So you’ve fallen in love with photography and you’re trying to decide if your new passion could become a career. Well, here are a few questions to ask yourself before you take the leap. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Supertelephoto lenses are some of the most versatile out there, offering lots of reach suitable for a wide variety of applications. Nonetheless, such lenses can often be rather expensive, which is what makes the Canon's RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM a nice option for users who want lots of capabilities at a more reasonable price. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you'll be able to expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In the past few months, I have been converted to a CFExpress Type A user following some great experiences with the Exascend CFExpress cards, and this week I wanted to try out another affordable card from Pergear to see how it compares. Join me in this article as I put this card to the test. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

There is a pervasive myth within the photography community: the correlation between Instagram followers and financial success. This topic is especially pertinent for emerging photographers who may fall into the trap of equating social media popularity with career achievement, overlooking the multifaceted nature of building a sustainable photography business. This fantastic and important video tackles the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's nice to see Skylum offer the powerful Luminar Neo tools for iOS and a version that runs natively on Apple's new Vision Pro headset. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Navigating the complexities of wedding photography, especially when faced with challenging situations, is an essential skill. The ability to adapt to changing conditions and solve problems on the fly can distinguish a successful wedding from a problematic one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you noticed when you use Lightroom masking feature, all the sliders are there….except for Vibrance. Yup, it’s not there. Or is it? Watch today’s short Lightroom Tip Tuesday and all will be revealed (insert gong sound here). There ya go! Have a great Lightroom Tip Tuesday, everybody! -Scott The post How To Get Vibrance When Masking appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Too often it's easy to overlook the beauty of natural light instead of controlling that most important photography variable. But in the words of YouTuber and photographer Tung Bui, "Natural light portraits shouldn't be a challenge ... they should be enjoyable." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Lee Miller, an artist and pioneering photographer, left a mark on the world of photography and the broader art scene. Her creativity and a keen eye for capturing the essence of moments, have solidified her place as a trailblazer in the field. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Rudzikewycz)

Photographers are always looking for ways to improve their editing process. Often, a particular piece of advice is given to use a specific option in Lightroom to help nudge your photo in the right direction. This video talks about why you should never use that option. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

It used to be so simple. The camera shutter opened and closed again. The time in between was the exposure time. With digital cameras and mirrorless systems, things became a bit more complicated. Let’s have a look at the different types of camera shutters. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

When it comes to cameras released in 2023, most would find it hard to argue that the DJI OSMO Pocket 3 was not only the most anticipated but also delivered on almost all of its hype upon release. However, several fixes need to happen to make this the best camera for video content creators. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

If you're looking for a review like nothing you've ever seen before, then grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready to experience life in the future. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

I know a lot of you move back and forth between Lightroom and Photoshop in your workflow, and if you take an image over there and open Camera Raw, you might surprised (well, I was) to find that the Transform Panel (the panel with Upright and the manual transformation sliders) is missing from the list of panels. It’s not hidden. It’s just not there (as seen below). It’s gone! NOTE: This panel was called “Geometry” in Camera Raw, but it is identical to the Transform panel in Lightroom. Why the two names? Well, that’s a very good question for Adobe (cricket, cricket). Here’s what Adobe did (for reasons I do not quite understand). They moved the Geometry panel to the Crop...

Photography, as an art form, has undergone a significant transformation in the digital age. Straight out of camera (SOOC) images, untouched and unaltered, have been the ultimate end goal for many photographers, offering viewers a glimpse into the raw, unfiltered beauty of captured moments featuring their professional skill sets. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)

When it comes to landscape photography or any genre of photography there seems to be nothing more grinding than someone telling you that they are better than you and when they go on to explain why. However, the nuggets contained here are indeed some of the reasons why some are better than others. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

I’ve heard many a photographer scoff at using lighting equipment for portraits, labeling themselves a “natural light photographer.” [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

In this video, I share my five favorite plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom. Those are tools I don't want to live without, and the best part is: two of those are totally free. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Great landscape photographers are distinguished not only by their stunning images but also by their approach to their craft. Mark Denney, a prominent figure in the landscape photography community, advocates for several principles that contribute to greatness in this field. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Whether you're shooting groups of people or groups of birds, making sure you nail that depth of field just right to get all your subjects in focus can be challenging. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)