When traveling, it's often the case that photographers zero in on the iconic sights that everyone else gets: the Eiffel Tower in France, Big Ben in London, etc. But instead of capturing what everyone else gets, there are ways to capture the feel of a place without necessarily getting the "standard" shot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

If you are anything like me, you hate having to lug a tripod around, a hate which is only outmatched by your disdain for unstrapping it, setting it up, and packing it up again. If you are going to shoot handheld, though, you need to have careful technique and awareness to ensure you still come away with sharp images. This excellent video tutorial discusses some of the common reasons why photographers end up with soft images when shooting handheld and what you can do to fix those mistakes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With the availability of complex analytics, deep statistics, and clear reward-for-effort ratios, it's all too easy to become hung up on doing only those things that we can carefully track the results of. In this article, I will explain why you should carve out a place for those things that can't be tracked. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Sony has recently released a successor to a fan-favorite a6600 fittingly called the a6700. Don’t get me wrong, in those few days I had it it performed well, but there are some features that would elevate it to a different level. First things first though, what did Sony do well with the a6700? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ondřej Vachek)

Leica is arguably the most polarizing photography brand out there, though its users tend to be fiercely loyal to the brand, which is why it is always interesting to hear why when one leaves them for another system. This insightful video essay features a photographer discussing why he left Leica after four years with the brand and switched to Nikon. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2023, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM is one of the most exciting lenses to come along in several years, and it is tailor-made for the needs of wildlife and sports photographers. Of course, there is no reason you can't use it for other things, such as portraits. This fun video follows well-known portrait photographer Lindsay Adler as she works with the lens for a portrait session. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The new Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens is here, and it brings with it a nice range of improvements and new features that will make it a desirable option for many photographers and filmmakers. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you will be able to expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It used to be that Photoshop was the place to go if you wanted to edit portraits, but in recent iterations, Lightroom has implemented some powerful tools that make it easier to edit your images without leaving the application. This great video tutorial will show you how to use those new tools for editing portrait photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wedding photography is a very challenging genre that requires a lot of versatility both as a photographer and in terms of gear. As such, 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses are highly popular options, but they are far from the only choices for wedding work. This great video essay features a seasoned wedding photographer discussing some of the reasons he prefers using prime lenses for his work instead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Perhaps one of the more challenging aspects of running a professional photography business is that you have to deal with all clients yourself, including those who might be looking to take advantage of you. It pays to be aware of some of the red flags these clients will frequently show before you get involved with them in order to save yourself a lot of headaches down the road. This great video essay features an experienced commercial photographer discussing some of the most common things to watch out for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you haven't calibrated your monitor recently — or perhaps ever — you may not realize the impact it can have. It is a rather dry topic and you might want to allocate those dollars toward a new lens, which I understand, but a color-calibrating tool is an essential piece of kit and Datacolor are the best in the game. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

One of the biggest questions for many is how to make money from photography. There are many ways of doing it, such as photographing weddings, pets, portraits, or even products, but there are also ways to make money, such as stock photography. In this article, I discuss my experiences of using stock photography websites. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

A cool and useful feature of Lightroom Classic (LrC) is the ability to create virtual copies of your photos to allow for exploring different editing possibilities and seeing them side-by-side with the original photos. A virtual copy (VC) is simply an additional set of editing instructions that is represented by its own separate thumbnail that appears in your catalog and displays a page curl icon on the thumbnail to indicate it is a VC. Every photo you import starts with a single set of editing instructions (starting with the default settings), and that set of instructions is updated every time you make any adjustment, which also updates the preview, so you see the results of your edits in real time without...

Portrait photography is a challenging genre that requires not just a creative voice and technical command, but the ability to work with people at the same time. If you are new to the genre and would like to improve your portrait images, check out this helpful video tutorial that shares three tips that will put you on the track to better results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re looking to shoot landscapes or to grow your current landscape portfolio, here are some pointers for every photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Korbin Bielski)

I go way back with the Nik Tools software. I bought the set before Google snapped it up, then they let it sit virtually idle. DXO got it six years ago and have added their own deep knowledge of photo editing and, I think, fulfilled the dream of what the Nik Collection should be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

A lens that costs only a few hundred dollars and gives a unique, dream-like image? That's certainly going to catch the attention of many photographers and videographers, but how good is it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

24-70mm f/2.8 lenses are the workhorses of many genres in the industry, combining a useful focal length range with a nice maximum aperture for a zoom lens. If you do not need that f/2.8 aperture, though, f/4 versions offer the same versatility in a smaller package and at a much lower cost. The Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G embodies that and offers an even more versatile focal length range, making it quite desirable for a huge range of applications. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While some may stress over light fixtures, others are stressing over reflections. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)