DxO PhotoLab 6.3 has just been released, and it's persuaded me to change my workflow. Here's why you should consider giving it a try. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

I had planned to write a love letter to C-stands, but then I remembered this video that caught my attention a year ago. Trigger warning; this video is not that new, but C-stands aren’t either, and they happen to be one of the most valuable pieces of kit I have ever laid my hands on. The video goes through the many, many ways in which to make use of them, and, I must say, in a very entertaining way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

With Fujifilm's latest release of the X-T5, I knew it wouldn't be long before brackets and mounting rigs would begin appearing online. For my own cameras, it's always been Smallrig brackets due to the build quality and considered design. So, after purchasing the X-T5, I went directly to their site to see if any were available and promptly purchased one, but that's not all they had available. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

The post 5 Tips for Beautiful Kit Lens Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Meredith Clark. Photographers love to disparage kit lenses. “Your kit lens is garbage” is a common phrase in photography circles – yet in my view, kit lenses can actually produce great results, especially when it comes to portrait photography. While there are certainly benefits to upgrading glass as your budget allows, there is so much you can do with your kit lens if you know how to use it. In this article, I share a handful of simple tips to improve your kit lens portrait photography. I explain: How you can create a beautiful background blur effectHow to capture beautiful environmental...

Wedding photography is one of the most challenging genres out there, requiring you to be at the top of your game technically and ready to tackle any challenges that come efficiently and smoothly. If you would like to improve the quality of your shots, check out this fantastic video tutorial from an experienced wedding photographer that will give you five tips sure to improve your wedding photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Gerry Groeber Today’s Photo of the Day is “On The Edge” by Gerry Groeber. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 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 Gerry Groeber appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

We live in an age of hyper-fast content creative and consumption, and it can be easy to feel pressured to bring home loads of images to continue feeding the machine. There is something to be said for slowing down so you can think more and shoot less, however. This great video explores that idea and why it might improve both your photos and your enjoyment of the experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If there is one truth in the photography industry, it is that there is no shortage of 50mm lenses for Sony E mount users. While 50mm options run the full gamut from under $100 to north of $2,000, two lenses, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II, sit in the middle of the pack in terms of price but near the top in terms of image quality and performance. Which is right for you? This excellent video review compares both to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There has been a lot of advancement in lighting technology for LED lights for photography recently, but are they the way to go? Check out this video for a comparison of the pros and cons of each. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

When you think of portraiture, you might think of large, diffused light. However, there are lots of applications of hard light in portraiture, with beauty being just one genre. In this video, watch as Lindsay Adler creates stunning portraits with harsh lighting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Upcoming E-Mount Lenses: A 50mm f/1.4, a 23mm f/1.4, and More appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show – the “world’s largest camera video equipment show” – is slated to begin on Thursday, February 23rd, and in the lead-up, you can expect to see a slew of exciting E-mount lens announcements from Sigma, Tamron, and Sony itself.  What lenses are on the way? According to Sony Alpha Rumors, the Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM should launch on February 21st and will feature a rugged design and an impressive 11-blade aperture. While Sony does already offer a 50mm f/1.4 lens for E-mount cameras, the new GM model will presumably...

As a photographer, it's important for you to understand the significance of branding in your industry. While it may not seem obvious, branding is just as important for small businesses like yours as it is for large corporations. Branding encompasses much more than just a logo. It is the first interaction a potential client will have with your business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

According to Taylor Jackson, we're all Sony shooters, whether we like it or not. With the majority of today's cameras carrying Sony's imaging sensors, are we all becoming Sony shooters without even knowing it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

Some beginning photographers keep on shooting in JPEG because of one reason. They’re a bit of afraid of the raw file format. But shooting in raw is easier than you think. If you want to start photographing in raw but you don’t know how, I’ll show you how it’s done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

135mm lenses have long been popular as alternatives to the standard 85mm focal length when it comes to portrait photography, and Canon's EF 135mm f/2L was respected as one of the company's best lenses, offering excellent image quality, including deep contrast and colors and supplemented by reliable and quick autofocus. Now, its successor, the RF f/1.8 L IS USM, is here, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Sergio Rojo Today’s Photo of the Day is “Flying Red Snow Dawn” by Sergio Rojo. 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 Sergio Rojo appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Landscapes often have dynamic range that exceeds the capabilities of even the most modern camera sensors, and as such, exposure blending is one of the most common techniques photographers employ to improve the quality of their photos. There are many different ways to go about this, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you one of the easiest and most precise ways to do it using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

400mm is one of the most useful lenses for genres such as sports and wildlife photography, and the options run the gamut from relatively affordable at under $1,000 to quite a way past $10,000, all with different specifications, capabilities, performance, and image quality. The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S sits in the middle of the road, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Glyn Dewis discusses the reasons behind the thinking that printing makes us better photographers. He takes a look at Permajet paper and gives some of the reasons why you'd choose this over other types of paper and educates us as to what makes a good paper for printing. He looks at the components like OBA (optical brightening agent) and tells you why it's good that some papers do not have this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

You can put in the time to become competent with a camera and editing and build out a portfolio you can be proud of, but actually monetizing your photography is an entirely different beast and something many talented photographers struggle with despite their image-making capabilities. If that sounds like the boat you are in, check out this helpful video tutorial that will give you 10 things to consider when building out your photography pricing model. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)