Fujifilm's X Series of cameras has gained a lot of respect over the years as a line of capable, well-designed bodies that offer photographers a functional and creatively inspiring experience. The X-T4 is the most recent flagship in the company's line of mirrorless cameras, and this excellent video review discusses how it holds up after a year of usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Controlling reflections on your subject has to be one of the trickier skills to master in photography. It's a deep and nerdy topic to dive into, but this video is specifically about food photography and how simple changes in your shooting angle can dramatically affect the final image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The post The 10 Best Camera Phones You Can Buy in 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. If you’re eager to dive into smartphone photography and you’re looking for the best camera phone on the market, you’ve come to the right place. It can be difficult to decide which phone to buy when there are so many good options. In my opinion, it’s a matter of deciding which features you want to prioritize and ensuring a good balance with the rest of the specs. For example, if you do a lot of selfies, then you’d want a phone with an excellent front camera. If you like night photography, then you should search for a...

Shift lenses offer a lot of unique solutions in certain situations. Is it beneficial for your photography workflow? In this video, we'll see the uses of a shift lens and for what genres of photography you may want one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Talent is a wonderful thing, but talent alone isn't enough to bring you success in the photography world. And let's face it, there are lots and lots of talented people out there. Here are some other things that you will probably need far more than talent to succeed in photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Adding type anywhere in Lightroom (outside of the Book module in Lightroom Classic) is just about the clunkiest, most limited, downright frustrating thing in Lightroom (though the spot healing brush might be a good runner up). For example, if you want to add some text below your print in the Print Module, you have to use the Identity Plate feature, which gives you just a tiny window for inputting your text; you can’t easily do multiple lines of text, and the only text formatting option you have is to choose your font and font size. That’s it. No leading, no tracking, and if you type more than a few words you can’t even see them inside the text field. It. Just....

Going on a photo safari to one of the many great countries that teem with wildlife in Africa is a goal of many nature photographers. Words cannot describe the multi-sensory experience you’ll encounter. The sights, sounds and smells of the Serengeti or anywhere else you visit will leave you in awe. As if that wasn’t enough, the photography is unrivaled. One word of caution—if you go once, budget for multiple trips because it’s addictive and you will need multiple fixes to appease your photography habit. The above being said, given the magnitude of such a trip, you want to be well prepared. You don’t want to get to your destination to find you left any important gear at home. I run...

Astrophotography is a very challenging genre, requiring specialized equipment, technical knowledge, top-notch technique, and a lot of patience, but it can be tremendously rewarding when it all comes together and you get a stunning image of something that is an unfathomably large distance from our home. If you are new to deep-sky astrophotography, this great video tutorial will show you the basics of getting started with a camera and a telescope. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wedding photography is a high-pressure genre in which being prepared in every aspect is crucial to ensuring success when the big day arrives. This excellent video tutorial features a seasoned wedding photographer discussing five things you should do before every wedding you shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Models and photographers who shoot nude or implied images have every right to do so, but this industry is full of some bad people with bad intentions. Here are some tips on how to stay safe. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

Lee and Patrick, the owners of Fstoppers, have shot video for years and recently started using the Sony a7sIII. They'll swear by it as the best run n' gun camera body for video use. For the next few days, you can get access to all they've learned about using their camera for video in an exclusive tutorial created specifically for this years' Video Creators Bundle. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Whether you’re shooting 8K video or are just coming back from a shoot with 1,000 images to sort through, your digital asset management strategy has to be on point. Over the last few years, technology and standards have advanced quite a bit, and it’s easier than ever to create a powerful, versatile, and safer approach to storing your files, but it can also be confusing. This guide will take a look at the standards you have to know when upgrading your storage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Blackstone Range” by Bob Faucher. Location: Tombstone Territorial Park, Yukon. “Late morning light strikes the southeastern slopes of Mt. Boyle and Mount Adney, part of the Blackstone Range of the Ogilvie Mountains, near Tombstone Territorial Park in Yukon,” describes Faucher. EF 16-35mm @ 26mm. Exposure: 1/80 sec., f/11, ISO 100. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day...

Photography culture is a weird thing, and there can be a lot of unnecessary gatekeeping regarding gear, skills, creativity, access to opportunities, and more, and it can all be rather discouraging, especially for newcomers. This excellent video essay offers some important words of encouragement for facing those gatekeepers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a working professional commercial photographer, the return on investment (ROI) of your equipment is very important. Or at least it should be. In this video, I look at what actually makes me money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

The post How to Take Good Pictures in Bright Sunlight: 11 Easy Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. How can you take good pictures in bright sunlight? As you may be aware, harsh lighting can lead to unwanted contrast, blown-out highlights, lens flare, and colors that look overly saturated. (If you’re shooting portraits, direct sunlight can also lead to the “squint factor.”) So what’s a photographer to do? It turns out there are simple methods of capturing stunning shots in bright light. You just have to choose your compositions and camera settings carefully – and at times, get a bit creative. So to discover 11 quick and simple tips for combating problems caused by...

If you're starting out in photography or videography, it feels as if there are unlimited items you need, which is not the case. However, there are some less expensive tools that can aid in your production and make a bigger difference than their cost implies. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There’s no shortage of lenses to choose from when it comes to the Micro Four Thirds mount, and so, for one to stand out, it’s got to offer something special. The Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro APO is a lens that just happens to have a few tricks up its sleeve to make a case for itself, namely 2:1 magnification for macro photography and the computer chips to make it play nice with Micro Four Thirds cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Being a creative comes with a healthy dose of assaults on our confidence, both internal and external. When it comes to those internal assaults, one of the worst is impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome can undermine your confidence and make it difficult to perform at your best behind the camera. This excellent video essay discusses the issue and what you can do to overcome it to become a happier and more confident creative professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most fundamental and important features of any camera is autofocus, and modern bodies have impressively capable and comprehensive systems that are designed to competently tackle just about any scenario you can throw at them. With those capabilities come some complexity, however, so if you are new to photography, check out this great video tutorial that will show you the ins and out of autofocus systems and settings and how to choose the right option to get the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)