When it comes to portrait lenses, 85mm tends to be the focal length that gets the majority of the attention from gearheads and is often where manufacturers put some of their flagship designs. That being said, 50mm lenses are an excellent choice and often the choice of top portrait photographers, and this excellent video will show you why they are so useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Blackmagic's pocket cinema cameras have been a revelation for videographers with a tight budget and high standards. But their latest iteration, the 6K Pro, while boasting some amazing features, falls well short of being the perfect budget cinema camera — according to this professional videographer, at least. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The post Camera vs Lens: Which Should You Upgrade Next? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anabel DFlux. If you can’t decide whether you should upgrade your camera or your lens, then you’re not alone. Photographers frequently struggle to determine the better upgrade, especially when their gear and budget are limited and they desperately want to improve their photos. But while it can be difficult to pick the best gear, it’s not impossible – and in this article, I aim to help you deal with a longtime debate: Camera vs lens. Let’s dive right in! What are your weaknesses? Every photographer is at a different place, with different gear, different interests, and different shooting capabilities. So you...

Back in film days, you loaded up a 24 or 36 exposure film and shot away until it was used up. Frames were precious because when your film was gone, it was all over. Digital removed that barrier, which has just created different problems. So, should you delete photos and, if you do, when should you stop? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

We’re all aware that the most opportune times to make nature photos are at sunrise and sunset. If you’re a regular reader of my Tip of the Week, you’ve seen the words, “It’s All About The Light.” I often profess that the “sweet light” of early morning and late evening are superb. Their color and quality are unrivaled. The warm glow, the side light and the vibrant and saturated colors they impart can’t be had at any other time of day nor can they be replicated in Photoshop. Every sunrise and sunset is different. The more often you make images during these magical hours, the sooner you’ll comprehend the above words. There are many ways to exploit the sun’s effect at...

Self-publishing your own photobook has never been easier. This helpful video gives you some insights into how to create a platform for your product, choose a printer, take preorders, and get your book on sale. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

OK, well, one heck of a week last week: I went to Maine on a family vacation (which was awesome), and then when the family headed back home I took off for Oshkosh, Wisconsin to shoot the big air show (biggest in the country), with the crew from ISAP (and I’ve got some really handy aviation photography post-processing stuff to share with you here on the blog). Next, I went to Chicago to shoot architecture with my buddy Paul (some really cool stuff to share from there including a new secret shooting location). But right now it’s 12:48 AM Chicago time, and I’ve still got to download my cards from today and back everything up, and then I’ve got a flight...

In a recent article, I talked about upgrading your skillset and knowledge as a photographer. Continuing with that topic, I want to address some of the things that photographers seem to care about, but really shouldn’t. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Submit Your Best "Minimalistic" Photo The last few critiques have been all about complex lighting, but for this critique, we want to keep things simple. Show us your best minimalistic photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

There are few elements to an image that bears more influence on how good it is than composition. That isn't to say that you must follow the rules constantly, but knowing some of the basic rules is essential. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

No landscape photographer is as iconic to the genre as Ansel Adams. But can someone who worked primarily in black and white and whose heyday was over half a century ago still teach us anything today? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Photographers often look for the "epic" shot — the one that will stand out, get thousands of social media likes, and get printed by our clients for wall art. While these photos are important, it's also essential to slow down and look for the other images in the scene that help tell a story and capture the vibe and emotion of the moment. In this video, we'll review a simple storytelling framework called "Wide, Medium, Tight" to help you find these opportunities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Love Even In The Salt Desert” by Hi il Lee. Location: Death Valley National Park, 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Is having old or entry-level gear a limitation to taking good quality images? Just how good can you make portraits with basic gear and what does it prohibit? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The internet has a wealth of information available for free, but there are some questions that photographers seem to dodge as a question. Especially the more British of those. Let's try to answer a few of these. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

The post Zone Focusing: How to (Always) Capture Sharp Street Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. Do you struggle to capture consistently sharp, in-focus street photos? You’re not alone. In street photography, consistently nailing focus, especially if you don’t have the opportunity to look through your camera’s viewfinder, can be insanely difficult (and often seems impossible). That’s where zone focusing comes in. You see, zone focusing lets you set your focus in advance. And then, when your subject steps into the frame, snap – you get the shot. Not every street photographer zone focuses, but the ones who do swear by it. And while I use autofocus when I can, I swear by zone...

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2021, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of July’s selections in the slideshow below. 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For July 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Income is important, but passive income is incredible. While it can be tricky to develop revenue streams that pay you passively (even just to a degree) in every industry, it is possible, and if don't correctly, can free you up to work on what you love. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are a lot of crazy lenses out there, whether by design or price (some by both), and the Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG sits near the top of both those categories. Not many photographers ever get the privilege to shoot with one, but this camera reviewer did, and this awesome video takes a look at his experience with this ridiculous lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)