One of the most crucial things any photographer working with artificial light needs to learn is the inverse square law, which has deep consequences on how light behaves and the look of your images. If you are new to working with artificial light and want to learn the inverse square law, check out this excellent video tutorial that will show you what you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When the Rotolight package was delivered to my doorstep, I was apprehensively excited. I was apprehensive because light is everything in photography, and LED lights are notorious for disappointing me. But I was not disappointed. To say I had to rip myself away from playing with it in the studio to type up my review would not be an exaggeration. This light is prodigious. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Photo By Jemma Lee Today’s Photo of the Day is “The March of Birch Leaves” By Jemma Lee. 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 Jemma Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Changing your approach and perspective to your landscape photography can produce some stunning results. Looking at the more intimate details and patterns, the textures, and how everything interacts within your scene can really open up a new world for your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

It's certainly a big call, but that's how this reviewer described the new Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens. Take a look to see what all the fuss is about. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post Cloud Photography: 8 Tips for Breathtaking Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. The sky is the single most abstract and dynamic canvas that a photographer could ever encounter; for me, it’s an endless source of inspiration. Plus, the sky is ultra-accessible, and photographing clouds is just a lot of fun. But cloud photography isn’t without its difficulties. Given how bright the sky often appears, it can be tough to nail the exposure. And your camera will often struggle to focus on clouds, especially when the sky is low in contrast. Fortunately, there are several easy solutions to these problems, which I share in this article – along with a handful of additional...

Some months ago, I was excited enough to place a preorder upon hearing of the announcement of Sky-Watcher’s Star Adventurer GTi, the latest in their Star Adventurer series of star trackers. In September, I finally received it and have been checking it out. Let’s see if it has indeed met my expectations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Few photographic subjects are iconic than Marilyn Monroe, and even today, decades later, images of her capture viewers' eyes and photographers' imaginations. This awesome video tutorial will take you behind the scenes of a fine art nude portrait inspired by Marilyn Monroe and show you how it was lit, photographed, and edited. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon makes some spectacular portrait lenses, but they tend to command equally spectacular prices, and many photographers might not wish to shell out several thousands dollars for one. At $499, that makes the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM a breath of fresh air, and when you add in the versatility of 1:2 macro capabilities, it looks like a very intriguing option. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re in need of a versatile telephoto zoom lens, there aren’t many choices for the RF mount. Unless you use the EF-RF adapter, there are only two options available, the RF 100-500mm or the RF 100-400mm. Is the much cheaper RF 100-400mm a wise choice? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Jill Matyuch Today’s Photo of the Day is “Convicted Fall” by Jill Matyuch. Location: Mammoth Lakes, 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 Jill Matyuch appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When it comes to professional photography equipment, outfitting your camera bag can become expensive very quickly. Thankfully, though, we have been in the digital era long enough that there is a huge range of used gear available that is still plenty capable for a lot of applications. This great video will show you three great camera and lens combinations that can be had for about $1,000 and that will serve you well for plenty of needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Perhaps no piece of photographic equipment is more crucial to your work and image quality than the lens you put on your camera, and as such, when it comes time to purchase one, it is something you should consider carefully. If you are ready to purchase your next lens, check out this great video tutorial that will give you seven steps to follow to ensure you get the right lens for your needs and budget. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 6 Tips for Romantic Couples Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. When I hear the word “romantic,” I immediately think of a dreamy, poetic, passionate image, one full of unspoken affection and even a touch of mystery. Yet romantic photography with couples shouldn’t look cheesy or cliche; instead, it’s important to create images that are a bit more artistic but still relatively natural. So how do you do it? How do you toe the line between corny and boring? That’s what I explain in this article. In particular, I share: How to choose the right light for natural-looking romantic photosAn easy method to help the couple relaxHow to create a sense of...

Skylum has revealed another Extension that will soon be added to the Luminar Neo editing platform for Pro plan subscribers and owners of the 2022 Extensions Pack. Five Extensions have already been revealed, and today, another has been announced for next month: Supersharp AI, a tool for sharpening details in an image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Passion: I was raised in a generation that was spoon-fed it three square meals a day. My parents' generation, who were raised by the survivors of World War II, had a more tempered outlook. Then came my generation. We were systematically told we could be anything we wanted. The phrases, "live passionately" and "follow your passion" summoned us out of bed with ardor and launch full force into our dreams. My generation flocks by the millions to Burning Man and Tony Robins' conferences hoping to get another hit of zeal to keep going. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Peter Hurley is one of the industry's best headshot photographers. For the next few days, you can get Peter's tutorial, Perfecting the Headshot, along with dozens of other photography resources for 97% off. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

There are a lot of popular locations out there, and while they can look enticing, you sometimes get there and realize you are just creating the same images that thousands of photographers before you made. So, is there any point in investing the time, effort, and money to photograph such places? This excellent video features an experienced landscape photographer discussing the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

At an affordable price and with impressive magnification, the Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO looks like an intriguing lens. What kind of image quality and performance can you expect from it? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Golden Triangle appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week is technical composition challenge week here at dPS HQ, and thanks to Kevin, we’re going with the Golden Triangle! (See Kev’s work here) This week use your hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSGoldenTriangle in your post if you share on social media. Remember, this challenge is to push you to go out and shoot something new, not to dig into your archive and share something old – do your best! Oh and please try to keep it to a single image per challenge, two if you realllllly can’t decide. Stealing a little from Kevin’s article below, click through and read the article,...