More than anything else, the thing that we human beings respond to most is emotion. This is why you will see so many advertising campaigns that feature heart-breaking stories or the cutest puppies and kittens you’ve ever seen. The idea is to make you feel something, which in turn will allow you to engage more fully with the image or video you are looking at.
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There’s nothing quite like a desert landscape at sunset. Streaks of pink, yellow, and orange streaming across the blue sky, silhouetting a Saguaro in the Sonoran desert – it’s an image that will stay with you forever, especially if you’re a photographer! But photographing in the desert brings its own unique set of challenges. Whether you’re photographing a desert near you, or going on an expedition across America – or even internationally – you need to be prepared with the right gear, equipment, techniques, and safety precautions.
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If you’re aiming to make money from your landscape photography, then selling stock is an excellent...
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Utah is a great place to head for photography, with plenty of opportunities across the state for picture-perfect moments. Photographers enjoy the wild landscapes as well as the animals which call the natural areas their home, as well as the potential for impressive sunsets and sunrises. Here are ten places you will want to head to if you’re ready to head out on a photographic trip.
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Most photographers are well aware of the golden hour, that spectacular time early in the morning or just before sunset when the sun casts a soft, golden light over everything, illuminating the scene in a dramatic way.
But few are aware of the blue hour, and the impact that this time of day can have on images. The blue hour is the period of twilight that occurs twice a day –in the morning just before sunrise, and at night just after sunset.
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Chris Gin is a landscape photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. If you enjoy seascapes you will definitely want to check out Chris’s portfolio. He has many amazing photos of New Zealand seascapes, especially at and around sunrise and sunset.
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Bryan Maltais, a landscape photographer based in Colorado, recently spent 2.5 months exploring and photographing the amazing landscape of New Zealand. Bryan said, “This amount of time allowed me to dig into certain areas and wait for just the right weather and light. And that’s a good thing because the Spring weather during my mid October through December stay was challenging nearly every day.”
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Despite the tremendous beauty of the ocean though, capturing the coast in all of its splendor can be difficult –not to mention frustrating. Translating what you see in-person, into a two-dimensional photograph can be a monumental task.
The challenge is finding a way to convey some of that spectacular beauty that we appreciate firsthand, in a photo. While this is easier said than done, with practice –and some basic guidelines, it is possible to create some truly amazing images of the ocean. Here are a few tips to get you started.
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A beautiful sunset. A scene bathed in spectacular light –sunsets are a photographer’s dream come true, presenting a chance for some truly dramatic images.
But while sunsets present excellent photo opportunities, capturing the tremendous beauty of a sunset can be difficult! It’s hard to convey the complex range of colors, light, and beauty of a sunset, into a simple two-dimensional image. And then there is the issue with camera settings: often, what we see in-person, and what the camera renders as an image, are two entirely different things.
To combat these challenges, arm yourself with the tools that you need to create dynamic sunset images. Whether you’re just getting started with sunset photography, or looking to brush up on some technique, here are some tips that will get you on track.
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In this article we’ll walk through the process of editing a sample sunset photo in Lightroom with the help of the workflow presets from the Landscape Legend Lightroom Presets. Landscape Legend is our extensive collection of presets for quickly processing your landscape and nature photos. The set includes 100 one-click presets for quick results, as well as a comprehensive collection of stackable workflow presets that give you endless possibilities while still helping you to speed up your workflow. Through this tutorial I’ll show how the workflow presets can help you to edit your photos in just a few clicks.
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Get the most out of your trip to the Grand Canyon be planning. This guide covers points of interest, best times to visit, how to get around, tips for shooting the Grand Canyon, and essential gear for getting amazing shots.
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