As my photography evolved, it became more and more obvious that the most critical piece that dictates the success of a photo is the light. It grew so evident that it’s become my business motto: “It’s all about the light.” I even parlayed that slogan into a few more: “I’d rather photograph a mundane subject in great light than a great subject in flat light.” “Edit before pressing the shutter.” “The background is equally as important as the subject”  And finally, “It’s not the number of pictures you take home, it’s the quality of the light in the ones you keep.” The quality of light brings me to the premise of this article—the drama of storm light. Storm light has impact,...

Only if you buried your head for the last few months would you have missed the enthusiasm for the OM-1. The new camera from the company previously known as Olympus caused quite a stir. How is it faring in the real world? I've owned the OM-1 for a little over three months. Am I still as enthusiastic about it as I was when I first bought it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

In our profession, we think of every piece in our gear closet as designed to take pictures. If you were assigned to walk into your gear closet and redesign one piece for the purpose of saving human lives, what would you create? North American company Dranganfly has taken drones and has created gear that is used in new ways for smarter and safer warfare. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Sony mirrorless cameras have become some of the most capable and popular cameras on the market. With tiny cameras such as the Sony a7C and high-resolution systems like the a7R IV, there are plenty of options available for almost all photography genres. This seems especially to be the case when you put 144 Sony cameras together into a synchronized rig. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Getting views on YouTube isn’t easy, especially now in 2022. With so many of us hoping to get more eyes on our work and possibly make YouTube a successful side hustle, the struggle is real when trying to get any traction in the genre of photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

Photo By Clayton Peoples Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Vivid Mountain Bliss” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. “Cumulus clouds create drama over Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park,” describes Peoples. “This lake is already dramatically beautiful with the nearby mountains (e.g. Sinopah, center) and the multicolored rocks under the surface of the water. But add some clouds, and the light and shadows create even more drama to the scene.” 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,...

Being new to photography can be a bit daunting, requiring you to tackle a variety of technical and creative ideas and approaches simultaneously. However, there is one lesson every new photographer should learn as soon as possible, as it will save them a lot of money and headache down the road and help them become better faster. This important video discusses the topic and how to get yourself on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Hasselblad's X1D and X1D II 50C medium format mirrorless cameras have achieved some popularity for being incredibly portable while still offering extremely high levels of image quality. An updated body is expected fairly soon, and it looks like Hasselblad is planning some major upgrades to the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Tips for Gorgeous Tree Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Want to take stunning photos of trees? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been capturing trees for years, and in this article, I share plenty of tree photography tips and tricks, including: Simple creative techniques you can apply to your tree photosInteresting perspectives for beautiful imagesHow to get a great “lone tree” shotMuch more! I also include a handful of tree photography ideas so that you never run out of inspiration. So take a deep breath, fill your lungs with tree-produced oxygen, and learn how you can take stunning photos! 1. Find a single tree standing on its own The...

The craft of photography has arguably changed more in the last 20 years than in the century before it. With each improvement to the equipment comes the inevitable groans of many photographers who believe the technology takes away from the craft. Is that well-founded or mistaken? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Ultra-wide angle zoom lenses are useful for a wide range of applications, with professional models generally employing an f/2.8 aperture. However, not all photographers need to spend the kind of money or lug around the weight that comes with such a lens. Nikon's NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S offers all the benefits of an ultra-wide angle zoom without that bulk or expensive price, and this great video takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While Lightroom and Photoshop are probably the most used post-processing programs, they are far from the only options. Many professionals prefer Capture One for their work, particularly for the way it renders color and for its tethering capabilities. If you are new to the program, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to edit a portrait using it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Yousef Karsh is widely regarded as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the twentieth century. In this essay, I discuss five ways that studying Karsh's life and photos can impact our own work as portrait artists. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

We all know that the best gear isn't essential to creating great photographs, but this camera is really pushing those limits! It's no wonder James Popsys loves it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gorge River” by Hi il 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

There has been a huge rise in the popularity of portraits with shallow depth of field in the last decade, and while those can be compelling, they are certainly not the only way to shoot. In fact, you can give your images an extra dose of visual interest by integrating the environment around your subject in clever ways. This helpful video tutorial will show you just how to go about doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Tips for Pro-Level Commercial Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Michael Neal. What is commercial photography? And how can you take stunning commercial photos? In this article, I explain everything you need to know for top-notch commercial shots, including: The gear every commercial shooter should ownHow to light your commercial photos for amazing resultsKey steps for processing your filesMuch more! So if you’re ready to become a commercial photography expert, then let’s dive right in! What is commercial photography? Commercial photography refers to photos taken for commercial use, including images for ad space, websites, product placement, and e-commerce listings. These photos generally feature products, but they can also include food, people, fashion models,...

Canon makes a lot of fantastic portrait lenses that fit a wide range of needs, aesthetic preferences, price ranges, and more. Four of their best are the RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM, RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM, EF 135mm f/2L USM, and RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM, and this excellent video comparison takes a look at all four to help you decide which is right for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Life as an artist is a never-ending series of peaks and valleys full of both joy and inevitable disappointment. But adding a bit of routine into a life seemingly devoid of it can make you both a better photographer and a happier human being. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

A 35mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is highly versatile, useful for everything from portraits to landscapes, astrophotography, and more. Such lenses can easily run north of $2,000, which, at $799, is what makes Samyang's 35mm f/1.4 AF II quite the attractive 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 practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)