Years ago, I taught a workshop on editing video for scientists. We primarily taught the shooting part of things with an iPhone and the editing part with iPads and iMovie because it would be easier to learn, not because they were particularly good tools. My how things have changed now that the new M1 iPad Pro is out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Today we’re going to discuss how WAFFLES will make you better at capturing moments in wedding photography. Yes, you heard me right. Delicious, warm, smothered in syrup waffles! Actually, it’s an acronym, because who doesn’t love a tasty acronym? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

Landscape photography can be a frustrating pursuit at times, as you are at the mercy of what the light and weather give you, and those do not always align with your plans. That does not mean you should just pack up your camera and go home, though. You can still get worthwhile images in such scenarios, and this excellent video follows a photographer as he encounters just such a situation, providing an important lesson. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography, the standard lens of choice is the wide angle, as many scenes demand a large angle of view to get everything into one frame. And while wide angle lenses certainly have their place, other focal lengths are just as useful. This excellent video tutorial discusses how to choose the right lens for a specific landscape scene. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A new company called Gearing has produced a tripod that could be described as the most modular system on the market. From being a tabletop tripod it can be built up to being a full-sized travel tripod. Not only that, if the occasion calls for it you can even use the tripod legs as ski sticks for those slopes that you come across during your travels. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Landscape photography is no walk in the park. It can often be filled with challenges and frustrations. But why do we choose to do what we do? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

There's an unscalable mountain of information in our hands, and while that has incredible power, it can also mean that finding profound nuggets of wisdom is difficult. Here are seven tips that one expert landscape photographer found the most useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

How many hours a day are you spending retouching portraits? I'd guess too much. Today, I’ll be comparing three different pieces of software that automatically retouch portraits: Luminar AI, On1 Photo RAW 2021, and PortraitPro Studio Max. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Bryan Striegler)

Photo By Wendy Gedack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Spirt of Adventure” by Wendy Gedack. Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. “It’s any wonder my name means wanderer, LOL,” says Gedack. “I love to explore, especially in nature, and experience the beauty of our world. I was blessed with the opportunity to take a mental break and travel to the northwest. Mount Rainier has been a bucket list photography trip for a long time. It didn’t disappoint and I think I’ve found a new love for the wildflowers in that region! May you take time to explore the tiny miracles that desire no attention!” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo...

The Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR gives bokeh lovers the opportunity for some of the most extreme images out there. With such a boundary-pushing design, you might wonder if its image quality and autofocus performance can keep up with demands. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens in real-world usage and if it can provide the results you need. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a huge range of photographers, but such lenses are often quite expensive. Sigma's 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary comes in at about half the price of competitors, making it quite appealing for those who can live without 24mm on the wide end. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Best Lens for Street Photography: Top 11 Picks (in 2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. What’s the best lens for street photography on the market today? In this article, I’ll share my favorite street photography lenses, including options for all budgets and camera brands. I’ll also explain how you can pick the perfect street lens for your needs – by taking into account important factors such as focal length, sharpness, and low-light performance. So if you like street photography and you’re looking to buy a new lens to improve your photos, then read on. Which direction will you go with your street photography? Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 50mm f/1.2L...

Contrast means so much more than the separation of light and dark. Understanding the different types of contrast can train our photographic eyes and improve our Images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Being able to edit multiple images really quickly is one of my favorite things about working in Lightroom — it was born to do this stuff (referred to as “batch editing” in Lightroom lingo). There are a few days ways to do it, so today, we’ll cover some of the most popular (and easiest) ways to do it. Auto Sync (LR Classic Only) This is my favorite, go-to, use-it-every-day style of multi-photo editing. First, make sure Auto-Sync is turned on (the Auto-Sync button in the Develop Module at the bottom of the Right Side panels, but you won’t see it until you select more than one photo, so hold the Command key on Mac (the Ctrl-key on Windows) and click on...

When I first got bit by the photography bug, I was hooked for life. Although it was a long time from the day I took my first picture until the time I purchased an SLR, I was always aware of the bite’s power. As I got more and more into the art, I viewed the world as though I had a viewfinder glued to my eye. I used telephoto eyes to pick out small slices of the landscape, animals in the distance and sections of buildings that were architecturally gorgeous. I used my wide-angle eyes to incorporate entire skylines and envision what they’d look like as a print. To this day, I do the same. Whether I’m in my kitchen cooking...

When it comes to lighting for portraits, we mostly focus on learning how to light our subjects; after all, that is what the eye is drawn. But a complete image involves accounting for how the background is lit as well, and that can be the difference that makes your photos truly professional. This helpful video tutorial will give you five tips to improve the lighting of your portrait backgrounds. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With the latest batch of updates, Photoshop has added a new feature to its array of neural filters: depth blur. Very much in beta, this tool has potential, but there’s clearly a lot of improvements required before it becomes worth using. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Most professional headshot photographers use strobes for their studio work, but of course, that does not mean you can't use continuous or even natural light for your work. This excellent video tutorial from the one and only Peter Hurley will show you how to use both natural light and continuous lighting for taking headshots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you ever seen a complete 360X180 degree panorama on Facebook and wondered "how do they do that?" Today, I'll teach you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Some of us don’t need to be persuaded to buy new camera gear like the Sony a7S III. Early adopters buy the latest and greatest simply because they love new tech, and many photographers are gearheads that can’t resist. Even so, it’s probably a good idea to support your purchase with these three reasons you should get the Sony a7S III. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)