Reception lighting is where most photographers struggle the most. The chaos of the dance floor mixed with low-light shooting conditions make for a constant struggle. But these six lighting setups will help you take your reception images to the next level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Photo By Peter Ensrud Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter Grooves” by Peter Ensrud. 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 Peter Ensrud appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Great news for bokeh lovers: a new super-wide-aperture lens will likely be announced next week. Sony will be announcing the FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens on March 16. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

In this video tutorial, watch as Dean Samed talks you through the photo manipulator's guide to mood boards in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Clinton Lofthouse)

One of the most difficult aspects of photography is knowing how to actually find a good picture so you can take it. How do you know when one is in front of you? This insightful video tutorial discusses how to see good photos before you take them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Reduce Camera Shake – 6 Techniques appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Norton. Are you struggling with camera shake? Do your photos turn out blurry whenever you hand-hold the camera? You’re not alone. Camera shake is a huge problem. It’s the reason why beginners (and even experienced photographers!) end up with soft, blurry, unwanted photos. Fortunately, there are a few simple techniques you can use… …to ensure that your photos never suffer from camera shake again! So here are six simple techniques for avoiding camera shake and achieving crisp, delicious images – no matter what. Let’s dive right in, starting with the very first technique: 1. Tuck your elbows in This technique...

In 2019, Canon did something weird: they crowdfunded a camera that no-one wanted. 18 months later, the reviews are largely terrible and you can now buy it for almost one third of its original price. What happened with the Canon IVY REC? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

After capturing the majority of my portfolio with the Canon 5D Mark IV over the last four years, it was time for a change. So, why did I choose the Canon R5, and what do I expect it to do for my photography? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Have you ever used a highly versatile zoom lens with a great range to it? They have grown in both number and popularity in recent years, so how is Nikon's one-lens solution? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

A wide angle zoom lens is a versatile option suitable for a wide range of scenarios, and for Fujifilm shooters, one option is the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR lens, a recent update to the original. This excellent video review 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)

Whereas most landscape photos involve vast, sweeping scenes, woodland photography is an interesting change of pace that challenges you to create compelling imagery in densely packed spaces full of competing elements. This excellent video discusses the challenges of woodland photography and offers some helpful tips for creating better compositions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 can produce cut-sheet panorama prints up to 13×39-inches. Not so long ago, the photographic print was how everyone experienced photography. Before websites, smartphones and apps, shoeboxes with stacks of 4×6-inch photos of the family vacation were a household staple—I still have a few in the garage myself. For the casual photographer who uses the medium as personal documentary rather than fine art, digital photography changed the way most images are shared, and the end of printing has been repeatedly foretold. But that hasn’t happened. Like Mark Twain’s famous quip, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” printing technology has experienced a renaissance as a result of digital technology. Though the folks who use photography for utility...

Landscape photography often demands extreme levels of dynamic range and depth of field — frequently more than your camera or lens can deliver. When that happens, exposure bracketing and focus stacking are your best friend, and this helpful video tutorial will show you how they are done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo by Garry Everett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter View” by Garry Everett. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “After a large winter storm dumped a heap of snow in the Sierras, I made a decision to make the 3.5-hour drive to Yosemite to be there for sunrise,” says Everett. “I did plan to shoot sunrise at tunnel view, but the road was still closed. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to make other sunrise plans in Yosemite. The road stayed closed to well after 9 a.m., which I thought was a little late. The fresh snow cover in the valley along with the clouds and blue sky made for a classic winter scene.” Want to get your images in the running...

Fstoppers is expanding, and we're looking for more talented photographers and videographers to join our team as staff writers! If you enjoy reading Fstoppers and want to join our team, we want to hear from you! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

You may already be familiar with Format, one of the leading website-building platforms. This year, they are taking it one step further by releasing a product that will help photographers manage their business operations and offering it free for a whole year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Anete Lusina)

In this video tutorial, watch as I take you through a layer breakdown of my Motorbike Rockstar image and also an amazingly easy rim light hack. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Clinton Lofthouse)

For numerous years, I’ve been writing the Tip of the Week for outdoorphotographer.com. Each session starts with me in front of my monitor to come up with a fresh new topic. For some, I write about a specific technique. For others, I provide hints on topics such as light, backgrounds, editing before pressing the shutter, exhausting all possibilities, and more. For this week, my Pages document on my monitor sadly remained blank. I found this frustrating as there’s always been something that pops into my head to provide motivation. I persisted, pondered and continued to deeply speculate. Tabula rasa—maybe a play on words. Tabula rasa—maybe a new and improved tutorial on depth of field. Tabula rasa—the more deeply I self-deliberated and...

The post Nikon’s Future: A Flagship Z Camera, 8K Video, and Affordable Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Nikon will be releasing “a flagship Nikon Z-series mirrorless camera…within the year,” said Keiji Oishi, a Department Manager of Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit. The camera “is being developed with the goal of surpassing the D6.” This comes from a recently published DPReview interview with Oishi, which touches on the past, present, and future of Nikon’s camera business, including new cameras, lenses, Nikon’s mirrorless sales success, and the pursuit of 8K recording.  The development of a flagship mirrorless model is welcome news for Nikon fans; it firmly reinforces Nikon’s commitment to growth and innovation in the face...

Alongside the release of the diminutive a7C, Sony released a new kit lens: the surprisingly compact 28-60mm f/4-5.6, which keeps its size and weight down by trimming 10mm off the long end and being collapsible. However, is it worth $500? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)