YouTube channels dedicated to photography and videography are a big business, with some creatives boasting hundreds of thousands or even millions of subscribers. There is a lot of money flowing around, and as such, there can be a lot of controversy about what may or may not go on behind the scenes. This great video features one of photography's biggest YouTubers pulling back the curtain and revealing some insightful truths about the industry. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Split Lighting: A Portrait Photography Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Looking to enhance the drama in your portraits? In my experience, split lighting is one of the most effective ways to boost the intensity of a portrait photo – and it’s an easy lighting pattern to set up, too, which makes it perfect for beginners. In this article, I’ll explain what split lighting is, I’ll discuss when it works (and when it doesn’t), and I’ll offer step-by-step instructions for creating stunning portraits using the split lighting technique. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be able to create a split lighting setup of your own, and you’ll be ready to capture...

Both the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens and 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens fill the popular role of the wide-aperture standard zoom and do so at prices that significantly undercut those of first-party options. So, which is right for you? This excellent video comparison takes a look at both to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7R V is here, and the company's newest resolution monster mirrorless camera has brought with it a wide array of impressive new features and upgrades. If you are wondering what you can expect from the camera, check out this great first impressions video that examines the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

85mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are wildly popular for portraiture work, offering a classical focal length in tandem with that shallow depth of field that a lot of photographers love. However, such lenses can easily run north of $2,000, which is what makes the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II, which retails for $799, a breath of fresh air. Can it compete with lenses that cost double or even triple that amount? This excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Unscrupulous manufacturers manipulate you to buy their products. It's much more severe than you can probably imagine. With Black Friday fast approaching, there are things we should be aware of before buying a camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Twitter has been at the top of the news cycle since Elon Musk completed his purchase of the company for $44 billion. And although the mere mention of his name stirs a variety of emotions, political opinions, and other reactions, for the sake of this piece, I want to focus not on the political ramifications of his acquisition of Twitter, but rather on how it will impact us as photographers. I am greatly interested, in fact, in some of his proposed changes to the platform and how they may affect photographers and content creators, especially if the change is positive. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo of the Day is “Paria Rays” by David Connel. Location: Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area, 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 David Connel appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Landscape photography typically defaults to using wide angle lenses, but telephoto lenses can be an equally powerful tool. However, telephotos lenses come with their own traps and pitfalls as well. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing some of the most common mistakes made with telephoto lenses and how to fix or avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Geraint and Rob are old friends out to have fun with their photography. They are both accomplished photographers and, most importantly, have a lot of fun taking pictures. The genuine joy they find in the creative process is evident and makes this video is worth watching. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres out there, and there are numerous ways to approach it and to find and express your creative voice. Nonetheless, there are some fundamental techniques and approaches that every beginner should be aware of. This excellent video tutorial will show you nine helpful tips that are sure to put you on the right track with your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Liam Fields dropping over Spirit Falls while whitewater kayaking on the Little White Salmon River near White Salmon, Washington. To create this image, I rappelled over the edge of the gorge right next to Spirit Falls and waited for the kayaker to drop over the waterfall. I used Elinchrom ELB 1200 battery-powered strobes to freeze the motion and light up the kayaker, who was in shade when descending the waterfall. Kayaking is at its heart a mode of transportation, but it’s also a gateway to adventure. Whitewater kayaking is an adrenaline-filled, fast-paced sport and one of the most dangerous adventure sports, bar none—especially at the highest levels. Sea kayaking isn’t nearly as dangerous as whitewater kayaking, but in large swells, it...

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Cold appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Let’s revisit ‘Cold’ in a photograph. Cold can be the lighting, it can be the scene, it can be how a photograph makes a viewer feel. What will your choice, and your photograph for this week’s photography challenge be? Here are two of my photographs that I think fit the theme this week. #dPSWeeklyChallenge of #dPSCold (Make sure you include these hashtags in your posts either here or on social media or in our Facebook group… which I guess is social media and now I’m just rambling!) Out in the cold. London, England. The cold night air. Melbourne, Australia. What will your choice...

Travel photography is perhaps one of the broadest genres of photography because of how it overlaps with almost every other kind. It encompasses a wide range of shooting styles and shooting scenarios to fulfill a simple goal, which is to illustrate and tell stories about a place. Because a particular place is always made up of various intersecting dimensions, there is no single approach or style that encapsulates travel photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The post Fujifilm Announces the X-T5, With 40 MP, Upgraded AF, and 6K/30p Video appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Fujifilm unveiled the X-T5, the long-awaited APS-C successor to the X-T4.  The new model offers a bevy of improvements over its predecessor, including enhanced autofocus performance, elevated image quality, and increased portability. According to Fujifilm, the X-T5 is a “photography-first” camera that “bring[s] photographers unrivaled image quality in a timeless, classic, and beloved camera body.” Let’s take a closer look. What can you expect from the X-T5? The X-T5 boasts many of the features Fujifilm users have come to know and love: a beautiful, retro-style body; shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation...

Controlling light is one of the most difficult challenges a photographer must master. Even if you have years of experience under your belt, it can still be difficult to decide which light modifier to use with your strobes or if you should even be using strobes at all. In this video and article, I'm going to share with you five of my favorite light modifiers and how they can produce drastically different results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Photo By Marti Phillips Today’s Photo of the Day is “Last Hunt” by Marti Phillips. Location: Near San Rafael, 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 Marti Phillips appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

We are at a remarkable time in photography: cameras and lenses are more capable than ever, and we can create images that photographers could only dream of a decade ago. And for the most part, that is a great thing. However, there can be a downside to that. Are images too perfect nowadays? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron has continued to establish themselves as a company that creates both lenses that make smart compromises to get to affordable price points and others that push the boundaries of design. The new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is quite the interesting option, sitting somewhere between a wide angle zoom and a standard zoom. This great video review takes a look at the new 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)

What if every time you pressed the shutter, it cost you $5? What would you shoot? Large format photography is about as extreme as it gets, but it gives you images that simply are not possible with 35mm or even medium format. This neat video will show you the process of shooting 4x5 film and some of the images you can create with it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)