A lot of new photographers view weddings as an easy way to break into professional photography while making a lot of money with minimal time, effort, and gear. As a professional wedding and portrait photographer, I can tell you part of that is true. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Cory Parris)

Black and white images have been revered in photography since they were the only option and continue to do so today. What makes a great black and white image, however, can often come down to post-production. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Congratulations to Christoph Stopka for winning the recent Winter Wildlife Assignment with the image, “Doe And Buck in Snowstorm.” See more of Stopka’s photography at www.christophstopka.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 Winter Wildlife Assignment Winner Christoph Stopka appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Shooting film might be a dying industry, but don’t let that hold you back from the joy of this lost art. I would also argue that occasionally shooting a film will make you a better photographer! The same things we love about our digital cameras are the things that make us lazy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

Landscape photography is a bit of a different genre: there is not as clear a path to being a pro as in other areas, and there are many different ways to engage with it. If you are wondering about the genre, this interesting video discusses five things no one really tells you about being a landscape photographer and offers some great tips and advice in the process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While gimbals are a staple of videography these days, in-camera image stabilization (IBIS) has improved to a level that with a bit of know-how, you can get great shots handheld too. Here are ten different styles of shots you can create without a gimbal. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Raining Sunlight” by Heather Nicole. “The sun rains down through the storm clouds as smoke rises from the ground,” describes Nicole. Canon EOS 30D, Tamron 16-300mm. Exposure: 1/1600 sec., f/5.6, ISO 100. 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 Heather Nicole appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post Triangle Composition in Photography: A Quick Guide (Plus Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Speaking about triangle composition, artist Wassily Kandinsky once said, “The impact of the acute angle of a triangle on a circle produces an effect no less powerful than the finger of God touching the finger of Adam in Michelangelo.” Recognizing the momentum within a triangular shape, painters have regularly capitalized on the visual drama of triangular structures. But painters aren’t the only ones to utilize triangles; photographers have also made extensive use of the shape to add impact, lead the eye, and emphasize spirited angles unfolding within the photographic frame. In this article, we’ll take a look at...

At just two inches (five cm) long and 8.1 oz (230 g), the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary is an exceedingly portable lens at an ideal focal length for walkaround work or quick and versatile events coverage. This great video review takes a look at the lens and if its image quality and performance can match its sleek design. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We know the EOS R1, Canon's flagship mirrorless camera, is on its way at some point this year. However, a leaked image of another camera just dropped, and it looks like Canon has big plans. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

An unusual situation has occurred on several occasions in the social media era, and it is as counterproductive as it is interesting. In this article, I will discuss the irony of trying to remove a photograph from the internet and the implications of a public persona in modern life. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

For many film photographers, processing color-negative film (C-41) is a bit of an intimidating task. This guide walks you through the steps to make it feel more approachable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Sony shooters are now blessed with an array of fairly fast 35mm prime lenses, a glaring void in its lineup not too long ago. The latest addition is the Sigma 35mm f/2, a faux-vintage lens that brings a lot of tactile refinement to a compact and classic form. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Few film cameras have the reputation and the history of the Mamiya RB67. The Pro-SD version has been somewhat elusive as it's the most recent of the three versions of the RB. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

The Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head allows you to shoot multi-row panoramas without parallax. I bought one a couple of years ago and it's time to share my findings of this compact solution for panoramas. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Everything is copyable in the digital age and that's not including copyright infringement or stealing imagery. Nor is it an indictment for following the popularity curve. When something is trending on any online platform, creators are going to jump on the bandwagon. It's not an if, but a when. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

Photo By Michael Baucham Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Macro Bloom” by Michael Baucham. 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 Michael Baucham appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post Canon to Unveil 3 RF Lenses, but Discontinues 9 EF Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. This past week brought both good news and bad news for Canon fans.  The good news: Later this month, Canon will unveil three new RF lenses, including two pro-level super-telephotos. The bad news: Canon has discontinued nine EF lenses, with plans to drop at least four more lenses before 2021 is out.  Let’s take a closer look. Canon unveils new RF lenses According to Canon Rumors, Canon will likely be announcing three RF-mount lenses before April is out: Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM MacroCanon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USMCanon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM The...

For most of Lightroom’s life, if you shoot in Raw and set a Picture Style in your camera (Canon calls them ‘Picture Styles.’ Nikon calls them ‘Picture Controls,’ Sony calls them Creative Styles, and so on), Lightroom has ignored those picture styles you chose. The only way to keep that ‘Style’ you chose in camera was to shoot in JPEG, but there is a way to keep those styles and have Lightroom honor them even if you shoot in RAW. It’s actually a preference setting. Head over Lightroom’s preference and then click on the Preset tab up at the top. Once you do that you’ll see a Raw Defaults section near the top, and from the “Master,” pop-up menu (where it...

Nature photographers love to be outdoors. The fresh air along the Pacific, cool autumn breezes in New England, the crisp winter air in Yellowstone, the cobalt blue sky and wildflowers during a Colorado summer and the sound of thousands of migrating wildebeest as they roam the Serengeti grasses make our juices flow. Whether we’re with photo friends or by ourselves, the goal is to have a great time and come back with great photos. Adopt the following six aspects of P.H.O.T.O.S. to make this happen more often. I used a combination of words to benefit both wildlife and landscape photographers so it’s a win-win: P = PanningH = Hyperfocal SettingO = Open UpT = Teleconverter with a TelephotoO = OpacityS =...