Photography as a hobby can be rather expensive, especially when you want a high-quality camera and lenses. You can spend thousands and thousands of dollars without blinking. But you can also rent equipment, and there might be a few good reasons to do so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Royal View” 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 linkOriginal author: Staff

An 85mm lens with a wide aperture is one of the most popular choices among photographers, offering the classic focal length for portraits paired with narrow depth of field and a lot of bokeh. Such lenses can run quite high in price, however, sometimes well over $2,000. The Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE comes in at a significantly lower price, and this great 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)

If you are shooting on a budget, many desirable effects are tantamount to impossible to guarantee, particularly if you want to capture them in camera. Rain is one of the trickiest and with this tool, you can add it in, realistically, in post. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 8 Travel Photography Composition Tips (to Instantly Improve Your Shots!) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. If you want to capture stunning travel photography, you must master composition. A thoughtful composition is a key ingredient in every great travel image – so if you can learn to create beautiful compositions, you’ll be well on your way to shooting gorgeous photos of far-flung cities, landscapes, and more. In this article, I share with you my top eight travel photography composition tips, from the basics to more advanced techniques that’ll help you refine your skills. Bottom line: Whether you’re a beginner looking to capture beautiful travel photos or an intermediate shooter looking to really dive...

The Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR offers X series shooters quite a bit of reach at a relatively affordable price as far as supertelephoto zooms go. Does it still offer the sort of performance and image quality professionals demand, however? This great video takes a look at the lens to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, we’ll look at three simple questions you should ask when deciding which images make the cut for your professional portfolio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

There are essentially three types of modern cameras: DSLRs, mirrorless bodies, and rangefinders. There are a few other formats that mostly fell by the wayside, however, as time marched on, such as the zone focus camera and the TLR. This neat video takes a look at using a TLR, including its unique experience and images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon and Nikon, after a slow start, have both been consistently releasing excellent mirrorless bodies. Their respective newest cameras are more or less direct rivals, so how do they compare? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

They can change the ordinary to the extraordinary. However, there is a lot more to creating low- and high-key photographs than just under- and over-exposing. Discovering how they work can dramatically improve our photography. It's also the reason why cameras should have one specific feature. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gower Wash Morning Light” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “Few places in Death Valley are more iconic than Zabriskie Point, and one of the main views from Zabriskie Point is looking toward the eroded badlands of Gower Wash,” explains Sullivan. “During some times of the year, the sun angle is just right to strike the raised ridges in the eroded badlands, emphasizing the pattern of the eroded geography. 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...

If you hop on the internet and look for tips on how to get better at photography, you’ll be bombarded with ideas. It can get a bit overwhelming if I’m being honest. In this short video, Edward Gilbert speaks to one easily applicable tip to becoming a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Natural light portraits are quite popular, particularly among newer photographers who are still learning the ins and outs of lighting, camera settings, posing, etc. They can be deceptively complex, however, which leads to some common mistakes. If you are shooting natural light portraits and want to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that details some of the most common mistakes photographers make. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You are probably going to fail may not be the advice you want to hear, but it's an important pill to swallow. Take note of what world-renowned photographer Martin Parr has to say in this interview. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Sharpness is important in almost all photography genres, but it takes on particular importance in landscape photography, where the goal is often to have everything in the frame as crisp as possible. If you want to improve the sharpness of your landscape photos, check out this helpful video tutorial that features three different techniques for getting those shots as crisp as possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Headshot Posing Guide: 5 Simple Poses to Get You Started appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalia Robert. What are the best headshot poses for corporate, business, or even family photography? In this article, I share five of my favorite poses, including basic options for beginners as well as more advanced ideas for experienced headshot photographers. I also share a handful of my favorite headshot posing tips just in case you need a little extra guidance. By the time you’re done, you’ll have a set of poses you can use in your own sessions. Memorize them, print them out, or even store them on your phone – that way, if you’re in a photoshoot and...

Are you a fan of the 4:3 aspect ratio? There's definitely something nostalgic about the nearly square framing that instantly transports me back to my childhood in the late 1980s. Aside from that, I’m overjoyed that it’s no longer in widespread use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Many aspiring landscape photographers hit a roadblock when it comes to long exposure and filters. They may seem confusing and too technical, but the following tips should clear the path for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The Sony a7 IV, one of the most highly anticipated cameras of recent years, is here, and it brings with it a range of new photo and video features and improvements, making it again one of the most balanced cameras out there, at least on paper. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video discusses some of the best and worst aspects. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Artificial intelligence has begun to have a real impact in photography via post-processing. This may be a contentious subject, but whichever side of the fence you are, it's interesting to see what it's capable of. In this video by Manny Ortiz, he reworks some images with Luminar's Relight tool. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)