Of course photography is art. Is all photography art? Debatable. Is all photography good art? Nope. Most photography is bad art. Is your photography good art? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Braxton Wilhelmsen)

The post 9 Night Photography Tips for Nailing Your Exposure (Every Time) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. In this article, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about getting beautiful night photography exposures. As a longtime night photographer, I’m well-equipped to share with you the best night exposure techniques – so that you can create stunning shots every time you take out your camera. Specifically, I’m going to discuss: the best exposure mode for night photographythe best night photography shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settingsa quick way to check your night exposuresmuch, much more! So if you’re ready to become a night photography master, then let’s get started! Note: If you’re...

Here’s an interesting thought exercise: Given the same amount of money, is it better to buy a low-end new camera, or a high-end old camera? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

A few months ago, Sigma released four rather distinctive, compact lenses for Sony and L-mount cameras. The most curious of these is the 65mm f/2 DG DN, offering a touch of speed, excellent sharpness, and a slightly odd focal length. How does it perform? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Vignettes can make or break an image and can literally lay waste to the final outcome if overcooked. I’ve never been a big fan of the vignette feature in Lightroom, but that’s not because of what it does or how I use it. It’s simply because of the immovability of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Whether you're a landscape photographer, street photographer, or something more niche, there are best practices for all photographers. Here are five things every outdoor photographer ought to do. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Sigma fp L is the latest camera from the company, and it offers a unique design that also makes it the smallest full frame, high-resolution camera available. If you have been interested in the camera, check out this great video review that takes a look at how it performs in the real world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you are working on location, having a lot of flash power is great, but on the other hand, it can mean carrying a lot of heavy and unwieldy equipment. The Godox AD100Pro offers more power than a speedlight, but is lightweight and fits in the palm of your hand, and this great video review takes a look at the way it performs in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By P. Yo Photography Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Purpose” by P. Yo Photography. 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 P. Yo Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

If you've been paying attention to the prices of film cameras at all, you will have noticed they have been sky rocketing in price. The idea of putting the words "affordable", "good", and "medium format" is nearly laughable with few exceptions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Many of us photographers would love to take more photographs on the street but this often involves fighting a fear of the reaction of those around us, not to mention the people that we’re photographing. Here are six ways to push through and get the shots that you want — and without overstepping the mark. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post How to Create Environmental Portraits (Tips and Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Are you looking to capture stunning environmental portraits? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share everything you need to know about environmental portrait photography. And by the time you’re finished, you’ll be ready to create some beautiful portraits of your own! Let’s get started. What is an environmental portrait? An environmental portrait is a photo taken of a person in a place that says something about who they are. It is often a place where they work, rest, or play. Why do I prefer environmental portraits? Environmental portrait photography: gives context to the...

The Godox ML60 light gives you a whole lot of features that can really improve your lighting when you’re a run and gun type of shooter, or want constant light on location. I mean, it can run on a battery, and has a handle. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Oniric, from Composite Nation, is a plugin I've been looking for for a long while. Last year I caught an advert for it on Instagram and I haven't looked back since. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photographer Roger Ballen's signature style, which has come to be known as the "Bellenesque" aesthetic, didn't develop overnight. In fact, it took five decades of trial and error to fully mature into what we see today. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

Xiaomi recently teased a liquid lens for their newly announced Mi Mix smartphones. The liquid lens can change shape to alter the focal length and focus to suit a range of applications. Is this the future of lens technology? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

Color theory is crucial to color photography. Clever use of color can create harmony or drama in your images. Check out this great video to learn more about ways you can combine color in your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Shadows appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. “Simply speaking, a shadow is an absence of light. If light cannot get through an object, the surface on the other side of that object (for example, the ground or a wall) will have less light reaching it” – Science Learning Hub #dPSShadows After the ‘lighting’ theme last week, this week we’re about the lack of light, or ‘shadow’ – and really, unless you live in a dark cave, void of light, you have no excuses to not go out and capture a shadow in some form – the idea behind these challenges being to make you think about what you’re photographing and...

When it comes to finding creative inspiration for shooting beautiful portraits in your own home, there are few better than photographer Irene Rudnyk. Here are ten fantastic ideas to boost your portraiture game. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo by Doug Koepsel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pretty in Pink” by Doug Koepsel. Location: Arizona. “White Pocket in northern Arizona was the first new location I traveled to specifically to photograph when I first began the pursuit of landscapes to make my first calendar,” explains Koepsel. “This area of convoluted sandstone opened my eyes to more remote locations beyond the icons of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. This image from the first trip showed the need to explore commonly unknown spots of beauty and also to photograph past the official sunset time as the camera sensor can capture the soft pastel magic of blue hour.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the...