Becoming a successful professional photographer takes a lot of skill behind the camera, of course, but that is not all it takes. In fact, it takes a lot more than just being a skilled photographer to actually make a living from it. This fantastic video tutorial will show you nine essentials that will help you grow your photography business and increase your chances of success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Andrew C. Strom Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cracked Earth” by Andrew C. Strom. Location: Little Washoe Lake, Northern Nevada. “Right next to Washoe Lake in Northern Nevada is Little Washoe Lake,” explains Strom. “In the summer of 2021, through drought and irrigation, all of Little Washoe had completely dried up. While fascinating to explore and walk upon, it was a bit of treacherous terrain as the cracks in the surface went as far down 18 to 24 inches in places and could easily swallow up a careless foot.” 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...

The post Canon to Release the EOS R7 in 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. For years, news and rumor sites have teased the possibility of the Canon EOS R7 – a mirrorless camera that would combine Canon’s powerful RF-mount technology and an APS-C sensor for a lightning-fast, pro-level camera. But others have claimed that the RF mount, currently exclusive to Canon’s full-frame cameras, will never enter the APS-C arena. Canon already offers APS-C mirrorless bodies, the argument goes. Why create a new product that will compete with Canon’s EOS-M lineup? We now have a definitive response, at least according to the reliable Canon Rumors: The EOS R7 is real, both in concept and...

Samyang has long been known for creating very sharp and affordable manual focus lenses, but in the past few years, they have started offering autofocus-capable options while still keeping those budget prices. One such lens is the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, which offers a lot of bokeh at a popular portrait focal length, and this great video review takes a look at if it can unseat first-party options with its performance and image quality. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The UK’s new Online Safety Bill is a massive change, heralding a new digital age that is safer for users. Tech giants and websites will be held to account, and they don’t have to be UK based to face the enormous consequences. This will affect photographers and photography websites around the world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

With the Nikon Z 9 on the market, the competition for best mirrorless camera is a three-horse race again, with Nikon's option competing against the Sony a1 and Canon EOS R3. All three cameras offer highly impressive feature sets that can tackle just about anything you can throw at them, and this great video discusses the pros and cons of each and which edges out the other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the first devices I bought for my office when I started with photography was, in addition to a proper monitor, a calibration device. Editing my photos with accurate colors and brightness has always been a priority for me. And the use of a colorimeter and monitor calibration software is a requirement for achieving those. In this article, I explain how to use such a calibration system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Oryx on the Dune” by Raj Sarda. Location: Near Ondangwa, Namibia. “Early-morning trek by oryxes over the dunes heading to the river,” describes Sarda. “This lone oryx stopped to pose.” Nikon D800, 200mm lens. 1/60th sec., f/8. 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 Raj Sarda appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Elixxier software is an innovative company that has produced very useful and helpful tools for photographers and filmmakers, especially when it comes to creating 3D light simulations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

It is not uncommon for a Lightroom Classic (LrC) user to become confused about where a given photo is actually stored on a drive. This can be when performing a search using the Library Filter bar or looking in a collection, collection set, or even a previous import. In each of those examples you are viewing a group of photos that have been through the import process, but are being displayed without relation to the folder in which they reside. I’ve seen this happen even right after a batch of photos have been imported and the view switches to Previous/Current Import which shows the last batch of photos without the context of their parent folder(s). The person may think they know...

I’ll admit it — I’m a 35mm point-and-shoot junkie. I have a collection of electronic cameras that many film photographers would call "ticking time bombs". The reason for this is that many cameras made 20+ years ago were never intended to be used for this long. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

The post 8 Tips to Improve Your Architectural Detail Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. When doing architectural photography, it’s easy to get lost in the grandeur of buildings – yet the details matter, too. In fact, with a bit of know-how, you can capture architectural detail photography that looks as good, if not better, than expansive, wide-angle shots of structures. I love photographing architectural details, and in this article, I explain how you can capture great detail shots of your own. I include plenty of my favorite tips, tricks, and techniques – developed over long hours of practice – with a focus on two essential architectural photography elements: lighting and composition. By the...

Interior photography is a challenging but fun genre that takes a combination of techniques to produce successful images. This helpful video tutorial will show you a range of tips and techniques on how to shoot and edit interior photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Using filters for any kind of photography and filmmaking has always been an extra process to consider. This new filter system from H&Y just might be the most innovative one to date. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

By Ross Shain If you enjoy exploring lighting and special effects in your edits and would like to do more in Lightroom without jumping to Photoshop, this tutorial might be for you. Boris FX Optics is a unique plugin, literally packed with creative options. Optics can be used for subtle lighting and color grades to full blown Marvel film style photo manipulations. Here, I’ll show how Optics can be used to add cinematic lens flares, particles and chromatic aberrations to make your shots stand out. The tutorial was done with Optics in Lightroom Classic, but the same steps will work with Photoshop, or the Optics standalone application.  if you’d like to follow along, I’ve provided a quick screen recording that you...

A long exposure of a seascape will always be a great way to create a compelling image, but it takes a lot more than simply slapping an ND filter on your lens and going to town. One of the most crucial parts of a long exposure is choosing the proper shutter speed, particularly when moving water is involved, and this helpful video tutorial will walk you through the process to ensure you get the exact image you have in mind. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A 24-70mm f/2.8 is the workhorse of choice for a huge number of photographers, suitable for a wide range of scenarios and needs. Sony recently released the second version of theirs, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, and this excellent video review takes a look at the improvements and new features in the new lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

50mm lenses can cost anywhere between less than $100 to over $2,000, with every level of image quality and performance imaginable. At $179, Canon's RF 50mm f/1.8 STM sits at the lower end of the price spectrum, but it still brings with it a range of quite useful features. 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)

Learning to be a competent photographer takes mastering a variety of techniques and creative ideas, but learning how to run a successful photography business takes an entirely different set of skills. One of the trickiest things to learn is how to price your work, but this helpful video tutorial will give a ton of advice to ensure you get paid what you deserve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In part two of this series, we will discuss tips six through ten. These are steps you can take today to grow your photography business. If you missed part one, you can read it by clicking here. Special thanks to Lancaster, PA based headshot photographer Richard Waine for collaborating with us to create this series. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)