Film photography has seen a bit of a resurgence in the last few years, and if you are just getting into it, the vast array of cameras out there can be a bit overwhelming at first. This great video review takes a look at a classic camera and a great choice for trying out film, the Canon A-1. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It used to be rather tricky trying to adjust certain facial features in Photoshop in a convincing manner, but Adobe recently added a lot of semi-automated features for doing so. This helpful video tutorial will walk you through the tools, showing you how to use them and giving you a variety of tips for getting the best possible results out of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The ocean has long been a muse for artists of every sort. For photographers, coastal waves, in particular, provide a pleasant combination of color and motion which presents many creative opportunities. Using a telephoto lens, it is possible to capture incredible detail from a safe (not to mention dry) location. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

After a long day of shooting, thought I would take a moment to write a short piece about one of the most important tools in my kit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

As the Icelandic volcano continues to erupt in Gelingadalur, Iceland, these two photographers share their very best tips and tricks for photographing a volcanic eruption, and luckily the same techniques can be applied to landscape photography anywhere in the world with an active, erupting volcano. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Instagram isn’t as relevant as it once was, largely thanks to freebooting, community accounts, and influencer over-saturation, but for many photographers, it’s still a great way to connect with an audience. How often should you post to get the most engagement? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Have you ever placed your cursor over a photo in Grid view of Library or in the Filmstrip in Lightroom Classic (LrC), and seen a little tooltip appear with some information about your photo in it next to your cursor? Yeah, me too. Have you ever wondered how to configure that tooltip to display the information you might want to see displayed? Me too! Did you know that you can actually cycle through 2 different options? No? Here’s how to set this up to make it work for you. View Options The secret to configuring what is displayed in that little Tooltips can be found by going to View > View Options, and then clicking the Loupe View tab. Yes, the...

Photo By Clayton Peoples Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Moonset over Mt. Whitney” by Clayton Peoples. Location: California. “Since capturing the moonset near the Whitney Crest in my photo ‘Transition,’ I had hoped to get a photo of the moon directly above Mt. Whitney itself—particularly given that it’s the tallest peak in the contiguous 48 states,” says Peoples. “After a lot of research, I chose this particular weekend to attempt the shot. Although the first morning didn’t deliver the composition I was seeking, the second morning produced nearly perfect conditions—including this moment when the moon was just above Mt. Whitney, on its way down.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo...

The post 11 Photo Manipulation Ideas (for Beautiful Results) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. If you’re looking for some fun photo manipulation ideas to create stunning art, you’ve come to the right place. Today, manipulating digital photography is a quick and easy process. Want to generate a double-exposure look? Create a tilt-shift effect? Simulate a fisheye lens? All these options and more are accessible thanks to image manipulation programs like Photoshop. So here are 11 photo manipulation ideas to get your creative juices flowing! 1. Make a tilt-shift effect Canon 5D Mark II | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | f/8 | 1/320s | ISO 100 When viewing a landscape from a distance,...

This year seems like it’s shaping up to be the second wave of megapixel wars from the major manufacturers. In this review, we’ll take a look at the 102-megapixel Fujifilm GFX 100S medium format mirrorless camera and what it has been like to work with over the last month. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Dylan Goldby)

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is here, providing an update to the company's first-ever Art Series lens with a bevy of new features and improvements, all at a very affordable price. This excellent video review takes a look at the new lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lighting holds the keys to the overall feel of an image for the most part, particularly with portraiture. In this video, you will see behind-the-scenes of a dramatic, moody portrait shoot with some tips on how to replicate the style yourself. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Fujifilm has released some incredible lenses over the years, but this one, in particular, had an unusual aim, and one I hope to see more of with lenses: magic. But did they manage it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

One of the most common and versatile uses of Photoshop is removing objects from an image in a convincing manner. If you are new to the program, this helpful video tutorial will show you two useful tools that will help you remove just about anything when used in tandem. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you've been a hobbyist photographer long enough, or you're a professional photographer already, sooner or later, they will come for you. You think they won't, but they will. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

While things like camera settings and light placement are quantifiable, posing is a bit more subjective and nebulous and thus is often one of the last things photographers really master. If you have been having a bit of trouble improving your posing, this helpful video tutorial will show you five great tips that will advance your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sigma today announced a fast new prime lens in its DG DN line of lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Available in L-Mount (Leica, Panasonic and Sigma) and Sony E-Mount, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is similar to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art introduced in 2012 for DSLRs, but redesigned for mirrorless systems and updated with Sigma’s latest optical and mechanical technologies. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art As an Art series lens, it’s one of Sigma’s premium lenses in optics and construction. It has a minimum focusing distance of 11.8 inches. Sigma states that the optical design controls sagittal coma well, even at its largest apertures, for those interested in using this lens for...

For years, we've heard clients ask photographers for a few images. The client would pay for all types of usage rights and then they'd ask for a few images as freebies, for social media. And that trend continued for several years. We'd throw in a few for social media and make the client happy. As social media grew, the budgets stayed small. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Portrait lenses are some of the most popular optics out there, and as such, photographers have a huge range of choices that offer a variety of capabilities at many price points. This great video review takes a look at one of the best portrait lenses out there, the Fujifilm GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR and the kind of image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Tom Elenbaas Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Galactic Eruption” by Tom Elenbaas. Location: Sedona, Arizona. “The COVID pandemic and resulting travel restrictions put the kibosh on most of my planned adventures this summer, but my brother and I did sneak away to Sedona over the Memorial Day weekend to do some night photography,” says Elenbaas. “Social distancing is easy at 3 a.m. Here, the Milky Way appears to be erupting from Bell Rock.” 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...