One of the most essential and useful artificial lighting techniques a photographer can know is how to create a pure white background. There are several ways to go about this, each with advantages and disadvantages. This fantastic video tutorial will show you a few reasons why photographers often have trouble with this and some techniques that are sure to help you find success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Challenge – Wheels or Doors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. There was this silly thing going around the interwebs a few weeks back “Are there more wheels or doors” and look, we don’t rightly know (or care for the most part, I guess) BUT I did notice that I do enjoy photographing wheels and doors and so, I thought it might be fun to mix it up and call a “Wheels or Doors” challenge this week! You can do either, both or both in the same shot – tricky! Please use the hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSWheelsOrDoors in your post should you be sharing on social media somewhere or in our Facebook...

Shooting landscapes at night often calls for gear that isn’t entirely essential for shooting during the day. Here are some suggestions for shooting single images, as well as star trails and time-lapse photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Is this the king of flash? Well, very likely, yes. The Profoto Pro-11 is the world’s most expensive flash, that behaves like the world’s most expensive flash. I had the Pro-11 unit to review and here are my thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunquest” by Craig Bill. Location: Arizona. “This time I wanted to get the sun,” says Bill. “Over the past few trips to this Arizona slot canyon location, I was successful at capturing several great shots of Antelope Canyon. After my first couple shots, I wanted to change up the perspective some. For instance, I have shots that showed the popular rays of light that penetrate the canyon during high sun hours and shots that show only the wall colors with no sky. Both of these types of images are the most familiar of the slot canyons in this area. But I wanted different images this time around. I decided that I...

How acute is your "Photoshop OCD"? Different types of work and styles require different levels of scrutiny on their images. In some cases, it may just be your personality that imposes extreme (and perhaps unnecessary) amounts of attention to detail. #guiltyascharged. Whatever the reason is, if you have Photoshop OCD and are always looking for new tricks to add to your tool box you will totally geek out about this one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

I have a cage for my iPhone. But I thought about how I could it to rather use MagSafe instead of clamping it in each time I wanted to shoot a video. And now Moment has released the perfect MagSafe-equipped Mobile Filmmaker Cage. They’ve sent one over for me to test, and here are the results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

The post Nikon: 50+ Z-Mount Lenses Will Launch by 2025 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Nikon will expand its mirrorless lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025, according to the company’s latest investor report.  Nikon currently offers 26 or 27 Z lenses, depending on how you count them – which means that we should see at least 23 new Z-mount lenses debut over the next few years, even as the company continues to develop its camera lineup for both beginners and advanced shooters. What lenses can you expect? Nikon’s latest roadmap drops hints for seven upcoming products: A 12-28mm DX zoomA 200-600mm super-telephoto zoomA 24mm DX lensA 26mm lensAn 85mm S-line lensA 400mm S-line...

If you’re printing a multi-photo layout from Lightroom Classic (there’s one below, for example), I would encourage you to turn on “Draft Mode Printing” (as seen above) to have your print come out of the printer much faster (like, ridiculously faster). Here’s why: when you have 20 or 30 photos in one print like this, even though those images are really small (maybe just 2″ wide or less each), all 20 or 30 high-resolution images first have to download fully into your printer before the print makes its way out of your printer. That’s why it takes so long for them to print. But when you go to the Print Job panel in Lightroom Classic and turn on “Draft Mode Printing” (shown above)...

Once they got serious about mirrorless cameras and lenses, Canon wasted little time expanding the RF mount's offerings, but one standard lens that is still missing is a fast, premium 35mm prime. No doubt, that lens is coming eventually, and it looks like we can expect it later this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Certain beliefs dominate photography, leading to a monotonous similarity in images. Breaking free from peer-pressure-imposed restrictions can revolutionize your pictures. But don’t expect those lost in the fog of mediocrity and with limited imagination to appreciate it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If you're on this site, you're likely a photographer or interested in becoming a photographer. In either case, if you're new to this wonderful craft, there are some bad habits that can really hold you back, and they're worth noting. Here are five I think you ought to be wary of, but make sure to add your own in the comment section. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Wedding photography can be a rewarding genre and can also be lucrative if you can make it to the upper echelons, but just like any other one, it has plenty of drawbacks as well. If you are newer to photography and exploring your options, check out this interesting video essay from an experienced wedding photographer that discusses five reasons why you might want to think twice before you pursue wedding photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No video is complete without a soundtrack. Excellent sound and SFX can make or break your production, which is why it is so important to get it right. If you’re looking for a royalty-free platform that offers a one-stop solution for audio, look no further than Artlist. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By lindsaydanielsphoto Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Wildflowers at Factory Butte” by lindsaydanielsphoto. Location: Wayne County, Utah. “Elusive wildflowers in the Caineville desert with Factory Butte in the background,” describes the photographer. 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 lindsaydanielsphoto appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Voigtlander is known for making rugged lenses with good image quality, and the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical is no exception to that rule. This great 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)

Wide-aperture 35mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, at home in a quite varied range of applications, including portraiture, weddings, astrophotography, traveling, and a lot more. For Fuji shooters, there is the XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens, and this awesome video review takes a look at 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 Fisheye Photography: A Quick Guide (+ 5 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. What is a fisheye lens, and how can you capture incredible fisheye photography? In this article, I explain everything you need to know to create beautiful fisheye images. I start with a simple definition of fisheye photography; I then offer tips, tricks, and techniques for beautiful fisheye portraits, landscapes, and more. And I share plenty of fisheye examples along the way, so you know exactly what a fisheye lens can do. Are you ready to become a fisheye photo master? Let’s dive right in, starting with: What is a fisheye lens? A fisheye lens is an ultra-wide lens with...

100-400mm zoom lenses are some of the most popular out there, offering a highly versatile focal length range suitable for just about everything from wildlife photography to sports and more. There are many versions of such lenses at a wide range of prices, with the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM sitting at the budget end of things, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I recently wrote an article on why photographers hate but still use Instagram. While writing it, I started thinking about how photographers use Instagram. Unfortunately, there are several mistakes that you are probably making. Here are some of the most common ones. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)