Spend any amount of time reading about photography on the internet, and you will probably come across the claim that professionals should shoot in manual mode. And there is certainly some truth in the idea that manual mode gives you the kind of control necessary for certain shooting scenarios, but that does not mean it is always the best choice. This great video discusses the issue a bit and why you should not always default to using manual mode for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As waves of international turmoil shake the photographic world, how will the industry be affected? Additionally, are there ways we can protect ourselves from this economic mess? Here are seven options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Tamron has made a name for themselves in the last few years by creating lenses that are highly practical and offer great image quality without costing an arm and a leg. One of the most exciting newer options is the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, which can replace a multitude of lenses in a photographer's bag, and 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)

Harsh, direct sunlight can be a real pain in the neck to work with, especially when you are a wedding photographer and do not have much control over the timing or location of things. Whether you are a wedding or portrait photographer, check out this fantastic video tutorial that offers a lot of practical and helpful advice for taking compelling portraits in harsh sunlight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, I’m reviewing the X-Dynamics Evolve 2 Drone. I’ll share thoughts on build, performance, and other details as well as my favorite features. Drones, or “airplane cameras” as my kids call them, are an awesome piece of technology that can take your photos to a whole new level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

Photo By Clayton Peoples Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Stormy Sawtooths” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Sawtooth Wilderness, Idaho. “We took a summer road trip that took us through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier, and the Sawtooth Mountains,” says Peoples. “In this particular image, storm clouds are billowing above the Sawtooth Range, reflected in a pond.” 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 Clayton Peoples appeared first...

Sony users have a ton of choices available when it comes to lenses, with many manufacturers offering a wide range of focal lengths and maximum apertures that can fit just about any budget. If you are wondering how to navigate all those choices, check out this great video that will show you 10 excellent third-party lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photoshop is a behemoth of a program, and while it has a ton of features and functionalities in it, very few photographers ever need all those options. All those extras can make it a bit tedious to navigate through the interface and find what you need. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to simplify Photoshop's interface to make it easier to navigate and to make your workflow more streamlined. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Tips for Beautiful Midday Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jackie Lamas. Capturing stunning portrait photos at midday, when the sun is bright and high overhead, can be very, very difficult. (Most serious portrait photographers try to avoid midday lighting at all costs, and for good reason: the harsh light beats down on subjects and creates wildly unflattering shadows.) However, you won’t always get to choose when and where your portrait sessions take place – so it pays to know a few tips and tricks for managing that harsh midday sun. In this article, I share my best advice for doing midday portrait photography. And while midday light is rarely ideal, if...

I finally received my DJI Mic after pre-ordering it more than a month ago, and at first, I was disappointed. When I did the initial test with the DJI Receiver connected to my Canon R5, the audio I recorded was much noisier than what I was used to from my old setup, for which I used a Zoom H1 with a Rode Lavalier GO. But there's a solution to this problem, and in this article, I share it with you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

When you are learning photography, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to simultaneously balance all of the technical and creative ideas and techniques that go into making a successful photograph. If you are new to the pursuit and wondering how to grow, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer giving 10 tips for improving as a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Paper appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We like to throw in a curve ball every now and then! Paper sounds dead easy, doesn’t it, and really it can be – here’s a piece of paper, here’s my photograph of it. But to make a photograph of ‘paper’ interesting, you really do need to go that extra mile. You need to think about the following things to add interest to your photograph. TextureLighting (Doesn’t need to be expensive)ColoursAngles and shapesEdges and leading lines Lots of options and things there to get you started! There are some amazing examples on the interwebs of what people have made with paper, photos of those...

Sigma first hit the jackpot with the 35mm Art, which kicked off the entire series. The 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is the update to the original, and it brings with it a variety of improvements and new features. This excellent video review take 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)

Sometimes, we try hard to find a composition, but sometimes, we get distracted by too many, and it gets hard to choose the best one. At home then, we have often to accept that all our images are just average. How can we avoid situations like that and come home with a masterpiece instead? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Noisy Young Tern” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Long Island, New York. 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 Stan Bysshe appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

There is a lot of flexibility within portraiture to create a wide array of different looks. One of the primary ways to put your own stamp on a shot is through lighting and this tutorial might be just the trick for your next shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When an image has a distinct texture or pattern, cleaning up blemishes or the like can be a bit trickier, as you need to replicate the texture and/or pattern accurately in order to create a convincing replacement. One such example is pristine sand that has been walked upon, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to make it perfect again using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post These Are the Best Cameras and Lenses of the Year (TIPA World Awards) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) unveiled its list of 2022 World Awards winners, featuring 40 outstanding cameras, lenses, accessories, monitors, software programs, and printing services. The World Awards, billed as “[t]he most coveted photo and imaging awards worldwide,” are conducted by TIPA members – including industry-leading magazines such as the UK’s “Photography News,” Australia’s “Camera,” and the USA’s “Digital Imaging Reporter.”  TIPA notes that “[e]ach member publication is engaged in the selection and final vote in the TIPA World Awards process to name the Best Photo and Imaging products of...

If you work a lot in the field or like to take long road trips, you know how difficult it can be to have access to enough power to keep all your devices charged and running. Anker's 757 Portable Power Station has a ridiculous amount of power to spare, and this great video review takes a look at its performance and applications. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, hopefully, you’ll allow me a brief break from discussing tech and technique to revel in a bit of the pure joy that is the process of photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)