Happy Nature Photography Day!
Even though the first official day of summer is just around the corner, it feels like summer has been in full swing for weeks now. The temperatures are up, humidity is high, and the fireflies have been putting on a dazzling show in the dark. I've had a few magical nights walking the trails, surrounded by their shimmering light. It almost felt like I was walking through space among tiny stars.
Now, I've traded in my magical glowworms for mosquitoes and an abundance of wildlife this week teaching at the Out of Grand Teton conference in Wyoming. Already, I've had some wonderful adventures and encounters. I can't wait to edit some of the images to share with you next month. But for now, enjoy my write-up about capturing images of fireflies and an essential technical tip on properly setting your white balance.
Last but certainly not least, I hope you find some time today or this weekend to get out and celebrate Nature Photography Day!
Cheers,
Chrissy
This article on photographing fireflies has been one of my most requested topics this past month. These little beetles never cease to amaze me each summer, so I'm excited to share the magic and take you behind the scenes on how to capture these enchanting creatures in photographs.
One of the most important steps in editing is setting your white balance correctly. If your white balance is off, it can make your colors look unnatural and create unnecessary work to correct throughout your editing process. Starting with a good white balance makes all your other editing steps easier and helps maintain color accuracy, ensuring the final result looks just as you remember it.
Last month, I sat down with Austin James Jackson on his Learn Landscape Photography Podcast where we talked about one of my favorite subjects: Lightroom Classic. We discussed topics like common mistakes, tips and tricks to start a reorganization effort, and how to make your Lightroom run faster.
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"How to Keep Your
Lightroom Catalog Organized"
EPISODE 54
Whether you're just starting in Lightroom or already have hundreds of thousands of photos, maintaining an organized Lightroom catalog is crucial. In this episode, pro photographer and educator Chrissy Donadi shares her advice on all things Lightroom organization. Chrissy is an expert in Lightroom, and her advice will help you clean up your catalog.
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1.) Michael Frye shares a helpful article explaining his thoughts on using various shutter speeds to create mood.
2.) Cynthia Bandurek shares her 7 Top Tips for Rainforest Macro Photography but I still think they are helpful even if you aren't in a rainforest.
3.) Entries are open for the Epson International Pano Awards. Early-bird entries close on June 24th, and the final entry period closes on July 15th, 2024.
4.) Michael Rung explains how using Survey View in Lightroom can help you cull your photos faster in his latest video on YouTube.
5.) Ryan Dyar shares a new quick tip on using a linear gradient with masks in Photoshop. Scroll to June 2024 at the bottom to find it.
6.) Gary Hart shares a fun article on The Battle of the Brains and how our thinking impacts our photography.
7.) Watch Blake Rudis and Matt Kloskowski discuss the Adobe Terms of Service change on the Photography Frame of Mind Podcast or you can listen to this conversation on a podcast streaming service too. Also, you can read Adobe's blog post on Updating Adobe's Term of Service where they tried to clarify what the changes really mean.
8.) Catch the replay of the "Ask Us Anything" Webinar with Sarah Marino, Alex Noriega, Eric Bennett, Michael Shainblum, Joshua Cripps, Nick Page, and Sean Bagshaw.
9.) Mark Denney takes you behind the scenes on photographing cascades and waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains and all his thoughts along the way.
10.) Naturalist Nugget: Fog forms when the air temperature cools to the dew point temperature. The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture, causing water vapor to condense into tiny water droplets near the ground. When the temperature drops to the dew point, or when the dew point rises to meet the temperature, fog can form if other conditions like calm winds are also present. To help me find fog and low clouds, I like to use the Clear Outside App.
