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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
You don’t have to go far to capture fun and engaging images of wildlife. In fact, you may not have to go anywhere at all. A carefully landscaped yard and the right tools can attract an impressive variety of animal life to observe and photograph. Pair that with a little patience and soon you’ll be capturing stunning images from the comfort of your own home.
Attracting Birds
Birds are part of nearly every environment, from the densest cities to rural areas. While they are common, we’ll need to offer three essentials—water, shelter, and food—to
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Exposure can be challenging to master. There are many moving parts, and knowing which settings affect what aspect of our image takes time and practice. The goal might be to take full control and use manual exposure mode, but first, we need to learn the ropes using auto exposure modes.
These modes let us use our camera with a little help. As covered in our introduction to exposure article, photography consists of
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Through the cacophony of forest sounds, your ears home in on a buzzy, almost garbled ascending song. Perhaps you recognize it immediately, or maybe you need to confer with one of the trusty internet databases or apps. You train your eyes on the canopy, scanning for movement of any kind, when you see it: the cerulean warbler, a small rowdy songbird with wings slightly splayed from the body. Quickly, you lower your binoculars and train your camera on the little blue passerine before snapping a few frames.
The resulting photos clearly show the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Composition in photography refers to the way in which we arrange visual elements in an image. It's how we position the subject in the frame and how all elements combine to create a visually appealing photograph.
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Expensive cameras and long lenses can only get us so far. It's not the gear that makes the photo, but the photographer. A creative and observant eye is the key to making visually pleasing photographs. These skills can be learned, and with practice, you'll be well on your way to creating strong
by Zack Young · Posted
Once you’re familiar with the basic concepts behind high-volume photography, the next logical step is to figure out what gear you need to purchase. That’s when the panic might hit. Suddenly you’re flooded with decisions about cameras, lenses, strobes, backdrops, barcode scanners, and more, each category including tons of different options at every
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Are you interested in landscape photography, but don't want to lug around heavy lenses? Join Sony Alpha ambassador Mahesh Thapa as he explains the numerous benefits of using Sony’s high-quality f/4 lenses for landscape photography.
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - When Thapa Started to Use f/4 Lenses
4:52 - Why Use f/4 Lenses?
11:24 - What About Astrophotography?
13:34 - Then vs. Now
21:11 - Ultralight Full-Frame and APS-C Lenses
28:20 - Why Consider Lenses Faster Than f/4?
31:42 - Q&A
What lenses do you typically use? Let us know in the
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Join Nate Luebbe and Autumn Schrock as they edit images they've made in the great outdoors. Luebbe shares his workflow for editing wildlife photos in Lightroom Classic, while Schrock shares her workflow for editing astrophotos in Photoshop.
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Landscape Panorama
7:42 - Wildlife Photos
14:09 - Milky Way Photo
28:43 - Moon Photo
36:48 - Final Thoughts How do you edit your photos?
Share your own tips in the Comments section, below.
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How do you locate the Milky Way in the sky? What is the best phase of the moon to photograph? How do you focus your lens in the dark? Astrophotography is magical yet challenging. Luckily, Autumn Schrock (@autpops) is here to be your guide to capturing the night sky.
0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - Preparation and Planning
4:42 - Camera Settings
11:56 - Reflection Image
14:38 - Composition
15:34 - Barn Image
16:38 - Car Trails/Long Exposure
18:40 - The Possibilities
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Landscape photographer Robert Rodriguez, Jr. has seen beginner photographers make the same common mistakes repeatedly. In this seminar, he teaches you to improve your landscape photography by explaining these five important skills.
0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - The Five Ways
2:46 - Mindset
8:32 - Craft
22:29 - Composition
32:13 - Visual Literacy
44:20 - Printing
1:00:27 - Review and More from Rodriguez
What techniques do you find the most important in your photography? Let us know down below.
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Nate Luebbe (@nateinthewild) has an understanding of animal behavior that allows him to go beyond the typical snapshot. Join him in the field as he uses his knowledge of wildlife to inform his choice of gear, settings, and composition.
0:00 - Introduction
1:06 - Behavior and Storytelling
5:17 - Bison (Gear and Composition)
9:25 - Elk and Foxes (Camera Settings: Continuous Shooting, Shutter Speed, ISO, Aperture)
16:16 - Bears (Crop)
20:48 - Why Luebbe is a Nature Photographer
22:00 - How to Improve
What are your tips for wildlife photography?
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In this final part of The Art of Photography series, aviation photographer Joe Glyda explains self-assignments. Glyda discusses finding inspiration when you have no work or want to try something new. He shares three of his self-assignment projects and how they made him fall in love with aviation photography.
0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - Glyda’s Background
5:01 - The Self-Assignment
9:45 - Glyda’s Self-Assignments
26:13 - Aviation Photography / Self-Assignment with a Purpose
46:28 - Let Creativity Come Through You
48:26 - Q&A
We hope you
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Autumn Schrock is inspired by the moon and its beauty. The different moon phases or times of day, as well as composition, can affect your photo’s story. Schrock explains how to take all these elements into consideration when photographing the moon, as well as how to strike the balance between planning (using apps like PhotoPills) and improvising in the field.
0:00 - Introduction and Schrock’s Work
1:58 - Storytelling
3:47 - Schrock's Tips
6:20 - Planning and Photographing
8:56 - Camera Settings
10:26 - Gear and Composition
11:31 - Schrock's
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Including yourself in a landscape shot is a great way to tell a story, add emotion, and give a sense of scale. In this video, Matt Zefi discusses composition, posing, and angle options for your landscape self-portrait to convey the mood of your image.
0:00 - Introduction: Just Find Friends
0:44 - How to Take a Photo of Yourself
1:38 - Posing, Composition, and Storytelling
2:40 - Focal Length
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In Part 7 of The Art of Photography series, landscape photographer Gina Yeo discusses landscape photography. Yeo breaks down every step needed to achieve that beautiful landscape shot of your dreams. She explains everything, including planning, composition, post-processing, and what's in her camera bag.
0:00 - Introduction
5:17 - The Fundamentals
7:20 - Inside Yeo’s Camera Bag
13:32 - Planning
16:45 - The Foundations
17:08 - Daylight Technique
21:57 - Night Technique
25:16 - Creative Technique
28:53 - Composition
34:50 - The Art of Post
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Join Sony Alpha Collective member Nate Luebbe in the field at Grand Teton National Park. Learn about his approach to landscape photography, his tips on finding unique compositions, and his advice for photographing in a National Park.
0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - Dissecting Your Scene
4:54 - Adding a Human Element
6:14 - Luebbe's Gear Advice
7:45 - Panorama
8:05 - Camera Settings (Aperture)
9:10 - More On-Location Tips
12:30 - What's Next?
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