Canon's RF lenses have quickly earned a lot of respect for pushing the boundaries of design and providing top-notch performance and image quality, though most have been very expensive. On the other hand, at $299, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM bucks that trend, and in between that affordable price and its highly portable size, it looks like a potentially fantastic option. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers can sometimes be a secretive, closed-off bunch, unwilling or even afraid to share information with each other. Is that the right way to approach things, or should we reconsider our relationships? This great video essay discusses photographer culture and how we can make things better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By garynack Today’s Photo of the Day is “Anvilhead” by garynack. Location: Arizona. 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 garynack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

A 35mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is, by far, one of the most popular and useful options out there, suitable for a wide range of needs and scenarios ranging from weddings to street photography, astro work, and more. Fujifilm shooters have the XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Take Photos Out of a Plane Window (6 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Everyone loves to capture plane-window photos; they’re perfect for social media, they tell a great story, plus they capture the excitement of traveling to an amazing photographic destination. But taking photos out of a plane window isn’t as simple as pointing your camera and tapping the shutter. Instead, if you want to create beautiful, sharp, well-exposed shots, you must use the right settings, wait for the right moment, and create a compelling composition. It’s all in this article: The six tips and techniques you absolutely must know for amazing out-the-window results. That way, the next time...

In the past few years, automated sky replacement has come quite a long way, and what used to be a very tedious task can now be done in just a few clicks. If you are interested in learning how to use the technique in your own work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to quickly and easily replace a sky using Lightroom and Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A few days ago, I found myself among a group of wedding photographers discussing how far behind they are with their editing. Answers varied, as did attitudes. Some felt they were only eight weeks behind, which was fine. Other photographers seemed anxious, with 17 or 18 weddings in a backlog lasting months. When it was my turn, I gulped. I said: "Two weeks. The wedding I'm delivering today was shot two weeks ago". [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

Landscape photography is a challenging genre that requires strong technique, the ability to forecast and adapt to conditions, creative vision, and a lot more. If you would like to improve your landscape images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer discussing eight tips that will help you create better, more compelling shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

"Collabs" are the new currency between aspirant photographers and content-pressured models. Both parties are looking for scroll-stopping images to gain attention as they rise up in their respective industries. What happens when the images don't measure up to the expectations? Are models expecting too much from growing photographers who are shooting for free, or are photographers hyping up their skills and not delivering? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo of the Day is “Courthouse Reflection” by David Connel. Location: Courthouse Rock, Arches National Park, Utah. “Arches National Park is one of my favorite areas for photography,” says Connel. “One of my favorite techniques is to use the reflections created by water-filled potholes. After heavy rains, you can get incredible reflections of the nearby mesas. By holding your camera as close as possible to the water’s surface, these small potholes appear to be a miniature lake. I have used this technique many times over the years to create lake reflections where no lake exists.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen...

When it comes to a genre in which you can't control the light or the placement of elements in the frame, storytelling can be a really tricky thing to implement in your work. Nonetheless, if you can successfully convey a story with a landscape photo, it can be what turns a very good shot into a top-shelf image. This excellent video tutorial discusses the topic and offers some helpful advice for storytelling in landscape photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Terry is back with a winner! This is stuff you can really use – check it out below. Terry is awesome (thanks, T!). Come with me to Italy next month…. ….for an epic travel photography workshop that will change the way the shoot and post-process your travel images. Check out this short video (below) to see what it’s all about. Here’s the link for details and to grab one of those last two spots! It will be an unforgettable experience, and I hope to see you there. Have a kick-butt Monday! -Scott The post The Top 10 Most Common Photo Fixes appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Given the technology and capabilities of today’s cameras, the number of hobby and serious wildlife photographers grows by leaps and bounds. The frame per second rate is through the roof, the accuracy of autofocus is mind blowing, the high ISO capability is phenomenal, video is at an all-time clean quality and lens sharpness is off the charts. It’s a great time to be a wildlife photographer. Given the superstar advancements in capture capability, wouldn’t it stand to reason that every photo of an animal be perfect? This is obviously a rhetorical question given the known facts of how the photographer factors in to make the image. The light, background, expression of the animal, composition, chosen aperture and so much more must...

Photography is as much about what you show in your photos as it is about what you hide. Too many details can overwhelm the viewer. You can already be selective about what you include in an image when you capture it. There are also several techniques that help you simplify a photo in post-processing. One way to do so is by introducing a darker mood and by shrouding less important areas in darkness. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Pretty much all of us want to take sharper images. However, there are a ton of things that can derail that pursuit, including equipment, camera settings, and even how you stand and hold your camera. If you would like to improve the sharpness of your photos, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features six helpful tips sure to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

At the risk of enraging loyal Fuji fanboys and fangirls everywhere, I have decided that the best thing to happen to Fuji shooters in a long while is the release of a third-party lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert Stevens)

Lightroom is one of the most common applications in the photo industry, used by millions of photographers for cataloging their images and performing basic to intermediate edits on them. As the foundation of many photographers' workflows, it is important to ensure that you are using Lightroom correctly. This excellent video tutorial discusses three common mistakes photographers make when using the application and how to correct or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo of the Day is “Taft Point” by James Day. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It takes a lot of different skills and qualities to become a competent photographer, but one of the most important of those has nothing to do with a camera, but rather your ability to keep at it despite setbacks or discouragement. If you want to step up to the next level, check out this fantastic video that will remind you why persistence is one of the most important qualities of any successful photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you are new to landscape photography, there is a lot to learn: camera settings, forecasting and planning around conditions, reading light, and more. One skill stands above all else, and this great video tutorial makes a case for why it should be first on your list when you are learning the genre. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)