Shooting off-camera flash outdoors can be tricky, as you need to contend with the brightness of the sun. This means that the flash can get pretty close, especially if you want to get a really soft light on your subject. What if it is in the frame? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

When I was first starting out, I got deeply into conversations about style. What is this thing that will get me hired? How do I get it? Recently, I’ve realized that a photographic style isn’t the be-all and end-all magical thing that many beginner photographers think it is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Modern cameras are highly impressive, able to tackle just about any challenging situation you can throw at them, even those that just a few years ago would have thrown the best options off their game. As such, it can be easy to rely on that technology a little too much and to forget just how far you can get with good technique and a solid creative foundation. This neat video reminds you of that by showing what you can do with a $25 camera that is almost two decades old. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fire in the Sky” by Ryan Cairl. 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

I sometimes forget that features I use all the time are only accessible after enabling them as Technology Previews. For example, the Long Exposure function found in the camera module in Lightroom for mobile has been available as a Technology Preview on supported devices for a few years now, so long that I forget it is not available by default. So, if you should see a feature discussed or demoed in Lightroom for iOS, Android, or even the web (meaning lightroom.adobe.com) chances are it is a Technology Preview that you have to enable. Tech Previews avail on lightroom.adobe.com Caveat, you also have to keep in mind that a certain Technology Preview may need certain minimum hardware and/or software requirements be met...

Using flash for portrait photography is something that scares a lot of photographers, but once you master it, you will wonder how you ever worked without the complete creative and technical control it offers. If you are just starting out and unsure of how to get rolling, check out this fantastically comprehensive video tutorial that covers everything from the different types of flash through to how to use TTL and complex multi-light setups. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Prime vs Zoom Lenses: Which Lens Type Is Best? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. Which is better, a prime or a zoom lens? Which kind of lens should you get? The prime vs zoom lens debate goes back decades, but here’s the truth: Neither lens type is fundamentally better than the other. Instead, different lenses are useful for different situations. So if you’re struggling to choose between primes and zooms, you simply need to identify which lens type is right for you. And that’s where this article comes in handy. Below, I explain everything you need to know about primes and zoom lenses, including what zooms and primes actually are, as well...

NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Last December, Nikon announced the development of a new 800mm lens for its Z mirrorless system and today the company officially unveiled the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S. The new lens incorporates a Phase Fresnel (PF) element which allowed engineers to design a lens that’s approximately half the weight (at 5.25 pounds) and 16 percent shorter than the comparable lens for Nikon F-mount. The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S becomes the longest focal length currently offered for the Z system, and it’s compatible with Nikon’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, extending the lens’ telephoto reach up to 1600mm. The lens includes built-in Vibration Reduction that provides up to 5 stops of stabilization, and up...

85mm lenses with wide apertures are some of the most popular out there, but a high-quality one is often far from affordable. On the other hand, the Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 bucks that trend by coming in at over 75% less than the price of the highly respected Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM, making it quite the intriguing alternative. Can it keep up with those top-shelf options, though? This great video review takes a look at its performance and image quality to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to retouching, or more concretely, the removal of unwanted objects from photos, there are a few things you can do to make the editing a lot easier. In this article, I share three questions you can ask yourself in the field before taking your photos. Those questions will help you to get much better starting material for your retouching. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

The Curves adjustment panel is probably one of Adobe Photoshop's most frequently used tools, right alongside Levels. But did you know that there is a tried and tested way to quickly get perfectly color-corrected images every single time? Knowing this basic technique will save you hours of time and effort when learning how to color correct your images in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

What is new and notable in Sony's new full frame ultra-wide angle lens? Let's take a look at how unique this lens is from similar focal length options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Seven years ago, I have stopped using photography rules, which massively improved my photography. But there is one rule that makes the difference between an average shot and a masterpiece. And it is something different than you might think. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Photo By Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Take Me To The Mountain” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: Big Pine, 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 Jeff Harshaw appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Rangefinder cameras are a long way from necessary, and yet, they are still popular, particularly because of Leica. What is it about rangefinders that makes them appealing and is this new Pixii camera a good example? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Mirrorless lenses allow you to experience the fun of supertelephoto focal lengths without the often stratospheric prices, but they generally come with a few compromises as well. Nonetheless, depending on your needs and budget, they can be a decent alternative. One such option is the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm f/8 Reflex, 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 practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 12 Review: Intuitive Processing for a Great Price appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 12 is a handy program that combines an intuitive design, layer-based editing, and RAW processing into an affordable package. But given the bevy of editors available in 2022, is Gemstone really worth buying? That’s what I explore in this review.  I’ve spent weeks putting ACDSee Gemstone through its paces, and I share all my findings below. So if you’re ready to discover whether Gemstone is a top-notch photo editor – and more importantly, whether it’s right for you – then let’s get started. Gemstone Photo Editor 12: the basics On the...

Welcome back once again and by now, you’re probably getting a little tired of the whole learning Layers thing, but I have good news. This week wraps up the Layers portion of our Photoshop journey, so next week, we’ll open a new can of worms…er, I mean some other important Photoshop features. Today we’re talking about using Layer Masks (finally!), which are fantastic, but now that there are a bunch of new masking features inside of Lightroom, you probably won’t have to use Layer Masks as often as you would have before. However, they still allow you to do things you can’t do in Lightroom, so they are definitely worth knowing, and they open a whole new world of Layers possibilities,...

The Nikon Z 9 has put Nikon back into competition with Sony and Canon in the upper echelon of the full frame mirrorless market, offering a no-compromises design at a competitive price. When combined with the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens, it offers a highly capable option for anyone needing top-of-the-line performance for things like sports or bird photography, and this excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can except from them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A lot of new lenses are amazing. Although the quality of the predecessors was already good, the new generations are even better. But with the amazing quality comes a size, weight, and prize. You should ask yourself if these are the lenses you need. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)