In recent years, Tamron has shown that they intend on creating impressively versatile and often innovative zoom lenses that can take the place of several others in a photographer's bag. One such lens is the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, which covers everything from normal to supertelephoto focal lengths. This great 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)

While Photoshop remains the place where the most complex and intricate edits are done, Lightroom has become far more capable in recent iterations, and you can now finish many photos without ever leaving the program. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer sharing how to edit photos from start to finish in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wedding photography is notorious for being a demanding, high-stakes genre, and as such, it is natural that with that comes a fair amount of stress. Nonetheless, that does not mean you can't do certain things to reduce that stress. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced wedding shooter discussing five reasons why you might be overly stressed shooting weddings and what you can do to fix that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Abstract appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We tried the theme ‘Abstract’ once before, but didn’t get a whole lot of photos posted – let’s try it again, this time with vigour! (And a better description of ‘Abstract in Photography’ below!) Go out (or stay in!) and make an abstract photograph! Spill some milk on the floor and photograph the edge of it close up? Make a seemingly unreal appearance from real objects – most of all, have fun! Remember, tag your posts with #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSAbstract22 This is what Wikipedia gives me: “Abstract photography, sometimes called non-objective, experimental or conceptual photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that...

Laowa now has a total of six lenses with an aperture of f/0.95, so how useful is it to have this aperture, and what are the results? As a landscape photographer mainly, this maximum aperture is something I had never really considered, although I do understand the usefulness of such an aperture for different types of photography, especially in low light and video. So, how does the lens perform throughout the apertures, and does it have the ability to provide results that are in line with or better than similar lenses in this price range? I tested it to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Rafting the Gates of Lodore section of the Green River through Dinosaur National Monument offers photographers a wide range of geology and dramatic canyon walls to observe. After feeling trapped at home for the past couple of years, I think it is fair to say that most of us nature photographers are going a bit stir crazy looking forward to finally getting out shooting more often again. With this desire to resume travel comes the fact that more and more photographers are visiting the same crowded locations. With overcrowded parks and permit systems becoming more common in places like Glacier and Yosemite National Parks, perhaps it’s time to explore some lesser-visited parks and monuments around the country. The site of one...

There are many different techniques for getting consistently sharp images, but I think this one is the best of them all. Take a look to find out why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post Canon to Release an EOS R8 or EOS R9 in 2023 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Over the past few months, a handful of Canon gear announcements and rumors have made waves in the photography community – including reports of an upcoming EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R50 – and earlier this week, Canon Rumors revealed yet another tidbit for Canon fans to appreciate.  According to CR, Canon is developing a mirrorless camera that will sit “between the EOS R7 and EOS R10…from a price standpoint.” And while CR can’t offer any confirmed specs, the rumor site believes that the “EOS R8/EOS R9…will have a different form factor and could possibly...

Photographers have preferences on everything ranging from their favorite camera to their best lens, how they edit their photos, and what photo paper they use to make prints. What if your own preferences aren't aligned with what your potential clients enjoy? We asked dozens of normal people which photo papers and print products they prefer, and the results were not exactly what I had expected. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Photo By Rom Savage Today’s Photo of the Day is “Enchanting Transformation” by Rom Savage. Location: Roxborough, Colorado. “Sometimes when nature is feeling generous, it allows us to witness its magic,” says Savage. 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 Rom Savage appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Today is the day we learn which color will take the crown as the color of the year for 2023. Are you ready to start seeing the unconventional new shade everywhere? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

We just released the December issue of Photoshop User magazine, which includes my “17th Annual Gonzo Holiday Photo Gear Guide”, and I have the entire issue of the magazine here for you to download completely free! If you’ve been struggling with what to get the photographer or Photoshop geek on your holiday list, I’ve got you covered with a list designed to completely obliterate your holiday gift budget (not entirely true because I have some really awesome stocking stuffers and value-priced gifts that are also pretty sweet but, whatever your budget, let’s make sure there’s none left anytime soon) You can download a free PDF of the entire issue which includes my gear guide, right here:  https://members.kelbyone.com/wp-content/uploads/magazines/psumag/PhotoshopUserDecember2022/index.html My New Lightroom Portrait...

Between coming out to the worst of the pandemic, the rise of AI, and people producing and consuming more images than ever before, 2022 has been quite a year for the photography industry. What will 2023 bring to us? This interesting video discusses six trends we will see in the new year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Denis Dessoliers for winning the recent Finding Inspiration In Our National Parks Assignment with the image, “Zion Wonderland.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots!   The post Finding Inspiration In Our National Parks Assignment Winner Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Magnifying Glass Photography: A Quick Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Magnifying glass photography is a great way to capture unique and creative photos – but how does it work? And how can you get the best results? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about capturing eye-catching photos with a magnifying glass, including: What magnifying glass photography actually isA step-by-step approach for great shotsA handy list of ideas to inspire youAnd more! So if you’re ready to have plenty of fun, then let’s dive right in, starting with: What is magnifying glass photography? As the name suggests, magnifying glass photography is a technique that uses a magnifying glass...

When Fujifilm announced the new X-H2, I was immediately interested to test it out against my current camera, the Canon R5. Featuring a 40-megapixel sensor, much improved autofocus, and other advancements, on paper, it hits all the marks for my type of work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The value of participating in non-commissioned projects in a photography career is very high, and photo competitions are a good example of that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert Stevens)

If you're a steadfast Sony loyalist, you might want to look away now, because a dedicated Sony shooter just got his hands on the Canon EOS R5 and a bunch of Canon lenses and absolutely loved the ecosystem. Take a look to find out why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

I keep on seeing the advertisements about software for reducing noise in digital photos. It gives the idea noise is always a huge problem that needs to be addressed. This is advertising, of course. Or is it indeed an issue that we have to solve with specialized software?. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The post Lightroom Graduated Filter: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. The Lightroom Graduated filter is an insanely versatile editing tool; you can use it to enhance skies, add beautiful vignettes, create sun flare effects, and so much more. But how does the filter work? And how can you use it to achieve the best possible images? In this article, I share everything you need to know about the Graduated filter. I offer step-by-step instructions for getting started, I explain when the filter is actually useful, and I reveal plenty of tips and tricks for improved results. So if you’re ready to become a Graduated filter expert, then let’s dive right...