There’s nothing worse than visiting a location prior to shooting, only to miss out on important details. Avoid headaches, and make sure that you’re prepared for the shoot day. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

It might seem strange to want to mimic natural window light in studio, but the beauty of having a controlled space is that you can create that light however you want, whenever you want. If you would like to make yourself a more versatile lighting pro, check out this great video tutorial that will show you how to create the look of natural window light in a studio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm revitalized the popularity of medium format with their GFX line of mirrorless cameras, which offer impressive sets of features traditionally not seen in cameras with larger sensors in tandem with highly competitive prices. For GFX users looking for a wide angle zoom, there is the new GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has demonstrated an aggressive stance on the development and release timing of their RF mount lenses in the last few years. It seems they have no intentions of slowing down, as more interesting designs have emerged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Since the launch of the X-T1 in 2014 Fujifilm have a range of cameras that appealed to both amateur and professional photographers alike. So with its 40MP APS-C sensor and up to 7 stops of IBIS is the new Fujifilm X-T5 the best in the range and should you consider upgrading? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

One of the beautiful things about landscape photography is how many ways you can photograph the same scene, giving you tremendous creative potential no matter where you are or the conditions at hand. This great video tutorial follows a landscape photographer as he shoots landscape images, drone photos, time-lapses, and long exposures and shares some helpful tips and advice along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Linn Smith Today’s Photo of the Day is “Early Hope” by Linn Smith. Location: Lake Jessup in Central Florida. “With a beautiful backdrop of a colorful morning sunrise, a tri-colored heron is already searching the waters of Lake Jessup located in Central Florida hoping to find a bite to eat,” describes Smith. 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 Linn Smith...

In the past few updates to the program, Lightroom's masking features have expanded substantially both in precision and capabilities, and if you have not integrated the new panel into your post-processing yet, you are missing the opportunity to vastly improve your workflow. This fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you to know to take full command of Lightroom's masking tools. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are looking to purchase a new camera, you will probably see the terms "native ISO" and "base ISO" thrown around. ISO, being one of the three fundamental exposure parameters, is a term that all photographers should understand. This great video tutorial will explain the differences between native and base ISO and the consequences each have on your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Portrait Photography for Beginners: 6 Tips to Get Started appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. Looking to get started in portrait photography? While portraiture – with all its lingo, its gear, and its camera settings – can seem complex, it isn’t as tough as you might think. With a little practice, a willingness to work hard, and a few key pieces of information, you’ll be capturing stunning portraits in no time at all. And while I can’t force you to practice, I can offer you a handful of essential portrait photography tips for beginners that’ll instantly improve your images. Let’s dive right in! 1. Get yourself a 50mm lens The 50mm lens –...

Lenses can run anywhere from under $100 to well over $10,000, and when you enter that very upper echelon of prices, you often get superlative optics that blow the doors off your wildest expectations. One such lens is the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, which runs north of $15,000. So, what do you get for that price? This interesting video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Topaz Labs, the company behind the wildly popular DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI, has made a huge change. These apps, once a triad of separate programs to fix your photographs, are now combined into one beefy app that is here to save the day. Meet Topaz Photo AI, your new best post-processing friend. Let me show you how I used it to save my low-light wildlife photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

When it comes to photo gear, few things get the attention of more photographers than the promise of extra-smooth bokeh. And while Canon already has plenty of lenses that can offer that, they seem to be investing in taking it even further with several intriguing new lens designs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Drones have revolutionized many photography genres, making aerial shots that were previously out of reach for anyone except creatives and clients with the largest budgets accessible to just about anyone. Real estate photography is one such genre where a photographer or filmmaker can augment their services with a drone. This excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to take professional real estate footage sure to please your clients. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The superzoom lens is a relatively new option for photographers to add to their arsenal, and although initially scoffed at, many are adopting them as a brilliant all-round option. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Soccer appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. I don’t know about you, but it would seem our house has been a little World Cup made this week – Soccer, love it or hate it, it’s this week’s theme! Maybe you’re headed to the soccer, maybe you find an old ball at a sports shop, maybe you see a random old rusty soccer goal in a field, maybe you’ve got some long stripey socks – whatever it is, whatever your take on this week’s theme, we want to see your SOCCER photograph! Post your photograph in the comments below this blog post, or you can share them over on our Facebook group....

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few years, you'll probably have noticed that many social media platforms have been heading downhill. Here's how to best prepare for the social media storms ahead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

While you can absolutely create compelling portrait photos using just a single light, moving into using multi-light setups opens a lot of creative and technical options that simply would not be possible otherwise. One of the most useful of these is the hair light, and this great video tutorial will show you how to place one properly to get the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo by Tim Nicol Today’s Photo of the Day is “Autumn’s Magic” by Tim Nicol. Location: Republic, Washington. “A Clark’s nutcracker backlit by the colors of fall in Republic, Washington,” describes Nicol. 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 Tim Nicol appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When it comes to landscape photography, few creative decisions have a greater impact on the final image than your choice of crop. And yet, that can be a bit of a nebulous thing to nail down for a lot of photographers. If you would like to improve your crops and your overall images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced landscape photographer offering a lot of helpful advice and insight into what makes a good crop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)