She Dies Tomorrow has been celebrated for its unsettling sensibilities and unorthodox filmmaking techniques. Independent Spirit Award-nominated cinematographer Jay Keitel's work on the film is one of the main factors in the film's moody success. I recently had the chance to ask Keitel a series of questions about his approach to filmmaking on She Dies Tomorrow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Toys appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week our challenge is inspired by some posts I’ve spotted over on THIS website showcasing some great product photography! After reaching out, we have a handful of images to share for a little inspiration! A big thanks to Oziii Obsessions Photography for his help with this challenge! Toy photography is super fun! you can make it as realistic or as far from realistic as you like, and just have fun with it! Toys, Jedi, Dolls, , Lego, Cars.. I’ve just found a small plastic man wearing a hiking backpack on my desk, I don’t know what adventures he’ll have this week,...

While many lighting brands today are trying to simplify their products, the Fusion TLC Raven arrives as the most feature-rich wireless trigger ever made. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

If winter is the season of monochrome, spring is the season of color. Spring, following a season of coma-like dormancy, reminds us that we inhabit a miraculous living organism. We are reminded that our planet is a colorful one. Absence, indeed, makes the heart grow fonder. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brian Christianson)

Photo By Yvonne Baur Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Forces of Nature” by Yvonne Baur. Location: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. “The Kamokuna Ocean Entry was only a few miles away from where I lived, so I visited often and took advantage of the forces of nature,” says Baur. “One day, I went on a boat ride so I could see the fresh lava from a different vantage point. It was a rough day with high surf and it wasn’t easy taking images on a moving boat at twilight. But when I saw this scene of lava entering the ocean, battling the elements, I knew I had found my shot.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo...

Consumer drones have made remarkable strides in the last few years, and it is now possible to get professional image quality from affordable devices, opening entirely new perspectives and creative possibilities to photographers. If you are new to working with a drone, this great video tutorial will give you some helpful tips on settings and editing to get the best possible images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re curious which sliders control which parts of your image, Lightroom has a way of showing you. Just hover your cursor over one of the sliders (as seen below where I’m hovering over the Exposure slider). The tonal range that particular slider affects shows up highlighted in the Histogram in light gray (as seen below). You can file this part under “nice things to know,” but while we’re here at the Exposure slider, look at how much of the overall tonal range of your image is affected by this one single slider. While we say the Exposure slider controls the all-important midtones of your image, you can see from the highlighted area above it also affects the upper shadow areas and the...

The post The Sony a6900 Will Debut Before the Month Is Out: Here’s What We Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. For weeks, SonyAlphaRumors has been dropping information regarding the so-called Sony a6900, which will debut in “late May” as an a6600 successor.  While the “a6900” moniker is not yet confirmed, a “trusted” SonyAlphaRumors source has said that the new camera “will not be named ‘a6700,’” with another SAR source offering the a6900 label. So what do we know about this new a6900? SonyAlphaRumors confidently states that the a6900 will replace the a6600, but will feature an APS-C sensor and a body similar to the full-frame a7C. It will “be branded as [a] ‘vlogger’...

Now several generations in, the Fujifilm X-T series has become highly refined, powerful, and respected by a wide range of photographers and filmmakers for its ability to competently tackle a wide range of scenarios despite its compact and portable size. How does it hold up in the long-term? This great video review discusses what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Despite being a lawyer for 10 years in California and a former professor of Business Law at UCSD, I only recently started using contracts in my client portrait work. Here are the reasons why I wish I used them sooner and how they could benefit your business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

For those of you that enjoy extreme levels of pixel peeping, you're in for a treat. A recent video compares the image and video quality between the Sony Alpha 1 and the Fujifilm GFX 100s. Although both cameras sit in slightly different categories, it's interesting to see how both camera systems compare against one another. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

What’s the longest exposure you’ve ever taken? Thirty seconds? A few minutes? Check out this camera that shoots a ten million-second exposure of the Sun — depending on how long you leave it tied to your roof. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Spring is here, and with the weather warming up and the outdoor world coming to life, there are numerous fun photography opportunities waiting for you. This great video will show you 10 ideas for springtime photography across a variety of genres. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I often write about the careful process of making sure you get the most bang for your buck when shopping for photo gear. Well, sometimes you just get lucky. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Go behind the scenes on a professional portrait shoot at the most picturesque time of the day to see how these stunning images were created. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Nikon FA is the arguably the best valued, vintage, manual focusing 35mm film camera you can buy today. It’s light weight, wonderfully modern for a vintage camera, and the built-in aperture priority mode makes use of the most modern metering of its day which is still unrivaled. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Photo By nicolecarlon Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Shoreline Sunset” by nicolecarlon. Location: Incline Village, California. “Taken just after the sun fell behind the mountains on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe,” describes the photographer. “This beautiful landscape is a reminder of what nature has to offer us when we take care of the land. Many organizations in the Lake Tahoe area strive to protect the fragile ecosystem of the lake, including Keep Tahoe Blue. When visiting this pristine area, please remember to take your trash with you and understand that a lot of work goes into keeping this area as beautiful as it is.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo...

If you want to make money as a photographer, one of the most important aspects of your business is your website. It is where most of your clients will first see your work and how they will contact you to hire you. Is yours doing its job properly? This great video discusses what clients look for in a website and what you can do to make yours better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Chromatic Aberration: What It Is and How You Can Avoid It appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Joshua Burke. Chromatic aberration is a huge image-quality killer – but many photographers don’t know what it is and how it can be prevented. In this article, I’m going to share everything you need to know about chromatic aberration, including: Why it happensHow to identify itFour simple strategies to minimize its effects So without further ado, let’s discuss how to deal with that pesky chromatic aberration once and for all. What is chromatic aberration? Chromatic aberration (also known as color fringing or dispersion) is a common problem in lenses that occurs when colors are incorrectly refracted (bent) by...

If there's one place that you ought to invest your time and money into, it's education. This 4-day event is an interesting one for creatives as it's a mix of international photowalks and online training sessions led by experts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)