In a recent interview with CNN, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said the platform will begin banning content that promotes any unproven or fake treatments for coronavirus. In addition, the platform will seek to block any content that "goes against" WHO guidelines on the pandemic. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Large format film is an entirely different experience from 35mm or even medium format, and it can be a really fun and intriguing process to try out. If you are interested in large format work, this great video will show you three different ways to develop your own film at home. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Canon recently announced its newest cinema camera, the C300 Mark III, which features a variety of improvements over the Mark II. This excellent video takes a first look at the new camera and what sort of footage and experience you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

I have been sent a lot of messages and seen a lot of comments on this topic over the last year, and it is something I have shied away from tackling, but in this article I am going to delve into the taboo debate around internet photographers versus professional photographers. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Choucino

A photographer has captured the rare phenomenon of bioluminescence at his local beach, which is when waves in the sea light up a bright blue color after sunset. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jack Alexander

Photo By Thomas Hartzell Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Raven” by Thomas Hartzell. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Montana. “On a wolf educational trip, I took some time to photo animals a little closer,” explains Hartzell. “The raven provided a good subject.” Nikon D850, 200-500mm f/5.6 lens. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 By Thomas Hartzell appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Following on from some depressing financial results from Canon, new data from CIPA shows that the camera industry took a hit in March, and things are only expected to get worse in the coming months. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

A good prime lens will become a prized possession of any photographer. Could this be a staple of your camera bag? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

The post 10 Creative DIY Photo IDEAS when Stuck at Home (video) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. In this video from Nicolas Doretti, he gives you 10 creative DIY photo ideas for when you are stuck at home. They are fun, interesting, and best of all, they may teach you some new techniques you hadn’t thought to try. So try some of these ideas out, and share your results with us in the comments section! 10 Creative DIY Photo IDEAS when Stuck at Home Use everyday props to play with the light while making portraits. Play with colanders, cut shapes into cardboard, or use pieces of material to filter the window light or other...

The photography world certainly loves its wide-aperture lenses, with most full frame consumer lenses topping out at f/1.2 and a few extreme lenses pushing the limits at f/0.95. However, there is a world of lenses that go far beyond f/0.95, and this interesting video takes a look at that extreme glass. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The coronavirus pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the photography industry and world as a whole, and we are still in the midst of it and will be dealing with its effects for years to come. If you are feeling stressed by all of it, it is important to remember that it is alright to take a break right now and to focus on taking care of yourself. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Composition is a subtle and intricate aspect of landscape photography, and there are a few places where it can go wrong. If composition is something you struggle with in your work, this great video details 10 common mistakes and what you can do to correct them. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Canon's RF mirrorless lenses have been pretty spectacular, but they are also very expensive, which might make it a bit difficult for some photographers looking for glass to go with the relatively affordable EOS R and EOS RP cameras. This great video review takes a look at the new, much more affordable RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM lens. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

A field monitor can be a tremendously useful tool for getting things right when you are shooting video. This great tutorial will show you how to use a variety of tools on a field monitor when shooting video. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Since many of us are still limited to where we can go, this week’s photography challenge topic is the ICM (intentional camera movement)! I focused the camera then as I pressed the shutter button, moved the camera following the direction of the grass blades. f/16, ISO 100, 1/15th sec. This is a fun exercise you can try inside your home or out in your yard (if you are lucky enough to have one). If you live in an apartment in the city, you may want to try capturing the night city lights with ICM instead. You’ll want to use...

Pentax is one of those loved brand names that inspires confidence and loyalty among its followers, a result of its engineering excellence and value for money. Yet, it has been largely absent from the camera market in recent years. Has it slipped into a commercial coma, and will life support be switched off shortly? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mike Smith

For boudoir photographers, getting skin to look perfect is incredibly important and there are various software options that offer automation and simplicity instead of spending endless hours in Photoshop. In this video, check out how Luminar 4 performs. (Models in the video are wearing lingerie — possibly NSFW!) [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dynamic Duo” by Jody Partin. Location: Virginia Beach. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 By Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

That's right, $3,700 is up for grabs in the newly announced Comedy Pet Photo Awards. Just take a humorous photo of a pet and you're in the running. And the best part is that it doesn't even need to be your pet. It can be anyone's. Read on for more information. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Iain Stanley

The post How to Use Intentional Camera Movement in Your Photography to Great Effect appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. The presentation of motion in a static image is the subject of this article – a seeming contradiction in terms. This is not the case, and today you’ll discover how to use intentional camera movement to create dynamic images. You’ll learn the techniques you can use during the day and those which you can use at night. So read on and find out how you can make your photos dynamic! What is intentional camera movement? This image used a day time zoom burst, and a strong ND filter. The majority of the time, you’ll be...