When Aputure released the LS 600d Pro, it took the market by storm and signaled an era of high-power LED coming. But when the LS 600X Pro came out, it took the D version and made it greater. I’ve been using the 600X Pro for the past month, and here are some of my thoughts on it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

There are many staple lenses in portrait photography that are recommended to beginners and professionals alike. However, there is something of an unsung hero lurking in a different genre entirely that could complement your gear arsenal perfectly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When it comes to portraiture, the wide-aperture 85mm lens has been the classic choice for years, but zoom lenses have come along quite a bit in the past decade, and with their impressive image quality, you might prefer the versatility of having a variety of focal lengths at your disposal. If you are wondering whether to use an 85mm or 70-200mm lens for your portrait work, check out this excellent video tutorial that will show you the pros and cons of each. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

First: Some History I've had a lot of Macs over the years. I remember the old PowerPC Macs, which performed OK against Intel-based PCs, but did have some heat issues under heavy loads. I went along with the transition to Intel in the Mid 2000s, and had a Mac Pro Intel-based machine, which replaced my identical-looking PowerMac G5. That served me well for many years because it was so upgradeable, but eventually, that machine no longer supported the latest versions of macOS, so reluctantly I bought an iMac in 2019, sporting a 3.6GHZ 8-CORE INTEL CORE I9 chip, and 8GB of memory. Like many... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Spring Awakening” by Christopher Baker. Location: Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington. “An Olympic marmot on a spring outing at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park,” describes Baker. 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 Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Along with aperture and ISO, shutter speed is one of the fundamental parameters that control the exposure of your image and give you the creative latitude for rendering the frame as you see fit. If you are new to photography and want to learn how to use shutter speed both to create technically correct photos and to explore your creativity, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Ultra-wide angle zoom lenses with wide maximum apertures are popular for a variety of uses, ranging from astrophotography to weddings and events work. For Sony shooters looking for professional-level options, there is the FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM, 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)

The post Couple Poses: 21 Posing Ideas for Beautiful Couples Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Looking for some couple poses to spice up your next photoshoot? I’ve got you covered. Because in this article, I share 21 of my favorite couple posing ideas – perfect for engagement sessions, wedding sessions, maternity sessions, and more. I also include example illustrations so you know exactly what each pose should look like in action. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to handle a couple photoshoot, whether it’s casual or formal, indoors or out. Let’s do this. 1. The intimate pose Let’s start off with a universally excellent couples pose: The two partners stand...

You can only be profitable as a photographer if you have clients. Clients are the good and bad about being an artist. On one hand, you are paid to do what you love, but on the other, they usually don’t care about the same stuff you care about. In this article, I will tell you exactly what your clients want from you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

HEX has been on a tear lately, releasing plenty of functional bags with some meaningful limited editions. The HEX Back Loader DSLR Backpack V2 continues the trend with a useful and stylish package that’s just about perfect for shooters with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Portrait photography is one of the biggest genres in the industry. It's also one of the most competitive types of photography. If you plan on staying ahead of the competition, then having a great workflow will drastically improve your performance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Humour appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. But how do you use humour (or humor if you’re from the USA) in photography? Here’s a great post on doing just that! This week your weekly photography challenge is humour! (Here’s another example!) as suggested by Kenneth Tyson. Let’s see what you can come up with! Tag your photos with #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSHumour I mean what’s funnier than 5 ‘adults’ stuffed in a phone box! When you share your photo for the challenge, you can share it in the comments of this post, or on your social media and tag us! Make sure you include the hashtags in your caption if you...

Photography may seem like a very glamorous career. The entry point is very low, and you can start with 0 investment: just use your phone. However, as you progress further and further, you may encounter that there are several things you didn't expect photographers to do. In this article, I will go through some of those. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Stephani Holdorf Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Calm Spring in the Tetons” by Stephani Holdorf. Location: Jackson Lake near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 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 Stephani Holdorf appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photographing a wedding is one of the most challenging and high-pressure scenarios a photographer can face, particularly since there are no do-overs, and they require you to balance a wide variety of skills and techniques, all while being creative at the same time. As such, being as prepared as possible before you ever set foot in the venue is crucial. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced wedding shooter guiding you through the process of photographing the ceremony. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography, long exposures are one of the most ubiquitous techniques you will see. Taking a long exposure involves more than simply cranking up that shutter speed, however. If you would like to improve your own work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some great tips for taking long exposures. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Sony Unveils the PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, a Compact Lens for Hybrid Shooters appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Sony announced the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, a powerful lens aimed at photographers, videographers, and hybrid shooters.  As the Sony Imaging Solutions Vice President explains, the lens caters to creators of all types: “‘As the content creation landscape continues to evolve and the worlds of still imaging and video continue to merge, we are constantly developing new products to meet this growing demand for hybrid content creators…With an advanced feature set and unmatched portability and flexibility, the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G is perfectly designed to meet these evolving needs...

This one’s by request: a while back I created an online course called “A Photographer’s Guide to Chicago” and one of the locations I talked about was a parking garage where you can shoot down on an intersection of the “L” (Elevated trains). When my co-host for the course, Larry Becker, saw the behind-the-scenes shot of me taking the shot (shown above), he asked how could I possibly get the shot straight at the angle I was shooting from. The answer? Lightroom’s Guided Edit. Here’s how I used it to fix the perspective issue: STEP TWO: I’m going to click and drag out the tool along the left track (I added a red two-headed arrow here to show you where I’m...

Fujifilm makes some pretty impressive lenses, and in between their well-established X Series and the respected GFX medium format line, photographers have a lot of choices when it comes to narrow depth of field and bokeh. This great video compares an option from each line, the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens and the XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Our reasons for finding our way behind the lens of a camera are as various as the courses we choose to take with our lives. Here are just a few of mine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)