Post-production of your photography can feel like a minefield when you first start; overwhelming, endlessly complicated, and confusing. In this video, Pat Kay goes over five common mistakes that can ruin your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

For some people, the thought of spending over $5,000 on a 35mm lens, let alone one without autofocus, is an absolutely absurd proposition. On the other hand, Leica users often swear by the company's optics. Costing over $5,000, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. promises amazing optical performance. Can it live up to that promise? This excellent first look video takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is a super telephoto lens available for Fujifilm and Sony APS-C cameras, and it has quite a few tricks up its sleeve. In this review, I detail my experience using this lens for sports and nature photography using Fujifilm cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

One of the most fundamental challenges of landscape photography (and many other genres) is taking a three-dimensional scene and translating it to two dimensions in a way that still conveys the depth of the environment. Mastering this will significantly improve your landscape images. This excellent video tutorial will show you the ins and outs of controlling depth and perspective in landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Whether you're a budding vlogger or experienced filmmaker, cell phones can make for pretty powerful shooting tools if you know what you're doing and you're using the right program. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

There are infinite ways of upgrading gear as a photographer. Moreover, camera companies market their next product as the next best thing in the industry. All this results in a lot of confusion, speculation, and simple ambiguity. If we could, we would all upgrade everything at once, but money is a limited resource that we need to allocate with a high degree of efficiency. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The April update to Lightroom Classic (LrC) brought about some new options for consideration in your workflow when sending photos to Photoshop. LrC has a long history of being well integrated into working with Photoshop for tasks that either cannot be done in LrC or not done well enough. In addition, Adobe currently has a public Beta version of Photoshop available to those with a subscription, which offers a glimpse of what features may come in future versions. So many folks, me included, find themselves with more than one version of Photoshop installed and want a way to choose which version of Photoshop is used by LrC. In this article we’ll explore how to take full advantage of these new features....

Wildlife and bird photography can be tremendously exciting and rewarding work, but the combination of fast action, faraway subjects, and frequent low light often necessitates the use of extreme cameras and lenses that can quickly put serious stress on your bank account. Thankfully, nowadays, we have a bevy of impressively capable budget options. This excellent video review takes a look at one of the best affordable setups for wildlife and bird camera and lens setups. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As cameras get smaller and better (for the most part), we are able to incorporate them into new areas of our lives and invent more creative shots. This newest action camera might just be the smallest yet, but is it any good? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

In the past decade, we have seen an explosion of highly capable supertelephoto zoom lenses, and the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS and Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR are two of the most versatile options. How do they compare? This great video review takes a look at both lenses, their various characteristics, and how they match up with each other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Mirrorless cameras are superior to DSLRs in many ways, offering a wide range of modern features and capabilities that DSLRs do not or even cannot. However, one area where they still lag woefully behind is battery life. While they have certainly improved over first-generation options, battery life can still be a hindrance. If you find yourself sometimes struggling with that, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you eight different tips for getting a little more life out those batteries. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Reasons Why a Photo Book Is Right for You appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. These days, we spend so much time viewing our photos on screens that we’re liable to forget how powerful the printed image can be. And indeed, printing a photo – or two dozen, or a hundred – is a wonderful experience for nearly every photographer who tries it; it comes with all sorts of benefits, including a newfound appreciation for the photographic medium, not to mention a deep and lasting sense of satisfaction. But when photographers do get around to printing, they tend to gravitate toward wall art and small paper prints, overlooking one of the most...

Prepare to dive headfirst into the world of waterfall photography! In this article, we'll uncover the five secrets that will make your waterfall shots as majestic as possible. So, grab your camera, put on your raincoat, and let's embark on this adventure. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

A wedding day is a marathon for photographers. Finding the time to grab a quick bite and refuel can feel impossible, but this is the perfect time to do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

If you are looking for beautiful, natural light portraiture and how to pose models effectively, this is a fabulous video set in an amazing waterfall location with a professional model. Join Irene Rudnyk here behind the scenes on this adventure and watch the magic unfold. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

In a world full of a little bit of crazy one thing remains constant – our unwavering love for our furry companions. Dogs hold a special place in our hearts, becoming cherished members of our families. They warm our hearts from being mischievous mutts to regal pedigrees, our four-legged friends bring joy, companionship, and a whole lot of slobbery kisses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Glaser)

Canon makes some awfully impressive lenses, but those options (particularly the full frame ones) are often quite expensive. That is what makes the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, which sits at $299, a refreshing prospect. Can this affordable and portable option keep up with the demands of modern sensors? This excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you will be able to expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Leica can be a polarizing brand for primarily one reason: price. Nevertheless, the cameras they create are often special and those who shoot with them, swear by them. In this video, Evan Ranft goes through his thoughts on whether the purchase was worth it or not. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Fujifilm X Series of mirrorless cameras has become quite popular and respected, upending the traditional paradigms of the sensor size, body design, and shooting experience that constitute a professional camera. The X-S20 is the latest entry in the line, and it offers an excellent balance of features and price, which should make it worth a look for many creatives. This great video review takes a look at the new camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography can be a rather "in your face" genre at times, where grand, sweeping scenes immediately capture the viewer's eye and draw them into the image. And while those make for fantastic images, there is a lot of subtle beauty in the genre as well. This insightful video tutorial discusses the art of the subtle in the genre and offers some nice tips for photographing wildflowers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)