At half the price of the Nikon equivalent, how does the Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF Lens for Nikon Z fair? Pretty darned good in my opinion. Third-party lenses can be a hit-or-miss affair with a lack of sharpness, and cheap construction, Viltrox, however, is certainly not guilty of that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Swamp Sunset” by Christopher Baker. Location: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama. 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 Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The professional photography space is crowded, and if you are trying to carve out your spot in it, it can feel like a very competitive pursuit. And while it is true that establishing and maintaining your business can be a very competitive thing, it can actually be detrimental to think of it that way. This excellent video details why that is and what a better approach might be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony ZV-1F is here, and it brings with it a lot of great features in a small package and at an affordable price. This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the new camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s not from the fancy new iPhone 14 Pro. It’s not even from a 13. It’s from an old iPhone 12 Pro. I shot it last week while recording a KelbyOne online course on shooting travel with your iPhone. I’m still amazed the camera on my phone can do what it does. I did edit the image in Lightroom (yes, those are the real clouds that were there that morning – no sky replacement), and that editing in Lightroom part is covered in Part 2 of my class – editing the images I shot in Part 1, all on Lightroom mobile on my phone and tablet. Here’s what Canon, Sony and Nikon need to do The low end of the camera market...

The post Levitation Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Danielle Ness. Want to capture some magical levitation images? Levitation photography might seem difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy. As long as you know the simple, step-by-step process, you can create beautiful levitation photos of your very own, the kind that shock viewers and look consistently incredible. Now, I’ll be the first to admit it: When I started out with levitation photography, I struggled. But over time, I made tweaks and improvements to my approach and capturing good levitation shots got easier and easier. Today, I’m ready to share that approach with you – so you can skip past my mistakes and...

Cameras are constantly improving. Keeping up with the latest model and its arguably better performance can instill a need for a perpetual upgrade and a bad case of G.A.S. Well, I'm here to turn back the clocks and look at a 20-year-old compact digital camera that is a lot more capable than we might give it credit for. Read on to remember, reflect, and be surprised by this forgotten gem. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

Lightroom's masking features have become quite advanced and powerful in recent iterations, and if you have not checked them out yet, you are really missing out on some impressive features that can make your workflow easier and more efficient and even improve your image quality. This great video tutorial will show you some great tips and techniques to ensure you get the most out of the panel and walk away with realistic but impressive photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In today’s article, I’d like to pose a fundamental question. Has the growth of social media been a net positive or negative for the world of photography? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

5DayDeal is back with a photography bundle that's better than ever. This year, Fstoppers is including our tutorial with Peter Hurley, "Perfecting the Headshot." The full bundle only costs $166 and is 97% off the total value of the bundle. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Photo By contea2 Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Glorious Amphitheater” by contea2. Location: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. “As a person born and raised in Italy, when I used to hear the word ‘amphitheater’, I instinctively thought about a man-made structure, like the Colosseum,” explains contea2. “As a nature lover, I was absolutely amazed by the discovery of the natural amphitheater that Utah has to offer, of which Bryce Canyon is probably my favorite (followed by the Delicate Arch amphitheater). Watching the sun rising from Inspiration Point has been one of my best moments in the US National Parks and an experience that I would like to repeat in the winter when the hoodoos are covered in snow.” Want...

It has now been over two years since Canon first released the EOS R5 and EOS R6 and showed the world they were extremely serious about competing in the professional mirrorless camera space. As such, it is about time for that first generation of cameras to move to their next iterations. It looks as if that will happen relatively soon, as specifications for the EOS R6 Mark II have emerged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I suppose this could also be called my using Lightroom to import photos into Lightroom Classic workflow, but that was too long for the title. A few years ago, I mounted a trail camera in the woods behind my house at what appeared to be a bit of a wildlife crossroads. It is just a few minutes’ walk from my backdoor, but we’ve enjoyed glimpses of black bear, white tailed deer, bobcat, coyotes, foxes, and many other critters. It also serves as a good excuse to go take a walk in the woods to check the camera and see who passed by recently. It is a simple and inexpensive trail camera (one of the many cheap ones you can find online)...

We are often taught that when it comes to portraits, soft light is the most flattering, while hard light, which introduces stark shadows and emphasizes skin texture, is to be avoided. While it is true that softer light is considered more flattering, that does not mean you should never use hard light; in fact, it can be fantastic for the right look and scenario. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to shoot and edit a portrait shot in hard, direct sunlight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lake Moultrie is South Carolina’s third-largest lake and was created in the 1940s. It’s fed by its larger neighbor, Lake Marion. Lake Moultrie has shallow swamps, black water ponds and in some areas is still dotted with bald cypress trees, making it a great location for nature and landscape photographers. Most photographers who visit the area will want to use Charleston as their base camp of discovery. Charleston has many affordable hotels and restaurants and some of the best photography spots along the South Carolina coast, including Magnolia Plantation, Folly Beach and Botany Bay, to name just a few. Plan on driving about one hour northwest of Charleston to reach Lake Moultrie. While most of the shoreline is private property, there...

The post Photoshop Selection Tools: Your Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Photoshop selection tools are incredibly helpful; in fact, I use them almost every time I do an edit. But while some of these tools are very popular – the Magic Wand, for instance! – others are less well-known. That’s where this article comes in handy. It offers: An overview of every single selection tool in PhotoshopThe three Photoshop selection tools everyone should knowA hands-on example of the tools in action That way, you can save some time and effort when editing in the future, plus you’ll be well-equipped to select elements like a pro! What are the Photoshop selection tools? A...

Whenever I visit a city, I try to find viewpoints from which to photograph its skyline. Those are either outside the city's bounds or on top of some of its higher buildings. Accessing those rooftop views often requires an entrance fee or good connections. In Kuala Lumpur, all that's needed is to stay in the right apartment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

The Natural History Museum has announced the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 competition with photographer Karine Aigner taking home the Grand Title award with an image of a ball of cactus bees taken in Texas. “Wings-whirring, incoming males home in on the ball of buzzing bees that is rolling straight into the picture,” says chair of the jury, writer and editor, Rosamund ‘Roz’ Kidman Cox OBE. “The sense of movement and intensity is shown at bee-level magnification and transforms what are little cactus bees into big competitors for a single female.” See a selection of the winners in the gallery below. The complete list of winners can be seen here. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed...

Getting your first dedicated camera is highly exciting, as it opens up an entirely new world of creative possibilities. It also means you have a lot to learn and to practice. So, where should you get started? This fantastic video tutorial will give you three things you should learn when you first get a camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Together with the EOS R7 Canon released the entry-level EOS R10 mirrorless camera. Although I didn’t expect that camera to be special, it turned out to be a surprisingly capable camera. If you want to step into the Canon EOS mirrorless world, you can’t go wrong with this little gem. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)