A Review of the Impressive Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens

35mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are highly popular, as they can adeptly handle a huge range of scenarios and creative needs, ranging from weddings to astrophotography and much more. For Sony users who want one of the best options out there, the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM promises spectacular performance and image quality. Can it live up to that in real-world usage? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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A Comparison of the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8 Smartphones

The Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8 are two of the most exciting phones on the market, offering photographers and filmmakers loads of advanced capabilities sure to satisfy the needs of many creatives. Which phone is right for you? This awesome video review takes a look at the two phones to help you choose. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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Where to Start When Building a Photography Portfolio

As a commercial artist, your portfolio is your introduction to the world. So what is the best approach to making sure that you are always putting your best foot forward? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)
    
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What Kind of Cameras Was Canon Making 25 Years Ago?

Camera technology was in a very different place in 1998, and it was quite an exciting time, as it seemed like every month brought another major leap forward in digital technology. The PowerShot Pro70 was one of the company's first bridge cameras, coming two years before the release of the D30, their first in-house DSLR. How did this extremely early digital camera perform? This neat video review takes a look at the historical camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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A Review of the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens

Tamron has become one of the industry's most respected lens manufacturers in recent years, creating lenses that push the boundaries of design and others that offer very practical capabilities at competitive prices. One of the latter type is the new 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD, which offers a nice range of focal lengths sure to please landscape photographers. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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A Review of the Insanely Wide 7artisans Photoelectric 9mm f/5.6 Lens

Mirrorless mounts have allowed the creation of increasingly lens designs, and as such, we have seen more and more rectilinear full frame lenses that push to wider and wider focal lengths, including single-digit focal lengths. One such example is the 7artisans Photoelectric 9mm f/5.6, which offers people like landscape and architectural photographers a unique field of viewer that inspires creativity. Can it offer the performance and image quality to match? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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AI Editing in Lightroom: How to Supercharge Your Portrait Workflow

The post AI Editing in Lightroom: How to Supercharge Your Portrait Workflow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. As much as I enjoy the act of taking photos, it’s the editing that slows me down, saps my inspiration, and turns this exceedingly creative endeavor into a chore that I have occasionally come to resent. To put it simply, I would much rather be out on location with clients than sitting at my computer while clicking buttons and sliders. However, when doing portrait photography, you can’t really have one without the other – until now. Lightroom’s new AI-powered tools can dramatically speed up the editing process, and with the right approach, you can get very impressive...AI portrait photography editing in Lightroom
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Raising a Toast to a Decade of Full Frame Sony E Mount

Sony has been pioneering change in the imaging world for over a decade. Let's take a look at why the 10-year anniversary of its full frame E Mount and Alpha mirrorless system is so significant. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)
    
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Why I Switched From the Fujifilm X100V to the Ricoh GR III Diary Edition

If you had asked me a year ago what the best compact camera was, my answer would have been the Fujifilm X100V. I'm a big fan of Fujifilm's fixed lens compact line, having owned one ever since the original X100 was released in 2010. What captivated me about it 13 years ago were the straight-out-of-camera JPGs. The color rendition of the f/2 Fujinon lens was simply gorgeous. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)
    
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Photographer Jacques Henri-Lartigue and Wes Anderson

Photography has always been a medium to preserve moments and memories, but for some artists, it serves as a source of inspiration and a window into the past. One such artist is the renowned filmmaker Wes Anderson, known for his distinct and visually captivating cinematic style, which draws upon the work of French photographer Jacques Henri-Lartigue to infuse his films. While the two artists work in different visual mediums, Henri-Lartigue's photographic compositions and Anderson's cinematic worlds share distinct visuals capturing a sense of joy and playfulness. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Rudzikewycz)
    
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Deal Extended

For the last 5 days, 5DayDeal has featured the deal of the year including over $5,500 value in photography products and education for only $166. You have a few more hours to save 95 percent on products from dozens of industry leaders. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)
    
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How Printing Solves Modern Issues

The true value of photographs comes from the appreciation of them in the long-term, not just for short-term beauty appreciation through digital devices. And the best way to preserve these memories is through the form of print. In today’s age of digital photography, where thousands of images can be viewed within seconds from our devices, it has clearly diminished the way we value photographs, and the act of viewing images through prints has become a forgotten art. Despite all this, I am here to advocate that printing your work is not just another option, but a commitment to your craft and a way to elevate your photography to a whole new level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang...
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The Canon EOS R1 Flagship Mirrorless Camera Is on Its Way

The Canon EOS R1 has been in the pipeline for a few years now, and with the standards set by cameras like the Sony a1 and Nikon Z9, many users are excitedly waiting to see what kind of technology Canon will put in its flagship mirrorless camera. Thankfully, it looks like we're inching closer to learning just what the company will offer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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A Photographer's Guide to Hidden Downtown Los Angeles

The beauty of photography lies in the art of discovery, capturing images that are uniquely your own, and avoiding the cliché "downtown Los Angeles" stamp on your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)
    
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Five Gift Ideas for Landscape Photographers

Holiday season is officially upon us, and now is the time when we start searching the internet for what to buy your loved ones, friends, and family, or even a cheeky treat for yourself. In this article. I choose five items that I think are ideal for landscape photographers old and new. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Greg Sheard
    
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7 Helpful Tips for Better Landscape Photography

Landscape photography is a challenging genre that requires a wide range of technical and creative skills, a lot of perseverance, and often, just a bit of luck. If you would like to improve your landscape work, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced photographers sharing seven useful tips sure to put you on the track to better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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A Beginner's Guide to Lighting Outdoor Portraits With Flash

Flash can feel a bit daunting to photographers who have not used it before, particularly when you take it outside and have to learn to balance it with the sun. You will find it a lot easier if you master a few fundamental concepts first, and it will make you a far more versatile portrait photographer. If you are ready to start learning, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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Rate the Next Fstoppers Shootout Competition

We have a brand-new photographer shootout video in the works, and we need your help picking the winner. Click the full post and rate the four images from best to worst to decide who wins and who loses in this new "unconventional use of a backdrop" contest! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)
    
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We Review the Updated Stella Pro Reflex S: Brighter and Faster Than Ever

The Stella Pro Refkex S is a hybrid light that can be both a powerful constant light as well as a strobe-style flash. And with this new update, the Reflex S just got better than ever. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)
    
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The Fine Art of Composition in Landscape Photography

Composition is one of the trickiest parts of photography no matter what genre you shoot, but it can be especially challenging in genres in which you have no control over the placement of the elements in the environment, such as landscape photography. This great video features an experienced landscape photographer discussing some of the difficulties of composition and showing how even minor adjustments can make or break an image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
    
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