For numerous years, I’ve been writing the Tip of the Week for outdoorphotographer.com. Each session starts with me in front of my monitor to come up with a fresh new topic. For some, I write about a specific technique. For others, I provide hints on topics such as light, backgrounds, editing before pressing the shutter, exhausting all possibilities, and more. For this week, my Pages document on my monitor sadly remained blank. I found this frustrating as there’s always been something that pops into my head to provide motivation. I persisted, pondered and continued to deeply speculate. Tabula rasa—maybe a play on words. Tabula rasa—maybe a new and improved tutorial on depth of field. Tabula rasa—the more deeply I self-deliberated and...

Most of us who shoot portraits do not work with professional models on a regular basis, and as such, it pays to know how to work with regular people to make them as comfortable as possible in front of the lens. If that is something you struggle with, this excellent video tutorial will give you five tips for taking better shots of regular people. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most hated aspects of editing in Photoshop is making selections for masks, composites, and localized edits. The more difficult the selection, the more disliked it is, but there may be an easier way you aren't using. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Using multiple lights can enable complex and innovative creative opportunities that simply would not be possible with just a single light or natural light. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how this dramatic nighttime portrait was lit with three lights. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Twenty years ago, tripods were necessary for any sort of long exposure. Today, though, lenses and cameras can offer insane levels of stabilization of sometimes up to eight stops. With those capabilities, do you even need a tripod anymore? This interesting video poses that question and covers the times where you may or may not need one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Since the United Kingdom left the European Union, moving goods and equipment across borders has become more complicated for British passport holders. What are the rules, and will you need to spend more than £300 on an ATA Carnet to take your camera gear across the channel? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Buying used camera gear doesn’t mean just private parties anymore. Commercial sellers have entered the market of used gear, and it’s a growing business. I tried out one of them and was quite surprised. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

Alongside the release of the diminutive a7C, Sony released a new kit lens: the surprisingly compact 28-60mm f/4-5.6, which keeps its size and weight down by trimming 10mm off the long end and being collapsible. However, is it worth $500? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

As a landscape photographer, one of the things I prefer is a wide or panoramic photograph. Creating a panoramic image isn't as difficult as many might think. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Dixon)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Chasing a Competitor” by Linn Smith. Location: Oviedo, Florida. “Upset that another white ibis was infringing on its territory for food, a chase ensues to run off the intruder,” describes Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In this video tutorial, watch as I take you through a layer breakdown of my Motorbike Rockstar image and also an amazingly easy rim light hack. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Clinton Lofthouse)

The post Getting Landscapes Sharp: Hyperfocal Distances and Aperture Selection appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Elliot Hook. Want to know how to master depth of field and hyperfocal distance – so you can capture consistently sharp landscape photos? You’ve come to the right place. Because in this article, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about hyperfocal distance. And by the time you’ve finished, you’ll be able to confidently use it in your own landscape photography. Let’s get started. Keeping your landscape photos sharp: depth of field Great landscape photos generally have all of their key elements sharp. This includes foreground objects that are just meters from your camera, as well as background...

Virtually everyone who has started a photography business has asked themselves this question. The short answer is "it depends," but this video gives you five solid questions you can ask yourself if you need to make the all-important decision. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Photography is expensive, and often, you get what you pay for. However, there are some great modifiers for your lights to be had for under $100. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

The internet is absolutely bursting with photography tips and advice; however, some helpful ideas are often overlooked for one reason or another. This fantastic video discusses five often overlooked tips that will help you become a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is anything but cheap, but it is also one of the most impressive lens designs out there. So, what does all that money get you? This great video review takes a look at what the 58mm f/0.95 can offer you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The original Rode Wireless Go was probably the best microphone system for the money when it came out. The new version, the Rode Wireless Go II, is better in every single way and still incredibly affordable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Some outlandish rumors regarding the forthcoming flagship mirrorless full frame camera from Canon have emerged, but given that the R5 took the industry by surprise, just how ludicrous are these proposed specifications? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

DJI has just released its first-ever first-person racing drone, making these devices that little bit more accessible to the broader market. The new DJI FPV Drone works out of the box and costs $1,299 when purchased with the remote control unit and goggles. Here are 10 reasons to be excited. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The Sony a1 recently dropped, offering some jaw-dropping specs and features. Meanwhile, the Canon EOS R5 is not far behind, and Canon is planning to bring the flagship R1 to the market later this year. What about Nikon? It turns out the flagship Z mount mirrorless camera will be here in 2021. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)