In Walter Benjamin’s 1935 essay, “A Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,” he argues that the reproduction of an art object diminishes its "aura," or unique position in time and space. What this means is that if you make something with your hands, you only have a singular of that thing, so that makes it something special. It is "one of a kind." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Sony has just announced three new prime G lenses for the E-mount and they come with a twist. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sometimes You Just Get Lucky” by Ryan Cairl. Location: Arizona. “Sometimes you just get lucky in photography,” says Cairl. “I made this image at the Toroweap overlook in Grand Canyon National Park. Feeling somewhat deflated with very smoky skies eliminating any hopes for astrophotography, I walked along the overlook marveling at the 3,000-foot cliffs below me and took it all in. I noticed a person in the distance starting to get very close to the edge and look down, so I grabbed my zoom lens and fired off a few shots. To this day, I have no idea who this person was, but they were enjoying the same awesome view I...

Landscape photographers generally do everything they can to ensure top-level image quality: a slow, deliberate workflow, steady tripods, mirror lockup mode, low ISOs, and more. So, what happens when you go against all that? It turns out you can still create fantastic images. This interesting video follows a photographer as he eschews all the rules for the sake of creativity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Photograph Into the Light for Stunning Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. In this article, I’ll explain how to photograph into the light. This technique is sometimes called contre-jour, a French term that literally translates to “against the light.” Now, there are various ways you can approach this style of photography. You can choose to photograph stunning silhouettes, or you can attempt to mitigate dark areas in your photo through post-processing. To discover the best ways of photographing into the light, read on! Why should you photograph into the light? Photographing into the light is a great way to add drama to your photos. (Note that photographing into the light...

There is an almost infinite variety of camera angles, shots, and movements at your disposal to realize your creative visions, and the more you know, the better your work can be. This fantastic video will show you examples of 100 essential angles, shots, and movements. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The X-E4 slots into Fujifilm's beloved X Series line of mirrorless cameras as an affordable option that still offers a wide range of features paired with the company's latest iteration of the X-Trans sensor. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Adobe Premiere Pro CC is an incredibly powerful video editing suite with a lot of nuance. Here are 11 great tips and tricks for getting the most out of the software in your next project. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Adobe recently brought out a new feature called Super Resolution, which can increase the resolution of your images by up to four times. I tested this feature out on some heavily cropped images I'd recently edited. The results were fantastic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Given the global pandemic of COVID-19 (and the year that shall not be named), I very quickly found out that I am indeed, contrary to previously held opinions, an extrovert (and not an introvert). But given the situation, I wasn’t photographing people. What could I make that would work well with the images I already create? I do quite a bit of fashion and beauty work, so why not products that go with those? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

It’s often read and repeated: Micro Four Thirds is dead! Olympus’ camera department has been sold and full frame mirrorless is currently ruling the game. Am I the only one who doesn’t care? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

There are many things you need to consider when you do forest photography. However, there is one special factor that gives that extra spice to your forest scenes. In this video, I will show you how to get it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mads Peter Iversen)

One of the best parts about landscape photography is that you can create a variety of different shots of the same scene just by varying your settings. If you are new to landscape photography, this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to choose the proper camera settings for your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Feels Good!” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “On a late June afternoon, I came across some Rocky Mountain cow elk with calves,” explains Putney. “They were bedded down in the treeline resting. I waited for them to hopefully get up to eat before last light for some photo opportunities. They finally accommodated me and when this calf first got up from its afternoon slumber it immediately started to do some stretching exercises. This image is one of my favorites from that afternoon.” 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...

No doubt, cameras have made remarkable progress in the last few decades, and modern bodies can do some incredible things. How far have we come? This interesting video compares the Nikon D200 to the Z 7 and shows us that while we have made huge progress in some ways, in other ways, things have not changed all that much. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Why Your Kit Lens Is Better Than You Think (With 18-55mm Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. If you’re like most photographers, your first “serious” camera came with a kit lens, probably a standard, 18-55mm option. But is a kit lens worth keeping? Is it capable of taking great images? Or should you immediately upgrade to a more expensive option? That’s what I aim to address in this article. I’m going to show how a kit lens, despite its shortcomings, can get you stunning images (and I give plenty of examples along the way!). I’m also going to give you a few quick tips for working with an 18-55mm lens. Let’s...

Last week during The Wildlife Photography Conference I did a session on “How to print your wildlife photos” and it, of course, centered on Lightroom Classic being your printing tool. Its print module is one of the best parts of Classic, and ever since it was introduced I totally stopped printing from within Photoshop altogether. It’s that much better. However, during the conference my #1 most-asked question was: “Where are these features in Lightroom [cloud]?” I had to give them the bad news — there is no print module in Lightroom ‘cloud’ and the only way to make a print there is to email the photo you want printed to a photo lab. There’s not even a print command in Lightroom...

While growing up, there was a very popular dance song called “Tighten Up.” A line from it is, “Everything will be outta sight, come on and tighten it up.” These lyrics can make you a better photographer! How, you ask? The answer is actually quite simple. Literally, it’s simple. The word simple comes from the Latin, simplus. Its English translation means “plain, basic, uncomplicated in form or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.” When it comes to photography, simplicity is my approach. I don’t make it complicated, especially when it relates to composition. The more cluttered the image, the harder it is for the viewer to discern the subject from the chaos. Simply stated, reduce the composition to its basics and...

Few lenses create images as instantly magical as the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM. So, how does this beast perform? Check out this great video review to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers generally avoid on-camera flash whenever they can, but there are situations in which you will not have another option. For those situations, there are certain things you can do to make the light look more natural, and this helpful video tutorial will show you what they are. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)