The post Prime Lenses: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mark Condon. Prime lenses are wildly popular, but why? Why are prime lenses so appealing? Why are they used by so many professional photographers? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about prime lenses, including: What prime lenses actually areWhat makes prime lenses so specialWhen you should (or shouldn’t) use prime lenses in your photography So if you’re thinking about buying a prime lens or you simply want to understand why prime lenses are insanely popular, then read on! What is a prime lens? A prime lens is simply any lens with a fixed focal length. A 50mm lens,...

“We learn from our mistakes.” I’ll be forever grateful to the person who penned those words and had them go viral. Those five words contributed to me being the photographer I am today. Those five words pushed me to want to learn what I did wrong as a beginner after looking at all the wasted slide film I shot over a four-week period. I journeyed from my home in the northeast armed with my camera, a few lenses, 30 rolls of film and the all-important polarizer and headed west. The purpose of the trip was to come back with hundreds of great landscapes and show the world my masterpieces. The yellow Kodak boxes slowly arrived and with each glance at the...

Over the last few years, weddings have become much more relaxed, and documentary wedding photography is taking over. How can reducing our need to make choices when shooting help our candid game? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

Being a successful photographer often takes a lot of confidence: confidence in your abilities with a camera, in your problem-solving, in your creative vision, and in how you interface with your clients. Despite all that, it is quite common to experience self-doubt. This excellent video discusses three ways to tackle that self-doubt and to overcome it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to mirrorless cameras, there are normally a few specifications and features that capture all the headlines — things like frame rates, sensor resolution, and autofocus. And while those are important, every camera comes with little features that might not capture those top headlines but that make a significant difference in your day-to-day usage. This interesting video discusses some of the best little features in Canon cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It is common today to find professional photographers eager to embrace new equipment offerings from manufacturers. I recall a time when things were different and professionals were content to stick with gear that was adequate for their current needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photo By Gretchen Kay Stuart Today’s Photo of the Day is “Brown Pelican Bill Throw” by Gretchen Kay Stuart. Location: Panama City, Florida. “A brown pelican stretches his pouch with a bill throw on the Florida Panhandle,” describes Stuart. 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 Gretchen Kay Stuart appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse you will find in a ton of photographers' bags, as it provides a useful zoom range in tandem with a wide maximum aperture. That being said, such lenses are generally rather expensive. If you do not need that wide aperture, you can save a lot of money and get more reach by opting for a lens like the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S. This great 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)

Mirrorless cameras have come quite a way in the last few years, offering some incredible technology. As awesome as all that tech is, not all of us want to spend a ton of money on a camera. Canon's EOS R10 packs a lot of the company's advanced features into a body that sits below $1,000, making it quite the intriguing option. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 13 Tips for Gorgeous Cave Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey. Cave photography is exhilarating, powerful, and breathtaking all at the same time. But caves do pose some unique challenges for photographers; the low light levels make it difficult to capture a detailed exposure, and cave conditions can be uncomfortable or downright unsafe. In this article, I share my best tips for gorgeous cave photos. Specifically, I explain: The techniques (and gear) you must use for a detailed shotHow to create a sense of scale in your imagesHow to keep yourself – and your gear! – safeMuch more! So if you’re planning to head off on a cave photo adventure, or...

Anybody of a certain age remembers the ViewMaster, a favorite childhood toy that read circular reels through a bright red stereoscopic viewfinder, rendering images from those reels in vivid, 3D detail. If nothing else, the color of Kandao’s new QooCam EGO viewfinder gives away that someone at that company has fond memories of the ViewMaster. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Bird photography is a genre that requires long focal lengths, wide apertures, and fast shutter speeds, making it a nightmare scenario for consumer zooms. So, can you still get good photos in challenging low-light situations? This great video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Nighttime portraits can be a highly effective way to add a bit of drama to your images and open up entirely new creative avenues. If you are interested in learning how to shoot portraits after dark, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show what you need to know to get up and running. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Reflections in your landscape foreground always give a satisfying viewing experience because of the depth and symmetry that they create. Here are some steps that can help you achieve a more refined output. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Blue Jack” by Nunzio Guerrera. Location: Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta. 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 Nunzio Guerrera appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When you are working in a studio, you can enjoy all the equipment you own without having to worry about how to carry it all along with you. When you work on location, however, you need to balance the complexity of your creative setups with how easily you can transport all your equipment. This helpful video tutorial will show you an effective two-light setup for on-location portraits that will yield compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fans of Fujifilm and photography in general will want to make their way to their way to New York City this September, as Fujifilm has announced a totally free photography convention that features workshops, guest speakers, exhibits, the latest Fujifilm gear, and more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Easy Tips for Amazing People Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lynsey Mattingly. Struggling to capture top-notch photos of people? You’re not alone. People photography can be hard. Posing, keeping the subject relaxed, choosing the right settings – it’s enough to make anyone’s brain hurt! Fortunately, I’m a veteran portrait shooter, and in this article, I share my absolute best tips for how to photograph people like a pro. Below, you’ll discover: How to pick the perfect camera settingsAn easy way to jumpstart your compositionsHow to get people photos that look genuineMuch more! Ready to level up your people photography skills? Then let’s do this! 1. Be realistic If you’re just starting out...

Whether you have a full-time production studio, only shoot on location, or just do a little landscape or bird photography for fun on the weekends, you should own at least one of these first aid kits possibly even 2 or 3 of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)

Canon has done quite well in rounding out its full frame mirrorless camera lineup, offering models like the ultra-affordable EOS RP, the do-everything EOS R5, and the top-shelf EOS R3, with a few other models spread in between. Now that the line is well established, the time to start replacing older models is just about here, and that will begin in just a few months. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)