Ever since the release of the RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM, Canon has had the pedal to the floor when it comes to lens development, and it seems the company has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. The company is planning the release of another lens later this year that will be an update of one of their hidden gems. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sometimes, two is better than one when it comes to gear purchases. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The post 8 Tips to Make Your Portrait Subjects Comfortable appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. If you want to capture amazing portrait photos, then you must make your subjects comfortable. A comfortable subject looks natural and genuine; an uncomfortable subject looks stiff, withdrawn, and frozen. So how do portrait photographers do it? How do they keep their subjects feeling relaxed, day in, day out? I’ve been shooting portraits for years, and over time, I’ve developed a handful of techniques that help my subjects loosen up. While I can’t guarantee that my approach will work for every subject – some subjects will never relax no matter what you do – most of them will rise...

Tamron makes some fantastically affordable yet high-quality lenses, but perhaps no lens in their lineup offers more bang for the buck than the 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2, which comes in at just $199. Despite that exceedingly modest price, the 35mm f/2.8 is a particularly versatile lens, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Dean Cobin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Night Lights 4” by Dean Cobin. Location: Yellowknife, Canada. “Shot along the Ingram Trial in Yellowknife, Canada’s Northwest Territories, a few hundred miles from the Arctic Circle,” explains Cobin. “Having been here several times to shoot the Auroras, I find that fall is the best time. Milder temperatures and the fact that the lakes have not frozen yet allows for the reflective surfaces of the water to be integrated into your composition.” 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...

Here comes the shock: you can get extremely sharp photos with cheap gear. Let’s have a look at what sharpness is and how we can improve it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Color psychology is one of the most important theories to understand as a photographer. But why is it such a powerful tool for influencing perception? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

When you think of landscape photography, you probably think of using a wide angle lens, but a telephoto lens can be an equally effective tool. Nonetheless, it comes with its own set of challenges. One such aspect is the increased difficulty in getting sharp shots. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to use a telephoto lens for landscape photography and give you some useful tips for getting sharp photos when doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

DJI’s Ronin 2 is hard to beat, but perhaps the latest option comes close? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

50mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are both versatile and popular, but such lenses can be quite expensive. That is why at $218, the TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 is a super intriguing option. Does it hold up in usage, though? This great video review takes a look at its performance and image quality to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Your portfolio is your calling card, and as such, it requires a lot of careful thought and care when you are putting it together. If you are looking to build yours into one that attracts clients, check out this helpful video tutorial that discusses five tips sure to put you on the right track to an effective portfolio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly dPS Photography Challenge : Yellow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We have a simple challenge theme this week as we head into the school holidays here in Australia (Well, in Victoria). Your photograph must be taken specifically for this theme and has to be predominantly yellow or obviously feature something yellow! Fruit, The Sun, A small dog that knocked a tin of yellow paint over – I digress. Please use the hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSYellow in your post if you share on social media or in our Facebook group, that way it’s easier for people to find and admire! It was all yellow – mostly. You have until next Friday to share...

Calling raw handling software a "Lightroom Killer" is a cliche. Nevertheless, this powerful suite of tools is starting to overshadow the Adobe Photographer's Plan. It is now posing a real challenge to Lightroom and Photoshop. ON1 Photo Raw has another update, and now it offers everything most photographers need. It's why I've said goodbye to Lightroom and Photoshop. Will it tempt you too? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

With the right gear and techniques, you can capture incredible landscape images that incorporate star trails, the moon, the Milky Way, meteor showers and lunar eclipses. Check out the 23 images below, and get inspired to explore what the night sky has to offer with your camera. The post 23 Stunning Images Of The Night Sky appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

“Milky way at the famous McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Monterey County, California.” The post Moon Lit Cove By Tarun Kottary appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Kristan Ashworth

Over the years, I've been following the software offerings of Italian astrophotographer Angele Perrone. He aggressively updates his Photoshop extensions, and he adds a lot of very simple functions that would be difficult to accomplish in Photoshop without a lot of time and trouble. So, here's a look at Astro Panel Pro 6 for Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

We Want To See Your Most Clique Images Ever Taken This week we are trying something different. We want to see your most clique, overly done photos. Maybe you've taken a super common image that actually turned out amazing or perhaps it is so cringeworthy you never wanted to show it before. Either way, we are going to pick a random assortment of overly copied images and give you our opinions on why you should avoid them, what could be done to make them better, or maybe, just maybe, why we think one breaks the mold and belongs in your portfolio. This should be a lot of fun. As always, each photographer can submit up to three images... [ Read More...

The post See 11 Amazing Finalist Photos From the Bird Photographer of the Year Competition appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. A handful of finalist photos from the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 competition have been unveiled, and they are breathtaking. While the winning images remain unannounced, this preview of finalists boasts nearly a dozen world-class photos featuring beautiful light, incredible action, and (of course!) gorgeous birds – fighting, flying, hunting, displaying, perching, and caring for young.  © Erlend Haarberg / Bird Photographer of the Year Judges, including world-famous bird and wildlife photographers such as Majed Al Za’abi, Denise Ippolito, and Tin Man Lee, had the tough task of selecting winners from over 20,000...

It's really a shame that quite possibly the world's most advanced all-in-one 360 camera shares a name with the world's most popular social media platform. It makes the new Meta Three camera really hard to find online. But YouTuber and 360 content creator Hugh Hou was able to get a hands-on look at one in the flesh, and what a look it is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Photo By Zeralda La Grange Today’s Photo Of The Day is “An Infrared Swamp” by Zeralda La Grange. “I have been pointing an infrared camera at my local surroundings to see the world in a different view,” says La Grange. “I love infrared for its creativity but mostly because it takes the common and makes it uncommon. It takes the things that we take for granted and just don’t really see because they are around us all the time and makes them shine in a new light.” 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...