Photography news in the headlines this week: reaction to the new Lightroom CC, celebrating Wildlife Photographer of the Year and seriously spooky places. Read on for more of the topics worth discussing in the photography community this week.
1. What’s the verdict on Lightoom CC?
Adobe revealed the new cloud-based Lightroom CC this week, and people had a lot of feelings about it.
Obviously we are confused, every photographer on YouTube is trying to explain the difference between #LightroomClassicCC & #LightroomCC ?
— Chee Sim (@cheesim) October 20, 2017
Have you tried searching for your photos in #LightroomCC yet? Sensei is mind blowing good!
— Eric Leslie (@EricLesliePhoto) October 20, 2017
@Adobe HQ after this #LightroomCC mess pic.twitter.com/QmRzWPfuBN
— Cvatik (@CvatikPhoto) October 20, 2017
The most immediately-obvious difference from Lightroom Classic is the cloud sync — there’s still a local storage option for users, but by default, photos are loaded stored in the cloud. Think of Lightroom CC as the younger, nomadic cousin of the original, who lives out of a van and uses “wanderlust” in everyday conversation.
Not coincidentally, that (semi-hyperbolic) untethered description fits the audience that Adobe is going after with Lightroom CC.
“We’ve seen a big shift where everybody has a high-quality camera in their pocket,” Adobe director of product management Tom Hogarty told TechCrunch.
But while Lightroom CC may not be intended for pro photographers, that doesn’t mean they’re not excited about it.
Check out these reviews from FStoppers and Digital Photography Review, each of which had a different take on Lightroom CC, through the lens of a pro photog.
2. What’s the spookiest place you’ve ever shot?
Halloween’s around the corner and we’ve got ghoulish settings on the brain, but it wouldn’t be a monster mash without the 500px community. So we’re putting the question out to you: what’s the spookiest location you’ve ever shot? We rounded up a few eerie location photos from 500px members to get you started with a properly-chilled spine.
Share your spooky locations in the comments, or tag us Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!
3. 500px photographer snags wildlife photography award
The London Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards are a gold-standard accolade in wildlife photography. So when the winners were announced this week, we were thrilled to see 500px photographer Peter Delaney among them. Peter won the “Animal Portraits” category, for his photo “Contemplation“, of chimpanzees in Uganda. Congratulations, Peter!
Check out the full gallery of Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners, and see more of Peter’s 500px photography below.
4. How to handle friends asking for discounts on photography
It’s one of the ultimate awkward scenarios for a photographer — a friend wants you to shoot for them, but at a steep discount. What do you say?
Olufemii Tutorials tackled this unfortunately not-hypothetical scenario on YouTube with stellar advice. Watch the video below to find out what he had to say on the subject.
5. A new perspective on Canada’s Dempster Highway
500px photographer Jonathon Reed shared the next installment of his cycling adventure across Canada this week on the 500px blog, and the stories behind the shots. Check out a snapshot of Canada’s Dempster Highway below, and read the full post here.
6. A nostalgic summer gallery, if you’re craving sunshine
Shifting from freezing landscapes to sun-soaked vistas, we’ve got a selection of summery photos on the 500px blog for anyone who needs a virtual hit of vitamin D, now that the fall chill has officially settled in. Indulge in a little #FlashbackFriday below with warm-weather photos for the windy days ahead.
7. Highlights from Editor’s Choice
Here’s a look at the photos we’re loving, curated by our Guest Editors, Antonett Ewan and Austin Neill, and 500px photo editors this week on Editors’ Choice.
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