The post A Comprehensive Guide to Spherical Aberration appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. What is spherical aberration, and how does it affect your photos? Spherical aberration is a fairly technical term, one that’s not often used and frequently confused with similar concepts such as chromatic aberration. However, it’s very likely that your photos are affected by spherical aberration – because most lenses are, in fact, designed with spherical elements. If you’ve noticed your images are somewhat blurry, especially toward the edges of the frame, then you might have a spherical aberration problem, and this article can be of help. Below, you’ll find out what spherical aberration is and how it impacts your photographs. You’ll...

A good 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is often worth its weight in gold, and unfortunately, they often cost about that much too. Luckily, in the last few years, we have seen a real influx of much more affordable third-party options from companies like Tamron and Samyang. This excellent video comparison takes a look at two such options, the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 and Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 AF. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Is this the year to switch to Lightroom in the cloud? Is Lightroom Classic a better fit for your needs? As I look back over the past 4+ years since Adobe released the cloud-based Lightroom (Lr) ecosystem as a separate offering from Lightroom Classic (LrC) I think the dust is starting to settle. I don’t think either version is going to go away, and I feel that this fear and uncertainty was clouding the thought process for some people. As the editing capabilities have nearly reached feature parity between both versions it makes choosing the product that best fits your workflow a whole lot easier. In the end, I really think it comes down to your workflow needs. In this article...

The light and airy look is a very popular style with clients and really evokes feelings of love, lightness, and happiness. However, a lot of photographers mistakenly assume that it is simply about overexposing what is otherwise a normal portrait image. If you are interested in creating the look in your own work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you three important fundamentals for the style. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera has been in the hands of photographers for several months now, allowing them to form long-term opinions about one of the most hotly anticipated bodies in recent memory. If you have been interested in the camera for your own work, check out this great video review that discusses a photographer's thoughts after four months with it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When Nikon first got started in the mirrorless world, they released mostly pragmatic, standard lenses. Now that the system is a bit more mature and the impressive Z 9 has hit the market, the company has begun to expand its lineup, with one of the most intriguing options being the new NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens. This great video takes a first look at the lens and what photographers can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to portrait photography, one of the most important choices you can make is the focal length you use, as it will have significant consequences on the way your subject is rendered. If you are new to portrait photography and wondering about the relationship between focal length and the final image, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you portraits shot between 25mm and 135mm and how they differ from each other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Kodak has a history of being a leader in the market of film and then seeing to its demise. I would argue this graph tells us Kodak is back on the path of self-destruction and (some) other film manufacturers are following them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

The post How to Edit Low-Light Photos in Lightroom: Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremie Schatz. Shooting in low light is hard. On the one hand, you must avoid blur that comes from a too-slow shutter speed; on the other hand, you must avoid noise that comes from a too-high ISO. And if you’re not careful, you’ll end up with unpleasantly dark shadows, unpleasantly bright highlights, or both. Fortunately, experienced photographers have a simple trick up their sleeve, one that helps produce crisp, low-noise images: Editing. It might sound unbelievable, but a bit of editing can take an unimpressive low-light photo and turn it into a beautiful masterpiece with just a few simple tweaks....

Many of us spend hours of our lives reading gear reviews, checking rumor sites, getting excited about a new camera or computer releases, and generally keeping up to date with the technology behind modern photography. Some believe that by staying up to date with new technology we can make better-informed buying decisions and potentially get better at our craft. Some are simply interested in new technology. But how important is it for photographers to stay up to date with the bleeding edge of new technology? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Photo By Yvonne Baur Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Wintry Zion” by Yvonne Baur. Location: Zion National Park, Utah. “I went on a hike up to the West Rim in Zion National Park during inclement weather, hoping to find some snow in the high elevations,” explains Baur. ‘For the most part of my hike, everything was covered in clouds and mist, and it was snowing quite a bit. On my way back, there was a break in the storm and the clouds lifted. I was amazed at what I saw! The whole Zion Canyon was covered in a fresh layer of snow and looked so wonderful. I was more than happy I went and could experience that wonderful moment.” Want...

Dani Diamond is well known for his portraiture work, particularly his natural light work. But of course, he works with artificial lighting too, and in this great video tutorial, he will walk you through a one-light setup and how he modifies it to create a professional-level portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A Brenizer portrait is a composite photograph that is created by combining 9-15 different captures into a single final image. The technique is often performed using a full frame digital camera but the final image has a perspective that resembles an image taken on a medium format camera. In this video, photographer Steven Schultz takes this technique one step further by using a medium format film camera to create a Brenizer portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photographers who travel a lot or walk long distances know that carrying around a bag of several lenses to cover every possibility is exhausting. A single lens that can cover all those focal lengths can make life a lot easier. One such lens is the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD, and this great video review takes a look at it and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Grand Island National Recreation Area is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Superior, about a half-mile offshore from the town of Munising. This 13,500-acre wilderness island is part of the Hiawatha National Forest and features massive sandstone cliffs, just across the lake from its famous neighbor, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Summer visitors arrive by ferry or kayak and enjoy hiking, mountain biking and backpacking. Winter visitors face the daunting and potentially dangerous task of crossing Lake Superior on snowshoes, cross-country skis or snowmobiles to access a wonderland of ice caves and ice curtains that stretch for miles along its rugged shore.  Weather At Grand Island National Recreation Area Lake Superior can produce extreme weather that...

Is it possible that gear that costs you more can end up costing you less? Let’s explore. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

There are few horrors in life quite like dropping your camera or knocking it off of a table. We've all been there, but there are lots of ways you can prevent damage. In this video, David Bergman goes through a few of the methods you can use to safeguard your equipment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Morning With The Sherwins” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: California. “The Sherwin range is one of the sub-range of the Sierra Nevada mountains that runs from just south of Mammoth Lakes down to just above Bishop,” explains Harshaw. “On this morning, as I began to drive back towards the US 395, I got a better look at Mt. Morrison on the left and Mt. Laurel on the right with the rest of their brothers in the range dusted with their first blanket of snow. With Hot Creek winding its way towards the Sierra Nevada mountains and the private fishing resort with its cabins nestled next to it, I reveled in the...

Medium format has seen a bit of a renaissance in the last few years, with bodies gaining advanced features typically reserved for cameras with smaller sensors and coming down in price significantly — to the point that they are viable alternatives to full frame cameras. So, do you need a medium format camera? This great video compares some of the best cameras out there to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wide angle lenses are the standard choice for landscape photography, but they challenge the photographer to compose images in which a huge part of the scene is in the frame. This great video tutorial follows a photographer as he shoots with a super-wide angle lens and shows you how to compose with such a challenging focal length. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)