How do you know if an umbrella costing $100 is any better than the $5 one? It's quite hard to tell the difference in terms of light quality, especially if you're a beginner. But I assure you, expensive light modifiers are quite different from the regular cheap ones. That difference is noticeable only after you've used them for some time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

We are often confronted with funny fringing around contrasty edges in our photographs, especially in our first experiences with editing. Here, you will learn why they appear and how you can avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

RuPaul’s Drag Race is the Emmy-winning global phenomenon taking reality TV by storm. The show is in its 13th season but boasts several spin-offs including All Stars, as well as localized seasons in Canada, UK, Thailand, Holland, Spain, and Australia. Drag race, as it is called by fans, is a reality competition that challenges contestants to find the drag performer who possesses the perfect blend of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Canon's EOS R5 showed us they were finally taking mirrorless seriously. And now, the EOS R3 has shown us that they are swinging for the fences. And yet, there is still the EOS R1 to come. It is going to be one crazy camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With all of our fussing over codecs and bitrates, and demanding 4K 120 fps at every latest camera release, it can be good practice to look back at where some of this technology started in order to get a bit of perspective. This beautifully edited video illustrates perfectly how the likes of Canon and Sony are most certainly standing on the shoulders of giants. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

For the overwhelming majority of people, shooting on color film means dropping it off at a lab and waiting for it to be developed. But what if the film came with a weird box and some awful smelling chemicals so that you could develop it at home? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Whether you’re picking clothing combinations for a shoot or sitting down to edit your shots in Lightroom, understanding how colors work together and how to manipulate them can have a huge effect on the impact of your images. This insightful video gives you a detailed understand of how to use color in your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Succulent Flower Bud” by Charlotte Couchman. E-M5 Mark II, Olympus M.60mm macro lens. Exposure: 1/8 sec., f/4.5, ISO 200. 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 Charlotte Couchman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Every photographer has their own workflow, and most of us start by making edits in our raw files. Sometimes, I start in Lightroom Classic; other times, I open them with Photoshop, which takes me to Camera Raw. At times, I use Luminar AI. Now, with the debut today of DxO PureRAW, photographers have a better way to start their editing sessions, with some compelling advantages over what you are using now. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

The post 15 Mountain Landscape Photography Tips for Stunning Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Of all of the undertakings you can make with your camera, mountain landscape photography can be one of the most rewarding. Apart from the fact that mountains are straight-up beautiful, their imposing nature makes them a great landscape photography element.  This article will give you 15 quick tips – so you get better results next time you choose to go chasing after mountains.  1. Fill the frame Mountains, by nature, are huge. You don’t have to get the entire thing in the frame. It’s just as acceptable to fill the frame with a certain element that draws your attention....

A wide-aperture 24mm lens is useful for a huge range of applications, from events coverage to astrophotography and more. The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 is highly affordable but still offers rather good image quality, and this great video review takes a look at what you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Avoiding converging lines and keystone distortion with a wide angle lens can be tricky, which is why a shift function can be so useful. This great video review takes a look at the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift and the sort of image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The art of boudoir photography can get lost in translation and become something other than what it was intended to be. Don't the photographer that fails to hit the mark and misses out on an amazing opportunity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

Along with three new premium RF prime lenses, Canon today announced the development of a pro-grade camera in its full-frame mirrorless EOS R line that we expect will be a top choice for serious wildlife and sports photographers. When released, the Canon EOS R3 will be positioned between the Canon EOS R5 (read our review) and the company’s flagship DSLR, the EOS-1D X Mark III, and will be the company’s most advanced full-frame mirrorless camera yet, with design and performance features targeted at professionals. The Canon EOS R3 features a one-piece design with an integrated vertical grip, similar to the EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR. The Canon EOS R3 will feature an all-new stacked CMOS sensor with back-illumination that Canon states...

Along with today’s announcement of the development of the Canon EOS R3, Canon has also revealed three key new lenses for its full-frame EOS R mirrorless system. These lenses fill important spots in the growing EOS RF lens lineup. All three have expected availability of July 2021. Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM is the first true macro lens for the system, which Canon notes is also, “the world’s first medium telephoto macro lens with a maximum magnification of 1.4x.” At that magnification, subjects can be rendered at 1.4 times their actual size in the image frame. (A typical macro lens is 1:1 or 1x magnification.) Though we recommend using a tripod...

Hands down, the best zoom lens you can get for the Sony mirrorless system is the 70-200mm f/4 G lens. I’ve been using it professionally for over three yearsm and it lives up to its reputation. Let me tell you why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

The M1 architecture released by Apple late last year completely blew away the expectations of many tech enthusiasts, myself included. Now that the dust has settled after a few months for apps to grow into the new system, how well does the M1 chip handle photo and video editing? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Celebrate the season with this slideshow of incredible bird photography from our galleries. Photographing our feathered friends can be a challenge due to their size and speed and the fact that some of them are naturally elusive creatures. From flocks to singles, bird of prey to shorebirds and birds in flight, we hope these images inspire you to get out and make your best images of birds yet! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post The Beauty Of Birds appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Retouching is a daunting prospect to anyone who has yet to try it and even more daunting for those who have just started. In this video, you'll learn about the basics of retouching and color correction while an instructor edits a portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

A common issue in landscape photography is shrunken backgrounds due to using a wide angle lens. This excellent video tutorial will show you a neat technique for fixing the issue in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)