Mirrorless camera gimbals have become some of the most popular filmmaking accessories. With smaller, lighter cameras becoming more capable than ever before, many creatives are now opting for lightweight setups. For this reason, we compared two gimbals from Zhiyun to determine which is the best. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

I’ve been doing a series of in-depth photo guides for travel photographers for KelbyOne, and I’ve done it for locations all over the world (Paris, London, Lisbon, Rome, New York, Tuscany, Venice, and more), where I share the best places to shoot, the GPS coordinates; I show images from each location and give as many insights as I can. I did one for Chicago as well 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 I could possibly get the shot straight at...

Looking at other artists' work can benefit your photography in many ways. From expanding your perspectives by studying different techniques and styles to simply motivating and encouraging you, there's a lot to gain. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Continuous lighting can be a huge convenience for studio work. It offers a different experience and challenges, especially if you are used to natural light or flash. This helpful video tutorial will walk you through a simple one-light setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon RP has recently become the cheapest new full frame body available at B&H. Priced at $899, it offers 26 megapixels and 4K video. This camera might seem appealing due to its price, but it's important to take a close look at its performance and see if it remains a worthy purchase in 2024. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Peak Design just released a big bundle of new gear. That included adding two new Travel Duffels to their range. Are these a niche product or something that many traveling photographers could use? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post How to Use Horizontal Lines in Your Photos (for Stunning Compositions) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. This article was updated in June 2024 with contributions from Darren Rowse and Jaymes Dempsey. Imagine you’re walking through a gallery, admiring a collection of stunning photographs. As you move from one image to the next, something intriguing catches your eye: the presence of horizontal lines in many of the images, which lead your eye from one side of the frame to the other and give each composition a stretched, even languid feel. These lines, whether they appear as horizons, outstretched arms, roads, or sidewalks, are powerful tools in the hands of a photographer – and...

Restoring an underexposed raw file can seem daunting, but it's possible with the right tools and techniques. Proper editing brings out the hidden details and enhances the overall quality of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There has probably never been a richer range of excellent camera lenses available than there is today. We’ve done our best to sort through the best camera lens brands out there, and to give you a mere taste of the possibilities. You’ll need to read through to see which is lens right for you. Our top two choices are the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM and the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR, which are both leaders in their field. We have 10 other lenses to explore, which we’ve divided between Canon and Nikon, and Fujifilm and Sony. They are the top camera lens brands right now, so you should be able to find exactly what you need.  Our...

A good background change app helps you transform you photos quickly and easily. Changing the background used to be a complicated job, and you needed specialist photo editing software. But that’s not the case anymore. As you’ll see in this article, there are plenty of smartphone apps that make it easy to change a background.  The Photo Background Changer app is our top recommendation. It does exactly what is says on the tin, allowing you to change the background on your images without much fuss. It’s simple, easy to use, and free. If you want to learn more and see more of the best background change apps, keep reading.  Our Top 3 Background Change Apps Photo Background Changer Photo Background Changer...

Understanding how to effectively use lighting is crucial for capturing high-quality images in any setting, especially in small spaces, which is why one-light options are particularly useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Edit Non-Destructively in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Picture this: You are about halfway through post-processing a beautiful urban landscape in Photoshop. You’ve already put hours into the edit when you suddenly notice that a small area of the image doesn’t add up. A wall you were working on has accidentally been cloned to look as if it were hanging at an unnatural angle. As a result, it just feels wrong. After repeatedly hitting the Undo button, you discover that Photoshop can only remember so much, and you are stuck with this disastrous-looking edit. All you can do now is waste more time trying to fix the problem or close the program and start from the beginning. If only there were some way of editing your...

If we look at Nikon and Sony's wide-angle prime lens lineups, you'll find some significant gaps. The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 steps up to fill some of those gaps, and it's a real winner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

AI tools in retouching aren’t new, but it’s nice to know the current level of competence that some tools have when compared to a professional portrait retoucher. It could be a useful comparison whether you’re a photographer who wants to understand how these AI tools can speed up your workflow, or whether they’re a waste of time, or even if you’re a retoucher who wants to know what they’re up against in today’s world where fast-evolving Artificial Intelligence-assisted tools are always improving. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

Is editing with a mouse good enough? Customize your workflow for both photo and video to take your editing to new heights. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

As cameras continue to get more powerful year by year, there comes a time when you can be limited by the type of card you use, but no more as the dawn of the CFExpress 4.0 card is here. I was sent the brand-new Exascend 1 TB Essential Pro CFExpress 4.0 Type A card, and I could not wait to take this out on a shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

The Pentax 17 is here, bringing a fresh take on film photography. This half-frame camera uses 35mm film but gives you 72 exposures per roll, giving you more shots and a unique portrait orientation when looking through the viewfinder. For film enthusiasts, this camera could offer a fun and cost-effective way to enjoy shooting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, we’re looking at the best free Lightroom presets. After a quick search on Google, you’ll be flooded with thousands of free Lightroom presets. Some can be very expensive, while others are free.  Presets are a great way to work through your images in Adobe Lightroom. They are adjustments made to an image and then saved for future use. Some photographers or software manufacturers create these presets. Here, we have collected 37 free Lightroom presets covering most photography topics. Free Lightroom Presets: Why Use Them? Lightroom presets are for speeding up your post-processing. They allow you to edit more images simultaneously with a single click. This way, your images can have a uniform tone and atmosphere. All you need to do...

The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is an exciting new release, offering big prints for fans of instant photography. This camera fills a gap left open for a decade since the last wide-format model. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Toady, we will explore the best Lightroom export settings. These settings balance image quality with accessibility. Maybe you’re editing photos for Instagram or enlarging photos for printing. Here, you’ll find the perfect way to share your best work. Let’s dive deep into the many settings in the Lightroom export dialogue box (File > Export). Many options are also in the export panel of Lightroom (formerly Lightroom CC), but not all. To learn how to export photos from Lightroom, see our post on how to save and export photos from Lightroom. Choosing The Best Lightroom Export Settings We love our images and want to share our favorites at the highest quality possible. But this does not always mean exporting the files at...