A wide angle zoom lens is a versatile option suitable for a wide range of scenarios, and for Fujifilm shooters, one option is the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR lens, a recent update to the original. 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)

Whereas most landscape photos involve vast, sweeping scenes, woodland photography is an interesting change of pace that challenges you to create compelling imagery in densely packed spaces full of competing elements. This excellent video discusses the challenges of woodland photography and offers some helpful tips for creating better compositions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 can produce cut-sheet panorama prints up to 13×39-inches. Not so long ago, the photographic print was how everyone experienced photography. Before websites, smartphones and apps, shoeboxes with stacks of 4×6-inch photos of the family vacation were a household staple—I still have a few in the garage myself. For the casual photographer who uses the medium as personal documentary rather than fine art, digital photography changed the way most images are shared, and the end of printing has been repeatedly foretold. But that hasn’t happened. Like Mark Twain’s famous quip, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” printing technology has experienced a renaissance as a result of digital technology. Though the folks who use photography for utility...

Landscape photography often demands extreme levels of dynamic range and depth of field — frequently more than your camera or lens can deliver. When that happens, exposure bracketing and focus stacking are your best friend, and this helpful video tutorial will show you how they are done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo by Garry Everett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter View” by Garry Everett. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “After a large winter storm dumped a heap of snow in the Sierras, I made a decision to make the 3.5-hour drive to Yosemite to be there for sunrise,” says Everett. “I did plan to shoot sunrise at tunnel view, but the road was still closed. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to make other sunrise plans in Yosemite. The road stayed closed to well after 9 a.m., which I thought was a little late. The fresh snow cover in the valley along with the clouds and blue sky made for a classic winter scene.” Want to get your images in the running...

Fstoppers is expanding, and we're looking for more talented photographers and videographers to join our team as staff writers! If you enjoy reading Fstoppers and want to join our team, we want to hear from you! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You may already be familiar with Format, one of the leading website-building platforms. This year, they are taking it one step further by releasing a product that will help photographers manage their business operations and offering it free for a whole year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Anete Lusina)

In this video tutorial, watch as I take you through a layer breakdown of my Motorbike Rockstar image and also an amazingly easy rim light hack. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Clinton Lofthouse)

For numerous years, I’ve been writing the Tip of the Week for outdoorphotographer.com. Each session starts with me in front of my monitor to come up with a fresh new topic. For some, I write about a specific technique. For others, I provide hints on topics such as light, backgrounds, editing before pressing the shutter, exhausting all possibilities, and more. For this week, my Pages document on my monitor sadly remained blank. I found this frustrating as there’s always been something that pops into my head to provide motivation. I persisted, pondered and continued to deeply speculate. Tabula rasa—maybe a play on words. Tabula rasa—maybe a new and improved tutorial on depth of field. Tabula rasa—the more deeply I self-deliberated and...

The post Nikon’s Future: A Flagship Z Camera, 8K Video, and Affordable Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Nikon will be releasing “a flagship Nikon Z-series mirrorless camera…within the year,” said Keiji Oishi, a Department Manager of Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit. The camera “is being developed with the goal of surpassing the D6.” This comes from a recently published DPReview interview with Oishi, which touches on the past, present, and future of Nikon’s camera business, including new cameras, lenses, Nikon’s mirrorless sales success, and the pursuit of 8K recording.  The development of a flagship mirrorless model is welcome news for Nikon fans; it firmly reinforces Nikon’s commitment to growth and innovation in the face...

Alongside the release of the diminutive a7C, Sony released a new kit lens: the surprisingly compact 28-60mm f/4-5.6, which keeps its size and weight down by trimming 10mm off the long end and being collapsible. However, is it worth $500? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Buying used camera gear doesn’t mean just private parties anymore. Commercial sellers have entered the market of used gear, and it’s a growing business. I tried out one of them and was quite surprised. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

Last week on Terry White’s excellent weekly “Photography Masterclass,” he did a segment called “How Do I Do That in Lightroom?” and he gave me book of the same name a shoutout (thanks, Terry!), and I posted his webcast for you to check out, cause he’s just so darn good! (above). In honor of Terry being so awesome, today I’m giving away five copies of my bestselling book, “How do I do that in Lightroom Classic?” (which has been reprinted a whopping seven times now), and you can choose either the eBook version or the printed edition. Just leave me a comment down in the comments section and I’ll pick the winner’s tonight. Good luck! Here’s wishing you a week of...

Since the United Kingdom left the European Union, moving goods and equipment across borders has become more complicated for British passport holders. What are the rules, and will you need to spend more than £300 on an ATA Carnet to take your camera gear across the channel? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Using multiple lights can enable complex and innovative creative opportunities that simply would not be possible with just a single light or natural light. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how this dramatic nighttime portrait was lit with three lights. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most of us who shoot portraits do not work with professional models on a regular basis, and as such, it pays to know how to work with regular people to make them as comfortable as possible in front of the lens. If that is something you struggle with, this excellent video tutorial will give you five tips for taking better shots of regular people. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most hated aspects of editing in Photoshop is making selections for masks, composites, and localized edits. The more difficult the selection, the more disliked it is, but there may be an easier way you aren't using. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Twenty years ago, tripods were necessary for any sort of long exposure. Today, though, lenses and cameras can offer insane levels of stabilization of sometimes up to eight stops. With those capabilities, do you even need a tripod anymore? This interesting video poses that question and covers the times where you may or may not need one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Chasing a Competitor” by Linn Smith. Location: Oviedo, Florida. “Upset that another white ibis was infringing on its territory for food, a chase ensues to run off the intruder,” describes Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As a landscape photographer, one of the things I prefer is a wide or panoramic photograph. Creating a panoramic image isn't as difficult as many might think. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Dixon)