Seascapes can be a great alternative to standard landscape images and a way to use the motion and energy of the water to offset stationary objects and create more dynamic visuals for your viewers. This excellent video tutorial will show you a landscape photographer's experience from his point of view as he shoots seascapes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A new flagship mirrorless camera is coming from Nikon in 2021. The Nikon Z 9 will be the company’s most advanced FX (full-frame) model in the Z line, with an all-new sensor, image processor and 8K video recording. Nikon Z 9 From the product photo released by Nikon, it appears that the camera will have an integrated vertical battery grip similar to the company’s flagship DSLR, the D6. That’s it for the official details at this point, but Nikon states in its press release that the Z 9 will offer “the best still and video performance in Nikon history” so we can also reasonably expect a high-resolution sensor and faster continuous shooting speeds for still photography than what’s currently possible with...

Soft light is great for portraiture, offering a flattering rendering of your subject's features. This great video tutorial will show you how to create ultra-soft light for portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon and Sony have continued to produce incredible cameras and lenses for all kinds of photography. For portrait photography, wide aperture 85mm lenses are one of the popular options. The large and expensive 85mm f/1.4 lenses are great; however, over the last few years, f/1.8 primes are starting to become better options in some regards. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Photo By Walt Mather Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cattails” by Walt Mather. Location: New Woodstock, New York. Canon EOS R5, 24-105mm lens. 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 Walt Mather appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Whether you’re a photographer or videographer, you know the difference lighting can make in creating a compelling shot. While there are dozens of tools and techniques you can leverage in your next shoot, the Godox TL60 tube light might offer the creative possibilities you’re looking for, particularly for video work. Want to see what makes it so special? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Sony has announced a new 127-megapixel medium format sensor that has a global shutter. Sony has described it as having "the industry's highest effective pixel count of 127.68 megapixels." This does, however, come with a number of caveats, although it is effectively the highest-resolution sensor with a global shutter. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

A recent ruling by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) on one of the inappropriate images of children found in the archive of Magnum Photos has been called into question by a former police officer with extensive experience in categorizing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post How to Create Panoramas in Affinity Photo appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Want to create a stunning Affinity Photo panorama? It’s easier than you might think! In fact, Affinity has a built-in, automated feature specifically designed to make creating panoramas easy and fun. And in this article, I’m going to share with you the step-by-step process for both capturing and editing panoramas – so you can get beautiful results. Let’s get started. A panorama created from 15 individual photos. Nikon D800 | 105mm | f/8 | 1/640s | ISO 400© Kevin Landwer-Johan Taking photos for your Affinity Photo panorama If you don’t have a lens wide enough to capture the vista before...

Creating sharp photographs can be challenging, a vast array of camera settings and subject matter can make it tricky. But there are three ways to successfully enhance the sharpness of images using Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for photographers in a wide range of genres, but such lenses are both heavy and quite expensive. For those who want the versatility of those focal lengths but don't need that f/2.8 aperture, a 70-200mm f/4 lens is a far cheaper and more portable option. This excellent video review takes a look at Canon's mirrorless version of the lens, the RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We have known that a flagship Nikon mirrorless camera was likely coming at some point, but tonight, the company has officially confirmed its development and scheduled release for later this year. They have also confirmed some details about the upcoming camera and released an image of the body. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Nancy Reynolds for winning the Winter Black And White Assignment with the image, “Trunk Shadows.” See more of Reynolds photography at www.flickr.com/photos/nancyreynolds. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Winter Black And White Assignment Winner Nancy Reynolds appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Every genre has common traps that lure photographers in, causing them to miss out on better images, and landscape photography is no exception. This excellent video tutorial discusses five of the most common traps and how to recognize and avoid them in your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Taking a successful portrait requires the confluence of good technique, creativity, and your ability to interact with and direct your subject. If you have been struggling with your portraiture work, check out this excellent video tutorial that will offer you five tips to help you produce better results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Reception lighting is where most photographers struggle the most. The chaos of the dance floor mixed with low-light shooting conditions make for a constant struggle. But these six lighting setups will help you take your reception images to the next level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Photo By Peter Ensrud Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter Grooves” by Peter Ensrud. 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 Peter Ensrud appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Great news for bokeh lovers: a new super-wide-aperture lens will likely be announced next week. Sony will be announcing the FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens on March 16. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

In this video tutorial, watch as Dean Samed talks you through the photo manipulator's guide to mood boards in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Clinton Lofthouse)

One of the most difficult aspects of photography is knowing how to actually find a good picture so you can take it. How do you know when one is in front of you? This insightful video tutorial discusses how to see good photos before you take them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)