The 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens from Sigma is an affordable, fast prime lens. On paper, it looks like it should be a fabulous piece of glass. I put it through its paces to see if it lived up to its marketing blurb. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Sandra Rust Today’s Photo of the Day is “American Robin in a Flurry ‘Waiting on Spring’.” Location: Joliet, Illinois. 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 Sandra Rust appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Traditionally, professional photographers have shied away from superzoom lenses, as the sacrifices it took to create such a large focal length range were simply too great to make them viable for their demands. On the other hand, they might be worth a second look, especially if you are a landscape photographer. This great video essay discusses why a superzoom lens can often be the ideal choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Many of us are stuck in the middle of winter right now, surrounded by snow, ice, and cold. And while we might want to avoid the cold, if you are willing to bundle up and head outside with your camera, you will often be rewarded with images that range from abstract to ethereal and entrancing. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer sharing three tips sure to improve your winter landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you're a portrait photographer, you'll know the feeling of getting a new lens and going on your first portrait shoots with it. That feeling was strong for me over a decade ago and it's just as strong now! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

We added three new segments to our live weekly photography talk show, “The Grid” (Wednesdays at 1 PM ET), and we do one each time we return from break. We do a Photoshop tip, a Lightroom Tip, and a Photoshop Trivia Question with a prize for the right answer. Anyway, this week I share a pretty kick-butt Photoshop tip, and I qued up the video below to right where the tip starts. Check it out (for some reason, I couldn’t get it to embed here, but click the link and it will start at the 27 minute mark): https://www.youtube.com/live/F4lkva2_KX0?feature=share&t=1620 Pretty cool, right? And yes, I know there are plug-ins that do this, but if you don’t have the plug-in, this will...

Sony just announced an all-new full-frame lens, the FE 20-70mm F4 G, which combines an ultra-wide focal length with a standard zoom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

I've spent years picking up odd tips, completing online courses, researching techniques, and now, I'm confident in sharing some of that knowledge with the world. Of course, I'm still learning and will continue to pick up tips for the rest of my career. For now, though, I'll share some I wish I had known sooner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

Don't let anyone tell you gear doesn't matter. It does. It might not be the only thing that goes into getting good images, but it's certainly a big factor. But not all the gear you need has to be bodies and lenses. Here, learn about five purchases you can make to transform your landscape photography overnight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

We had so many incredible submissions to our weekly assignments last year. With seasonal themes to those focusing on composition and technique, our weekly assignments were created to inspire photographers, and we hope you gained inspiration and new skills over the year. The gallery below features the winning image from each assignment in 2022. Check it out for inspiration, and then get ready to enter our assignments in 2023! The winning images from our weekly assignments are featured on the OP Blog, as well as our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. The post 2022 Photography Assignment Winners appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I look back at past work to see how I've come as a photographer and wonder: what's changed in the 15 years since I started taking photographs professionally? How can I use my previous body of work to improve and give me confidence for what is to come? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

In this informative video, "The Outsiders," Rob Cottle and Geraint Radford head out into the wilds of South Wales to photograph deer. Along the way, they talk about wildlife photography techniques, the kit they use to get the photos, and dabbling in close-up and macro photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The updates to Masking in the latest round of updates from Adobe have made making AI-based selections easier and more powerful than ever. You’ll definitely want to check out previous articles that get you up to speed on how to use the upgraded Masking tools. In addition, our ability to incorporate those AI-based technologies into presets has evolved as well, and that’s what I want to cover in this post. [Editor’s note: This first appeared in the January issue of Photoshop User magazine – Rob] Exploring Included Adaptive Presets You may have noticed new additions to your Presets panel in the Develop module that start with the word Adaptive. There are three Adaptive groups now, one for Portrait, one for Sky,...

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sun Powder” by Garry Everett. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “An overnight snowstorm deposited a fresh layer of powdered snow in the higher elevation of Yosemite,” explains Everett. “The windy morning was blowing the snow off the tops of the ridges towering above the valley floor.” 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 Garry Everett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Lens makers these days are coming up with some incredible options that were unheard of just a few short years ago. That continues here, with the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 lens put up against the Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 in a battle for the title of best wildlife lens. You could also make a case for it being an action sports lens shootout too. So, how do they perform, and which comes out on top? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Fujifilm's latest entry in the X Series, the X-T5, brings with it some of the company's newest and most advanced features and capabilities in its most well-known design. Can it compete with the many powerful full frame options on the market? This excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you will be able to expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There's definitely more than meets the eye with this new standard zoom lens option. Aside from a wider range and a smaller size, let’s see what else this has to offer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Maybe you’ve heard the term "Drip Email" or "Drip Email Campaigns?" Perhaps you’re not exactly sure what that is or how it is one of the most effective ways to retain and convert leads. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Infante)

The post How to Choose a Flash: 5 Things to Consider appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. Lighting often makes or breaks a photograph, but thanks to the power and portability of the speedlight, it’s easier than ever to capture well-lit shots indoors, in heavy shade, or even at night. Unfortunately, for photography beginners – and even for folks who have been shooting for years or decades – choosing the correct external flash can be a huge challenge. There are countless brands on the market today offering a wide variety of flashes, which makes flash shopping confusing and sometimes even frustrating. But all hope is not lost! As an experienced flash photographer, I’m familiar with...

The new Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens is one of the company's most versatile lenses yet, covering everything from normal to supertelephoto focal lengths and promising to do so with great performance and image quality, making it a potentially fantastic option for sports photography, wildlife work, and more. Can it live up to its potential? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)