Instagram, in particular, is full of high-quality travel photography — there's no end to it. But if you want to tell a personal story from your adventuring or pique the interest of a commercial entity with the hope of landing a new photography client, then you need to be able to produce a cohesive set of images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Sony's G Master lenses are well known for their strong performance and image quality, but of course, with that comes a premium price tag. At the 85mm focal length, there is the budget-friendly f/1.8 lens in addition to the f/1.4 G Master, and it comes in at only about a third of the price. However, can it keep up with the more expensive option? This great video review compares the two to help you decide which is right for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Secrets for Finding Great Indoor Photoshoot Locations appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. Not all photographers have a dedicated indoor studio, yet sometimes you need to shoot a session indoors. Maybe it’s freezing outside, and you don’t want to be out in that weather. Maybe you just want something fresh and a little quirky. Maybe a building has a special meaning to you or the person you are photographing. Whatever your reasons, if you want to take indoor portraits, you’ll need to find that perfect indoor photoshoot location. And that’s what I’m going to share in this article: all my secrets for finding stunning locations (plus how to get permission to use them). With...

There's one thing in particular that I'm really looking forward to when I next visit the United States: hunting through thrift stores for bargains. I love all sorts of vintage and retro items, but top of my list is film cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

A portrait with a dramatic golden sky behind the subject is a highly popular and timeless look, and it is also a fantastic way to learn how to balance artificial and ambient light. If you are new to the technique, this helpful video tutorial will show you how to set up and shoot such a portrait, including a lesson in using high-speed sync. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you shoot a genre in which you have to deliver a lot of similar images, you can save significant amounts of time and ensure greater consistency in your images by using Lightroom's batch-editing functions. This helpful video tutorial will show you a batch-editing workflow that will help you quickly get through large sets of photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has made a few development announcements regarding the upcoming EOS R3, dropping some specs that underscore just what a powerful camera it will be. Still, there is a lot we do not know about the upcoming body, such as its resolution. However, Canon is planning to make the official announcement in just a few days, and we'll soon know everything about the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Food appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Food photography comes in many shapes and sizes, from a phone in a cafe capturing your coffee, to high-end cookbooks and beyond. This week your challenge, thanks to our dPS Group member, Julia, is food! And it can be anything that’s food related (not drinks, that’s in a few weeks) Share your photographs in the comments section under this post (Details at the bottom) or on social media and make sure you tag us in your post and include the hashtag #dPSFoodChallenge We have SO many great food photography tips and articles on our website, I’ve made a small collection for you....

While this view of the Tetons and Snake River, as made famous by Ansel Adam’s iconic photo, doesn’t have great resolution, there’s a reason for that. One of the biggest changes to photography might start with landscape photos just like this, only it doesn’t involve hiking or even camera gear. Want to know what it is? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Photographers of Instagram, rejoice! We can now upload content directly from our computers. Check out how to add photos right from your desktop with this step-by-step guide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

Photo By Theresa Ditson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “In a Flash” by Theresa Ditson. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. “Life can sure change in a flash,” says Ditson. “After going from anticipating a wonderful moment about to happen for months in advance to experiencing utter disappointment when that moment came this week that almost made me want to give up, I escaped to the Grand Canyon late in the day to shoot some monsoon storms there. My car almost died on me several times and suddenly wouldn’t accelerate at all the wrong moments, such as in the middle of a turn at a busy intersection where surrounding cars weren’t slowing down for me, but eventually, I got there....

Shallow depth of field is desirable, particularly in portrait photography, due to its subject and background separation, and its pleasing aesthetic. But while your gut reaction for depth might be to go for the fastest prime you can, you might be surprised at this side-by-side comparison. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are so many places I’ve wanted to fly a drone, but it’s just not possible what with all those pesky FAA regulations, permit requirements, insurance, and all. But filmmaker Karen X proves that you don’t always need a drone to get a drone-like shot. You just need some creativity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

When you think of focal lengths for landscape photography, your mind likely turns to wide angle lenses, and no doubt, those are commonly used for a good reason. However, using telephoto lenses can really open up your creativity. Nonetheless, they come with their own pitfalls, and this great video tutorial discusses them and what you can do to avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Friday seems like the perfect day to end with tip 13. I hope you’ve found these bonus tips helpful, and I hope Scott won’t be too mad that I took over the blog while he was on vacation. I had hoped that three years after Lightroom became Lightroom Classic and the new version of Lightroom appeared that the confusion around the product names would have gone away. Alas, that has not been my experience. Every new Lightroom Classic/Lightroom user needs to understand the difference between the two versions of Lightroom. It really shouldn’t be this hard, but here we are. Once you’ve got your brain wrapped around the different versions and how they are used, there really isn’t a better solution...

The post Canon to “Soon” Announce Three New RF Lenses (Including the 14-35mm f/4L) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Over the next handful of months, Canon will release at least three new RF-mount lenses, according to Canon Rumors. They are: The Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USMThe Canon RF 70-400mm IS USM (maximum aperture unknown, but potentially f/5.6-7.1)The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 While the new glass is unconfirmed by Canon, Canon Rumors shares a few details (as well as some helpful guesses).  Let’s take a closer look at each item, starting with: Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM As explained by Canon Rumors, “expect to see a Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM as...

For many years, manufacturers were quite distant from their consumers, choosing to sell through a series of distributors and dealers. While the last couple years have shown a little change, via developments like roadmaps, influencer connections, and some direct-to-consumer sales, it’s still tough to make your voice heard. A new announcement by Wedio and Cooke Optics shows that you might have a closer connection with the maker of your next lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Of all the genres, landscape photography often places some of the greatest emphasis on creating a fully realized image in the editing process. As such, there are a lot of places where things can go wrong. If you are new to editing landscape photos, this excellent video tutorial will show you six common mistakes and how you can fix or avoid them entirely. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are literally thousands and thousands of 35mm film cameras that have been produced over the last 100 years or so, and more are being manufactured even now. However, there's one camera that sits at the top of the tree, at least for me. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

It is highly tempting to pull out your credit card and grab some expensive new piece of gear when you are feeling creatively stuck or like your technique just is not good enough. And while new gear can certainly be a lot of fun, if you spend money every time you feel stuck, you are going to quickly end up hurting. This awesome video tutorial discusses ways to improve your photography without spending a dime. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)