Is it just me, or is Lightroom Classic getting more powerful as a standalone editing tool with every update? Learn how to use some of its wonderful tools to create gorgeous, rich sunset tones in your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Do you know how to make your own brushes in Photoshop? When you see how see easy it is, it will change your approach to editing forever. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

A 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a lot of photographers and filmmakers, useful for a huge range of situations and genres. For Sony shooters, there is the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over the last couple of years, I’ve shot with over 60 point and shoot film cameras. You could say it’s an obsession, perhaps even an illness. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Waterfalls are some of the most popular subjects in landscape photography, able to take an otherwise static scene and add dynamic movement that captures the viewer's attention. It is about more than simply plopping your tripod in front of one, though. This great video tutorial will show you some helpful tips sure to improve your waterfall images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Tips for Stunning Street Market Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karthika Gupta. There are very few places in the world that provide the same kind of visual stimulation and human interaction as street markets – but how can you create amazing street market photography? How can you distill the hustle and bustle into meaningful images? I love capturing the beauty of these markets, and in this article, I share my best tips for gorgeous results, including: How to pick the perfect street market camera gearAn easy way to find beautiful and unique photo opportunitiesHow to capture portraits of vendorsMuch more! I also include plenty of example photos throughout the article;...

A new toy brings more joy into my photo workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

If you are new to photography and working with your first camera, you are probably using a kit lens. However, the beauty of dedicated interchangeable lens cameras is that you can swap out the lens for any one of dozens that better suit your creative and technical needs. This great video tutorial will show you why one particular lens is the best choice for continuing your learning journey. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Portrait retouching is a process that requires consistent, well-practiced technique and an efficient, well-organized workflow to produce professional results in a reasonable amount of time. In this review, we take a look at retoucher Pratik Naik's Infinite Retouch Panel and how it can help you create better results in less time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Ted Uihlein Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Snowshoe Hare” by Ted Uihlein. Location: Crested Butte, Colorado. 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 Ted Uihlein appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Fujifilm X-H2S is the company's latest entry in the respected X Series line of mirrorless cameras, and it brings with it a wide range of new features and improvements that make it a fantastic option for photographers and filmmakers alike. This fantastic video review takes a look at the camera's video capabilities and the kind of performance and quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For most photographers color is a crucial element of their work and one that can have a huge influence on the quality of the final result. There are many ways to manipulate color in post-production, so here is a simple guide for using Adobe Lightroom for that purpose. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Getty has announced the launch of the Black History & Culture Collection (BHCC), which consists of over 30,000 historical images of the African/Black Diaspora that are free for non-commercial usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Modern cameras are small marvels of technology, with capabilities that would not have been dreamed of even a decade ago. And while they are wonderful tools to have, it is important to remember that they are still the means, not the end. To help prove that point, this great video shows that you can still create compelling images even with the cheapest cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The elegant spiral of a fiddleneck flower. Shooting handheld allowed me to refine the framing of the flower to my liking from an angle I wouldn’t have been able to achieve easily on a tripod. Single frame capture. Exposure: 1/800 sec., ƒ/20, ISO 2000. Nikon’s expanding lens collection for its mirrorless Z system now includes two macro options, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8. The 50mm is light and compact, can focus as close as 0.53 feet, and, with its wider focal length, is a great option as an everyday lens with macro capabilities. NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S {affiliate_box_nikon} The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is the...

With an 80-300mm equivalent focal length range in a light and compact body, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO looks like the ideal lens for a wide range of applications. Can its performance and image quality keep up with professional demands, though? This excellent video review takes a look to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 50mm Photography: 5 Reasons Everyone Needs a (Nifty) 50mm Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Pretty much every professional photographer has used a 50mm lens at some point in their lives – and many of them still use their 50mm glass on a regular basis. Why? Because 50mm lenses are incredibly versatile. They can capture great photos in tons of situations, and they offer plenty of amazing benefits, too. I myself use a 50mm lens all the time, and in this article, I share my top reasons for doing 50mm photography. So if you’re on the fence about buying a 50mm lens or you simply want to know whether 50mm photography is...

Do you have a lens in your collection that brings you joy every time you use it? One that begs to be used because of how beautifully it renders the world around you, and you can’t help but wonder how a specific subject might look when photographed with it? I recently found that lens for myself with the Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4, and to be honest, it has been an unexpected love affair. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicklaus Walter)

We all love a great landscape under an amazing sky. Clouds, sunlight, sunrays, and colors are often preferred over a simple and dull sky. But sometimes, nature doesn’t show us the things we like to see, something that can be frustrating if we can’t go back a second time. Is there a solution? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Ross Stone Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pardon Me While I Bloom” by Ross Stone. Location: Owens Valley, California. 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 Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff