Canon's RF lens lineup has been filling up rapidly with both standard choices and more extreme designs, but there are still some notable absences, particularly in the supertelephoto range. That will surely change eventually, and it seems we're on the way to that, as multiple patents have emerged with some innovative and versatile designs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Building a website that helps potential clients choose you over others is not always an intuitive process. Here are six ways that you can upgrade your website. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

Photo By Morris Swartz Today’s Photo of the Day is “Tranquility” by Morris Swartz. Location: Lake Caddo, Texas-Louisiana border. “Morning mist creates a magical and mysterious fall foliage environment in the Cypress swamps along the Texas-Louisiana border,” describes Swartz. 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 Morris Swartz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In the digital age, many of us go years without ever printing our photos, which is a real shame, because no matter how sharp the screen, there really is no substitute for the tactile impression of holding a physical representation of your work in your hands. If you are new to printing your work and wondering what you need to know, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything it takes to get up and running. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wednesday upgraders and new customers will see PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4 on offer. Photolab 6 has a lot of new features, most notably an update to DXO's popular DXO PureRAW technology, arguably the best software available to fix color, noise, and optical issues in RAW files. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Learning how to work with artificial light will make you a far more versatile photographer and enable creative opportunities that simply would not be possible otherwise. However, there are a couple of ways to approach building a lighting kit, and if you plan to be on the go quite a bit, you should carefully consider the size, weight, and power requirements of your equipment. This excellent video tutorial will show you a portable, versatile, and effective minimalist flash setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Photoshop’s Perspective Warp Tool: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Did you know that Photoshop has a Perspective Warp tool? Well, it does – and it’s a great option for both retouching and compositing. In fact, if you haven’t yet tried Perspective Warp, then you’re missing out! Fortunately, this article shares everything you need to know to get started. So to learn how the tool works and what you can do with it, keep on reading. What is the Perspective Warp tool? The Perspective Warp tool is designed to give you extreme control over the perspective in your images. It was developed primarily for architectural photography and other building-related shots (where...

“Longs Peak from Bear Lake in Autumn” Many photographers who like shooting landscapes dream of selling prints someday. If that includes you, then you face a challenge: identifying which images will sell. It’s not as easy as it sounds. I often wrap up my longer landscape photography workshops by playing a game with students that I call “Flops Versus Bestsellers.” I show the students 16 images. Eight were bestsellers, with more than 100 prints sold. Eight bombed, with less than 10 prints sold. The students’ task is to analyze each image and decide if it soared or cratered. The game seems trivial; surely, it will be obvious whether an image was a bestseller or a dud. It turns out that the...

When I travel, I stay in each location I visit for several days to increase my chances of encountering great light. But even a week is sometimes not enough to get a single colorful sunrise or sunset. Either the sky remains free of clouds or it's completely overcast, preventing any interesting light from breaking through. Night photography is one way of dealing with a clear sky. But what can you do during gray weather? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

50mm lenses are some of the most popular and versatile options out there, able to tackle a wide range of scenarios with ease. They are available at prices ranging from below $100 to well over $2,000. At $598, the Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G sits in the middle of all that. So, does it offer premium image quality and performance for that mid-range price? This excellent video review takes a look at the 50mm f/2.5 to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With the release of cameras like the EOS R7 and EOS R10, Canon has shown they are interested in developing APS-C mirrorless cameras alongside their full frame mirrorless line. In tandem with that, we have seen the introduction of RF-S lenses specifically designed for the APS-C format. This excellent video review takes a look at one such lens, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Having really expensive gear can make you a versatile photographer with an advantage over your peers. In my opinion, knowing how to use gear creatively is a much more critical skill. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

Photo by Karthik Subramaniam Today’s Photo of the Day is “A Close-Up Portrait of a Red Fox” by Karthik Subramaniam. Location: Washington. 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 Karthik Subramaniam appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Sigma's Contemporary line intends to bring you a quality lens in a light and compact package. This isn't Sigma's flagship line, but does this lens have what it takes to go up against the others? It's light, small, fast, sturdy and cheap. Does this Sigma lens check all the boxes on our list? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

You’ll get many opportunities to photograph someone for free or to offer you work for less. You don’t have to take all of them or even any of them. As a successful photographer, you’ll need to learn to say "no" more often than "yes" and how your career development depends on saying "no" to the wrong people. This blog post will guide you through the different scenarios and how to protect yourself. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

For those who don't know, Sony hosts a yearly event called Kando. Kando is a Japanese word that roughly translates to "the sense of awe and the emotion you feel when experiencing something beautiful and amazing for the first time." So, does this experience live up to its name? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

The post The 9 Best External Hard Drives for Photographers appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. When it comes to storing or backing up your photos, the search for the best external hard drive can seem positively overwhelming. There are hundreds of options available in all shapes and sizes, from SSDs to traditional hard disks to network-attached backups. While it’s difficult to make the wrong choice, some options are certainly better than others (depending on your unique situation and photographic needs), and that’s what I share in this article: The 9 best external hard drives for photographers of all types. Whether you have pictures of your kids, pictures of clients, or any other type of...

Up until now, YouTube users could enjoy all the video features of the site so long as they were willing to sit through ads. That might change soon, as some users have reported that 4K video resolution has been removed as an option unless they pay for the $12 per month Premium subscription. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the challenges for photographers who post online is learning to cultivate what we decide to post. When I was just getting started as a headshot photographer, I only had an occasional client, and the fact that I created a headshot at all was a huge accomplishment. Because of this, I would immediately post images from the session on my Instagram feed and website. As my clientele grew and I developed my own style, however, I realized that I needed to be much more selective in deciding why and when I post an image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Unlike Canon, Sony has not banned the production and sale of some third-party lenses for its cameras. That's good news for Sony owners, and a perfect example is here, with this new wide-angle 11-18mm f/2.8 lens released by Tokina. Life's just better with third-party lenses, isn't it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)