100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses have long been popular among sports, bird, and wildlife photographers for offering a very useful focal length range in tandem with maximum apertures that balance performance, bulk, and price. For Fujifilm shooters, there is the XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, and this excellent 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)

Along with the umbrella, the softbox is one of the most affordable, versatile, and important light modifiers. Thus, every photographer who is learning to work with artificial light should spend some working with softboxes and learning how to use them to their full potential. This fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about them, including shape, size, rendering, and more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Modern camera lenses are small marvels, absolutely packed with technology and intricate, precise machinery. Rarely do we get a chance to look inside them, however. This neat video takes you inside one of Fujifilm's manufacturing plants to see how they put together one of their newest and most advanced lenses, the XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Pursuing photography in the modern world, whether as an amateur or professional, is a tricky and complex thing full of many pitfalls that can derail your development and success as a creative. This great video essay discusses one of the most common traps photographers fall into, how to recognize it, and what you can do to avoid it or break out of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 6 Tips for a Faster Lightroom Workflow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Many photographers rely on Lightroom to organize, edit and share their photos. While the program has a vast array of tools, it’s not exactly known for its speed. Recent updates have helped, but if you’re seeking a faster Lightroom workflow, there are a few simple steps you can take to supercharge your post-processing. And that’s what I share below: Six easy methods to speed up your editing and organizing in Lightroom. They aren’t hacks or plugins; instead, they’re simple tweaks that are guaranteed to save time, improve your results, and make your life a lot easier. So without further ado,...

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ghost Trees” by Paul Laurenza. Location: Yellowstone National Park, California. 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 Paul Laurenza appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A class action lawsuit has been filed in rhe US against Stability AI and other AI art generators. If they are infringing copyright laws, could it bring an end to AI-generated art? What are the real issues? A lawyer explains in this eye-opening video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

I woke up enlightened, inspired, and in slight disbelief. I had been elevated by Simon Bailey, instructed by Lindsay Adler, photographed by Mark Mann, and chatted up by Peter Hurley. I had watched artificial intelligence write, cull, and edit; and I partied the night away with over 10,000 photographers. Was this every photographer's fantasy dream played out in my sleep? No, it was my first trip to Imaging USA. In this article, I will recount my favorite notes and highlights from Imaging USA. Alas, it's not all glam: I'll also share about the closing keynote which left the crowd shocked and offended. Let's review my first trip to Imaging USA. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

You are a professional photographer as soon as you sell a print or get any money for your photography. Excelling at that requires taking on tasks and responsibilities, some of which apply to amateur photographers too. However, there's much more to it than many people imagine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

In recent months, AI has become one of the most widely discussed topics. A lot of creatives, not only photographers, are saying that AI will kill professional photography. However, this cannot be further from the truth. Here is why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

For some photographers, sharpness isn’t that important — and this realization can be liberating. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

As someone who makes 100% of their income by taking pictures, I understand how uncertain, and perhaps unstable, this career is. Spending thousands on gear is easier than ever, and with such a low entry point, everyone wants to be a photographer. It is not easy, and here are some rules I have come up with to survive in this industry. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Gary Nack Today’s Photo of the Day is “Into the Clouds” by Gary Nack. Location: Italy. “I traveled to The Dolomites this past fall hoping for some of those moody, foggy scenes that I’ve seen in other photographs,” explains Nack. “Mother Nature didn’t disappoint us! On this evening high in the mountains, we had dense clouds covering the mountains with the peaks dancing in and out of them. Finding the right composition was a challenge as the scene changed second by second. This photo captured exactly what I had in mind. Enjoy!” 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...

Sometimes, we all need some help up a hill, and this is just the ticket. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Lightroom is beginning to give Photoshop a run for its money as a standalone editing tool. Here, learn 13 essential Lightroom cheat codes you must know if you want your post-production skills to improve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post 13 Tips to Improve Your Street Photography Compositions appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Street photography composition is challenging because the scenes you’re photographing often change (and at a very rapid pace, too!). As you hunt for the perfect light, you may encounter dozens of locations and subjects, and with each new opportunity, you must think about how to create an effective image arrangement. Composing compelling street photos is both challenging and rewarding. It often demands a strong sense of timing to capture that elusive decisive moment, but once you understand the basics, taking great street photos will come naturally. In this article, I share 13 practical tips to help improve your street...

Lightroom Classic’s Survey Mode is so great for so many things, but it’s particularly helpful when you have a number of similar images, and you need a little help for finding which one is best. The key is: instead of picking which one is best, you’re going to find out which one you like least; removing it from contention, and then you continue the process until only one is left, and that’s your best photo. Here’s how it works: STEP ONE: Start by selecting the similar photos, like I’ve done here in the Library module. STEP TWO: Now press “N” to enter “Survey Mode” and those images are all displayed on screen (as seen above). Next, move your cursor over whichever photo...

I deliberately chose a commonly written about topic for this week’s tip to encourage everyone to take every piece of information deep to heart and integrate these concepts into your workflow. If you’re new to it, may this reading be the start of your using it. If you’re somewhat familiar, may depth of field become one with you. And if you’re a frequent user of it, may it help further reinforce its importance.   The Basics There’s a direct relationship in how much depth of field is created in a photo to extremely important variables: the focal length of the lens, the aperture at which the photo is made, how close the subject is to the background, how far away the...

I had to make a TikTok account for this. I’ve been adamant about not doing so for the longest time. However, this is something worth talking about and sometimes even dangerous. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the world of horrible photography TikToks. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Sigma's new 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens is potentially one of the most versatile lenses on the market right now, covering a massive focal length range that should be appealing to bird, sports, and wildlife photographers. Can it still offer the kind of image quality and performance we have come to expect from Sigma despite that extreme design? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)