Photography is expensive, and often, you get what you pay for. However, there are some great modifiers for your lights to be had for under $100. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Brown-Hooded Kingfisher in the Rain” by Robert Henderson. Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania. “Normally, the ‘small rains’ in Tanzania start in November,” explains Henderson. “The rains fall mostly as afternoon showers with lots of sun in the morning and later on towards evening. But November 2019 was unusually wet. We were fortunate to find this brown-hooded kingfisher drying off during a brief sun-break. He was perched on a low branch and not at all concerned by my presence. I had all the time I wanted to compose the image.” Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM lens at 560mm, Canon 1.4x III teleconverter. Exposure: 1/800...

Some outlandish rumors regarding the forthcoming flagship mirrorless full frame camera from Canon have emerged, but given that the R5 took the industry by surprise, just how ludicrous are these proposed specifications? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The Sony a1 recently dropped, offering some jaw-dropping specs and features. Meanwhile, the Canon EOS R5 is not far behind, and Canon is planning to bring the flagship R1 to the market later this year. What about Nikon? It turns out the flagship Z mount mirrorless camera will be here in 2021. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Leica has updated its popular 35mm f/2 ASPH lens with the new and improved APO-Summicron-M 35 F/2 ASPH. Although this new lens is slightly larger and heavier than the original, it boasts far better overall performance, particularly wide open. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

The post 9 Pet Photography Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. If you’re looking to capture some stunning pet photography, then you’ve come to the right place. Because while pets are unbelievably cute, taking pictures of your best friend isn’t easy. Pets, unlike humans, do not understand what we are trying to do. They won’t just pose for the camera! That’s where this article comes in handy. I’m going to give you nine simple tips for pet photography… …that will get you taking beautiful pet photos in minutes! Let’s dive right in. 1. Use natural light When doing pet photography, always use natural light. Why? For one, flash can cause the red-eye effect, which...

No piece of gear can have a greater impact on the technical quality of your images and your creativity than the lens you mount on the front of your camera. So, once you are ready to buy your next lens, how do you decide what to get? This helpful video discusses some of the things you should consider when deciding what lens to purchase. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I've never been terribly attached to 35mm as a focal length of choice and, given I'm principally a prime lens shooter, it was the last focal length I bought. In short, 35mm is passe, so why now do I find myself attached to it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

There are numerous ways to edit a landscape photo with dozens of tools at your disposal. However, Lightroom's Calibration tab is one that does not get anywhere near as much attention as more common tools, even though it can invigorate your images. This great video tutorial will show you how the Calibration tab works and how you can use it to give your images a bit more pop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Though many shots are properly exposed from corner to corner, there are times where you want a darker scene, particularly if you're simulating nighttime. Here are five techniques for doing just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Automotive photography is attractive to us petrol-heads, but it's not the easiest genre to get into. Here are ten tips for taking better pictures of cars and motorbikes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Cars appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’ve had ‘transport’ but I thought maybe this week we’ll look at cars specifically! We have SO many tips for photographing cars, and I’ve gathered a search for you (Click Here) and I also want to share a link to a friend of mine’s website, Larry Chen, he’s a Canon Explorer of Light and an amazing car photographer (Click Here) for some inspiration. Don’t forget, you can go back and try ALL of our CHALLENGES over HERE! Your Cuban Ride Quick Car Photography tips? Here’s a list of seven that might help you. Think about details and angles that you don’t often see...

When you think of the lenses that are used for landscape photography, you probably think of wide focal lengths around 16mm or 24mm. However, while such focal lengths certainly have their place, a telephoto lens can help you create eye-catching and unique landscape shots. This great video shows some of what you can accomplish with such a lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lolo Pass” by Jody Partin. Location: Idaho. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Though my current Mac lineup has been more than adequate for heavy-duty photo work, I’d be lying if I haven’t given an M1 mac a look or seven. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Depending on what you film and where you film it, you might not always have control of the sound and in particular, the ability to keep background noise to a minimum. If you have a video with background noise that you need to reduce, this excellent video tutorial will show you how to do it in Premiere Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In this video tutorial, watch as I show you how to color match with Curves in Photoshop. Curves is one of the most powerful tools to use in Photoshop, so make sure you try to use it in your workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Clinton Lofthouse)

Canon's RF lenses have been highly lauded for their impressive optical quality and boundary-pushing designs, and the company is continuing to develop and release new glass. It looks like the second half of 2021 is going to be particularly exciting, with a huge collection of lenses on the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Canon to Announce a New Camera and “Many, Many Lenses” appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon will soon be announcing “more lenses at once than ever before,” according to the often-reliable Canon Rumors. This information comes from an unnamed source “with a stellar track record.”  According to CR’s source, “Canon is going to make a ‘massive splash with a new camera and many, many lenses.’” And while the source – and Canon Rumors – offered no information as to which lenses and camera this will be, we can certainly speculate, based on the Canon RF lens roadmap and leaked information on upcoming Canon mirrorless models. So what gear can we expect from...

If you combine foreground and background in a landscape photo, the two must work together. There are four ways to manipulate the relationship between the foreground and background. You just have to use depth of field, distance, and focal length in the best possible way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)