Many photographers regard prime lenses as superior to zooms, since they often offer better image quality and more creative versatility via their wider apertures. Nonetheless, when it comes to landscape photography, sometimes, the balance of requirements is a bit different. This excellent video features an experienced professional discussing why zoom lenses are the better choice for most landscape photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Ross Stone Congratulations to Ross Stone for winning the Go Wide Assignment with the image, “Black Mountain Pond.” Be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Go Wide Assignment Winner Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In recent years, energy has become a very hot topic. With the cost of solar energy at its lowest point ever, it only makes sense to look at products such as the Jackery 1000 Pro. Be it power outages at home or on-location shoots, having a solar power generator is a necessity in the modern digital workspace. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The post The Camera Mode Dial: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. If you own a DSLR, a mirrorless camera, or even a high-end point-and-shoot model, you’ve probably spent time scrutinizing the camera mode dial. Here, I’m talking about the circular dial on top of cameras with an array of strange letters: M, Tv (or S), Av (or A), P, and maybe even a U1 or U2 (or C1 or C2). There is also a friendly green option; it may say Auto, or it may simply be represented by a green rectangle. The default option for most cameras is this green Auto option, which essentially gives the camera complete control over your...

Where you invest your money as a professional photographer is one of the most important decisions you can make, and as such, it is something worth of careful consideration to ensure you are not wasting your money on unneeded gimmicks. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced pro sharing what he invests in to ensure he can do his job easily and deliver the best possible images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo of the Day is “Lotus” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: William Land Park, Sacramento, 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When you look at the work of professional portrait photographers, you might think that you need complex multi-light setups in order to produce top-level images. And while it is true that two- or three- light setups are common, you might be surprised by what you can accomplish with just a single light. This great video tutorial will show you three easy and creative one-light portrait photography setups. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography often requires significant physical effort simply to get to a location, and as such, it is worth ensuring you are getting everything you can from one spot before you move on to the next place. This excellent video tutorial walks you through the process of taking multiple images in a single location to show you how to maximize the return on your effort. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm's X-H2 mirrorless camera brought a high-resolution sensor to the beloved X Series for the first time, along with a wide range of other new features and upgrades, making it an intriguing camera for many users. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Cameras are more complex and customizable than ever before, allowing users to tweak buttons and settings until everything is mapped to the photographer's personal workflow. In this video, watch how to change settings to how you work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Social media is a necessary evil for a lot of photographers, as it is the place where many potential clients will see your work and first contact you. However, with so many platforms and the need for continued, consistent posting, you might wonder where your time and efforts are best spent. This great video features a filmmaker discussing the results from a two-week experiment of posting to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With Adobe's updates coming fast and furious, it can be quite hard to keep track of what's going on and what's been updated. Glyn Dewis breaks this down and shows you what the latest April 2023 update means for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Preparation is key when it comes to planning a trip to Namibia — a true land of extremes that can only be fairly described using hyperbole. As beautiful as Namibia is, to get the most out of your trip, you need to be prepared and well organized. Here are my tips for bringing back the best wildlife and landscape photographs from a trip across Southern Africa. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Photo By Jeremy Janus Today’s Photo of the Day is “Warm Clouds and Cool Trees” by Jeremy Janus. Location: Standley Lake in Colorado. “When we were driving home from the mountains in the early afternoon, I looked over at clouds coming over the front range and knew it would be an amazing sunset,” explains Janus. “I decided to drive over to Standley Lake in the later afternoon to set up for sunset. The cloud formations were absolutely amazing, and the way the sun cut the mountains created warm tones on the clouds and the cool tones sat on the back end of the lake. This is one of my favorite sunsets I have ever shot.” Want to get your images in...

Today, we will talk about one of the most necessary and the most dangerous ingredients in a creative career. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

This morning, I awoke early to see a new cryptic web page appear on the Nikon website. So, what’s it all about? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Spring is here, and it brings with it a veritable plethora of fun and interesting photography opportunities. If you are ready to bust out your camera and shake off the rust from winter, check out this great video tutorial that will show three fun and easy spring photography ideas to get you rolling, along with some helpful advice for improving your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While the presence of AI in photography has caused anything from fear to excitement, one thing is for sure: it is here to stay and will have a significant impact on the industry in many ways. The interesting video essay discusses the issue and something important to keep in mind as the industry changes and the role of the photographer evolves. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 6 Tips for Effectively Mastering Your Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Inexperienced photographers tend to think that the camera matters far more than the lens – however, as veteran shooters know, the lens is a hugely important part of photography. After all, a lens influences image sharpness, autofocusing speed, field of view, background blur, low-light shoot flexibility, and so much more. But once you own a good lens, how can you get the most out of it? How can you learn its features, its focal lengths, and its unique way of rendering the world so that you can use it to create gorgeous photos? I’ve handled a lot of glass...

The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR promises users some of the best and most extreme optical design and performance on the platform, including an especially wide aperture, pleasing bokeh, and sharp images. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)