Smartphone cameras and AI technology can produce beautiful results. Many of them can intelligently boost colors in an image, blur out a background to mimic larger optics, or even change how you look. The question is: how far is too far with smartphones and AI manipulation of images? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Our annual selection of the best photo gear for 2021 represents the innovations made in the art and technology of photography. Cameras are undeniably moving toward a mirrorless future, and 2021 advanced considerably to that end. Nearly all of the new gear introduced this year was for mirrorless systems. Here are our top picks of those new cameras and lenses that meet the unique needs of nature and adventure photographers. Camera of the Year 2021: Sony a1 Sony a1 (front) This year was a significant one for flagship mirrorless camera releases from Canon, Nikon and Sony. Canon introduced the EOS R3, which sits at the top of its full-frame mirrorless system and is carefully positioned by Canon as “between” the EOS...

The Canon EOS R5 grabbed a lot of headlines when it came out, mostly for features like blazing fast autofocus, a 20 fps burst rate, and 8K raw video. And while those are all quite impressive, the EOS R5 also came with one of the best sensors the company has ever produced, making it an intriguing option for landscape photographers. This excellent video review takes a look at the EOS R5 for landscape work and the kind of image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I recently wrote a piece for Bradt Guides' Travel Club offering tips on how to get the most out of a trip to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. I, for one, am feeling serious withdrawal from travel. If you're planning a trip to Antarctica or love landscapes and wildlife, climb aboard. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Capture One has become the image-editing software of choice for a ton of professionals. Not only does it have some of the best color-editing abilities of any software, but it is also one of the best when it comes to speed and performance. But with Capture One 22, things just got even better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “It’s Mine” by Hi il Lee. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

This major midterm upgrade to On1 Photo Raw brings more exciting and unique features that will certainly win it more converts from other asset management, raw development, and editing software programs [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post The dPS Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers (2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. In this 2021 gift guide, we offer plenty of gift ideas for photographers, whether they’re a beginner, a hobbyist, or even a professional. We share the best gifts for photographers at all price points, including cameras, lenses, accessories, creative photography tools, and much more.  So no matter your budget and no matter the photographer, you’re bound to find the right item!  Take a look: Featured: Photzy Snap Cards In many ways, the best gift for a photographer is education, which can teach skills that’ll last for a lifetime. That’s where the Photzy Snap Card pack comes in; it contains...

Today, at 11:00 AM ET Terry White is doing a live session on all the new features added to the mobile versions of Lightroom and Photoshop, and you know it’s going to rock. You can watch it today, but not until 11:00 am, and if you miss the live broadcast (with live Q&A), you can watch the rebroadcast here, too. Thanks, Terry! Great Photo Tip Friday on Wildlife Photography over on my Other Blog It’s from Juan Pons, and it’s not about settings or gear, but it’s just such a great, simple, and quick (60-seconds) tip that you’ll be glad you watched it. Here’s the link. Have a great weekend, everybody. #GoBucs! –Scott The post What’s New in Lightroom & Photoshop...

Lightroom was one of the first serious photo-editing tools I used when I was getting started with photography, and it’s still a mainstay of my editing workflow. Whether you’re new to Lightroom or a veteran user, there are several unique considerations of the software: some are quirks of the program, while others are more recent changes that can impact your established workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Artificial intelligence is bringing incredible advances for photographers, from relighting portraits and making people smile, to cleaning up skin and swapping out skies. However, photographers everywhere would beg developers of photo-editing software to harness deep learning to create one simple tool. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Nikon has announced that its new flagship full frame mirrorless camera, the Z 9, will begin shipping on December 24, though customers should probably brace themselves for delays. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

In some genres, flat, even light can be a real boon for the photographer, but in landscape photography, it can rob a scene of the drama created by the interplay between light and shadow and the natural contrasts across the frame. That does not mean you can't create great images in flat light, though. This excellent video tutorial will show you what you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

50mm lenses run the gamut from under $100 to well over $1,000 and everywhere in between. Almost every new photographer is told to buy one of the budget options, a nifty fifty, but this lens offers a bit of an upgrade in performance and image quality without flirting with the stratospheric prices of top-shelf options. Is it worth the bump in price? This great video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Much of commercial photography is about marketing. Agency Access is a service that is aimed at helping commercial photographers market their work efficiently. But how good is it? Here is my review of Agency Access. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

All of us want to be better photographers, and it seems like the internet is overflowing with methods that claim to help you do that — some legitimate and some not. That being said, there are some dangerous rabbit holes you can go down in this pursuit of improvement, particularly when they involve your wallet. This excellent video essay features an experienced photographer providing a good reminder of what really matters when it comes to becoming a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Unveiled” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho. “This year’s first snowfall in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains left clouds and snow at the highest elevations and thick fog in the lower elevation aspen,” explains Lichtman. “I had wandered through a number of groves on prior hikes but selected this grouping as I liked the foggy transition between the aspen and lower understory of trees more obscured by fog. Following game trails, I worked my way up and down the mountainside until I came upon this composition as the sun began to break through.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of...

It takes the meeting of several factors to create a good photo, and the absence or poor execution of any one of them can often derail the entire image. Some of these factors are obvious, but some can sneak up on us, often not noticed until we are back at home to examine our shots on our computers. This great video essay discusses one of the tricker factors and what you can do to get it right. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Chocolate Photography Tips for Mouthwatering Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Do you want to do chocolate photography that looks elegant, beautiful, and mouthwateringly delicious? If you’ve ever tried to photograph chocolate, you probably realize that making it look good is not an easy task – unless you know a few tricks, that is! In this article, you’ll find some tips and techniques that’ll help you on your next chocolate photoshoot; they discuss handling your subject, picking the perfect gear, editing your images, and more. So if you’re eager to improve your chocolate photography, keep on reading. 1. Work with a dummy 55mm | f/2.8 | 1/125s | ISO 200 Chocolate...

I mentioned the changes to the Metadata panel when the update was released, but I thought it deserved a deeper dive. [Editor’s note, this first appeared in the December issue of Photoshop User.] At first glance you may not notice anything different about this panel, but upon closer inspection the Default view of the panel has changed and gain new options. At the top left is a new icon resembling an eye (and a tiny pencil), which represents View and Edit mode. This is the default mode for this panel, and it allows you to view all available fields and alter any of the editable fields displayed. When clicked, you’ll switch to Edit Only mode, and you’ll only see fields displayed...