A good wide-aperture 35mm lens is by far one of the most useful many photographers can have in their bag, and there is no certainly no dearth of options out there. This excellent video review compares two of the best options available, the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM and the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art, including their autofocus, bokeh, image quality, and more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is no reason anyone would reasonably sail into a hurricane, but thankfully, nowadays, we have autonomous vehicles that can enter them to collect footage and data for scientific research. The results from the 2021 season were incredible, as this terrifying footage shows. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I got excited when Canon Netherlands asked me to review the new Canon EOS R3. Together with the camera, I received three lenses and was offered just four days to use them under different circumstances. In this review, I share my first impression and shooting experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Lightroom can be a more complex program than it seems on the surface, and some of its more hidden features can actually be the most useful, saving you a ton of time in post and increasing the quality of your images. This awesome video tutorial will show you five such lesser-known features and how to use them in your workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kathleen Wasselle Croft Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Vermilion Lake Sunrise” by Kathleen Wasselle Croft. Location: Near Banff, Alberta. 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 Kathleen Wasselle Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

While a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is often the workhorse of choice for a range of scenarios, 70mm can sometimes feel a little short when you are on a trip or a walk with your camera. An alternative is the 24-105mm or 24-120mm f/4 lens, which trades a stop of aperture for more reach and often, a much lower price. For Nikon mirrorless shooters, there is the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens, and this excellent video 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)

The post Butterfly Lighting in Photography (Capture Stunning Portraits) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christina N Dickson. What is butterfly lighting, and how can you use it for flattering portraits? In this article, I aim to share everything you need to know for beautiful butterfly lighting setups, including: When you should (and shouldn’t) use butterfly lightingNecessary butterfly lighting equipmentA step-by-step method to create a simple butterfly setupAdvanced methods of modifying your setup for even better results So if you’re ready to get started with this gorgeous lighting technique, then let’s dive right in. What is butterfly lighting? Butterfly lighting, also known as glamour lighting and paramount lighting, is a basic portrait photography lighting pattern. It produces...

We've been keeping an eye on Luminar NEO, an upcoming raw editor from Skylum. In my last installment, I was given some preview software that showed three of the new features coming, including a relighting control, removal of wires, dust spots, and power lines. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

There is a different sort of light and weather needed for these three sub-genres of landscape photography. Photographing them all within a few hours only is possible, but it leads to some big obstacles we have to overcome. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Winter is upon us, and if you are anything like me, you will try to avoid going out in the cold whenever possible. The beauty of macro photography is that there are fantastic subjects all around you, meaning you do not necessarily have to trek miles away to get great shots! This excellent video tutorial will show you five fun winter macro photography ideas and offer some tips to help you get the best shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Not all conferences are created equal. While I am a big fan of the large conferences, sharing a room with hundreds of people isn't always the best way to learn. So, if you still want to learn from big names such as Lindsey Adler and Joe McNally, but in a small hands-on environment, then The Photo Creators may be what you are looking for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Most of us do not care to stand in the rain, but you can create dramatic and compelling landscape photos if you are willing to tolerate the elements. This great video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to handle those wet days to make eye-catching photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Minimalism is a word bandied about by some photographers and overlooked by many others. There’s so much more to it than excluding elements from our images, and embracing its wider meaning can transform the way we approach photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Roadtrip appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week your challenge is “Road Trip” maybe you’re getting away for a break over the holidays, maybe you’re not! The tag for this week’s challenge is #dPSRoadtrip make sure you include it if you’re posting on your own social media. (You can tag us too, our links are down below) Photo by Tabea Schimpf on Unsplash All you need to do is tell the story of a road trip with a single image! A packed car, a long road, a steering wheel, a close up of your (or someone else’s) tyres on the road – the ideas are plentiful, all you...

Everyone loves a punchy, rich photo that leaps off the screen and immediately grabs your attention. They are not that hard to create, and if you are newer to editing, this helpful video tutorial will show you how to give your shots that look using Lightoom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Max Foster Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Enlightened” by Max Foster. Location: Texas. “Morning light breaks through the fog and illuminates the Spanish moss and cypress in the bayou,” describes Foster. 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 Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you are someone who likes to travel or go for long hikes, you probably know the pain of carrying a bunch of lenses in one bag. A superzoom lens can alleviate that issue by offering a huge range of focal lengths all in one device. Tamron's first lens for Fujifilm shooters is the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You read that title correctly. Tired of your landscape photos looking like every other fantastic photographer's shots? Maybe you should be taking things in the other direction. If you need a laugh (and some good education), check out this great video that will show you how to take just awful landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Make Photoshop Frames and Borders: A Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Want to use Photoshop to add a frame or border around your photos? In this article, I’ll show you a simple, step-by-step process to make a frame in Photoshop. I’ll also show you how to add a complex border. By the time you’re done with this tutorial, you’ll be able to create frames and borders like those featured above, which are guaranteed to make your photos look outstandingly elegant. Sound good? Then let’s get started! How to make a frame in Photoshop: the step-by-step process In this section, I’ll show you how to create a simple white frame...

Cleaning up the haloing when creating selections can take some time, and even when your image is complete and you can still see some remaining it can be quite annoying. In this tutorial, I'm going to show you a seldom-used but effective way of cleaning the masks. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)