Canon and Nikon, after a slow start, have both been consistently releasing excellent mirrorless bodies. Their respective newest cameras are more or less direct rivals, so how do they compare? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are essentially three types of modern cameras: DSLRs, mirrorless bodies, and rangefinders. There are a few other formats that mostly fell by the wayside, however, as time marched on, such as the zone focus camera and the TLR. This neat video takes a look at using a TLR, including its unique experience and images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR offers X series shooters quite a bit of reach at a relatively affordable price as far as supertelephoto zooms go. Does it still offer the sort of performance and image quality professionals demand, however? This great video takes a look at the lens to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, we’ll look at three simple questions you should ask when deciding which images make the cut for your professional portfolio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gower Wash Morning Light” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “Few places in Death Valley are more iconic than Zabriskie Point, and one of the main views from Zabriskie Point is looking toward the eroded badlands of Gower Wash,” explains Sullivan. “During some times of the year, the sun angle is just right to strike the raised ridges in the eroded badlands, emphasizing the pattern of the eroded geography. 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...

They can change the ordinary to the extraordinary. However, there is a lot more to creating low- and high-key photographs than just under- and over-exposing. Discovering how they work can dramatically improve our photography. It's also the reason why cameras should have one specific feature. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If you hop on the internet and look for tips on how to get better at photography, you’ll be bombarded with ideas. It can get a bit overwhelming if I’m being honest. In this short video, Edward Gilbert speaks to one easily applicable tip to becoming a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Sharpness is important in almost all photography genres, but it takes on particular importance in landscape photography, where the goal is often to have everything in the frame as crisp as possible. If you want to improve the sharpness of your landscape photos, check out this helpful video tutorial that features three different techniques for getting those shots as crisp as possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Headshot Posing Guide: 5 Simple Poses to Get You Started appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalia Robert. What are the best headshot poses for corporate, business, or even family photography? In this article, I share five of my favorite poses, including basic options for beginners as well as more advanced ideas for experienced headshot photographers. I also share a handful of my favorite headshot posing tips just in case you need a little extra guidance. By the time you’re done, you’ll have a set of poses you can use in your own sessions. Memorize them, print them out, or even store them on your phone – that way, if you’re in a photoshoot and...

There are a lot of sayings bandied around in photography that sound impressive but are meaningless. However, an image being greater than the sum of its parts is something we should heed as it is the basis of how our minds perceive images. Here are seven ways to achieve this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

There are no shortcuts to producing compelling photographs on the street: just practice. However, here are five tips that will help your progression run a little more smoothly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

When you are first starting, landscape photography can seem daunting, especially when you see all of the beautiful images others post online. Here are a few ideas taken from my experience that may help you find more success as a landscape photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Are you a fan of the 4:3 aspect ratio? There's definitely something nostalgic about the nearly square framing that instantly transports me back to my childhood in the late 1980s. Aside from that, I’m overjoyed that it’s no longer in widespread use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Photo By britainandrew Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Captain and The Bear” by britainandrew. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 britainandrew appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Sony a7 IV, one of the most highly anticipated cameras of recent years, is here, and it brings with it a range of new photo and video features and improvements, making it again one of the most balanced cameras out there, at least on paper. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video discusses some of the best and worst aspects. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Many aspiring landscape photographers hit a roadblock when it comes to long exposure and filters. They may seem confusing and too technical, but the following tips should clear the path for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – In the details appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week’s challenge comes from our Facebook Group member, Monica Herman! The theme for the challenge is “In The Details” What does it mean to capture the details? Probably something different in most individual photographs, my example is I was photographing a graffiti festival some time ago, and I recall getting a handful of photographs of one artist, progressively honing in on the detail. See is you can get a sense for that in my photographs below. Show us what ‘In The Details’ means to you, make sure to share them in the comments of this post or in our...

Artificial intelligence has begun to have a real impact in photography via post-processing. This may be a contentious subject, but whichever side of the fence you are, it's interesting to see what it's capable of. In this video by Manny Ortiz, he reworks some images with Luminar's Relight tool. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Congratulations to Laura Zirino for winning the recent Go Wide Assignment with the image, “White Sands Sunrise.” See more of Zirino’s photography at laurazirino.smugmug.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Go Wide Assignment Winner Laura Zirino appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Canon started out slowly in the mirrorless space, but they exploded forward with the release of the EOS R5 and RF 28-70mm f/2L USM, showing they could go toe to toe in specs and that they had no intention of relinquishing their crown for creating some of the most extreme and innovative lenses. It looks like the company won't be letting off the gas, with more cameras likely to come later this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)