The wide-aperture 85mm lens is one of the most popular out there, especially among portrait and wedding photographers. However, a good 85mm lens can often be quite expensive. The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 bucks that trend, though, and it looks like quite a nice bargain. 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 5 Photoshop Tips for Beginners appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anup Ghimire. Photoshop is one of the absolute best tools for enhancing your photos. The program packs a huge array of adjustments, filters, selection options, and more – but if you’re trying Photoshop for the first time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why, in this article, I break it all down for you. I share my top five Photoshop tips, including: A simple way to speed up your Photoshop workflowA great method for enhancing image colorsHow to use Photoshop to emphasize your main subject By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll be ready to improve your images with pro-level Photoshop adjustments! 1. Learn...

The things that help us survive in life are often the same as those which help us survive in business. And when you make your living from your art, survival in business can feel a lot like life or death. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

On the surface, teleconverters seem like a fantastic way to help a lens pull double duty by allowing you to extend its focal length for a lot less than it would cost to buy another entire lens. While they can be quite useful, they also have some drawbacks you should be aware of before you buy one. This helpful video will show you their pros and cons as well as some other options to help you decide the best approach for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is nothing better than being out in nature, inhaling all the mood out there, deciding on the best possible camera position, and enjoying landscape photography. But what if there are 25 other photographers beside you so that it becomes difficult to move just 20 inches to the left or right without disturbing another photographer? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Aglow” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah. “A self-portrait looking out of a cave at the Milky Way on a dark starry night,” describes Sullivan. See more of Jeff Sullivan’s photography by www.jeffsullivanphotography.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 Jeff Sullivan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Both the Fujifilm X-H2S mirrorless camera and XF 18-120mm f/4 R LM PZ WR lens are impressive new devices from the company, and so far, it looks like they will be quite popular with many photographers and filmmakers. This excellent video takes a first look at both the camera and lens to give you an idea of what you can expect from them in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are two fundamental lens filters in photography, the ND (neutral density) filters and the polarizing filter. While the ND probably gets a bit more usage, the polarizing filter is quite useful as well. This great video tutorial will show both why and how photographers use polarizing filters to improve their images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I've never been a huge fan of photo editing in Lightroom. In the past, I used it to organize my photos and for basic raw processing. But since the introduction of the new masking feature, I do a large part of my post-processing in Lightroom. Here, I share two videos, in which I show how I use Lightroom masks. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Canon has had the pedal to the floor when it comes to lens development for the last few years, and it seems they have no intention of stopping. Two new patents have emerged that show two more extreme lens designs, both based on respected DSLR lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you hop on Instagram or the like and click on a landscape photography hashtag, you are likely to see mostly scenes from famous locations, often in distant and remote regions. And while there is a reason so many people shoot at those locations, they are not the only worthwhile places. In fact, as this great video shows, you can create fantastic photos even from your own bedroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It might seem strange to work in a studio only to use it to replicate the look of natural light, but it is a classic style that can be quite effective for a wide range of applications. This useful video tutorial will show you the technique behind creating the look as well as some helpful tips you can use to make it your own. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is a complex thing that takes a combination of technical skill, creative vision, and (if you are a professional) business savvy to find success, making it easy to fall prey to traps that can derail you along the way. Here are five subtle mistakes photographers make that can negatively affect their experience, images, or careers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Neist Point Lighthouse” by James Day. Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland. 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 link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post Ultra-Wide Angle Lenses: A Guide (+ 6 Reasons to Love Them) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tom Ang. What is an ultra-wide angle lens? What type of effects do ultra-wides produce? And should you use them in your photography? I’ve been working with ultra-wide angle lenses for well over 30 years, and in my view, they’re incredible. They offer plenty of practical benefits, they’re a great way to improve your photography, and they’re lots of fun to shoot with, too. In this article, I explain everything you need to know about ultra-wides, including what they are and why I highly recommend them. I also include plenty of examples, so you know exactly what ultra-wide...

Street photography can be a very challenging and intimidating genre, particularly when you are a beginner, but if you persevere with it, it can seriously benefit your skills across quite a few genres. If you are new to the genre and unsure of how to tackle it, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know to head out and get started shooting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographing at a fairground can be fun to do. It’s a fun place to go to, with lots of people, bright lights, and action. It can also provide some challenges for capturing great photos. I have some ideas and tips if you plan on photographing at a fairground. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

A reflector is one of the cheapest and most effective tools for shaping lighting for portraiture, and it can easily replace the need for another light in a lot of scenarios. If you have not been taking full advantage of your reflector or you are new to working with lighting, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you how to use one for portraiture work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being a commercial photographer working on ad campaigns, I pay a lot of attention to color. From image capture to the final result, color plays a significant role in my work. The tools I use for color, by all means, determine the quality of the result. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Along with shutter speed and ISO, aperture is one of the three fundamental exposure parameters that give you technical and creative control of your images, and mastering it is crucial to growing as a photographer. If you are new to photography and a bit perplexed about how aperture works, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)