The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Struggling to capture great on-location portraits? You’re not alone. Unlike studio portrait photography, photoshoots on location can be unpredictable and stressful. Even if you’re using a flash, you generally need to factor in the (often changing) ambient light; you also must pay attention to the weather, the background, potential distractions, and so much more. Fortunately, it is possible to smooth out those photoshoots and capture beautiful images – you just need a little bit of know-how. Below, I share a handful of powerful techniques to net you some amazing portraits on location, so let’s dive right in, starting with my...

There’s a lot of press about how phones are hanging right in there with “real” cameras. And while sometimes this is true, for the most part, a Canon EOS R5 is still going to be much more capable than a cell phone. It’s just a shame that major camera brands’ marketing departments haven’t figured out how to show that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

We are quickly approaching the three-year mark since the pandemic, and most creatives have found their new normal. Our new "normals" are all unique, but the common thread is a re-evaluation of our goals, priorities, and non-negotiables as working artists. WeTransfer and TRIPTK polled over 6,500 artists from 180 countries about success, fulfillment, and happiness. The 57-page report was released as The 2022 Ideas Report, and I'm here to share the results. First, let's start with a quiz. Grab a pen, and let's see how on target you are with the state of the industry. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Landscape photography is a challenging genre that takes a variety of different aptitudes coming together simultaneously to create successful images. As such, there are a lot of things that can inadvertently derail your process. This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing five such things and how to fix or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

50mm lenses can cost anywhere from under $100 to well over $2,000, with options at just about every level in between. At the very lowest end of the spectrum sits the TTArtisan 50mm f/2, which retails for just $69. Can it produce worthwhile images at such a low price? This great video review takes a look to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Every year, mobile camera technology improves, and every year, I see more articles comparing phones to professional cameras. I decided to carry out my own comprehensive test to finally decide which device is better, the phone or the DSLR. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Photo By Kathryn Black Today’s Photo of the Day is “San Juan Mountains in the Mist” by Kathryn Black. Location: San Juan Scenic Skyway, Colorado. 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 Kathryn Black appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

You're going to book more photography clients in 2023 because we're going to uncomplicate things. People are people, and photo clients are the same, whether it's an ad agency, a new mom, a bride-to-be, or the CEO of a startup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The winners have been announced for the second annual Natural Landscape Photography Awards. This new and refreshing competition exhibits landscape and nature photographers who are committed to maintaining authenticity and realism in their images [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

With every update, Zoner Photo Studio X (ZPS X) keeps getting better and better, offering more and more features while keeping the price at a super-affordable $59 per year (or $5.99 month-to-month). In this round of upgrades, we see significant improvements in the Zonerama online gallery, new features that improve workflow and more workspace for photo editing. And for you RAW image shooters, ZPS X just added more than 50 newly supported models. But First, What Exactly is Zoner Photo Studio X? Zoner Photo Studio X is an affordably priced but extremely powerful Windows PC software tool for browsing, managing, enhancing, editing, and printing photo and video files, including RAW format. Zoner Photo Studio X features five interface modules found as...

Canon's 7D line of APS-C DSLRs were very popular during their time, offering many features and capabilities from high-level professional cameras in much more affordable bodies. The EOS R7 has continued that in the mirrorless age, and in the meantime, it has also brought with it a wide range of new features and upgrades that make it appealing for a lot of creatives. This great video review takes a look at the EOS R7 in a challenging scenario and just how far you can push those capabilities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Bricks appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. A perfectly simple theme! Bricks! Shapes and Angles, (no, not angles!) and SHadow and Light make bricks so much fun to shoot. They make for great backdrops, too… As you’ll see below, a self-portrait by me and my mates Kev and Petey. (Yes, we thought we were funny) Thanks to Kate for this week’s theme! ‘No Standing’ Bricks can be found all over the world, in fact I even have a 1956 Melbourne Olympics commemorative brick somewhere (That’s a long story, but I found it 30 meters underground!) Anyways, lets have at it – show me your BRICK photograph! Remember, a single NEW...

Social media has led us to believe that most people take only incredible shots, look like catwalk models, and live like billionaires. We know that isn't the case, but still, we can't help but be affected by the data in front of us. Well, one successful photographer and creator takes you behind the scenes of all of their shots from a trip. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Canon to Launch Two RF-Mount Cameras in Early 2023 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon will announce two new RF-mount cameras in the first quarter of 2023, says Canon Rumors, writing that “Canon is going to make a big splash in Q1 of 2023…All signs point to 2023 being a big year for Canon’s imaging lineup.” But what, precisely, does Canon have in store? CR claims that one of the upcoming cameras will be the EOS R50, a potential RF-mount-equipped EOS M successor. An EOS-M-style R50 would sit below Canon’s current entry-level RF-mount model, the EOS R10. While no specs are currently confirmed, it would presumably pack an APS-C sensor along with...

I'm probably preaching to the choir here, but, I think it's a good idea to hire a professional photographer that specializes in what you need. It's for this reason that I hired a professional photographer, despite the fact that I too work as a professional photographer. In this article, I'm going to discuss why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Photo By Gretchen Henninger Today’s Photo of the Day is “Seneca Mill and Falls” by Gretchen Henninger. Location: Finger Lakes Region of New York. 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 Gretchen Henninger appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

There are many kinds of professional photographers and videographers. However, if you take two professionals from different disciplines, how much of a difference is there? This video gives you an idea of what specializing in your field can do. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

You don’t need a brand new iPhone 14 Pro to shoot in Raw –  as long as you have an iPhone made in the last eight years (at least an iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, or SE, all of which came out in 2014), or newer, you can use Lightroom in your iPhone’s awesome built-in camera to shoot in RAW mode (It was IOS 10 that let 3rd party apps like Lightroom on your iPhone shoot in Raw, even though Apple’s own Camera app didn’t include that option). Here’s how to turn it on: STEP ONE: Launch Lightroom on your iPhone, and at the bottom of the main street, down at the bottom in the blue pill shape; click on the Camera...

It might have once been an absurd thing to contemplate, but has the day finally come where landscape photographers do not actually need to use Photoshop? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post 10 Best Places to Travel for Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. There are many incredible locations around the globe, and they’re all capable of entertaining photographers for a lifetime. So whether you’re looking for cities to explore, history and culture, or majestic landscapes, the world is your oyster. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner planning a first travel photography trip or you’re a serious photographer in search of top travel destinations; this guide is for you. Below, I share a selection of my favorite locations for photography. They offer an array of attractions – crystal-clear oceans, breathtaking vistas, hiking adventures, safaris, and so much more – and cater to a...