These are just things so many of you need! With the Phoblographer’s presets, you can speed up how you work in Lightroom. You folks asked for them, and now you’ve got them! Over the years, the Phoblographer’s staffers have tested various cameras and lenses as well as film emulsions. So we decided to make Lightroom presets that look like the classic film look that you’d see in magazines. In fact, we based it off of old-school photojournalism. That’s what we named them for; and we think they’re some of the best lightroom presets that you’ll get your hands on. This article gives you visual examples of all 20 presets in our Photojournalism Presets Pack, as applied to various portraits we’ve taken over the years. And if you want, you can purchase them right here at our store.

The Phoblographer has a large database of portraits that we’ve shot over the years. So we’ve tested these presets on Canon, Nikon, Sony, Leica, Panasonic Lumix, Olympus, OM System, and Fujifilm RAW files. No matter what camera you own, you’re probably going to like these Lightroom presets.

Why Buy These Lightroom Presets

A total of 20 different presets make up our first Presets Pack. Ten of these are color-based and the remaining 10 are focused on black and white results. We developed these to ensure the results don’t overlap between presets, and keeping in mind that they are meant to help you edit with ease. Some of these are Adaptive presets, meaning they scan your photos for faces and skies and skilfully apply edit masks only to those areas. They were developed by us on Adobe Lightroom Classic and you can even adjust the intensity of the presets using the Amount slider in the Develop module

For those of you who’d like to use these presets on the go, we have good news for you. You can even upload these presets to Adobe Lightroom (formerly known as Lightroom Mobile), to be able to use them on your mobile devices.

Color Presets

Use the sliders below to see the effects of each preset on the portrait.

Black And White

These are available for purchase right now. You can buy the color or monochrome sets separately or buy both of them together at a discount. Visit our online store to buy them.

Photographing little kids can feel like trying to catch the wind. They wiggle and squirm and honestly never look at the camera when you want them to. Getting a good photo of my own kids when they were toddlers was super rare. Now, they know how to glare at my phone with a pasted-on grin for just long enough to document important moments. Maybe if I’d have known the best tips for photographing toddlers back when they were small, things wouldn’t feel so tense during family photo sessions.

Capturing childhood through amazing images (and without all the stress!) is a mission Jess McDaniel is especially passionate about. An award-winning lifestyle photographer, she’s photographed hundreds of babies and toddlers each year for more than 20 years with her company, Boston Baby Photos. Leaning on her firsthand experience with the age group, she recently launched Summer Iconic, the first course offering from Iconic Set by Boston Baby Photos, an online DIY photography workshop specifically for toddler parents.

In seven sub-10-minute videos, McDaniel shares the three iconic photos every parent can take of their toddler to capture the essence of one specific summer of their childhood — a close-up face photo, a full-body photo, and an artistic photo. The goal is to empower parents to check taking share-worthy photos off their to-do list, put their phones down, and just enjoy time spent together. But the best part is that throughout the course, McDaniel teaches parents step-by-step how to use a smartphone camera to capture amazing toddler photos.

If you want to take really great photos of your toddler, read on for some of her best tips for doing just that.

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Stay flexible.

Remember, this is your toddler you’re photographing. (You know, that wild-haired, spunky thing that won’t stop humming the Bluey theme song?) So, flexibility is key. “Whatever ends up happening, don’t let yourself feel like you’re failing at it,” McDaniel shares.

Perspective matters here, too. “No matter what, the fact that you’re there with your child and you’re trying to do this, that’s the win,” she says.

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Give them something to do.

In her Summer Iconic course for photographing 2-year-olds, McDaniel shows parents how to take photos that incorporate three summer playthings — sand, water, and bubbles. “It’s all these little tricks and you can get the coolest bubble photo, but it’s like, we’ve got to do it in a very particular way,” she explains. The key here is that during each shoot, your toddler has something to interact and engage with. They get to show off their personality and you get to capture it on camera.

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Don’t bother with fancy apps.

“Your phone is set up for success. You are holding something in your hand that is probably better than the camera I shot with 20 years ago,” McDaniel says. “So, I don’t think you need to bother shooting through any apps.”

Getting fantastic photos of your toddler doesn’t have to be a struggle. In fact, with these tips, you can take expert-level photographs and document toddlerhood without feeling chained to your phone.

If you want even more help learning how to take the best pictures of your toddler, look out for the Iconic Photo Monthly, launching Fall 2024. Following her Summer Iconic workshop, you’ll already have the skills you need to capture great images, but with this course, McDaniel aims to “give you a 10,000-ft. view of childhood” by telling you exactly which photo you should take each month to photograph your child from ages 1 to 3.

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I am a night photographer. I drive long hours in a dusty car listening to weird music, stay out all night creating photos, get dirty, hang out with other creative sleep-deprived weirdos, see the stars drift across the sky and always find the best taco stands while photographing forgotten abandoned locales and amazing nightscapes. I have three books published with one more on the way. My images have appeared in National Geographic Books, Omni magazine, Los Angeles Times, Westways magazine and numerous other publications. I also teach night photography workshops, which includes light painting, star trails, and much more.

Capturing Life’s Precious Moments with Precision and Passion

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mary Gorry Photography (MGP) proudly announces its extensive range of professional photography services designed to capture life’s most precious moments. Serving photography services in Raleigh and surrounding areas, Mary Gorry Photography is dedicated to providing timeless photos at affordable prices, ensuring no special moment is missed.

About Mary Gorry Photography
Mary Gorry, the creative force behind Mary Gorry Photography, has a passion for natural light photography. Based in Spring Hope, NC, Mary has created a unique indoor and outdoor studio that serves as an evolving wonderland for her creative projects. Her commitment to capturing authentic and beautiful images has made her a sought-after photographer in the region.

Mary’s diverse background, including her upbringing as the daughter of a Marine General, has instilled in her a unique perspective and adaptability. When not behind the camera, Mary enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her fiancé, Josh, and their two fur babies, Gia and Denny.

Comprehensive Photography Services
Mary Gorry Photography offers a wide range of photography services tailored to meet the needs of various clients. From family portraits to specialized themed mini sessions, Mary ensures every client receives personalized attention and stunning photographs.

Themed Mini Sessions
Mary’s “Themed Minis Calendar” is a client favorite, offering themed mini sessions throughout the year. These sessions provide families with regular opportunities to capture fun and creative photos. Popular themed minis include Mommy + Me Minis, Creek Minis, Sunflower Minis, and Christmas Tree Farm Minis. Clients are encouraged to sign up for Mary’s newsletter to gain access to the themed minis calendar.

Family Photography
Mary provides family photos for every stage of life, offering multiple packages that can be customized to fit the needs of each family. Whether updating home decor, documenting a new family member, or creating the perfect Christmas card, Mary captures the essence of family connections.

Couples and Engagement Photography
Celebrating love is a cornerstone of Mary’s work. She offers couples and engagement sessions to commemorate anniversaries, new engagements, or simply the joy of being together. Each session is designed to reflect the unique love story of the couple.

Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions are best scheduled around 30 weeks of pregnancy, capturing the beautiful baby bump before the arrival of the new family member. Sessions can include the expectant mother alone, with a partner, or with the entire family. Mary also offers “Watch Me Grow” packages that bundle maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions.

Newborn, Kids, and Milestones Photography
Recognizing the fleeting nature of childhood, Mary provides numerous opportunities to capture significant moments in children’s lives. Newborn photography services in Raleigh are a big hit, as well as capturing milestone celebrations such as first birthdays and cake smashes. Mary’s photos preserve the joy and innocence of childhood.

Senior and Graduation Photography
Mary helps seniors celebrate their final year of high school or college with personalized photo sessions. These sessions can include casual or formal cap and gown photos, providing memorable images for graduation announcements and gifts.

Studio Photography
The MGP Indoor & Outdoor Studio in Spring Hope, NC, offers a variety of photo options. With select props available and the flexibility to include additional props, the studio is designed to provide a comfortable and creative environment for every session.

Client-Centered Approach
Mary Gorry Photography is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and high-quality images. Mary’s approach is client-focused, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of her clients. Her goal is to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience, resulting in authentic and timeless photos.

Why Choose Mary Gorry Photography?
As an expert photographer in North Carolina, Mary Gorry combines her artistic vision with technical expertise to provide unparalleled photography services. Her commitment to capturing special moments, combined with her approachable and professional demeanor, makes her the ideal choice for clients seeking high-quality photography. Check Mary Gorry Photography: https://www.marygorryphotography.com/

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Graduate student documents Antarctic research voyage with photography

The boat where Maraina Miles lived for a month was equipped with a small oven large enough for a tray of brownies, a four-burner gas stove and a mini refrigerator. Most of the perishables, such as avocados and cabbage, were stored on the top deck, kept cool by the Chilean weather and chest freezers.  

Despite limited space and resources, Miles said one member of the crew, an Argentinian man, had previously owned a restaurant and prepared memorable meals for the group of about 10 researchers and students. Several, including Miles who is a Ph.D. candidate, were from the University of Maine, joined by members from other universities in the U.S. and South America.

They trudged through bogs, hiked along cliffs and lived on a 66-foot sailboat named the Ocean Tramp to acquire data on the most recent ice age. Miles learned about glaciers and lent a hand with fieldwork. By the time she was back home, she also had over 2,000 snapshots from a camera her mother had gifted her to remember how it felt to wade through muck and push a large probe into the ground. 

Thirty-one of Miles’ documentary photos are framed and exhibited at UMaine’s Hudson Museum, where they will be on display until the start of the fall 2024 semester. Coming from an undergraduate background in fine arts, she had participated in exhibitions before but said she doesn’t feel the same type of pressure with her photo display. It’s there to give insight into their fieldwork in Chile — the sweaty parts and the scenery — not to be judged for the quality of content and aesthetics.

Before Miles came to UMaine in 2018, she completed a bachelor’s degree in sculpture and worked at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Working alongside people who had studied environmental sciences encouraged her to go back to school and pursue a second undergraduate degree in geology.

In her graduate studies at UMaine, she decided to specialize in the area of glaciers — Earth’s natural sculptures and a long-time interest of hers — and has focused her fieldwork in Antarctica and Baxter State Park. After graduating in May 2025, she hopes to stay in academia as a postdoc or educator. She’ll continue taking pictures as a hobby and to document her work with the environment.

Her photos in Chile show the beauty of undeveloped nature. The team’s work required lengthy hikes into places not frequently visited by people. “There were some places that we got up into, and I wondered if anyone had ever been there before,” Miles said.

Once their boat left port from Puerto Williams, Chile and sailed west through the Beagle Channel with humpback whales and Peale’s dolphins, Miles said they passed one or two towns before settling into a section of Alberto de Agostini National Park that was a day and a half journey by sailboat. Tight-quartered bunk cabins had doors for privacy, but closing them meant trying to sleep in a room too stuffy, hot and damp to get comfortable. 

“You’re out in the middle of nowhere. There’s no other people for like 100 miles, or so it seems when you’re out there,” Miles said. “But you’re stuck with 10 other people around you all the time. I didn’t mind it because I’ve had other field experiences like that.”

Brenda Hall, who led the trip in spring 2023, said their goal as researchers was to document the end of the last ice age as represented by shrinking glaciers in the Cordillera Darwin mountain range, which has peaks that reach 8,000 feet. Hall, a professor of quaternary and glacial geology at UMaine, said determining the timing, magnitude and rate of the end of the last ice age helps scientists predict future climate behavior and better understand what happens on Earth as the climate warms.

Hall had previously worked with Miles in Antarctica studying glaciers. Since the work was similar, Hall invited Miles to Chile to help with handling the equipment and taking samples. Miles brought her camera, like she has for all of her field excursions, as entertainment.

“I think she captured the environment really well and our work on the landscape,” Hall said. “I personally like the pictures of us working, because as the one working, I never really got a look at it before.”

Turning moments to memories 

A photo of one of the bogs where the group based research showed six people carrying roughly 150 pounds of equipment to draw samples from the Earth’s surface and reminds Miles of when the soft ground sucked her muck boot into it. She eventually recovered the boot but not before soaking her sock in spongy sphagnum moss.

The team used probes to measure ground depth in the bog, then took sediment samples to gather data on when ice last covered the area. 

“The theory is that the more that you grunt as you’re trying to push the probe down, the better it works,” Miles said. “There were three of us there trying to push this thing down and yelling, and then all of a sudden a condor popped up over the side of the mountain. I think he thought that we were dying animals and that lunch was about to be served.”

One of her photos from that day shows an Andean Condor — a type of vulture that can stand 4 feet tall with a 12-foot wingspan — flying above them, marking its next meal. Miles said she missed the opportunity to take a picture of the condor, the largest flying bird in the world, from above. She couldn’t get her camera out of her backpack quickly enough as she and the group hiked down a cliff. 

Displayed next to the condor are photos of a black-crowned night heron perched on the side of a boat with its red eyes peering, Magellanic Cormorants nested on rock and sea lions lounging.

A Hudson Museum cooperating curator heard about Miles’ work through her husband and connected Miles with the director, Gretchen Faulkner, to arrange the exhibit. Faulkner said the museum regularly showcases exhibitions in its Minsky Culture Lab that feature UMaine faculty and graduate student research.

“Through these exhibitions, the public, including elementary and secondary school students and the university community, has an opportunity to learn about groundbreaking fieldwork and research about the impact of climate change, past civilizations and artistic traditions from around the world,” Faulkner said.

Contact: Ashley Yates; ashley.depew@maine.edu

London, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – June 25, 2024) – A photograph of Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto, which captures an incredible moment where athlete, spectacle and photographer come together in perfect harmony, has won this year’s World Sports Photography Awards. The image was taken by Belgian photographer Eric T’Kindt at the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, Antwerp, Belgium.

This image is one of 24 winning images across sports categories including American Football, Basketball, Cycling, Gymnastics, Extreme Sports and Football. More than 1400 professional sports photographers from over 80 countries around the world submitted more than 9000 images to this year’s competition.

The World Sports Photography Awards are the only global awards for sport photography. Entered by the world’s best sports photographers, judged by leading figures from sport, media, photography, brand and creative. Designed to recognise and celebrates incredible sports images and the photographers who take them. World Sports Photography Awards tell compelling stories of the emotion, passion, athleticism and focus that are at the heart of sport.

Sophie Collins, Chief Marketing Officer at MPB said, “As a judge and sponsor of the 2024 ‘World Sports Photography Awards,’ I am once again astounded by the exceptional talent showcased in this year’s entries. Photography has the unique ability to capture the raw emotions and intense moments of sports, telling stories that resonate deeply with viewers long after the moment has passed.”

The full gallery of winning images including Top 10s in every sporting category are available to view on the World Sports Photography Awards website.

Daiki Hashimoto at the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships by Eric T’Kindt, A new superhero? The perfect match between a spotlight and a head by Isaac Morillas, Duck Dive by Ryan Pierse

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Nothing captures the emotion of sports like photography. World Sport Photography Awards celebrates the best sports photography by the best sports photographers. With images from over 40 different sports, from elite to grass roots, the World Sports Photography Awards tell compelling stories of the emotion, passion, athleticism and focus that are at the heart of sport.

Now in its fifth edition, the World Sports Photography Awards are the only global awards for sport photography. Entered by the world’s best sports photographers, judged by leading figures from sport, media, photography, brand and creative. Designed to recognise and celebrates incredible sports images and the photographers who take them.

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Andy Ford is a Florida-based digital strategist and video producer with over 20 years of experience. His career has spanned the sports, news, corporate, and healthcare environments. He is an Adjunct Professor for the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, instructor for the Visual Storytelling Conference, tutorial author for CreativeCOW, and an Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Video Design. In his spare time, Andy enjoys traveling, cooking, and nature photography.

An astronaut captured an elusive glimpse of red lightning from space.

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick imaged the rare red sprite phenomenon from the International Space Station earlier in the year, which may build on earlier studies of the lightning type on the orbiting complex.

“Super lucky a few weeks ago when shooting a timelapse of a lightning storm off the coast of South Africa. One of the frames in the timelapse had a red sprite,” NASA astronaut Dominick wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday (June 20). 

“A rare event. My knowledge is pretty much just from Wikipedia but I want to know more,” he added, adding in a second post that he would like to collaborate with “red sprite experts” for “tips on how to capture more of these.”

Related: Eerie, ultra-detailed photo of a lightning ‘sprite’ exposes one of nature’s least understood phenomena

Red sprites, also known as red lightning, occur during some extremely intense thunderstorms. Most lightning flashes move down from the clouds to the ground, a sprite goes in the opposite direction: up, into the upper atmosphere.

These sprites are very brief, lasting only for about a millisecond, which makes them difficult to observe even with professional equipment from orbit. That said, they can be very large, sometimes spanning as large as 30 miles (48 km) across.

Lightning has been studied for many years on the ISS, including 2015 images of different phenomena (blue jets, or upside-down lightning) that European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen captured from space. His photos made the covers of the top-tier prestigious journals Science and Nature. Mogensen also managed to capture red sprites of his own during his latest 2023-24 excursion to space.

Mogensen used a new camera during his second excursion on the ISS to “study the formation and development of these types of lightning in much more detail,” Mogensen told Space.com last year. The camera is neuromorphic, obtaining images differently than the way standard cameras do.

“Instead of taking images by collecting light through the camera shutter, the camera measures differences in light and uses that information to create an image,” ESA officials wrote in a statement in September 2023. 

The lightning may also be changing due to human-induced climate change, according to an April 2023 presentation on the study at the European Geophysical Union hybrid conference held in Vienna and online.

The new study, lead author Olivier Chanrion with DTU Space said at the time, provides “the opportunity to analyze and quantify their (lightning storms’) impact, and to check to which extent they are associated with overshooting thunderclouds tops that inject greenhouse gases and aerosols in the stratosphere.”

New voluptuous Zeelander 5 yacht shines bright in fresh photography

by Zeelander 25 Jun 08:10 PDT

Zeelander Yachts has just released the first full photoshoot of its voluptuous Zeelander 5. The 48ft (14.7m) yacht joins its larger sisters with Zeelander’s new curvier styling and a host of small design improvements that help to elevate the exclusive experience of owning one of these yachts.

• Next evolution of Zeelander’s popular model
• Famous Zeelander curves and new mullion-less windows
• Two cabins and a flawless saloon
• Breathtaking 40-knot-plus performance
• Extraordinarily quiet operation

Admirers of the famous Zeelander line, which runs up to 79ft (24m), will instantly recognise the new S-shaped sheerline of the Zeelander 5. It is a natural evolution of the now legendary Z44, which began the Zeelander story back in 2000s. This small but important tweak also completes the updating of the brand’s design language, giving the yacht even more presence on the water.

The Zeelander 5 offers a very sophisticated interior beyond the gleaming topsides and flawless lines. Her deck saloon offers lounging in comfortable sofas that also allow six to dine with sweeping 360-degree views. Zeelander’s design team has found a way to eliminate the window mullions that would otherwise interrupt sightlines.

Sophisticated design

Gently curving stairs lead below to two exquisite cabins. The owner’s cabin positions a bed midship, where it makes the most of the views and natural light that stream in through the hull lights. A broad vanity desk dominates the port side of the cabin, which is otherwise lined with fine cabinetry that offers copious storage.

More storage is built into the walls of the lobby that divides the master cabin from the shower room and head, which are tastefully separated.

The Zeelander 5 is designed as much for outdoor living as indoor, suiting the yacht to the Florida Keys, Nantucket Island, and the Mediterranean every bit as much as the Norwegian fjords. A deep cockpit with sofas and a high-low table cocoons guests in its elegant embrace, providing shelter from sun or wind, as required. In fine weather, the door and window to the saloon can be opened for smooth communication from the helm to the cockpit. Another more open lounge on the foredeck makes an ideal spot for sun worship or simply soaking up the view in comfort.

As with every Zeelander yacht, the transom is both a thing of beauty and a key feature. Its complex curves span the whole width and depth of the stern, completing a sense of voluptuous perfection when viewing the boat as a whole. But it also folds smoothly down to offer a large bathing platform with comfortable sunbeds that eclipses everything else in its class. The platform becomes a private beach area at the water’s edge, large enough to place loungers or chairs and a table. Or use it to launch a water sports session by deploying the hidden hydraulic element of the platform to provide steps down into the water. You can also use it to step up onto the dock when moored alongside.

Although long experience has taught Zeelander that its select pool of passionate owners tend to dine out, the Zeelander 5 still offers a fully functional galley. A fridge, basin, wine cooler and induction hob are discretely installed in the curved counter that runs along the starboard side of the saloon.

There is nothing superfluous on a Zeelander, and the Zeelander 5 is no exception. The yard has brought engineering and design together into an art form that turns every piece of equipment into an item of ornamentation. That’s why the custom built, mirror-polished cleats that adorn the toerail have been described as ‘stainless steel jewellery’. And why Zeelander chooses to hand paint its exterior handrails to resemble wood, so that there is never the risk of flaking varnish.

Fast and seaworthy

Performance is a given with the Zeelander 5. Choose between twin or triple Volvo Penta IPS 650 drives, providing intuitive joystick handling at close quarters and exhilarating top speeds up to 40 knots. With a cruising range of over 450 nautical miles, and a meticulously designed hull that keeps the boat comfortable in any conditions, it’s easy to spend all day reaching a new cruising ground.

Obsessive noise management on the part of Zeelander’s engineers means that even at full throttle, it is possible to hold a normal conversation anywhere on board. It was one of founder and owner Sietse Koopmans’ design priorities, and his commitment has translated into a suite of proprietary noise and vibration reduction systems that are the envy of the boatbuilding world.

“The Zeelander 5 is the natural evolution of the original Z44 and, like that very first yacht from Zeelander, has become an instant design icon,” said Zeelander Yachts founder Sietse Koopmans. “Quiet and comfortable, huge fun to drive and seductively styled, she is every bit the equal of our larger yachts. Little wonder that the world’s most discerning yachtsmen consider that they collect Zeelanders rather than simply buying them.”