Today, I’d like to discuss one of the most overused and most misunderstood concepts in photography. What exactly makes something a “professional camera”? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Both the Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q2 are advanced fixed prime lens cameras, and they each offer a range of great features and excellent image quality. Which one is right for your work? This great video review takes a look at both. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Exposure bracketing is one of the most important tools to know how to use for landscape photography and is likely a term you've heard from every major name in the business. Find out why it's so important and just how easy it is to learn. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Are you feeling a bit stuck lately and wondering how you can improve your images? Check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you 10 helpful tips for improving your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This shot of the Grand Tetons was a perfect situation to use focus peaking. Fine detail foregrounds (like grass) are a great way to learn how focus peaking works. With the blades of grass being highlighted (red in my case), I was able to adjust my focal point as well as aperture to figure out exactly where I should focus to keep the mountains and grass sharp—while also trying to use a mid-range aperture for critical lens sharpness. In this case, that balancing act led me to ƒ/11 and a focal point a couple of feet into the frame toward the mountains. A lot has changed in the last 20 years for us photographers—think about how much has changed just in...

Creative blocks and lack of motivation for picking up the camera happen to the best of us. While there are times it is best to just embrace the downtime and wait for inspiration to strike, more frequently, it is better to take active steps to push past the doldrums. It's important to find methods that work best for you, but there are a handful of tricks that I have found to be successful over the years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson)

Zeiss lenses are well known for their contrasty, sharp, and nearly flawless renderings with smooth bokeh, making them highly sought-after portrait instruments. This great video review takes a look at one of the company's more reasonably priced options, the Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

They make good cameras. But I won't buy a Canon. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If like me, you were told to work out your overheads, how many days a year you plan to work, and calculate your fees from this, you have also been pricing your photography work incorrectly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Coastal Creation” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Seacoast Region of New Hampshire. “I had admired this tidal pool along the New Hampshire coast this past summer, but the sun doesn’t rise behind it until this time of year,” explains Lichtman. “Summer grasses grow so tall that it’s easily camouflaged and lacks the ability to catch much light and create a reflection. Prior attempts this winter either lacked the colorful sky or the saline ice was too dull or lumpy for a crisp reflection. On this morning, I brought containers of hot water and doused the icy depression to create a thin liquid layer that might create a better reflection of the sky...

With the increased availability of high-quality lenses with wide apertures, we have become quite obsessed with images that use a narrow depth of field to isolate the subject and blow the background to smithereens. And certainly, that can be a valid way of doing things, but there are many other great ways to draw attention to your subject, and this informative video tutorial will show you some of the best methods. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you are scouting locations for a photoshoot, what are you typically focused on for the backgrounds? How often do you consider the textures and the colors that they could add to your shots? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

The post Photography Terminology: A Glossary of 69 Essential Photographic Terms appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Are you overwhelmed or confused by photography terminology? Do you want to speak “photographer” like the pros? That’s what this article is all about. I’ll go over some of the most common technical photography terms as well as some less common slang and photographer jargon. By the end, I promise you will have a better grasp of the language. You’ll even be able to have a conversation with a seasoned pro and hold your own! Let’s get started. Basic photography terms These are the photography terms you’ll find in your camera’s manual and in most beginner tutorials: Aperture...

Do you want to take jaw-dropping iPhone photos that look like they were shot on a DSLR camera? If so, you need to use the manual iPhone camera controls! This might sound difficult and technical… but it’s easier than you think. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the advanced iPhone camera controls. Read on to start shooting incredible photos that no one will believe were taken with an iPhone! Table Of Contents: Advanced iPhone Camera Controls Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article: 1. Depth Of Field: How To Blur The Background In Your Photos1.1 Use Portrait Mode To Blur The Background In Your Photos1.2 Get Close To Your Subject To Create A...

This subject comes up all too often, every time a new camera body comes out or when the industry makes a big shift such as film to digital or DSLR to mirrorless. So, what’s the best kit you can buy? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The Sony a1 mirrorless camera is by far one of the most impressive cameras we have ever seen, meant to tackle just about any need you can throw at it. This great video review takes a look at the camera and how it holds up for stills work after two months. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The NFT craze infuriates me, even though it's great to empower artists,and support a vital part of society through a devastating pandemic. The cost of this support is far greater. NFTs have a catastrophic impact on the environment, the true scale of which we can't even begin to understand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photography is full of rules regarding every aspect, including composition, lighting, editing, and more. And while those rules can be tremendously useful, adhering to them strictly is likely to handcuff your creativity and limit your growth as a photographer. This interesting video essay discusses the ideas of learning the rules, following them, and then breaking them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tim Huynh's new documentary, "Fill The Frame," sparked a recent controversy about who qualifies as a professional street photographer. I suggest the answer is no one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

No doubt, a sunrise or sunset showering a scene with dramatic golden light is a popular look for a good reason, but it should not be all that we look for in landscape photography, and you could be missing out on great shots if you ignore gray days. This interesting video examines the topic and discusses why there is more to life than obsessing over sunsets. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)