The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Something New appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. What’s he on about NOW? ‘Something New’ what does that even mean… Well, I’ve got a large list of photography techniques for you, below, and you need to pick one* that you’ve never tried before and make a photograph (single image for each technique) using one new technique that you’ve never used. You need to say which technique you’ve chosen with each photograph. *You can pick up to three and do a single image for each technique!**If you’ve done ALL of the 25 techniques below, choose one and make a photo. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSSomethingNew in your...

Photography is an art that allows us to capture moments, freeze time, and express our creativity. One fascinating subject that many photographers are drawn to is small waterfalls. These cascading wonders provide an incredible opportunity to capture the beauty of nature. While wide angle lenses are often popular for landscape photography, telephoto lenses have their own unique advantages. In this post, let's explore how using a telephoto lens can significantly enhance your photography skills when capturing small waterfalls. Specifically, we will discuss the benefits of long exposures at half a second, and explore the focal length range from 70 to 200mm. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

It doesn't matter how good your composition is if you have this one glaring error. Take a look to see what it is, if you're guilty of doing it, and how to fix it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

As photographers, we are constantly in pursuit of the perfect shot. Sometimes, the conditions don't align as expected, and the location we had in mind for a stunning sunset turns out to be better suited for a breathtaking sunrise. In such situations, it's important to embrace the opportunity and capture the beauty of the moment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Lindsay Adler is well known for creating dynamic and vibrant portraits that capture viewers' eyes and imaginations. If you would like to see how she does it from start to finish, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will guide you through a red-inspired portrait shoot, including set design, lighting, gear, and editing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This is a clip from my weekly photography show, “The Grid,” where my in-studio guest was my dear friend (and the co-instructor for my travel photography workshops), the wonderful Mimo Meidany. In this clip, he shares a quick tip on getting his B&W look. It’s quick and very effective. Check it out below. Thanks to Mimo for sharing that (and for being on the show and for recording some amazing courses for KelbyOne during this visit). I’m teaching my first in-person full-day seminar since 2019 live in Orlando, Florida, next month I am super psyched to be on stage next month at Orlando’s Orange Country Convention Center for an updated version of my “Ultimate Photography Crash Course.” I took all the...

The post How to Use a Graphics Tablet to Edit Photos: 10 Powerful Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Photo editing is simpler than ever thanks to the power of a graphics tablet! Explore our top 10 tips to level up your skills. If you’re just getting started with post-processing and retouching, you’re probably using a mouse and keyboard combo. You can get by with this setup, sure. But when the tasks become more intricate, the precision required can make the process pretty tedious. That’s where a graphics tablet, like those from Wacom, comes into play. With a tablet, you can gain a whole new level of control and precision. You might even find...

The Sony a7R V offers the highest resolution available in a full frame camera, tons of dynamic range, built-in focus stacking, and a range of other features that make it a strong candidate as the best 35mm mirrorless camera for landscape photography. Can it live up to that in practice? This fantastic video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to photoshoot locations, few things can top a cave. This was a wild photoshoot adventure. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

Landscape photographers often default to the wide angle lens when approaching grand scenes in the early part of their photography path. This video looks at simplifying these scenes with a telephoto lens to highlight the smaller details of a landscape. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

We had an idea for a shoot and acted on it. We had no idea that this photo would take me all the way to the legendary Abbey Road Studios. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

Logitech International has acquired Loupedeck, a Helsinki-based creator of custom consoles and software designed to elevate the creative process for streamers, creators, and gamers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Over the last couple of years, the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market was booming, and I couldn't scroll through the Twitterverse without seeing the many posts saying "GM", sharing their images and links to buy them as NFTs. After a huge crash in 2022, the NFT crew has finally started disappearing from my timelines, and good riddance to them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

If you're looking at getting into videography, it can be intimidating, even if you have a background in photography. In this video, Pat Kay walks you through the bulk of the basics in a succinct and clear way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Rarely is a landscape photo finished when you press the shutter; almost all images require some degree of editing to produce a fully polished result. One of the challenges of editing a landscape image is bringing a sense of depth back to a two-dimensional photo. If that is something you are struggling with that, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know to do just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers have been frustrated by Instagram's mysterious algorithms and how their work isn't seen by as many people anymore. Now, for the first time ever, Instagram has revealed how these algorithms work and how best to take advantage of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Pancake lenses place portability above everything else, and that used to mean that while they were convenient, you could not expect very good image quality out of them. However, optical design and technology has made some great advances in recent years, making lenses like the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 intriguing to many photographers and filmmakers who want a tiny and lightweight option. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from the lens in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony's Xperia range of phones has been knocking on the door of entry-level cameras for some time. Their latest offering might just be the best yet, but is it enough for creators to use as their primary all-purpose camera? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Normally, when we take photos, we save them to the memory card, pop that card into our computer, and download the images to Lightroom or whatever cataloging program we choose. However, many studio photographers use tethering to bypass the logistics of working with a memory card, but it offers more advantages than just the convenience. This excellent video tutorial will show you what tethering is, why it is beneficial, and how to use it in your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While every lens design may or or less look the same, the technology and components contained inside can be very different, particularly the autofocus motors. When it comes to autofocus (AF) systems in camera lenses, there are several types of autofocus motors used to achieve fast and accurate focusing. The decision on which autofocus motor to be used will depend on the lens manufacturer, lens type, and price range. Dive deeper into this article as we explore the most common types of autofocus motors found in lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)