A few months ago, Sigma released four rather distinctive, compact lenses for Sony and L-mount cameras. The most curious of these is the 65mm f/2 DG DN, offering a touch of speed, excellent sharpness, and a slightly odd focal length. How does it perform? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Here’s an interesting thought exercise: Given the same amount of money, is it better to buy a low-end new camera, or a high-end old camera? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Of course photography is art. Is all photography art? Debatable. Is all photography good art? Nope. Most photography is bad art. Is your photography good art? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Braxton Wilhelmsen)

When you are working on location, having a lot of flash power is great, but on the other hand, it can mean carrying a lot of heavy and unwieldy equipment. The Godox AD100Pro offers more power than a speedlight, but is lightweight and fits in the palm of your hand, and this great video review takes a look at the way it performs in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By P. Yo Photography Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Purpose” by P. Yo Photography. 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 P. Yo Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post How to Create Environmental Portraits (Tips and Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Are you looking to capture stunning environmental portraits? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share everything you need to know about environmental portrait photography. And by the time you’re finished, you’ll be ready to create some beautiful portraits of your own! Let’s get started. What is an environmental portrait? An environmental portrait is a photo taken of a person in a place that says something about who they are. It is often a place where they work, rest, or play. Why do I prefer environmental portraits? Environmental portrait photography: gives context to the...

Xiaomi recently teased a liquid lens for their newly announced Mi Mix smartphones. The liquid lens can change shape to alter the focal length and focus to suit a range of applications. Is this the future of lens technology? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Color theory is crucial to color photography. Clever use of color can create harmony or drama in your images. Check out this great video to learn more about ways you can combine color in your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photographer Roger Ballen's signature style, which has come to be known as the "Bellenesque" aesthetic, didn't develop overnight. In fact, it took five decades of trial and error to fully mature into what we see today. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

When it comes to finding creative inspiration for shooting beautiful portraits in your own home, there are few better than photographer Irene Rudnyk. Here are ten fantastic ideas to boost your portraiture game. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Shadows appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. “Simply speaking, a shadow is an absence of light. If light cannot get through an object, the surface on the other side of that object (for example, the ground or a wall) will have less light reaching it” – Science Learning Hub #dPSShadows After the ‘lighting’ theme last week, this week we’re about the lack of light, or ‘shadow’ – and really, unless you live in a dark cave, void of light, you have no excuses to not go out and capture a shadow in some form – the idea behind these challenges being to make you think about what you’re photographing and...

Oniric, from Composite Nation, is a plugin I've been looking for for a long while. Last year I caught an advert for it on Instagram and I haven't looked back since. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Car chase scenes in movies have come a long way since the early days of cinema. Let's dive into how things have changed from Buster Keaton movies, through the rear projection era, right up to modern purpose-built rigs for complex scenes in today's blockbusters. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Amadeusz Andrzejewski)

The Godox ML60 light gives you a whole lot of features that can really improve your lighting when you’re a run and gun type of shooter, or want constant light on location. I mean, it can run on a battery, and has a handle. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

We're being treated to another short-form behind the scenes tutorial from Nathan Elson. This time, Elson is taking us into the studio to show us his techniques for using a single light to create soft even light across a subject. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Photo by Doug Koepsel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pretty in Pink” by Doug Koepsel. Location: Arizona. “White Pocket in northern Arizona was the first new location I traveled to specifically to photograph when I first began the pursuit of landscapes to make my first calendar,” explains Koepsel. “This area of convoluted sandstone opened my eyes to more remote locations beyond the icons of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. This image from the first trip showed the need to explore commonly unknown spots of beauty and also to photograph past the official sunset time as the camera sensor can capture the soft pastel magic of blue hour.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the...

Many of us photographers would love to take more photographs on the street but this often involves fighting a fear of the reaction of those around us, not to mention the people that we’re photographing. Here are six ways to push through and get the shots that you want — and without overstepping the mark. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post Sony Unveils Three Compact Prime Lenses for E-Mount Cameras appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Last week, Sony announced three E-mount lenses: The FE 24mm f/2.8 G, the FE 40mm f/2.5 G, and the FE 50mm f/2.5 G; all promise to deliver excellent optics in a compact form. The three lenses will launch this May. Designed as a set, they offer a beautifully wide field of view on the 24mm end for scenic shots and environmental portraits, plus a standard perspective at the 40mm and 50mm focal lengths, perfect for portraits, street photography, and even detail shots. Sony explains, “The lenses were designed for a wide range of photo and video uses including...

Terry White is back with an awesome Lightroom tutorial (he’s doing this on Lightroom mobile, but it works the same way in Classic or LC cloud), and while the title is making the grass greener, he goes beyond that and fixes other things in the image — lots of great stuff here! So cool, right? Thanks, Terry!!! Have a great weekend, everybody! Wishing you good healthy and happiness. -Scott P.S. If wouldn’t mind, could you give this a quick look? It’s my just-released trailer for my new ‘iPhone Photography Book” and see if you don’t know somebody, a friend or family member, that this book wouldn’t be perfect for. Here’s the link to it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and direct...

The latest firmware for the Canon EOS R6, version 1.3.0, is no longer available after reports of a "fatal Bug" less than 24 hours after release. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)