Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Frostbite” by Craig Bill. Location: Texas. See more of Bill’s photography at CraigBill.com. 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 Craig Bill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post 5 Reasons Why You Need a 24-70mm Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anabel DFlux. Are you trying to decide whether a 24-70mm lens is right for you? Like most photographers, I’m a huge 24-70mm fan – and I think you should be, too. Below, I share my top five reasons why you should purchase a 24-70mm lens, whether you’re a landscape photographer, a portrait photographer, a nature photographer, or a casual hobbyist. I also share plenty of 24-70mm photo examples, so you know what to expect after buying. While I don’t offer specific 24-70mm lens recommendations, note that pretty much every major lens manufacturer sells top-notch options, including Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Sigma, and Tamron....

I've always been a fan of personalizing gifts for the special people in my life. It says so much more than a pair of Happy Socks or a gift card. But nothing quite compares to giving the gift of your art. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

If you're not already in the loop, December is the month that we learn from Pantone what the color of the year will be for 2022. Ready to start using it everywhere? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Sony’s difficulties as a result of the global chip shortage just became more serious, as the manufacturer has just announced that it is suspending its production of the a7C and the a6600. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

It has arrived! I've got my hands on a production unit of the new Nikon Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera, and here are my initial thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

It’s a device that can get your hands off the keyboard and mouse. It switches between every application automatically and has presets that you can modify to set you up exactly for how you use your software. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Leica has always tried to maintain a balance between their reverence for the past and their willingness to embrace the future through innovative camera releases that shoot black and white only or cameras that don’t have a rear LCD. I believe their next flagship release, expected to be unveiled on January 13, 2022, will take the bold step of removing all buttons, dials, and switches from the back of the camera in favor of a touchscreen-only interface. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

When it comes to 50mm lenses, you can spend anywhere from under $100 to well over $2,000, depending on the sort of performance, image quality, and maximum aperture you want. For Sony shooters looking for the best options, there is the FE 50mm f/1.2 GM, and this excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sequoia Fog” by Beth Young. Location: Sequoia National Park, California. “Walking the trails through the Giant Forest among the most massive trees on earth in the ethereal mist and the snow was like being in a dream,” says Young. “All throughout the forest, the effects of decades of prescribed burning were evident, with clumps of juvenile sequoia seedlings establishing themselves after fire.” See more of Young’s photography at www.optimalfocusphotography.com. 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...

Lindsay Adler and Dani Diamond are two very well-known photographers, both lauded for their creative and striking portraiture and fashion photography. So, if you were to pit them against each other in a shoot-off, who do you think would win? This awesome video does just that, and you will learn quite a bit along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is a lot more room to be creative in product photography than you might initially think, and part of creating compelling imagery is knowing how to add your own stylistic touches in a way that complements the product's purpose. This excellent video tutorial will show you one such example of that by guiding through lighting, shooting, and editing a bold cosmetics product image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A brief story to round out the year and launch us into the next. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

While not a new issue, it is new to me as I’ve only recently started shooting with CFexpress (Type B) cards, and I’ve become aware of how differently these cards behave compared to the more ubiquitous SD cards. So consider this a heads up for anyone else new to using these cards. First, if you have the Lightroom Classic preference set to Show import dialog when a memory card is detected, it doesn’t work with CFexpress cards. So, when you manually trigger the Import window to open be prepared for the CFexpress card to not automatically be selected for import either. You should see the card is mounted (as long as it shows mounted on your system by your OS). It...

Photo By Siu Lau Congratulations to Siu Lau for winning the Spooky Shots Assignment with the image, “Fly Through.” Lau says this image of a crow flying through an open forest was taken near Spruce Run Reservoir in New Jersey. Be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Spooky Shots Assignment Winner Siu Lau appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

One thing that often discourages photographers from beginning to learn how to work with artificial light is the mistaken idea that it takes complex multi-light setups to create great portraits. In actuality, you can create professional-level portraits with even only a single light, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do just that using a holiday theme as an example. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Astrophotography has become more popular than ever, in no small part due to the global pandemic, but also due to the availability of inexpensive portable tracking mounts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Photo By Sharon Ramer Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Is it Winter Already?” by Sharon Ramer. Location: New Hampshire. “Early snow in autumn has this chickadee wondering where fall went!” says Ramer. 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 Sharon Ramer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Bird photography can be gear-intensive when your small subjects are a long way away. But, what would it be like if you had unparalleled reach? Would it be useful or restricting? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Photo Editing for Beginners: A Simple Introduction appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Photo editing can be pretty daunting. Open up any post-processing program, and you’ll be confronted by a slew of sliders, tools, and options (it’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed!). Fortunately, basic photography editing isn’t nearly as hard as it seems. There are a few simple steps you can take to get great results right off the bat, which I share in this article. Specifically, I offer a series of basic principles that you can use when editing any image. They’re quick, they’re easy, and they’ll remain useful, even as you level up your editing skills and dive into more advanced applications....