The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN zoom lens offers a mix of performance and versatility for those using Fujifilm cameras. This great video review takes a look at what you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Editing photos to add life, depth, and dimension takes them from good to great, but it's important to learn how to enhance images while keeping them natural and appealing. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to do that in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As landscape photographers, we shouldn't be avoiding bad weather. Instead, we should be actively seeking it out. Bad weather creates some of the most interesting and dramatic skies. It brings an atmosphere and mood to photos that simply can't be captured on sunny days with puffy clouds and blue skies. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Under Armour's latest ad has caused outrage among many creatives due to it being produced by AI. The ad uses the likeness of famous heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and elements that were previously filmed for Under Armour, along with AI, to produce a brand new video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

You might be surprised to hear that in an era dominated by full-frame sensors, a smaller Micro Four Thirds sensor can still pack quite a punch. If you're doubting whether this compact system can meet your demanding photography needs, it's time to reconsider. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sigma SD Quattro H is a unique mirrorless camera with both strong points and drawbacks. Here's how it performs in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 16 Tips for Amazing (and Adorable!) Baby Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. This article was updated in June 2024 with contributions from Darren Rowse, Chas Elliott, Elizabeth Halford, Beth Jennings, Candace Lindemann, Christina N Dickson, and Natalie Norton. Babies. Do you find them challenging to photograph? They gurgle, spit, vomit, laugh, cry, smack their hands together…In other words, they do a lot of things that we don’t want to memorialize in a photograph! But in between all that uncontrollable baby behavior are those moments that parents see every day and would love to keep alive forever in beautiful photos: the big eyes, cute smiles, tiny fingers, soft skin, and round cheeks....

Do the colors in your photos sometimes look wrong, but you don't know how to correct them? This article and video can help. I show you how to get brilliant colors in your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Some landscape photographers enjoy getting out into nature by themselves and away from others—the introvert. Other landscape photographers enjoy heading out with others and carrying the conversation—the extrovert. Did you know you can tell which personality you are by your favorite lens? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

Natural light portraits can be stunning with the right setups, and they're simpler than you might think. This excellent video tutorial shows three easy setups that will elevate your portrait images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Knowing how to use light effectively is crucial for capturing portraits. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started with three easy setups. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sigma Corporation, founded in 1960, has a deep history of producing innovative and daring camera lenses, which has earned them a prestigious reputation, particularly in recent years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photoshop offers a vast array of tools, but not all of them are worth your time. Some are outdated, others have better alternatives. This fantastic video tutorial will show you 10 such cases. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Determining what gear you need can be overwhelming, especially with all the advertisements pushing the latest products. As a photographer and business owner, you must figure out what works for you and what will benefit your business the most. This video focuses on making smart gear purchases and budgeting effectively. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Integrating film photography into wedding packages can be a valuable add-on for your business. Here's how to go about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 12-Bit vs 14-Bit RAW: Which Should You Use? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. So you’ve done the research, read the articles, browsed through your photos, and decided it’s time to go from shooting in JPEG to shooting in RAW so you can get the most quality possible out of your photos. Congratulations, and welcome to the fold! Things are nice over here in RAW land. And now that you’ve firmly decided once and for all to shoot in RAW, you can stop thinking about file formats and get back to making beautiful images, right? Well, sort of. Turns out there’s yet another layer to this file-format cake, and it adds one more...

This is just a quickie, but it shows how a little masking goes a long way. Above: Here’s the raw image out of the camera. Here’s a link to download the Raw image if you want to follow along: 2T3A0962.CR3_Download STEP ONE: The image is a little crooked, so head to the Transform panel (called the Geometry panel in the cloud version of Lightroom), and under ‘Unright,’ click on Auto (as seen here). By the way – you generally get better results from Upright if you first apply a Lens Profile in the Lens Correction panel (called the ‘Optics’ panel in LR cloud), but since the photo was taken with a mirrorless camera, it assigns the proper lens profile automatically for...

As good as it feels to already know, it’s the learning that is the most fun. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Dodging and burning is an editing technique that allows you to selectively adjust the brightness and darkness in specific areas of an image. This technique can add depth and dimension but can also lead to several common mistakes. This fantastic video tutorial will show you three common mistakes and how to fix them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Different sensor sizes offer unique advantages for various types of photography. Choosing the right sensor can significantly impact your shooting experience and the quality of your images. This helpful video tutorial will show you which is right for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)