The post Why Your Kit Lens Is Better Than You Think (With 18-55mm Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. If you’re like most photographers, your first “serious” camera came with a kit lens, probably a standard, 18-55mm option. But is a kit lens worth keeping? Is it capable of taking great images? Or should you immediately upgrade to a more expensive option? That’s what I aim to address in this article. I’m going to show how a kit lens, despite its shortcomings, can get you stunning images (and I give plenty of examples along the way!). I’m also going to give you a few quick tips for working with an 18-55mm lens. Let’s...

The short answer is no, you don't need one; however, they do make some jobs not just easier but more enjoyable. Not all tablets are created equal, though, so this photographer gives his take on a brand you might not have heard of before. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Last week during The Wildlife Photography Conference I did a session on “How to print your wildlife photos” and it, of course, centered on Lightroom Classic being your printing tool. Its print module is one of the best parts of Classic, and ever since it was introduced I totally stopped printing from within Photoshop altogether. It’s that much better. However, during the conference my #1 most-asked question was: “Where are these features in Lightroom [cloud]?” I had to give them the bad news — there is no print module in Lightroom ‘cloud’ and the only way to make a print there is to email the photo you want printed to a photo lab. There’s not even a print command in Lightroom...

While growing up, there was a very popular dance song called “Tighten Up.” A line from it is, “Everything will be outta sight, come on and tighten it up.” These lyrics can make you a better photographer! How, you ask? The answer is actually quite simple. Literally, it’s simple. The word simple comes from the Latin, simplus. Its English translation means “plain, basic, uncomplicated in form or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.” When it comes to photography, simplicity is my approach. I don’t make it complicated, especially when it relates to composition. The more cluttered the image, the harder it is for the viewer to discern the subject from the chaos. Simply stated, reduce the composition to its basics and...

The Leica M6 is a classic film camera that’s going to set you back well over two grand before you even attach a lens to it. What is it about this camera that makes it so desirable? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about the mirrorless successor to the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III, rumored to be called the Canon EOS R1. Some might even say outlandish or silly rumors. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Dixon)

As you get into shooting and editing, you will probably hear photographers talk about blown-out or clipped highlights and shadows. What does it mean to clip something and how does it affect your shooting and editing? This short and easy-to-follow video tutorial will show you what you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few lenses create images as instantly magical as the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM. So, how does this beast perform? Check out this great video review to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers generally avoid on-camera flash whenever they can, but there are situations in which you will not have another option. For those situations, there are certain things you can do to make the light look more natural, and this helpful video tutorial will show you what they are. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Timothy Van Minnick Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Bariki’s Leopard” by Timothy Van Minnick. Location: Serengeti National Park. “While on safari in Tanzania several years ago, I had the good fortune to hire an expert guide named Bariki Laiser,” says Minnick. “He was very excellent at finding and identifying wildlife. Bariki knew I was there for photography, not just to see the animals, and he always tried to position the land cruiser in the ideal position for the light. In the Serengeti, we had seen lion and cheetah up close but no leopard. They are uncommon and often difficult to find. We were searching down a lonely track when Bariki stopped the vehicle, peered ahead and then said,...

A heritage website has found fame for its web app that can animate old photographs to bring the dead briefly back to life. But how effective and realistic is it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are a bunch of different ways to make your photos stand out: great light, gorgeous model, amazing locations, idealized retouching, but one that is often overlooked in favor of these less subtle approaches is color. We photographers tend to schedule a shoot, show up, capture what's there, and pat ourselves on the back for our genius, but what goes into the shoot before we schedule it can be just as important to the end result as what we do with our lights or our camera. Let's look at an example from my work for Lifetime. No lights. No reflectors. Just color. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Braxton Wilhelmsen)

In an age of digital, of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat; photos are de rigueur when it comes to promoting yourself. News is fast, which means if you want to get noticed, you need to be faster. The tool of choice is obviously the smartphone because it can take and deliver photos instantly. So, why on earth is an instant print desirable? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

The post Tips and Tricks for Night Photography of the Starry Sky appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. Creating beautiful shots of the starry sky can seem impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Because with a few simple tips and tricks, you can capture images like this one: And that’s what this article is all about. I’m going to share my favorite tips for photographing the various subjects of the night sky, including the Milky Way, the new moon, and the northern lights… …so that you can become a night sky photography expert. Let’s get started. 1. Make sure you use the right camera settings The night is dark and light is sparse, which...

The tilt-shift lens is probably one of the most special lenses available. It allows the photographer to turn, shift, and tilt the lens in many different ways. In this article, I explain when and how to use the shift function. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

So much of the discourse surrounding the latest cameras is usually about Eye AF: how fast it is, how consistent, is camera X’s better than camera Y’s. There’s a reason for that, and it’s not just because it’s the latest buzzword. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Photography is a complicated pursuit, requiring the confluence of a myriad of different skills and your creative vision to find success. This fantastic video gives 15 tips on a range of topics that will help you become a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's 2021. Why are seasoned male photographers still treating female models like sex objects under the guise of education? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Portraiture is about much more than simply capturing someone in a pleasing pose with good lighting; it takes a certain amount of creativity to make images that distinguish your work from the crowd. This excellent video tutorial discusses how to make your portraits more creative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sky replacement is one of the biggest trends right now, with many programs offering replacement capabilities at varying degrees of automation. Photoshop recently added a powerful sky replacement feature, and though it does not handle water reflections automatically, it is not that difficult to add them manually, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how it is done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)