The post 7 Tips for Amazing Bridal Portrait Sessions appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. For many brides-to-be, having a bridal portrait session while wearing the wedding dress is a tradition. I love these sessions because you often get to photograph the bride when they are feeling the most beautiful they’ve ever felt – but without all the stress of the actual wedding. You can take your time, thoughtfully determine lighting and posing, and choose the time of day and location. Plus, the bride is a lot more relaxed than she is on the big day, which makes for more natural poses. But while bridal portrait sessions are often very rewarding, they can be difficult, especially...

They say variety is the spice of life and in the world of the freelance photographer, a broad and knowledgable skill set goes a long way. So, why does knowing your way around a multitude of photographic genres breed so much disrespect in the professional world? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)

Do you run a photography business? Do you want to run a photography business? Do you make a tiny amount of money on the side from your photography interests? Do you want to? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this is for you: three big money mistakes people make when it comes to photography and the business side of things. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Cameras like the Fujifilm GFX 100S have revolutionized the paradigm of medium format gear in the last few years, bringing features and capabilities typically reserved for smaller systems and doing so at a price that competes with the upper levels of full frame. This has made medium format a viable alternative for many photographers, particularly landscape, portrait, and wedding shooters. So, what all can you expect from the switch? This great video features one photographer who made the switch discussing his experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Vibrant appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Vibrant! Darren’s here on the sofa opposite me, I asked him for a theme and without hesitation he replied ‘Vibrant!’ – This week, your challenge is to show #dPSVibrant through a photograph. The photograph needs to be taken in this week (Between now and next Saturday morning) and you can only enter one photo, so make it your best. Here are some ideas for you! How to take VIBRANT, razor sharp photos of flowers. How to use VIBRANT colours in photography with great success. 19 VIBRANT coloured crimson images.Photo by Annette Batista Day on Unsplash The fiery colours above or the painted...

The 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens from Sigma is an affordable, fast prime lens. On paper, it looks like it should be a fabulous piece of glass. I put it through its paces to see if it lived up to its marketing blurb. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Traditionally, professional photographers have shied away from superzoom lenses, as the sacrifices it took to create such a large focal length range were simply too great to make them viable for their demands. On the other hand, they might be worth a second look, especially if you are a landscape photographer. This great video essay discusses why a superzoom lens can often be the ideal choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Sandra Rust Today’s Photo of the Day is “American Robin in a Flurry ‘Waiting on Spring’.” Location: Joliet, Illinois. 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 Sandra Rust appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon RF lens lineup is growing nicely, though there is still a hole at the ultra-wide angle end of the lineup. Thankfully, however, that will likely change soon, with a premium ultra-wide angle lens on the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Many of us are stuck in the middle of winter right now, surrounded by snow, ice, and cold. And while we might want to avoid the cold, if you are willing to bundle up and head outside with your camera, you will often be rewarded with images that range from abstract to ethereal and entrancing. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer sharing three tips sure to improve your winter landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Joung Ji Kang for winning the recent “Working” The Scene Assignment with the image, “The Way Together.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post “Working” The Scene Assignment Winner Joung Ji Kang appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

For Fujifilm photographers, the XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR offer both a wide angle and a normal focal length in tandem with a wide maximum aperture, making them versatile options for a wide range of genres, including wedding work, street photography, portraiture, and much more. How do they hold up over time? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L Is Almost Here appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Back in November, Canon announced the RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM, a powerful lens designed for serious portrait and event photographers – and now, over two months later, Canon Rumors is reporting a January 26th ship date. The new lens is available for preorder, though it doesn’t come cheap; you can grab it for a sizable $2099, nearly double the cost of Sigma’s 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens (which is designed for Canon DSLR cameras). The price will undoubtedly be prohibitive for beginners and most intermediate shooters, but those who do fork over the cash are bound to...

We added three new segments to our live weekly photography talk show, “The Grid” (Wednesdays at 1 PM ET), and we do one each time we return from break. We do a Photoshop tip, a Lightroom Tip, and a Photoshop Trivia Question with a prize for the right answer. Anyway, this week I share a pretty kick-butt Photoshop tip, and I qued up the video below to right where the tip starts. Check it out (for some reason, I couldn’t get it to embed here, but click the link and it will start at the 27 minute mark): https://www.youtube.com/live/F4lkva2_KX0?feature=share&t=1620 Pretty cool, right? And yes, I know there are plug-ins that do this, but if you don’t have the plug-in, this will...

I look back at past work to see how I've come as a photographer and wonder: what's changed in the 15 years since I started taking photographs professionally? How can I use my previous body of work to improve and give me confidence for what is to come? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

We had so many incredible submissions to our weekly assignments last year. With seasonal themes to those focusing on composition and technique, our weekly assignments were created to inspire photographers, and we hope you gained inspiration and new skills over the year. The gallery below features the winning image from each assignment in 2022. Check it out for inspiration, and then get ready to enter our assignments in 2023! The winning images from our weekly assignments are featured on the OP Blog, as well as our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. The post 2022 Photography Assignment Winners appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Don't let anyone tell you gear doesn't matter. It does. It might not be the only thing that goes into getting good images, but it's certainly a big factor. But not all the gear you need has to be bodies and lenses. Here, learn about five purchases you can make to transform your landscape photography overnight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

In this informative video, "The Outsiders," Rob Cottle and Geraint Radford head out into the wilds of South Wales to photograph deer. Along the way, they talk about wildlife photography techniques, the kit they use to get the photos, and dabbling in close-up and macro photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

I've spent years picking up odd tips, completing online courses, researching techniques, and now, I'm confident in sharing some of that knowledge with the world. Of course, I'm still learning and will continue to pick up tips for the rest of my career. For now, though, I'll share some I wish I had known sooner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sun Powder” by Garry Everett. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “An overnight snowstorm deposited a fresh layer of powdered snow in the higher elevation of Yosemite,” explains Everett. “The windy morning was blowing the snow off the tops of the ridges towering above the valley floor.” 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 Garry Everett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....