Wildlife photography can be a tremendously fun and interesting genre, but it often requires very long focal lengths, and the lenses involved can be very expensive. Canon's RF 600mm f/11 IS STM offers the kind of focal length wildlife photographers need at a very affordable price, albeit with some compromises to get to that price level. Is it still worth it? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Macro Photography: The Complete Guide to Breathtaking Macro Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Barrie Smith. What is macro photography? How can you get started capturing macro photos? And what are some easy tips and techniques to take your macro images to the next level? That’s what this article is all about. I’m going to share everything you need to know about macro photography – so that, by the time you’ve finished this article, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an expert. Specifically, I’ll discuss: The two pieces of gear you need to take stunning close-up shotsThe best lighting for vibrant colorsHow to create a scrumptious, creamy background blurHow to capture consistently...

If you have a big budget for an editorial shoot or you're lucky enough to live near some beautiful scenery, then finding an ideal location for a portrait or fashion shoot won't be an issue. However, the vast majority of photographers have to work with less than that, so here are some great tips to get creative in ugly environments. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

GVM recently sent me their new 50SM lights, and in this video, I do a quick overview and put them to the test filming a puppy adoption video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

You could spend a lifetime out in nature with your camera and still barely scratch the surface of what is out there to photograph. If you would like to improve your landscape and nature photography, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features five helpful tips that will improve your work and expand your creative palette. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is something we all choose to do willingly, and as such, it should be something that makes us happy. Nonetheless, a lot of photographers are not particularly happy, which is a shame. Why is that, though? This insightful video essay discusses some of the possible reasons. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Original, innovative photography is hard to find. However, Ethan Beckler has excelled. He leads the way in macro photography, pushing camera and lens technology beyond normal limits and creating astounding art at the same time. With great generosity, he shares his techniques with us. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Supertelephoto prime lenses are often prohibitively expensive, but in the past few years, we have seen a big influx of much more affordable supertelephoto zoom lenses. For Sony shooters, there is the FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS, and this fantastic video review takes a look at how it performs in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Capturing the world in 360 has been a thing for years. While companies such as Ricoh and Insta360 have made the process far easier than the days of specialized tripod heads and sophisticated software, it’s still not an easily understood process or format. Vecnos aims to change that with its new IQUI 360 camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Adobe Photoshop is such a deep and impressive tool, that most things can be done within the software. While you may (and arguably, should) want to get it right in-camera, sometimes you don't have that option. Here is a great tutorial on how to fake the colored gel look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gibbon Bond” by David Connel. Location: Tanjung Putting National Park, Kalimantan, Indonesia. “My wife and I traveled to Borneo to photograph the orangutans and gibbons in the Tanjung Putting National Park, Kalimantan, Indonesia,” says Connel. “The gibbons were particularly fun to observe and photograph as they traveled through the trees. We encountered a few mothers with their babies. After watching their interactions, I was highly motivated to capture this emotional bond between mother and baby. This turned out to be extremely difficult since they never stopped moving. After three days in the jungle, I managed to capture this image when they paused right in front of me.” 1/90 sec., f/6.3, ISO...

Portraiture is a challenging genre that requires sharp skills with the camera, in lighting, post-processing, and your ability to work with and pose a subject. If you have been feeling a little unsure of your work lately and need something to get you back on track, check out this great video tutorial that will give you five helpful tips to improve your portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Female Poses: 21 Posing Ideas to Get You Started Photographing Women appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Looking for some female poses to use during your next photoshoot? Want to pose women like a pro? Below, I’ll share 21 of my favorite poses. If you ever run out of ideas, have a creativity rut, or simply need some guidance when shooting female subjects, whip out this article; feel free to use it as your personal posing cheat sheet, even in the middle of a shoot. (In fact, many pro photographers use a “cheat sheet” technique before and during a photoshoot, so you’ll be in good company!) Note that the poses in this article...

The easiest way to decide on which digital camera is right for you is to consider budget, size, features, and a few more things. Follow this guide on what to look out for and help make a decision for your first digital camera purchase. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Fstoppers is celebrating July 4th with our biggest sale this year. Buy any tutorial and you'll automatically save 20%. Bundle them together and you'll get up to 50% off everything in our store. This sale will expire next week, so be sure to act fast. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

We have seen plenty of examples of police challenging or violating citizens' First Amendment right to record their activities in public, but now, they are turning to a new trick to prevent the dissemination of recordings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Doing photography professionally will change the way you shoot and operate. If you are planning to go professional or have recently done so, these might be of help. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Canon took their merry time about diving into the mirrorless camera space, but now they are fully submerged. Their four mirrorless bodies each come at distinct price points, but how well does the price of these cameras represent their quality? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Shimoda just launched their new backpack lineup, the Explore V2 Series. It’s a travel-ready backpack that comes in three sizes and is built for travel and landscape photographers who spend their time globetrotting with a camera in tow. This feature-rich new bag by a brand specializing in adventure camera bags is definitely worth checking out! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Cold appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week our challenge may or may not be a direct result of me being in a house this week with no heating, school holidays for the kids here in Melbourne and the weather has been pretty chilly, so ‘cold’ it is! The theme is #dPSCold use that hashtag wherever you share your photo. Make sure you take a new photo for this challenge, you don’t learn much by grabbing a photo out of your archive and uploading it Tips for shooting in the cold or perhaps you could try the frozen bubbles thing Keeping in mind that ‘cold’ could be many...