The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Architecture appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. “Architectural photography is about capturing the design and accurately representing a building, but to also have your photographs be aesthetically pleasing to your viewer’s eye” Now I’m no architecture photography, but I know a really good one (Hi Mike!) and love his work, it’s quite amazing, so that, combined with one of your suggestions that we try ‘architecture’ is the reason for this week’s photo challenge theme! #dPSArchitecture Don’t have access to some stunning, amazing architecturally designed skyscraper? Photograph your own house/apartment/caravan! Push that creativity and do your best! After this photo I’ve put a glut (is that a collective noun for...

Since the dawn of reality television, we've seen a plethora of professions and niche topics covered. That said, there have been very few photography-focused spinoffs of the reality genre. Photo Challenge Show aims to take a step in changing that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

There are times when you need some extra protection for your equipment, even if you transport it in your camera bag. A pouch can offer that extra protection, or you can wrap it in a cloth. Haida has created the Magic Stick-It Wrapper Cloth for that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The 50mm lens is one of the most versatile lenses a photographer can own. If you don't have one already, now might be a very good time to add one to your camera bag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Photo By Thomas Nicholson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset in the Tetons” by Thomas Nicholson. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “The last rays of sun hit the Grand Teton mountains with flowering Balsamroot in the foreground,” describes Nicholson. 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 Thomas Nicholson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post The Best Gear of 2021? TIPA Announces Its Winners appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has released its 2021 World Awards recipients, celebrating the best cameras, lenses, and other photography gear released over the past year. Hailed as the “most coveted photo and imaging awards worldwide,” TIPA aims to “both recognize and honor [photography] industry companies and their products.” Winners are chosen by TIPA member magazine representatives, who vote for class-leading gear across dozens of categories, including Best APS-C Camera (Entry-Level, Advanced, and Expert), Best Tripod, Best Telephoto Zoom Lens, and much more.  All the usual suspects took prizes, with Sony grabbing an impressive six awards (including...

As a full-time van dweller and landscape photographer, I’ve come to appreciate the virtues of the pairing. The ability to park up in comfortable accommodations near or at your desired shooting location is tremendously valuable. To do this daily is invaluable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brian Christianson)

When you’re using Lightroom’s Adjustment Brush (or the Graduated tool or Radial Filter), you have a choice of how Lightroom displays the Edit Pins you create while you’re editing. Once you have one of those tools activated, you make your choice from the Show Edit Pins pop-up menu down in the toolbar beneath the Preview area (as shown above). Choosing: Auto Means when you move your cursor outside the image area, the pins are automatically hidden. Always Means they’re always visible. Never Means you never see them at all, at any time. Selected Means you only see the currently active pin.  LoveMeans never having to say you’re sorry. Whoops. Not sure that one’s it Lightroom at all. Probably should be since...

Lightroom recently added some new tools for color grading, and there are now multiple ways to warm up the highlights, add a cinematic touch to the shadows, and more. This excellent video tutorial will show you two different ways to selectively color grade your photos in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I just bought a DSLR — the Canon 5DS. Yes, you read that right, and no, this article is not a repost from 2016. DSLRs are a very viable option that you should look into before buying your next camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens is a bit of a legend, known for its insanely wide aperture and a favorite of numerous portrait photographers. Now that the mirrorless age is upon us, its natural successor, the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM, is here. This great video review compares the new lens to the prior EF version, and it shows just how remarkably good the latest model is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Not so long ago, Instagram was the perfect platform for photographers, but not anymore. How can you make your still images stand out on a platform that’s now all about Reels, handbags, and freebooting? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Trade for Print or TFP shoots are shoots where the photographer doesn’t pay the model and the model doesn’t pay the photographer. They are a great tool for when models and photographers are starting out or when they don’t have a budget. Here are some tips for how to make them successful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

If you enjoy adapting vintage lenses to modern cameras, this review of a lens from the 1950s and 1960s, might be for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

While many reviews look at how sharp a lens can be, for this review, we’ll be looking at a filter that does the opposite. Haida's NanoPro Mist filter is actually designed to add a soft glow, while still keeping fine details. Now, before you think about the JCPenney portrait studio shots of the past decades, this filter is subtler. Haida’s NanoPro Mist filter is instead designed to diffuse the highlights and soften the overall contrast, bringing the filmic characteristic of halation to digital. Does it live up to the task? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

Sony's new FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens offers an extremely wide maximum aperture for such a focal length, enabling both photographers and filmmakers impressive creative capabilities and looking like a dream for events and astrophotographers. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Archie Tucker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cotton Candy Skies Over Four Peaks” by Archie Tucker. Location: Arizona. 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 Archie Tucker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Social media is a strange beast and one that's difficult to get working for you, particularly in recent times. This video will show you how to create a cinematic-looking photo series to increase your engagement on Instagram. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post iPhone Live Photos: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Baked into every iPhone is a neat trick – one that combines the serendipity of photos with the magic of video to produce a Live Photo. These aren’t the same as normal photos, but they’re not exactly videos, either. Live Photos are images that can be edited, adjusted, and shared just like any other image. But they are also tiny video clips: each contains three seconds of video showing a brief moment right before, during, and after you take the picture. To learn more about Live Photos, including how to use and edit them, keep reading! What are iPhone Live Photos?...

As a photographer and a photography critic, I see and review hundreds of photo books. Most, unfortunately, are not all that good. Some are actually outright bad, and others are okay, but ultimately just bring more of the same to the table. This is not the case with Sally Davies' first-ever monograph, "New Yorkers." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)