Macro photography is a genre that just about anyone can try, and it can open up an entirely new world of subjects and opportunities all hiding in plain sight. This great video features an experienced macro photographer discussing four reasons why the genre is addictive fun. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post iPhone HDR Photography: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. iPhone HDR photography is incredibly easy to do, and it’s accessible to almost everyone; those are just two of the reasons that make it so great. The HDR technique, popularized by photographer Trey Ratcliff, previously required heavy DSLR cameras, expensive software, complicated exposure calculations, and a huge amount of patience to get right. It was difficult, time-consuming, and involved a lot of manual editing in Photoshop or other post-processing applications. But these days? HDR photography is as simple as pressing a button on your iPhone! However, there are a few things you need to know in order to create beautiful HDR...

Photography is blessed and cursed with both scientific and artistic rules. We always hear that we should keep or break them, but there is much more to it than that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The Canon 7D series was one of the most popular cameras the manufacturer ever made, offering many of the features of more advanced full frame cameras in smaller and much more affordable bodies. The EOS R7 is its mirrorless successor, and it brings with it a wide range of new features and impressive capabilities. This great video review takes a look at the EOS R7 and the image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The industry has been putting out some really hard-to-resist gear these last few years. Ever since Sony released the a7 mirrorless line, it’s been a tsunami of gear upgrade options that seem too good to pass by. Whether it’s the new tack-sharp, image-stabilized Canon RF lenses, the 61-megapixel Sony a7R IV, or the new "creator-ready" Nikon Z 30, it’s not just a case of “Shiny Object Syndrome”: these developments in technology really do reflect in the quality of the work creatives can produce. That’s where MPB comes in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Photo By garynack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Zen Moment” by garynack. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “While hiking the high country in Rocky Mountain National Park, I secretly captured my daughter taking in this beautiful scene with a few minutes of quiet and serenity,” says garynack. “Needless to say, this quickly became one of my favorite pics of our family trip.” 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...

Misty, foggy conditions can be fantastic for breathing new life into a landscape image composition, but they require a different approach than normal conditions to produce a compelling final image. This helpful video tutorial will give you some useful tips for shooting in misty conditions to ensure you come home with the best possible photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We are back, and I am so excited to be walking in person with a group once again (I’ll be leading a walk in Edinburgh, Scotland – sign-ups will be open for my walk by tonight). However, we need to get all our photo walk leaders on board and cities selected for walks – check out the video below for all the details, planning, etc., and how to lead a walk in your city. (If you’ve led one of our photo walks in the past, check your email for your invite to lead another walk this year in person). The official walk is only a month away, so let’s get to get work, lock down those cities, and we’ll talk more shortly about...

Don’t just take a picture, make a picture. Take charge of the settings on your camera so your images turn out the way you envision them. Don’t let the camera make decisions for you. While the “P” on your camera dial, which stands for Program Mode, often provides a perfect exposure, it doesn’t know that in Situation A, it’s more important to create shallow depth of field or in Situation B, it’s more important that the depth of field extends from the most foreground part of the composition to infinity. Even though the technology in today’s cameras is amazing, manufacturers still haven’t figured out how to get them to interface with your brain so the final image turns out the way...

What do you think is the ideal lens for street photography? For me, there are a number of factors to consider, but for this YouTuber, he's in no doubt he's found the best lens for street photography. Do you agree? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

We see patterns everywhere. Related to rhythm and texture, they are powerful tools in photography for a host of reasons. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

It’s safe to say Nikon’s Z 9 is the company’s most advanced flagship camera yet. Here, you can read into some of the unheard stories from the camera’s development process. This is the behind-the-scenes story of the Z 9 from those who made it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jack Alexander)

Seascapes have always been one of my favorite subjects to photograph. For most of my travels, I visit and photograph at least one spectacular coastline, and in this article, I share the five most photogenic beaches I have photographed so far. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fog-Bound Tetlin Passage” by Bob Faucher. Location: Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. “Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge is a dynamic landscape made up of forests, wetlands, tundra, lakes, mountains and glacial rivers bounded by the snowy peaks of the Alaska Range in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park,” explains Faucher. “This upper Tanana River valley, blanketed in fog, has been called the ‘Tetlin Passage’ because it serves as a major migratory route for birds traveling to and from Canada, the lower 48 as well as Central and South America.” EF 200-400mm @ 280mm; f/10 @ 1/250 sec, ISO 100. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature?...

Fujifilm has been compared to Leica for quite some time. In most cases, it's been comparisons between Fujifilm X-mount cameras and Leica M series and Q series cameras. Many of these comparisons tend to focus on color; however, the sensor size advantage remained on the side of Leica. So, how does a full frame Leica fare against a medium format Fujifilm camera? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

No matter what genre you shoot, a good contract is essential to ensuring smooth client interactions and protecting you in case something goes wrong, but in wedding photography, it is a particularly important thing to take care of. This helpful video tutorial will walk you through an effective wedding photography contract to make sure you are on the up and up. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We spend a lot of time talking about elements of shooting a portrait that revolve around the subject, such as posing and retouching, but of course, a good image has to have a well-balanced composition. This great video tutorial will show you five steps for creating a compelling portrait composition that stands above those we are used to seeing these days. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you ever find yourself repeating yourself over and over again to prospective clients in your workflow? If so, here are the templates I’ve created that both anticipate my clients’ questions and save me valuable time in my product photography business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Helena Murphy)

Knowing how to light, compose, and pose a portrait is only half of what it takes to create a finished image. The other half is retouching, and it takes a variety of techniques and a delicate touch to create a compelling result. This excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to edit a portrait using both Lightroom and Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Couples Photography Tips for Wonderful Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. Doing couples photography isn’t hard – but if you want to create beautiful, romantic images that tell a real story, then it helps to know a few tricks. As a professional portrait photographer, I do couples photoshoots all the time. And in this article, I share my top tips for amazing images, including: An easy way to make partners look super connectedHow to keep your subjects relaxedA fun way to capture artistic couple shotsMuch more! So if you’re ready to level up your couples photos, then let’s dive right in, starting with: 1. The photoshoot is about the couple, not...