stronger main subject.

Creating a reflection

Lastly, in your bid to create the perfect reflection photos, you could turn to post-processing.

You’ll need to choose an appropriate image to do this – one that has some nice sky would work best.

Then it’s a case of increasing the canvas size of your image, duplicating the image, flipping it, resizing it, and then making the reflection look realistic by adding some imperfections. You can look to create this by using the following guide.

How will you create the perfect reflection photos?

Now you have the knowledge needed to go out and create stunning reflection photos in your neighborhood. Are there any techniques you use to enhance your results either when you take the photo or post-process it?

Here at digital photography school, we value your ideas and opinions, so please share those in the comments section. Likewise, if you have images you’ve taken that show reflections, please share those as well!

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How to Jump from Lightroom to Photoshop and Back Again When Editing Photos (video)

01 Feb

The post How to Jump from Lightroom to Photoshop and Back Again When Editing Photos (video) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

In this video from Phil Steele of SteeleTraining, you’ll learn how you can jump from Lightroom to Photoshop and back again when editing your photos.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to make the jump from within Lightroom to Photoshop so you can do more detailed editing using layers, and then bring the photo back to Lightroom.
About making multiple jumps or nested jumps.
How this function works with RAW files versus JPG files.
What the different options mean in the “Edit in Photoshop” dialogue box when editing JPGs.
A workaround to open your original, unedited RAW file in Photoshop.
How to add text to your photo in Photoshop.
How to Save the file and how to change the default settings of the file saving format.
Why you should use only “Save” and not “Save As” when in Photoshop.
The process that Lightroom uses to save and retrieve your image.

Multiple jumps (or roundtrips)

You’ll learn:

What happens when you make multiple round trips (jumps to and from Lightroom to Photoshop and back) with the same file.
The best format to choose after you have closed Photoshop and decide you want to keep editing your edited photo.
What setting to choose so that you don’t loose further adjustments made in Lightroom when jumping back to Photoshop.
The trade-off of jumping back to Photoshop for a second time after making further edits in Lightroom but with a sneaky work-around.
How to make “virtual copies” of your image in Lightroom.
How you synchronize settings from one image to another in Lightroom.

Nested Jumps (or roundtrips)

You’ll learn:

How to jump from Lightroom to Photoshop and then from Photoshop to third-party software such as Luminar.
How to merge multiple Layers into a single Smart Layer so you can open in a third party program/plugin.

How to Find Your Vision as a Photographer

01 Feb

The post How to Find Your Vision as a Photographer appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mat Coker.

It’s frustrating to be a good photographer but not know what to do with your skills.

You can know your camera inside and out, be able to compose a good photo and capture a great moment, but without vision, you’ll always feel aimless as a photographer.

You’ll be stuck taking pictures that don’t inspire you and perhaps even running a photography business that brings you down.

I’ll show you how to find your vision as a photographer so that you can thrive and create a body of work that you are proud of.

“It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.” – Helen Keller

Even though I’m a family photographer, photos like this do not fit my vision as a photographer. However, I understand that families want a nice portrait like this, so it’s part of what I offer as a family photographer.

What is “vision”?

Vision has to do with seeing, and photographers constantly practice the art of seeing.

Having vision means you know why you’re taking pictures. You know what you want to accomplish. You’re not controlled by what other photographers tell you to do. You know what you’re pursuing and why.

“Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.” – Jonathan Swift

Photos like this, a candid moment, a splash of chaos to break the order, is more in line with my vision.

Who’s vision are you living?

Without a vision of your own, you may be living out another photographer’s vision.

You see everyone else’s style of photography and feel you have to conform to that even though you don’t want to.

Somebody else has told you how to see the possibilities. Your vision isn’t your own.

But how do you find your vision as a photographer?

A photo like this fits my vision perfectly. It was cold and the little one was confused and grumpy and shivering. The only thing that mattered to her was her mom. But this photo is not really about the little one, it’s about her mom. The mom who sacrifices, and comforts. The mom who abandons everything to embrace her little one.

Look back to find your vision

Part of your work as a photographer is to explore. What you explore is completely up to you.

You often don’t realize the significance of your discoveries until you can see some thread that connects them all.

In all your exploration as a creative person, you will see clues to your vision.

Look back on these five things to help find your vision as a photographer.

1. Note your other creative pursuits

You’re probably a creative person and not just a photographer.

Consider what books you love to read.
Take note of what you watch.
What type of music do you listen to?
If you sketch or paint, what is your subject matter?

Now, connect photography with your other creative pursuits.

Here’s what it looks like for me:

I tend to read novels that explore human nature, listen to music with lyrics about the ideal life, enjoy comedy that pokes fun of everyday routines, write on themes of personal growth, and studied the humanities at university.

I love to photograph candid moments (even during headshot sessions) because it lets me explore personality and how people act.

Already, I see a connection between my photography and my other creative pursuits.

“You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” – Ansel Adams

In each of these books, I find a clue to my vision as a photographer.

2. Collect the photos you love the most

What sort of photos are you drawn to and what are your favorite photos that you’ve taken?

What do you see in those photos and how do they connect to your other creative pursuits?

From my earliest days as a family photographer, this is one of my favorite photos. Childhood is a theme I love to explore.

Look beyond your own photography to that of others. What prints have you purchased or photography books do you own?

I’m not a photojournalist, though it’s photojournalism that seems to really inspire me as a photographer. This 25-cent yard sale magazine was one of my best purchases this year.

My favorite photographs are gritty, grainy and misfocused, but I love them.

I appreciate photographers who live for the moments and ideas in the photograph.

Moving forward, pay attention to what compels you to grab your camera and take a photo.

3. List your quirks as a person

This is a fun one. The purpose is to discover what is unique and interesting about you as a creative person.

Do you have a strange hobby?
Do you have any funny rituals?
What are you most embarrassed about?

List those quirky things that make you interesting.

If a toddler cries at one of my photo sessions, you can be sure I’ll snap a picture. l also make moms and dads dance together during photo sessions. It’s always so awkward, but that’s interesting to me.

One of my quirks is that I’m afraid to dance. I figure if I’m afraid of something, then other people are too. So I make couples dance at a portrait session. It’s lots of fun and the most awkward couples end up with the most romantic portraits.

4. What are your favorite 3-5 photography quotes?

Your favorite photography quotes will help you find your vision as a photographer.

Here are a few to get you thinking.

“I realize more and more what it takes to be a really good photographer. You go in over your head, not just up to your neck.” — Dorothea Lange

“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” — Marc Riboud

“For me, the camera is a sketchbook, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson

“I tend to think of the act of photographing, generally speaking, as an adventure. My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” — Diane Arbus

“Taking pictures is like tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night and stealing Oreo cookies.” — Diane Arbus

“My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.” — Steve McCurry

“The most difficult thing for me is a portrait. You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson

Do your favorite quotes have anything in common with your creative pursuits, your favorite photos, and your quirks as a person?

One day the bay we live on flooded and took over our yard. I put on my chest waders and followed my son as he paddled around. This is who I am as a photographer. Wandering into unpredictable and unexpected events to explore. I love it when our everyday life is made strange

5. Pay attention to what you say when you’re upset

Sometimes the spontaneous overflow of emotion contains the exact revelation of what your vision is.

How do you react when your photos are criticized? If you’ve never been criticized, just find a community to share your work online. Sooner or later, a person will let you know what they think of your photos. They will insult you relentlessly. Hopefully, they get under your skin, and you lash back. The words you blurt out are an expression of your vision.

I like wading into chaos and making something beautiful out of it. And if there are blemishes in the photo, so much the better. Because where there are smudges and dust and grain – that’s where things got real.

I keep my iPhone 4s to use as a camera. The grain and discoloration in the photos represent what I see in life. It’s one of my favorite cameras.

Ask, what problem does your vision solve?

By now, you should have a clue as to what you’re after as a photographer. Don’t worry, it takes some time to come up with a precise vision.

A final approach is to ask what problem your vision tackles.

I remember the day I realized what photography was all about for me. I was reading a book on the history of journalism and came across this comment:

“The mission of photography is to explain man to man and each man to himself.” — Edward Steichen

My everyday photography and work is permeated with trying to understand ourselves. That is right in line with the books I read, the comedy I laugh at, and the moments I capture.

As I photograph my kids, other people and social events, I come to understand humanity. And I find myself in places I would never get to be unless I was a photographer.

“The camera is an excuse to be someplace you otherwise don’t belong.” — Susan Meiselas

I’ve been there when brides get ready for their wedding day. That would never have happened without the camera. You get insights into a person when you spend their wedding morning with them. You get insight into humanity when you do this repeatedly over time.

Here is a question that drives me as a person and a photographer: who do you become in a crisis?

What do you become like when a session falls apart? Who do you become as a mom when your little one won’t smile pretty for the camera? Who are you when your children need you? Those questions drive me and therefore drive my vision as a photographer.

A moment between a father and son. He’s done something wrong and neither knows quite how to react or what to say. It’s a defining moment in their relationship.

Your vision ought to make you grow

People with vision foresee exactly what they’re after and why. They work toward it, overcoming obstacles and their weaknesses. To find your vision as a photographer:

Explore your creativity.
Ask, what problem does my vision solve?
How does it make life deeper and better?
Who do I need to be(come) in order to bring this vision to life?
What do I have to do consistently in order to bring this vision to life?
Write yourself a tag line and print it, make a mug, a t-shirt, or paint it on the wall.

Do you have anything else you’d like to add to this? If so, please share with us in the comments.

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