The Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM is an extraordinary telephoto lens from decades past that remains a modern classic. Despite its 35-year-old optical formula, its spectacular performance on high-resolution sensors, rich history, and mythical reputation in the Canon ecosystem still make it relevant for knowledgeable enthusiasts today. Check out what it can do. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a working photographer, I often receive messages from beginners who need camera-buying advice. While I do write for a photography outlet, I am not as updated with the latest camera tech as you might first assume. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

In the relentless pursuit of pixel-peeping perfection, it's easy for photographers to get caught up chasing the latest ultra-sharp lenses engineered to neutral precision. While these impressive modern optics have their place, an increasing number of photographers are finding magic in the flaws and imperfections of vintage glass. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wide-aperture 50mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, with their versatility making them at home in a huge range of genres and applications. For APS-C shooters, the Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 offers that classic combination at an extremely affordable price, and it surprises with some impressive results. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a professional photographer, I have a love-hate relationship with cameras. I love them because they enable me to pursue my passion, but I also find them frustrating at times. However, amid this complex relationship, I've managed to discover one camera that embodies everything I love about photography while sparing me from the aspects I dislike. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Mastering tone curves in Lightroom is a rite of passage for many photo editors. This great video tutorial makes the notoriously tricky technique approachable for beginners and experts alike. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In this video, landscape photographer William Patino takes us behind the scenes of capturing an epic landscape photo in New Zealand. He shares his complete process, including the photo editing in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

This is the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal we’ve ever put together on a KelbyOne Pro Membership – it’s an incredible bundle of educational courses and goodies, and this is the best time ever to join, with full access to nearly 1,000 online full-length online courses to stream on-demand 24/7, including the most comprehensive Lightroom training courses anywhere! The post Our “Black Friday” Best Deal Of The Year on KelbyOne Lightroom, Photoshop and Photography Training Is Here appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Thanksgiving appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. If you celebrate Thanksgiving, this challenge is for you. If you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, this challenge is for you! (You can be thankful for that) “Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the harvest and the preceding year” You can share a photo, or up to five photos as a series of how your Thanksgiving went, or, you can share a photo or a series of five photographs of something you’ve been thankful for in the last year. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSThanksGiving in your post,...

It's time for great photography savings with some of the biggest deals of the year. If you happen to be looking for new gear, a faster or easier way to edit your photos, or a more efficient shooting workflow, here are offers that will help. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Yet another re-review of a discontinued but still very valid camera. The Fujifilm X-T4 slightly moved away from what made Fujifilm unique, but not in a bad way. It pushed the series into new areas and appealed to the dual creator quite confidently. Is it still worth getting today? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ondřej Vachek)

Many photographers seek a versatile "do-it-all" zoom lens to use for the variety of shooting scenarios they face, keeping it mounted to their camera at all times. This type of lens tends to offer a useful zoom range as well as a moderately fast aperture around f/2.8 or f/4. For Fujifilm shooters looking for this kind of walkaround optic, this helpful video review examines the XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It has been 60 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, and the event remains etched in America's national memory. In this fascinating video, CBS News revisits that fateful day in Dallas through the eyes of photographer Bob Jackson, who was assigned to cover JFK's visit for the Dallas Times Herald and who won a Pulitzer Prize for his work related to the event. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As the scope of your projects grow, so will your team, and it’s important to surround yourself with the best possible team to ensure the best possible end product. But how do you go about choosing the right people? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

In 2023, we seem to be bombarded with so many new cameras and tech throughout the year. It seems to kick up a notch every October when new releases intensify. However, just how relevant are all of these latest releases to us as individual users? Will they dramatically change how you take photos or even the results? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

I’ve used more than a few camera systems over my career. In the abstract, this can be a positive thing: diversity of equipment means you’ve got a lot of different ways to capture an image or tell a story, but more practically, this means I’ve got a lot of gear that doesn’t typically communicate well with each other. Sooner or later, I find preference in one system over the other, meaning a fair amount of kit ends up collecting dust. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by CS Muncy)

There’s nothing worse than seeing wonderful photographers wasting their efforts by hiding stunning images away on dusty, unseen hard drives. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Retro camera designs can stir nostalgia, but when investing in high-end gear, photographers need more than appearance. Functionality, versatility, and innovation must also be of a high level. So, does Nikon's Zf mirrorless camera deliver substantive performance to match its throwback aesthetic? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most difficult yet critical questions for aspiring photography pros is: how do you set your prices the right way? While many have methods based on costs, time, or arbitrary tiers, this great video tutorial outlines a market-driven approach rooted in financial sustainability. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, in the US, is Thanksgiving Day, a day where we take the day off from work, surround ourselves with friends and family, eat ridiculous amounts of food, and watch football non-stop, only stopping long enough for another slice of pie. It’s just about a perfect day. I know what a blessed and charmed life I’ve led – I’m so aware of it and genuinely thankful for it every day. I’m also thankful I have this blog to put my feelings down on paper (well, in words, anyway), and today, I’m grateful I get to share 100 things I’m thankful for with you. I’m thankful…. That Alabama is still in the hunt for the College Football Playoffs (#RollTide!) 2. for the...