When you go out to make images of wildlife, magnification is essential for a number of reasons. Most obviously is that it allows the animal to be captured full frame. Unless you always create environmental portraits, many wildlife photographers live by the adage that bigger is better. A second reason is that you keep your distance. This allows the animal to go about its regular business. This increases the likelihood that you arrest the behavior it wouldn’t perform if it’s in fight or flight mode. Magnification is also beneficial as it provides cleaner backgrounds. The narrower angle of view potentially reduces the number of distractions. Finally, their wider apertures help throw the background out of focus since the depth of field...

Image manipulation in various forms has been around from nearly the beginning of the medium itself, and the ethics of that process have been debated for nearly as long. Although this topic seems rather Sisyphean in nature, a conversation with an individual on Instagram inspired me to take a look at it from the perspective of social media in particular. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Double exposures are a really creative way to make compelling images that catch your viewer's eye. And while they used to be rather difficult to create, thanks to Photoshop, you have a lot more control over the final product than in the days of film. This excellent video tutorial will show you how you can create your own. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Seascapes are a popular choice for a wide range of photographers, but they are normally shot when the sun is still high in the sky or right around sunrise or sunset. Of course, you can shoot them at night, however, and the results can be quite entrancing. This great video follows a photographer as he shoots seascapes in the middle of the night, showing the challenges that arise, how to move past them, and the awesome result. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Submit Your Best Baby Photography Photo critiques are back! Show us your best photographs of babies. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Landscape photography is one of the most accessible genres in photography. And, because of this, it's a great area to practice your compositional skills. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

We always emphasize the benefits of shooting raw, we spend a lot of money on high-end monitors, and we calibrate those monitors, all so we can create the best foundation for editing our photos and video. But do we do the same for our audio? That's where reference monitors and headphones come into the picture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)

Fujifilm's INSTAX line of cameras have been wildly popular for the company, providing photographers and casual users alike an easy and fun way to take photos that harken back to the days of instant film in the 1970s and 1980s. The Mini 40 is the latest model in the lineup, and this great video review takes a look at how it holds up in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The perfect image is one that is creative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Window Into Infinity” by Arches National Park, Utah. “I spent two weeks in the Moab, Utah, area photographing night scenes in August,” explains Connel. “I slept during the heat of the day and spent all night shooting the stars. I knew the North Window arch had a lot of potential if the Milky Way would line up properly. Patience through hours of waiting finally paid off. I composed the scene with my camera on a tripod and climbed up into the arch. I communicated with my wife using a flashlight, and when I was in the proper position, she snapped the picture.” Exposure: 20 sec., f/2.8, ISO 3200. Want to get...

The post The Best ISO for Landscape Photography (In Every Situation) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. Choosing the best ISO for landscape photography is hard, especially as a beginner. Should you use a low ISO for a clean image? Or should you use a high ISO to keep things sharp? Or go with something in between? Fortunately, while picking the perfect ISO is often intimidating, there are some simple tips you can use to get the ISO consistently right. And that’s what this article is all about. I’m going to share with you my ISO recommendations. By the time you’re finished, picking the ideal landscape photography ISO will be a piece of cake –...

Sony recently announced their new beast of a fifty: the 50mm f/1.2 GM, which is getting some glowing reviews. How does it compare to the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 and is it worth splashing out if you already own the older, slower lens? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

A lot of video productions use incredible arsenals of gear — even YouTubers seem to be shooting with tens of thousands of dollars of kit — but it's no secret that isn't necessary. Here are some tips for shooting videos with little to no money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Astrophotography is one of the few genres where gear can make a profound difference that is impossible to replicate without it. One of the most important tools — if not the most important tool — is the lens on the front of your camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

If you want to photograph small things, you need to get close. For that, you can choose a macro lens. But there is an alternative that is much cheaper. Extension tubes transform any lens into a macro lens. But what is the better choice? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The latest event from Apple unveiled a number of interesting new products. One of these new products is AirTags. These small, circular devices offer the ability to locate keys, bags, wallets, and essentially anything they're attached to. Could they offer a new layer of security that can help prevent photographers from losing valuable equipment? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

It is something that will happen to every photographer at some point or another: you are in the middle of a shoot, and your client simply hates the photos you are producing. So, what do you do at that point? This excellent video essay discusses how to handle this potentially sticky situation and leave both yourself and your client happy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The new iMac is here, and of course, it’s sporting the fancy new M1 processor that’s inside everything Apple these days. That’s great news all around, but I have a feeling that Apple’s got something even bigger up its sleeve for the real creative set. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Portrait photographers generally use artificial light whenever they are working indoors, but window light can be a fantastic source of flattering natural light suitable for a portrait. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to set up and take a compelling portrait using window light and a reflector. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Curious Cubs” by James Day. Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)