The post Sony Unveils the PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, a Compact Lens for Hybrid Shooters appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Sony announced the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, a powerful lens aimed at photographers, videographers, and hybrid shooters.  As the Sony Imaging Solutions Vice President explains, the lens caters to creators of all types: “‘As the content creation landscape continues to evolve and the worlds of still imaging and video continue to merge, we are constantly developing new products to meet this growing demand for hybrid content creators…With an advanced feature set and unmatched portability and flexibility, the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G is perfectly designed to meet these evolving needs...

Photographing a wedding is one of the most challenging and high-pressure scenarios a photographer can face, particularly since there are no do-overs, and they require you to balance a wide variety of skills and techniques, all while being creative at the same time. As such, being as prepared as possible before you ever set foot in the venue is crucial. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced wedding shooter guiding you through the process of photographing the ceremony. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Stephani Holdorf Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Calm Spring in the Tetons” by Stephani Holdorf. Location: Jackson Lake near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 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 Stephani Holdorf appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

This one’s by request: a while back I created an online course called “A Photographer’s Guide to Chicago” and one of the locations I talked about was a parking garage where you can shoot down on an intersection of the “L” (Elevated trains). When my co-host for the course, Larry Becker, saw the behind-the-scenes shot of me taking the shot (shown above), he asked how could I possibly get the shot straight at the angle I was shooting from. The answer? Lightroom’s Guided Edit. Here’s how I used it to fix the perspective issue: STEP TWO: I’m going to click and drag out the tool along the left track (I added a red two-headed arrow here to show you where I’m...

Fujifilm makes some pretty impressive lenses, and in between their well-established X Series and the respected GFX medium format line, photographers have a lot of choices when it comes to narrow depth of field and bokeh. This great video compares an option from each line, the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens and the XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo licensing is not the most exciting topic, but it is one of the most important and one every photographer should have confidently mastered, as it has significant consequences on both your income and your ability to protect and control the dissemination of your images. If you are a bit unsure of the ins and outs of photo licensing, take a bit of time to watch this informative video tutorial that will help you master the basics. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Our reasons for finding our way behind the lens of a camera are as various as the courses we choose to take with our lives. Here are just a few of mine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The latest camera from the ONE R is getting an upgrade, adding some needed features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

I love when a plan works in landscape photography and this was the way I was doing for more than 30 years now: planning and going to the spot, for "harvesting" the photographs. This led to fantastic results though, but there is one more way to get outstanding photographs, you had maybe never thought about before. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Photo By Joshua Moore Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset From Woolyback” by Joshua Moore. Location: Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. “Over the past year, my family has taken more evening drives than I can remember,” says Moore. “We would go out along the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) to catch a sunset and enjoy the views. Usually, we were always alone. We could pull out some chairs or sit in the car and watch. “My wife and I were out on an afternoon drive when we came to the Woolyback Overlook after leaving the Smokies to cruise home along the BRP. The sun was starting to set, and the cloud shelf had an opening in it (I could see through...

The post Flat Lay Photography: The Ultimate Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. What is flat lay photography, and how can you capture stunning flat lay photos of your very own? In recent years, flat lay photography has exploded in popularity. And when done well, flat lay shots get tons of attention on social media. But beginners often struggle to capture beautiful flat lays. There’s so much to consider, from subject choice and compositional arrangements to lighting and colors, that many photographers give up without really giving the genre a chance. That’s where this article should help you out. I discuss all of the basics, and I also include plenty of flat...

When it comes to landscape photography, knowing how to plan in advance will generally yield much more success than simply heading out and winging it. That does not mean you should never just grab your camera and see what you can find, however. In fact, doing that can actually be the better choice in some situations, and this excellent video explores just when you should consider doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Clothing can be an annoying finicky thing, bunching up in distracting ways, or getting torn and stained at the most inopportune times. While fixing a stain in Photoshop is often relatively straightforward, dealing with a bunched-up sleeve can be tricky, particularly since clothing often has a fixed pattern you need to keep intact to make the edit believable. This helpful video tutorial from a Photoshop pro will show you everything you need to know to get it done correctly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s not just the price, which is considerably lower than any other camera in the market that gives the same quality. It's a camera like no other, and its digital film footage is pure eye-candy every single time I get into the editing booth. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Leica is a legendary brand, well known for a very specific camera experience and a desirable, unique look to their images. Fujifilm has made significant strides in the past decade, though, and their X-Pro series offers an experience similar to a rangefinder with a variety of interesting advanced and hybrid features. So, is Leica worth its significantly higher price? This great video review compares the Leica M11 to the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Who doesn't love film photography? Who doesn't love the convenience of digital? Why not have both? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

I picked up a Fujifilm X-T4 about five months ago to use primarily as a backup camera and for street photography, video, and family use. Although I shoot with a Canon system in my studio, I fell in love with Fuji’s cameras years ago when I acquired an X-Pro1 and a few X lenses. In this article, I offer a friendly critique and some suggestions for Fuji to improve an already great camera system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

It used to be that most supertelephoto zoom lenses were significantly below the standards demanded by professionals, leaving you to either buy a stratospherically priced prime or make do. However, in the last few years, we have seen an explosion of better lenses, and one of the most impressive options out there is the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Redwood Trails” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail, Redwood National Park, 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post A Guide to High-Contrast Photography (+ 6 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. High-contrast photography is tough to pull off – but in this article, I’m going to give you plenty of tried-and-tested strategies that guarantee amazing results. While some of my high-contrast photography tips explain how to embrace the power of contrasty lighting, others encourage you to reduce contrast for beautifully detailed images. So whether your goal is to create dramatic, high-contrast images or whether you want to capture high dynamic range scenes with ease, I’ve got you covered. Let’s do this! What is high-contrast photography? Technically, high-contrast photography refers to images with significant variation between light and dark tones. Here’s...