Still looking for stocking stuffers or affordable gifts for the photographers on your list? We’ve got some great accessories to help, all priced under $100 and most under $50. Check out these 10 last-minute holiday gift ideas for your favorite photographer—or a “To me, From Santa” gift under the tree. 1. Tamrac Quick Release Shoulder Strap Tamrac Quick Release Shoulder Strap This camera strap is a classic and one of our favorite photo accessories. The suede-like microfiber padding along the neck is very comfortable even during extended use, and we also love the quick release attachments that allow you to easily snap off the strap when shooting on a tripod. Price: $26.{affiliate_box_tamrac} The post 10 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas For Photographers...

Few cameras were more hotly anticipated than the Sony a7 IV, the long-awaited update to the popular and highly respected a7 III. Meant to be equally at home in both photo and video scenarios, the a7 IV brings with it a balanced feature set for hybrid shooters, and this excellent video review takes a look at what you can expect from it on both sides of the coin. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Many of us simply use Lightroom in its default state, and given the program's good organization, that generally works just fine for most applications. However, it can be beneficial to tweak the program a bit to better fit your needs and preferred manner of working, and this helpful video tutorial will show you how to go about doing just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography has become so popular, a cookie-cutter look appears in the vast majority of published images. Ponder this scenario—50 photographers line up along one of the pullouts in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone in the fall. There stands a majestic bull elk in good light grazing on the golden grasses. Each one of the 50 photographers has a 500mm or 600mm lens attached to their camera body, and this setup is attached to a fully extended tripod set to eye level. Simultaneous clicks are heard each time the elk raises its head from the grass. The end result? Fifty extremely similar photos because no one sought out unique vantage points in photography. The purpose of this week’s tip is to hopefully...

No doubt, modern cameras and editing software have allowed us to push edits to extremes we would never have dreamed of previously, but still, to ensure the best image and video quality and significantly reduce our work at the computer, getting things right in camera is best. That being said, there will be times when things need some work in post. This neat video challenges four colorists to correct severely askew footage and will teach you some great methods in the process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Take Sharp Images (11 Simple Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. If you want to capture sharp images consistently, then you’ve come to the right place. Because while achieving clean, crisp, sharp photos may seem difficult, it’s actually pretty easy – once you know the right techniques. And that’s what I’ll share in this article, today: my top 11 best tips, techniques, and secrets for sharper images. So whether you’re a beginner struggling to deal with blur, or an experienced photographer looking for that extra bit of crispness, read on! 1. Hold your camera correctly What’s the number one most common cause of image blur? Camera shake. When you press...

A lot of modern cameras allow you to create multiple exposures. Not many photographers are using this function. At first, I forgot about it, thinking it was just a gimmick. But it turns out to be a very creative tool. Perhaps this article will inspire you to try it out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

First, what is the “Sharpening Mask?” It is when you’re applying Sharpening, but you don’t want the sharpening to affect the entire image. For example, if you’re sharpening a bridal portrait and you don’t want her skin sharpened, or you’re sharpening a landscape shot and you don’t want the clouds sharpening. When you use the Masking slider (in the Detail panel), it removes the sharpening from those areas as you drag the slider ot the right. On Lightroom on your desktop or laptop computer, you see a preview of which areas are being masked by holding the Option key and then dragging the slider. The areas that appear in black are no longer be sharpened. It makes it really easy to...

Adapting lenses to different camera mounts isn't something that is new to photographers. This photographer shares some specific DIY steps to adapt cheap projector lenses to a mirrorless camera. The result? Beautiful f/1.2 swirly, bokeh-filled images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

When you are ready to move into working in your own studio, you will, of course, have to bring in your own lighting. Lighting can run a huge gamut of price and features, however, and it can be tricky to know what you need to get started. If you are looking for some decent lighting to get you up and running and that will not break the bank, check out this helpful video that will show you some good beginner lighting kits for studio work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The photography profession at times can be somewhat outdated in its approach, standards, and business practices. Over the years, I continually hear certain bits of bad advice, so let's look a bit deeper into these. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Entry-level cameras are the best option for beginners, right? Plus, that popular brand must be the right choice, mustn’t it? As the song goes, it ain’t necessarily so. Here’s why you should consider choosing something better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

50mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, and they range from sub-$100 f/1.8 versions to well over $2,000 for professional-level f/1.2 versions. However, Meike makes a 50mm f/1.2 lens for all popular full frame mirrorless mounts that costs less that $400, making it a potentially appealing option for photographers and filmmakers who love bokeh but not the money it often costs. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By NamHui Anderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Blessing Night of Vesturhorn” by NamHui Anderson. 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 NamHui Anderson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Landscape photography is a tough genre that takes a lot of technical knowledge, creative savvy, planning in advance, and a bit of luck. If you are interested in improving your landscape work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five different methods you can use to improve your landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Lake District Landscape Photography Tips (+7 Must-See Locations) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. The Lake District is one of the UK’s most stunning national parks and one of the absolute best places in the world for landscape photography. It features glacial lakes, rugged fells, and mountain views, as well as picturesque inns and attractive market towns. But if you’re a first-time Lake District visitor, what’s the best way to capture beautiful photos? And what are the best locations for a landscape photographer? In this guide, I share plenty of Lake District landscape photography tips to get you started. I’ve also included seven of my favorite locations. Of course, in a place as...

This major midterm upgrade to On1 Photo Raw brings more exciting and unique features that will certainly win it more converts from other asset management, raw development, and editing software programs [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Capture One has become the image-editing software of choice for a ton of professionals. Not only does it have some of the best color-editing abilities of any software, but it is also one of the best when it comes to speed and performance. But with Capture One 22, things just got even better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

I've talked about the Insta360 GO 2 a lot. And with good reason. It's an awesome little powerhouse of a camera. While the release of the "Minions Edition" of the camera doesn't fundamentally change that camera, it's just plain cool. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Recently Adobe released Lightroom version 11 and with it came a completely revamped interface for masking. After a month of real-world use, this guide will help you get up to speed on anything you could possibly want to know about masking in Lightroom for 2022. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)