Santa's coming! And for many photography enthusiasts, that means gear! For the luckiest amongst you, it might mean lenses and bodies. Others might be looking forward to a Loupedeck Live or Simplr Strap. That stuff is fantastic, too. For me, though, wedding photography is my job, and I don't ask Santa for gadgets because I buy them when needed. Instead, my family now usually asks: "which book do you want for Christmas?" [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

When it comes to post-processing, one of the most useful tools at your disposal is the luminosity mask, which can help you create more precise and efficient edits. If you have not tried luminosity masks if your work before, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the ins and outs of creating and using them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The rule of thirds is the first thing that is taught about composition in photography. It seems to have some similarities with the golden ratio, but in reality, it’s something completely different. Let’s have a closer look at the history of these so-called rules to get a better understanding. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo by Kathleen Wasselle Croft Today’s Photo of the Day is “Misty Morning” by Kathleen Wasselle Croft. Location: Paxson, Alaska. “As the seasons change, the fog settles over the landscape before sunrise,” describes Croft. “As soon as the sun rises above the horizon, the fog quickly dissipates.” 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 By Kathleen Wasselle Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original...

Wedding photography is one of the most demanding and difficult genres, requiring strong technical and creative capabilities, the ability to quickly and effectively solve problems, and strong interpersonal skills. If you are getting ready to photograph your first wedding and feeling a bit nervous, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced wedding photographer sharing 10 important tips that will help you to better prepare and ease your nerves. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In the last few years, Tamron has reinvented itself to become one of the most exciting companies in the photography industry, offering a wide range of lenses that are both affordable and rather versatile. Perhaps no lens is more emblematic of that than the 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2, which is both quite cheap and able to tackle a wide range of needs. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Randy Robbins for winning the recent Close To Home Assignment with the image, “Backyard Bobcat.” See more of Robbins’s photography at RandyRobbinsPhotography.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Close To Home Assignment Winner Randy Robbins appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

High School, the new bio-series about indie-pop sensations Tegan and Sara, provides a strong example of how filmmakers can use visual language to help to tell their stories. I had a chance to talk to cinematographer Carolina Costa about her work on the series. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Photo By Samuel Cox “A giraffe drinking is magic for a wildlife photographer,” says Samuel Cox, “that opportunity to capture behavior with a splash of action—to showcase an animal in a different light. “This individual, photographed in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, was making the most of a small waterhole but was also causing a bit of chaos for the nearby birdlife. Whether by sheer accident or maliciously calculated timing, the giraffe would be slurping up water but wouldn’t raise her head until birds had just landed on the far side. Water would then fly out at the birds in a beautiful S shape, causing them to flutter off in a panic before rebuilding the confidence to try again. You can guess...

The advancement of AI in photography and videography spheres has come more rapidly than many people are comfortable with. But there's one issue that hasn't been discussed that could have major repercussions for the industry. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post Sigma to Produce Nikon Z-Mount Lenses in 2023 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Mirrorless cameras offer a host of flashy features – high-resolution electronic viewfinders, intelligent autofocus modes, and lightning-fast continuous-shooting speeds, to name just three – but for many Nikon users, major reasons to stick with DSLRs include the breadth, depth, and cost of the lens lineup.  Don’t get me wrong; Nikon offers an excellent mirrorless lens lineup, which features some of the sharpest, fastest, and most innovative models the company has ever produced. But while Nikon’s Z-mount glass is certainly impressive, the overall number of lenses is still relatively small, and the lack of specialty lenses (e.g., super-telephoto models) is...

At first glance, Affinity Photo 2 doesn’t seem that different from the previous software version. However, as you delve more deeply into it, you’ll find a host of valuable improvements since the last release of this versatile photo editor. It’s affordable too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post Weekly dPS Photo Challenge Decoration appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. For those that celebrate Christmas, it’s coming up fast! So this week your theme is ‘Decoration’ and for those that don’t celebrate Christmas, who needs a reason to decorate! (You can apply the theme however you would like) Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSDecoration in your post! You can share your photo in the comments section under this post (Click the little photo icon to add your photo) or you can share in our Facebook Group, or just share on your Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and make sure you tag us. How’s my self portrait above! Ha. Well, anyways, head...

While there are extreme cameras out there that offer things like ultra-high levels of resolution or super-fast burst rates, for the majority of photographers, they are a bit of overkill. Cameras with more moderate specifications and features will satisfy the needs of most of today's photographers, and two of the best options out there are the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and the Sony a7 IV. This great video comparison takes a look at both to help you decide which is right for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Max Foster The Black Hills of South Dakota cover 1.2 million acres of forested hills and mountainous landscapes. With expansive pine forests, rugged rock formations, streams, lakes and more, the Black Hills offer a variety of recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. One of the most visually striking areas lies within Custer State Park and is known as the Needles. With soaring granite spires, pinnacles and towers, the Needles are a stark contrast to the forest below. There are several hiking trails in the area, but the Cathedral Spires trail is a moderate hike with breathtaking views. Leading to a small flat forested area with pinnacles on all sides, this trail is a must-hike. Weather At The Needles The weather...

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Manly Beacon Morning Light” by Beth Young. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “The first camping trip of 2022 in the vast rugged wilderness of beautiful Death Valley spent with many photographer friends old and new,” describes Young. “We spent one early morning at iconic Zabriskie Point watching the diffuse morning light intermittently breaking through the clouds and dancing across the desert folds.” See more of Beth Young’s photography at www.optimalfocusphotography.com. 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...

It's the holiday season, and that means that many folks are considering a new camera. That doesn't mean you should run out and by the cheapest DSLR or mirrorless camera, and photographer and YouTuber Tony Northup explains why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Many of us know Ringo Starr as the drummer from the Beatles, but did you know he is an accomplished photographer too? I think you may be pleasantly surprised to see what happened when he swapped his drumsticks for a camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

It’s Friday – perfect day for some handy masking tips. Let’s go! If you’ve created a mask, let’s say it’s a Linear Gradient mask, and you want to create another Linear Gradient mask, just press the letter ‘n’ on your keyboard, and it creates a new one for you, ready for you to drag it out (no need to go to the Mask panel). The mask overlays shortcuts are based on the letter “O” (easy to remember: O for Overlay). Press ‘O’ to turn the mask’s overlay on/off. Toggle through the different mask overlays (Red tint, black, white, White on Black, etc.) by pressing Option-O on Mac (Alt-O on PC). To toggle through the different mask colors (red, green, white), press...

Recently, Canon announced the EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera, and alongside it came the RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens, the update to one of the company's most popular lenses, the EF 135mm f/2L. As such, expectations are high for the new version. This great review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)