A frequent refrain among photographers is that the area around their home is just too boring to photograph. Here are a couple of ideas to help you find engaging and meaningful photographic projects in locations that feel completely uninspiring. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post Outdoor Portrait Photography: 12 Tips for Beautiful Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. If you’re looking to capture stunning outdoor portrait photography, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share my absolute favorite tips for outdoor portraits, including: How to choose the perfect focal lengthHow to focus for tack-sharp resultsThe best light for outdoor portrait shootingKey settings and file typesMuch more! So let’s improve your images, starting with my number one tip: 1. Never select all of the focus points for portraits If you want to take beautiful portraits, consistently, then you’ve got to nail focusing. And a huge, huge focusing mistake I see beginners make? Using...

Venus Optics has just unveiled the fastest 35mm prime lens available for full frame mirrorless cameras: the Laowa 35mm f/0.95 FF. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Fall is also upon us, and with it will come numerous opportunities for photos of vibrant leaves and landscapes. The time of best color often passes unexpectedly quickly, though, so it is important to be ready and have a plan in place if you want to get the best possible photos. If you are preparing for autumn photography, check out this great video tutorial that offers some helpful tips and advice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today Apple finally sent out invites to the much anticipated September event which is cryptically named California Streaming. With only one week to go, what are we expecting to see? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Photo By britainandrew Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Mule Deer Near the Merced” by britainandrew. Location: Yosemite 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 britainandrew appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Fujifilm has confirmed on several occasions that it has no intention of producing a full frame camera. What Fujifilm has done instead is produce some of the best APS-C and medium format cameras. The most remarkable thing Fujifilm accomplished was to bring down the overall price of medium format cameras. The GFX 50 series of cameras are the most notable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

You shoot perfect pictures. But are they the photographic equivalent of fast food? Maybe it’s time to consider changing the way you shoot and reject sausage machine images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Many a landscape photographer’s favorite season is upon us; that’s right, it’s time for autumn! In the slideshow below, we feature 20 fall color photos from our galleries to celebrate the incredible scenes of the season.  Looking for inspiration for your own photography? Check out our roundup of location guides and tips as well as info for planning your next fall photography trip to help you make the most of the season.  [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Fabulous Fall Color Photos appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Hands appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’re going to revisit our challenge ‘hands’ how far have you come since we tried it first time around? How can you photograph hands – yours or someone else’s, that looks unique? share your photo in the comments or over on social media with the hashtag #dPSHands Last week I sent you off to photograph feet – this week let’s try the other appendages – hands! Hands can be young or old, tough or tender, but are always very expressive. What do the hands you’re photographing have to say? Add some storytelling into your hand photos for extra marks! Need some help posing hands?...

Smartphones have reached a point where they are legitimate creative tools, and as such, one of the most useful accessories creatives can purchase is a smartphone gimbal. DJI is one of the leaders in this space, and their new OM 5 gimbal brings their latest features and tech to the table. How does it perform? This great video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Both Nikon and Sony have APS-C formats for their mirrorless mounts, so why hasn’t Canon followed suit? Many have speculated over whether an RF APS-C camera is in the pipeline, and Canon’s forthcoming lens might be the best evidence to date. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Congratulations to Lace Andersen for winning the Beaches, Shores And Coastlines Assignment with the image, “Evening Stroll.” See more of Andersen’s photography at www.lacephotos.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Beaches, Shores And Coastlines Assignment Winner Lace Andersen appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post Sigma Releases 24mm f/2 and 90mm f/2.8 Lenses for E-Mount and L-Mount Cameras appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Sigma has unveiled two powerful lenses for Sony E-mount and L-mount cameras: the 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary and the 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary. The lenses slot into Sigma’s “I” lineup, a series of glass featuring top-notch build quality, portable bodies (Sigma claims the I series is perfect for “everyday use”), and high-resolution imaging on par with even the most demanding mirrorless cameras.  And the Sigma 24mm f/2 continues this I series tradition, offering outstanding build quality in a portable package. The lens is entirely metal, from the barrel and mount to the...

No doubt, we would all love to travel to the world's most epic and popular photography destinations, but there are thousands (if not millions) of nearly identical shots from each spot, and it can cost a lot of time and money to plan such a trip. However, there are treasures to photograph all around us, and this great video essay discusses why we should consider taking more pictures of our home areas. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

ND filters are fantastic pieces of kit for a number of applications, but there is a powerful use for them that sometimes gets overlooked through misconceptions. In this video, see visual examples of exactly what an ND filter can do for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Sigma has just unveiled two new lenses for L-Mount and Sony E-mount cameras: the 24mm f/2 and 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

I did a short and sweet video for you with a bunch of really handy keyboard shortcuts that are all based on numbers. They’re really easy to learn and remember, but they can save a ton of time (and I’ll bet there’s a few in there that even really seasoned Lightroom pros might not know). You can check it out right below (and get ready for love…. Well, there ya go! Hope you picked up some helpful shortcuts there. OK, we’re heading into this weekend, right – My Buccaneers beat the Cowboys in a season-opening nail biter, the Alabama Crimson Tide has what should be an easy out-of-conference game on Saturday, and all is right with the world (well, it will be...

I have slowly been making my way into the video realm and have quickly realized that I need an easy-to-use audio setup for filming on location. But since I mostly shoot photos, I didn’t want to take up a ton of room in my bag. After some research, the Hollyland LARK 150 checked all the boxes, but how does it hold up in real-world use? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

One of the most compelling reasons for choosing a Sony as your first serious camera is the wealth of third-party lenses available. Why is it that there is still so little glass made by smaller manufacturers for the full frame mirrorless mounts from Canon and Nikon? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)