One of the best things you can do as a new photographer is to take your camera out of automatic mode and begin learning how to control it manually. This can be a bit daunting, but once you get the hang of it, you will b glad you made the leap. This helpful video tutorial will get you started on the right foot with using your camera's manual mode. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you become a professional photographers, you can take one of two general paths: a specialist with a focused approach to a single genre and/or style, or a jack of all trades who can competently tackle a wide variety of jobs, if not quite at the level of a specialist in each area. So, which is right for you? This helpful video essay features an experienced commercial photographer discussing the pros and cons of both approaches to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lightroom can be a sneakily intricate program, and it is not always obvious how to accomplish something you want. Whether you are still learning the program or a seasoned veteran, this helpful video tutorial discusses five common issues with not-so-obvious solutions that will make your life and workflow a little easier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few things are more crucial to a photography business than the website, as it is the place where most potential clients will go to see your work, to decide if you are the right fit for their wants and needs, and to initiate contact with you. As such, your website deserves careful attention. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced commercial photographer sharing some common website mistakes and how to fix them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Generally, you shoot a portrait with either continuous lights or a flash, but not both. What happens when you mix them, though? You enable some pretty incredible creative possibilities. Check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to shoot an eye-catching portrait using a mixture of continuous lights and flash. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography is largely dictated by the weather you experience out in the field. Many times, we don't get the conditions we hoped for, which can be especially challenging after investing time and money into a photography trip. These are five things you can do the next time you're in unfavorable conditions to walk away with great images regardless of the weather. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

In the never-ending debate (or is it ever-evolving?) about what makes the best street camera, here's an intriguing suggestion that's worth a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Most people don't understand what all the fuss is about when they see a Platypod for the first time. If I showed it to my mom, she'd probably feign excitement in the way only a mom can. If you've ever used a Platypod, though, you know how powerful such a little piece of aluminum can be. You can use them for anything from travel and landscape to toy and food photography as a way to show your audience a new perspective on the world. You can even use them to mount flashes in obscure spots for portrait photographers. Okay, I'm a Platypod evangelist, but their company truly has changed the way I photograph. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff...

Wine bottles can be a real challenge to light and photograph, particularly with their curves and reflective glass. Nonetheless, you can learn quite a lot from the process. If you would like a fun weekend project, check out this great video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know to create a professional wine bottle product image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Whenever a camera setup comes along that looks a little crazy, my interest is always piqued. The big question with these inventions is whether they are just gimmicks or potentially the next big thing in photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Filmmaking is a desirable career and has been for many years. Now, however, there is more demand and are more ways into it than ever before. Here is some advice from somebody who has walked that path. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

For years, photographers old and new would enjoy sharing their favorite work across social media sites such as Instagram. Sharing your images was fun and would create conversation, engagement, and perhaps sales. Nowadays, the situation has changed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

Learning artificial lighting is something that every portrait photographer should do, as it frees you from relying on the sun and enables you to explore creative avenues that simply are not possible with only natural light. However, lighting modifiers can be quite expensive, so knowing which is right to start with is important. This fantastic video tutorial features an experienced photographer discussing why an octabox should be your first choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This livestreamed special event which sees Paul McCartney discuss his photography and memories of a unique time in history is one not to be missed, and you can watch online globally. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

AI is the perfect hype commodity for tech companies and social media shills. If you thought NFTs and crypto cults were full of hot wind, then strap yourself in for the AI movement, because it’s bigger, gassier, and truly inescapable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Aaron Brooks)

We have all seen the flat earthers and other conspiracy theorists out there. Enter Dave McKeegan, who is out there, providing information on his YouTube channel to prove they are wrong and that the Earth is indeed a globe and the International Space Station does actually exist. In this video, McKeegan shows us how he captured the ISS transiting across the moon to prove them wrong. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

The Canon EOS R5 was a runaway hit for the company, offering a wide array of highly advanced features and signalling to the industry that Canon had become quite serious about professional mirrorless cameras. It has now been almost three years since its release, leaving many fans wondering when the next iteration of the camera will be on its way. Luckily, that may be later this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Becoming a successful professional photographer takes a lot more than being good with a camera; you need to have a lot of business sense and a keen understanding of how a career as a creative differs from that of a traditional 9-to-5 job. That latter point often trips up aspiring professionals. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced commercial photographer sharing one such mindset mistake and what you can do to avoid falling prey to it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It feels as if some videographers seem to just be able to capture surreal-looking footage consistently, while the majority of people only manage it on rare occasions. Well, one of those consistent creators of the surreal and the beautiful, Aidin Robbins, discusses how he manages it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Sony ZV-E1 packs the sensor from the a7S III, the AI autofocus from the a7R V, and the compact form factor of the ZV-E10, but what are some of the other reasons to love this small but mighty camera? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)