Learning all the technique that goes into using a camera to create a compelling, well-composed photo is an undertaking all itself, but then comes the post-processing that is required to create a polished, complete image. Just like using your camera, there are some common mistakes new photographers make when editing their images. This great video tutorial discusses five such mistakes and what you can do to avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We look at what makes a successful backup system, the components, the ideal outcome, and how we test that all is working before the inevitable happens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

I received the brand new Sony a7R V from Sony Netherlands for a review. It was a wonderful opportunity to find out if the autofocus is as good as advertised. Looking at the camera in a critical way makes me wonder: which photographer is the camera intended for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Fujifilm's X-H2 mirrorless camera is one of the most major advancements in the popular and highly regarded X Series, bringing a 40.2-megapixel high-resolution sensor and surrounding it with a variety of new features and upgrades, all enclosed in the company's classic design. This great video review takes a look at the new camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Bryce Hill Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ski Day” by Bryce Hill. 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 Bryce Hill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Winter photography can be very rewarding. Images of subjects blanketed in snow, skeletal deciduous trees with eerie shapes and form, clouds of exhaled carbon dioxide implying frigid temperatures and locations with no crowds all await the eager image maker. Early-morning and late-evening sun that glistens off newly formed ice crystals shines like diamonds in the snow. No crowds means you have the place all to yourself. Sounds perfect, so grab your gear and get outside. But before you venture off to capture these winter opportunities, there are some precautions and technical considerations to consider.  Layer Up My first layer is a pair of fleece or polypropylene long johns. If I begin to sweat, these materials wick the moisture away from my...

The post Happy Holidays 2022 From the dPS Team appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Christmas is here! And we want to wish you the most incredible end to the year, the best of holidays, and plenty of gorgeous light in 2023. We’d also like to take a moment and say “Thanks!” Each and every one of you is a vital part of dPS, and we certainly couldn’t do it without your support. We’ll continue to offer our signature photography education in 2023, so do keep an eye out for new articles covering plenty of exciting topics. Here’s to a holiday season and a new year filled with health, happiness, photographic fun, and lots of...

Venus Optics has gained a reputation for producing unique and interesting lenses that allow photographers to explore the boundaries of their creativity. One of their newest lenses is the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APS-C APO, which offers a wide variety of APS-C users an ultra-wide aperture in tandem with a versatile and relatively neutral focal length. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

135mm lenses have long been a popular alternative to the classic 85mm focal length for portrait photography, offering a little more flattering telephoto compression and a different perspective that stands out a bit. Sony users have a choice of two standout lenses, the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE and Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, both of which offer highly competitive performance. This excellent video comparison takes a look at both options to help you pick the right one for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7 IV and Fujifilm X-H2 are two of the most well-balanced mirrorless cameras currently on the market at their price point, and as such, they are great bread and butter options for a wide range of photographers and filmmakers. If you are interested in the two cameras and wondering which is right for you, check out this excellent video comparison that will help you pick between the two. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This article could have easily been headlined "the best smartphone camera of 2022" and still been accurate, but in what is an astounding piece of data-gathering work, popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee has gathered millions of votes on 16 phones from hundreds of thousands of users to produce what is likely the definitive test for smartphone photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Photo By Lauren Bunker Merry Christmas! Today’s Photo of the Day is “A Lesson in Snowflake Catching” by Lauren Bunker. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Montana. “During the Bighorn Sheep rut, one ram takes the time to teach another a very important lesson… but not the one you’d expect,” says Bunker. “At a time where the species’ males are typically engaged in head-to-head combat for mating rights, this frame captures what appears to be a humorous class in snowflake catching.” 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...

85mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are some of the most prized options out there, where their short telephoto focal length and narrow depth of field capabilities make them ideal options for portrait photographers. However, such lenses can easily run north of $2,000, which is what makes the Meike 85mm f/1.8, which sits at less than $200, so refreshing. Can it provide the performance and image quality pros need at that price? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While most genres place a lot of emphasis on sharpness, it is often of particular importance in landscape photography. Should we be placing so much emphasis on it, though? Are there other factors that should take priority? This insightful video discusses the issue and all of the other factors besides sharpness that we should consider before we edit a landscape image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The clean, white background portrait style is a classic look that will always be in demand for a wide range of clients and applications. However, it takes a bit of lighting savvy to create a pure white background while retaining crisp contrast and defining shadows on your subject. If you are wondering how to achieve that, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Along with aperture and ISO, shutter speed is one of the fundamental parameters that allow you to create balanced exposures and take creative control over your photos. If you are new to photography and interested in learning about how to use shutter speed more effectively, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you what you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In a previous article, I shared my favorite way of dealing with an overcast sky in photography. Today, we will focus on the opposite: clear skies. Those can also be a challenge for landscape photographers. But there are ways to take great photos under such conditions, and in this article, we'll explore several of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

The post 10 Tips for Gorgeous Interior Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sean McCormack. Anyone can run around with a camera and shoot an interior – but if you want to capture well-lit, sharp, beautifully composed interior images, you’ll need to use certain techniques. In this article, I discuss the ins and outs of interior photography, including: How to keep your exposures looking bright and detailedWhere to stand for good resultsHow to avoid perspective distortion in your shotsMuch more! So if you’re ready to capture amazing images for that real-estate listing, website portfolio, or simply because you think interiors look cool, then let’s get started! 1. Use a tripod Yes, it’s basic advice. But if...

There is probably no camera brand more polarizing than Leica, with some seeing their cameras as overpriced status symbols and others absolutely swearing by the experience and the image output. So, is it worth it? This great video review takes a look at the new Leica M11 to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's a mystery how this little one-inch wonder remained unknown to me for so long. I finally discovered it when — bemoaning my fate to spend over two thousand on a Canon tilt-shift macro — a colleague suggested trying an extension tube. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)