Getty has announced the launch of the Black History & Culture Collection (BHCC), which consists of over 30,000 historical images of the African/Black Diaspora that are free for non-commercial usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

The elegant spiral of a fiddleneck flower. Shooting handheld allowed me to refine the framing of the flower to my liking from an angle I wouldn’t have been able to achieve easily on a tripod. Single frame capture. Exposure: 1/800 sec., ƒ/20, ISO 2000. Nikon’s expanding lens collection for its mirrorless Z system now includes two macro options, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8. The 50mm is light and compact, can focus as close as 0.53 feet, and, with its wider focal length, is a great option as an everyday lens with macro capabilities. NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S {affiliate_box_nikon} The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is the...

Do you have a lens in your collection that brings you joy every time you use it? One that begs to be used because of how beautifully it renders the world around you, and you can’t help but wonder how a specific subject might look when photographed with it? I recently found that lens for myself with the Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4, and to be honest, it has been an unexpected love affair. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicklaus Walter)

With an 80-300mm equivalent focal length range in a light and compact body, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO looks like the ideal lens for a wide range of applications. Can its performance and image quality keep up with professional demands, though? This excellent video review takes a look to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Modern cameras are small marvels of technology, with capabilities that would not have been dreamed of even a decade ago. And while they are wonderful tools to have, it is important to remember that they are still the means, not the end. To help prove that point, this great video shows that you can still create compelling images even with the cheapest cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We all love a great landscape under an amazing sky. Clouds, sunlight, sunrays, and colors are often preferred over a simple and dull sky. But sometimes, nature doesn’t show us the things we like to see, something that can be frustrating if we can’t go back a second time. Is there a solution? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Ross Stone Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pardon Me While I Bloom” by Ross Stone. Location: Owens Valley, California. 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 Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

For most photographers color is a crucial element of their work and one that can have a huge influence on the quality of the final result. There are many ways to manipulate color in post-production, so here is a simple guide for using Adobe Lightroom for that purpose. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Many people don't like to talk about money when it comes to photography, but it shouldn't be a dirty word. Here's how to turn your creativity into cash in just a few simple steps. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

The post 50mm Photography: 5 Reasons Everyone Needs a (Nifty) 50mm Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Pretty much every professional photographer has used a 50mm lens at some point in their lives – and many of them still use their 50mm glass on a regular basis. Why? Because 50mm lenses are incredibly versatile. They can capture great photos in tons of situations, and they offer plenty of amazing benefits, too. I myself use a 50mm lens all the time, and in this article, I share my top reasons for doing 50mm photography. So if you’re on the fence about buying a 50mm lens or you simply want to know whether 50mm photography is...

Photography is blessed and cursed with both scientific and artistic rules. We always hear that we should keep or break them, but there is much more to it than that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Macro photography is a genre that just about anyone can try, and it can open up an entirely new world of subjects and opportunities all hiding in plain sight. This great video features an experienced macro photographer discussing four reasons why the genre is addictive fun. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon 7D series was one of the most popular cameras the manufacturer ever made, offering many of the features of more advanced full frame cameras in smaller and much more affordable bodies. The EOS R7 is its mirrorless successor, and it brings with it a wide range of new features and impressive capabilities. This great video review takes a look at the EOS R7 and the image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The industry has been putting out some really hard-to-resist gear these last few years. Ever since Sony released the a7 mirrorless line, it’s been a tsunami of gear upgrade options that seem too good to pass by. Whether it’s the new tack-sharp, image-stabilized Canon RF lenses, the 61-megapixel Sony a7R IV, or the new "creator-ready" Nikon Z 30, it’s not just a case of “Shiny Object Syndrome”: these developments in technology really do reflect in the quality of the work creatives can produce. That’s where MPB comes in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Photo By garynack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Zen Moment” by garynack. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “While hiking the high country in Rocky Mountain National Park, I secretly captured my daughter taking in this beautiful scene with a few minutes of quiet and serenity,” says garynack. “Needless to say, this quickly became one of my favorite pics of our family trip.” 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...

When it comes to portrait photography, the softbox is one of the most fundamental and versatile tools you can have in your kit. If you are new to working with artificial lighting, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to properly place a softbox to get the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Misty, foggy conditions can be fantastic for breathing new life into a landscape image composition, but they require a different approach than normal conditions to produce a compelling final image. This helpful video tutorial will give you some useful tips for shooting in misty conditions to ensure you come home with the best possible photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post iPhone HDR Photography: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. iPhone HDR photography is incredibly easy to do, and it’s accessible to almost everyone; those are just two of the reasons that make it so great. The HDR technique, popularized by photographer Trey Ratcliff, previously required heavy DSLR cameras, expensive software, complicated exposure calculations, and a huge amount of patience to get right. It was difficult, time-consuming, and involved a lot of manual editing in Photoshop or other post-processing applications. But these days? HDR photography is as simple as pressing a button on your iPhone! However, there are a few things you need to know in order to create beautiful HDR...

We are back, and I am so excited to be walking in person with a group once again (I’ll be leading a walk in Edinburgh, Scotland – sign-ups will be open for my walk by tonight). However, we need to get all our photo walk leaders on board and cities selected for walks – check out the video below for all the details, planning, etc., and how to lead a walk in your city. (If you’ve led one of our photo walks in the past, check your email for your invite to lead another walk this year in person). The official walk is only a month away, so let’s get to get work, lock down those cities, and we’ll talk more shortly about...

Don’t just take a picture, make a picture. Take charge of the settings on your camera so your images turn out the way you envision them. Don’t let the camera make decisions for you. While the “P” on your camera dial, which stands for Program Mode, often provides a perfect exposure, it doesn’t know that in Situation A, it’s more important to create shallow depth of field or in Situation B, it’s more important that the depth of field extends from the most foreground part of the composition to infinity. Even though the technology in today’s cameras is amazing, manufacturers still haven’t figured out how to get them to interface with your brain so the final image turns out the way...