How many times have you seen article or video headlines professing to provide you the key to reaching your artistic goals in three easy steps? Well, if you don’t want your bubble burst, this might be a good time to stop reading. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

One of my favorite tools in the studio is a vacuum cleaner. You may not need one all the time, depending on where you live, but I need one if I’m going to do any kind of macro or product photography at all. If you’re a photographer, it comes as no surprise that items from around your house are essential to your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

Photo By Laura Zirino Today’s Photo of the Day is “Storm Light and Rain Shadow” by Laura Zirino. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. “Light filters through storm clouds to highlight the wall of the Grand Canyon, seen from Navajo Point,” describes Zirino. “A distant rain shadow falls over the Navajo Nation. Shot at 153mm with a 70-200mm lens, which condensed the scene.” 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....

Depending on where you are at in your photography career and what genre you specialize in, you may not have a lot of experience with models on set. If you are still unsure of how to interact with a model, especially if they are a glamour model, here are some things to keep in mind. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Back in July I wrote about the new video editing features in Lightroom (Lr), and there was a comment asking about editing video in Lightroom Classic (LrC), so this one’s for you. we’ve been able to import AVI, MP4, MOV, and AVCHD video formats from our memory cards and store them right alongside of our stills in our Lightroom Classic catalogs for many years now, and with that, LrC also has some basic video editing capabilities. Once imported you can move, rename, and delete video files in just the same way as you can with your photos. When viewing your files in Grid view of the Library module you will notice that the video files display a time code on each...

These two wide angle third-party prime lenses are both ultra-fast, with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. But which of the two should you go for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Today, Sigma has announced the development of two new cinema lenses along with exciting news for those looking to build their kits piece by piece. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Hasselblad recently announced its latest camera, the X2D 100C, along with several new lenses. What's interesting is that Hasselblad has used certain design features in its latest lenses that are arguably reminiscent of another well-known company on the market, which is, of course, Leica. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Learning how to work with artificial lighting is something every portrait photographer should learn, as it will free you of relying on certain locations, weather, and times of day and enable creative shots that would not be possible otherwise. If you would like to start learning, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will guide you through the process of lighting a portrait using a combination of a speedlight and natural light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I was extremely excited to get my hands on the Sony a7 IV last December. It promised to be a camera with a lot to offer and for me, felt like a huge upgrade from my much loved Sony a7 II. As the successor to the successful a7 III, expectations couldn’t be higher, so it certainly had a lot to live up to. 10 months of heavy use later, I couldn’t be happier with it. Here’s five of the many reasons I’m completely obsessed with the Sony a7 IV. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucas Johnson Faustino)

The post A Guide to Lightroom’s Newest Features (Summer 2022 Update) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Lightroom Classic’s newest updates have brought some long-requested changes as well as several tweaks and small fixes. In fact, three of the most powerful updates have the potential to transform your photography workflow – or at least speed it up. There’s a lot more to discover than you might realize, so in this article, I’ll do a deep dive into Lightroom’s most recent major update. I’ll go through each of the new features, I’ll explain how they work, and I’ll offer a few quick tips to help you improve your Lightroom editing. Lightroom June 2022 update: What’s new?...

If you've ever wondered what goes into selling your own photography prints or simply where and how to start, then this will be extremely helpful for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photo By Amber Ather Today’s Photo of the Day is “Shimmering Trees!” by Amber Ather. Location: Texas. “While boating in the Government Ditch area of Caddo Lake, the shimmering sunlight on the Cypress trees made it for a perfect sunrise shot,” explains Ather. Shot at 145mm using 70-200mm lens. 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 Amber Ather appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

With a bracket and a new “Prism Mode,” users can make use of a wire-free viewfinder with a retro touch. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Today, Hasselblad has announced a huge update: the new X2D 100C mirrorless camera and the XCD 38V, XCD 55V, and XCD 90V lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Essential Mirrorless Camera Advantages (+ Camera Recommendations) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Struggling to decide if you should buy a mirrorless camera? We’ve got you covered. These days, I regularly shoot with both mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Over time, I’ve come to recognize a handful of clear advantages mirrorless models offer over their DSLR counterparts – and it’s those mirrorless camera benefits that I share in this article. (I also offer a handful of mirrorless recommendations. That way, if you decide that a mirrorless system is right for you, you know what to buy.) So if you’re just getting into photography but you’re not sure where to start, or you’re a...

Sigma describes this lens as its "flagship" lens, but how does it perform in the hands of an independent reviewer? Take a look and find out if it lives up to the hype. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

I’ve been fortunate present photography workshops over the past 15 years. My focus is usually on lighting for beauty, but I’ve presented on other topics as well including how to pose a subject so they look natural on camera. I’ve also attended many workshops from both well-known photographers and lesser-known names as well. From being on both sides of the lectern, I’ve developed a good understanding of what makes a good photography workshop. Here are 3 tips you might consider should you find yourself tasked with presenting a photography workshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) Tamron has announced the launch of its first lens for Nikon Z mount mirrorless, the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, positioned as the “world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless.” At 5.8 inches in length and weighing 1.28 pounds, it does compare favorably to Nikon’s closest equivalent, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, which weighs 3 pounds and measures 8.7 inches long. Though the Nikon lens offers a faster and constant maximum aperture of ƒ/2.8 while the new Tamron is slower and has a variable maximum aperture, the Tamron is priced at just $699—$2,000 less than the Nikon. The Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD has a minimum focusing...

When you are new to photography, you will probably dabble in a wide range of different genres, which is a great chance to discover what excites you most. However, if you decide to make a living from photography, you will want to consider specializing in a single area. This fantastic video features an experienced photographer explaining four reasons why you will want to narrow your focus when you turn your attention to making money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)