Being competent with your camera and having creative vision is, of course, essential to finding success as a professional, but it also takes a fair amount of business savvy as well. One of the things newer photographers struggle with the most is pricing. This great video tutorial features an experienced pro discussing a common mistake and what you can do to avoid it and increase your chances of success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Popular landscape locations are like that for a reason: they are often quite breathtaking and can be a real joy to experience. Nonetheless, the challenge is creating unique imagery that stands out from the thousands of other photos of the location. How can you do that? This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing the dilemma and how you might approach it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The new Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary lens promises nice image quality and a wide focal length in a very light and portable package. Can it deliver on that promise? This great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from the lens in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

An incredible location for our shoots is all we want, but with enough creativity and experience, you can transform even a humble place into something special. In this video, YCImaging shows how he shot a cinematic music video without any obscure or expensive locations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 7 Tips for Tack-Sharp Handheld Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Are you frustrated by the inconvenience of a tripod and prefer shooting handheld? Handheld photography boasts plenty of benefits – it’s far more accessible than tripod photography, it offers added flexibility, and it’s cheaper, too – but if you’re not careful, you risk coming home with memory cards full of blurry files. Fortunately, it is possible to get stunningly sharp images with careful handholding, even if you like to shoot in low light. You just have to understand a few basic camera stabilization techniques, and you also have to be ready to adapt to tricky scenarios as required. As a frequent...

A step up in ability makes a huge difference. Suddenly, the future doesn’t seem that far away. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Photo By Richard Slack Today’s Photo of the Day is “Tundra Swans” by Richard Slack. Location: Pocosin National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. 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 Richard Slack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It can be challenging for many photographers to get qualified leads, but there are steps you can take today to enhance your online exposure and lead generation. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Infante)

Sigma has announced a slew of new lenses that are attracting favorable reviews so far. One of which is the 24mm f/1.4 and this photographer has spent some time hands-on with it for this video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Sigma has announced the release of three new lenses: the 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary, the 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, and the 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

When you look at landscape photography online, you will probably notice that, for the most part, it is of extraordinary locations that are difficult and pricey to reach, at best. And beyond that, you have further issues to contend with, such as distinguishing your images among the thousands of others created at the spot. This great video tutorial discusses why you should be embracing your local area and how to go about doing it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has caused a fair amount of controversy recently over their refusal to allow most third-party lenses for the RF mount. However, recent research data sheds a lot of light on the decision. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over 20 years of digital photography produced 80,000 images. Culling is a time-consuming, tedious process that I’ve neglected. Consequently, my hard drives and cloud storage are bloated. Can Aftershoot PRO help me lighten the load? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

I've long been fascinated by the work of Joel Tjintjelaar and Julia Anna Gospodarou. Those two are among the pioneers of a popular editing style for black and white architecture photos that is very graphical and introduces strong contrasts and lighting that feel surreal. In this fantastic video by Ben Harvey, you learn how such images are created. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Jeff Nigro Today’s Photo of the Day is “You Lookin’ At Me?” by Jeff Nigro. 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 Jeff Nigro appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

We shoot with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera at a real wedding and a live concert and test the camera that changes the rules when it comes to shooting in low light and at high speed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

The Canon EOS R5 burst onto the scene and instantly showed the industry that the company was extremely serious about contending in the professional mirrorless market. The EOS R6 came with the EOS R5 and brought with it most of the same features as the EOS R5, save for the high-resolution sensor and 8K raw video, and did so at a much lower price. The EOS R6 Mark II builds on that foundation and brings a wide variety of improvements and new features. This great video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Terry is back, and this is such a good one – packed with tips and techniques for both Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Cloud, and Photoshop. You will learn a ton! (check it out below). Thanks, Terry! You rock! I shared some photos from Friday’s Airshow over on my other blog today Here’s the link if you’ve got a sec. Have a great Monday, everybody! -Scott The post Selection and Masking Tips & Tricks appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Think about the intricate ways in which the five senses intertwine. For instance, you open the door to mama’s house on a special occasion. A powerful waft of fresh tomato gravy, baked clams and slow-roasted cheese manicotti emphatically stimulates the olfactory receptors. Your sense of smell enables you to taste the meal before you even see it! If you closed your eyes, you could hear the sauce bubble and feel the heat from the boiling pot. The fact that our senses are very much connected got me thinking. How can I connect this information to my photography? I constantly engage my eyes to create images. What if I add other ingredients to my new “photo recipe”? It took mama 40 years...

Portrait photographers will often drop significant amounts of money on top-level lenses, but even by those standards, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is particularly expensive. At $8,000, can its performance and image quality justify that stratospheric cost? This great video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)