Both the Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q2 are advanced fixed prime lens cameras, and they each offer a range of great features and excellent image quality. Which one is right for your work? This great video review takes a look at both. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you want to take jaw-dropping iPhone photos that look like they were shot on a DSLR camera? If so, you need to use the manual iPhone camera controls! This might sound difficult and technical… but it’s easier than you think. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the advanced iPhone camera controls. Read on to start shooting incredible photos that no one will believe were taken with an iPhone! Table Of Contents: Advanced iPhone Camera Controls Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article: 1. Depth Of Field: How To Blur The Background In Your Photos1.1 Use Portrait Mode To Blur The Background In Your Photos1.2 Get Close To Your Subject To Create A...

This shot of the Grand Tetons was a perfect situation to use focus peaking. Fine detail foregrounds (like grass) are a great way to learn how focus peaking works. With the blades of grass being highlighted (red in my case), I was able to adjust my focal point as well as aperture to figure out exactly where I should focus to keep the mountains and grass sharp—while also trying to use a mid-range aperture for critical lens sharpness. In this case, that balancing act led me to ƒ/11 and a focal point a couple of feet into the frame toward the mountains. A lot has changed in the last 20 years for us photographers—think about how much has changed just in...

Zeiss lenses are well known for their contrasty, sharp, and nearly flawless renderings with smooth bokeh, making them highly sought-after portrait instruments. This great video review takes a look at one of the company's more reasonably priced options, the Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Coastal Creation” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Seacoast Region of New Hampshire. “I had admired this tidal pool along the New Hampshire coast this past summer, but the sun doesn’t rise behind it until this time of year,” explains Lichtman. “Summer grasses grow so tall that it’s easily camouflaged and lacks the ability to catch much light and create a reflection. Prior attempts this winter either lacked the colorful sky or the saline ice was too dull or lumpy for a crisp reflection. On this morning, I brought containers of hot water and doused the icy depression to create a thin liquid layer that might create a better reflection of the sky...

When you are scouting locations for a photoshoot, what are you typically focused on for the backgrounds? How often do you consider the textures and the colors that they could add to your shots? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

The post Photography Terminology: A Glossary of 69 Essential Photographic Terms appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Are you overwhelmed or confused by photography terminology? Do you want to speak “photographer” like the pros? That’s what this article is all about. I’ll go over some of the most common technical photography terms as well as some less common slang and photographer jargon. By the end, I promise you will have a better grasp of the language. You’ll even be able to have a conversation with a seasoned pro and hold your own! Let’s get started. Basic photography terms These are the photography terms you’ll find in your camera’s manual and in most beginner tutorials: Aperture...

As virtual gatherings and conferences are still in full blast this year, Leica has released the full list of speakers for the first Annual Leica Woman Summit which can be attended virtually and is accessible at no cost! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Anete Lusina)

It has been our reality for quite some time now, but the effects the pandemic has had on the travel industry will continue for the foreseeable future. How does a travel photographer get through this without completely losing everything? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Anete Lusina)

Tim Huynh's new documentary, "Fill The Frame," sparked a recent controversy about who qualifies as a professional street photographer. I suggest the answer is no one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

The NFT craze infuriates me, even though it's great to empower artists,and support a vital part of society through a devastating pandemic. The cost of this support is far greater. NFTs have a catastrophic impact on the environment, the true scale of which we can't even begin to understand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

This subject comes up all too often, every time a new camera body comes out or when the industry makes a big shift such as film to digital or DSLR to mirrorless. So, what’s the best kit you can buy? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The Sony a1 mirrorless camera is by far one of the most impressive cameras we have ever seen, meant to tackle just about any need you can throw at it. This great video review takes a look at the camera and how it holds up for stills work after two months. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is full of rules regarding every aspect, including composition, lighting, editing, and more. And while those rules can be tremendously useful, adhering to them strictly is likely to handcuff your creativity and limit your growth as a photographer. This interesting video essay discusses the ideas of learning the rules, following them, and then breaking them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Rick Gustafson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Mesquite Flat Sunrise” by Rick Gustafson. Location: Death Valley National Park, 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 Rick Gustafson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

No doubt, a sunrise or sunset showering a scene with dramatic golden light is a popular look for a good reason, but it should not be all that we look for in landscape photography, and you could be missing out on great shots if you ignore gray days. This interesting video examines the topic and discusses why there is more to life than obsessing over sunsets. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Focal length is by far one of the most important choices you can make when it comes to portraiture, as it makes a huge difference on how your subject is rendered. This helpful video will show you how five different common focal lengths render the same subject. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 6 Places to Use ND Filters for Long Exposure Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Murray. A neutral density (ND) filter is one of the most versatile accessories you can have in your camera bag. They may be small, but ND filters open up a range of creative options for photographers. If you need some inspiration on where to use your neutral density filter, keep reading. In this article, I’ll share with you some of my favorite places to use ND filters for long exposure photography. What is an ND filter, and why would I want to use one? A neutral density or ND filter is a piece of glass that sits in...

In this video tutorial, watch as Abbey Esparza shows you seven reasons why your composites may need work in Photoshop. If you feel like something is holding you back composite-wise, this video is for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Clinton Lofthouse)

Many photographers have a preferred way to capture what they see in the world. Some possess telephoto eyes and bring everything closer or desire to make their subjects bigger. Others are born with wide-angle vision and love to push everything back to take it all in. Is either one right or wrong? Will the wide-angle photographer capture better images? Will the telephoto photographer always bring home the blue ribbon? Regardless of each photographer’s preferred way to visualize their environment, what’s important is each comes back with an image about which they feel proud. What are the attributes of each focal length? Telephoto lenses bring distant objects close, isolate pieces of a whole, compress perspective and limit depth of field. Given these...