Being a photographer can be a challenging but rewarding career, but it is not without risks one should be aware of before they choose to enter it. This fantastic video essay features an experienced commercial photographer discussing some important truths about being a professional that every creative should be aware of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I have a dream. A dream that one day I will be able to use an 8K TV as four seamless 4K monitors. I just can't figure out how to make this work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

USB C is great, but it's also incredibly confusing. No cable is alike, and there's almost no way to figure out their specifications. Let's fix that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Sony's new a9 III camera is set to revolutionize professional photography. With the world's first full frame global shutter sensor, this remarkable technology eliminates historic limitations to unlock astounding new creative possibilities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Large format photography is unlike nothing else you have seen before, allowing you to create humongous negatives full of incredible levels of detail and creative renderings not possible with 35mm or even medium format. However, large format photography requires an entirely different approach and set of techniques, which can make it a bit intimidating. Don't fear, though, as this fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony just changed photography forever by releasing the Sony a9 III, the world's first global shutter camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Attending a portrait workshop with a photographer that you greatly admire can be an intimidating experience. Last month, I had the opportunity to spend a day at the New York Lighting Workshop with photographer extraordinaire, Felix Kunze, and it was not at all what I expected. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Generally, any aperture wider than f/1.4 is considered particularly wide, which makes the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 for Fujifilm X Series cameras a particularly noteworthy offering. With a maximum aperture over a stop wider than f/1.4, bokeh fanatics and anyone who needs a lot of light-gathering power should be interested. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the best parts of landscape photography is that you can return to a location over and over as you grow as a photographer and see how your technique has progressed and your creative tastes have grown. This great video features an experienced photographer discussing evolution as a creative and sharing some of his experiences along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tone curves can be a rather intimidating tool for many photographers, and as such, many users avoid using them, opting instead for the editing sliders in Lightroom. However, curves are a tremendously powerful, precise, and versatile tool for performing a ton of editing tasks, and it is well worth learning them. This helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to take full advantage of curves in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Adding to mobile power options for filmmakers, SmallRig has announced the newest update to its popular mini V-mount line, the VB99 Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Manual and aperture priority are two of the most common modes photographers use, but when you are new to the craft, it might be difficult to know when to use which. This excellent video tutorial discusses manual and aperture priority modes, including how they work and when each is appropriate. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In every photoshoot, I will always perform a three-part culling process, and it ensures I always pick the best images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)

Running a photography business can often feel like a solitary journey, and if you're not careful, it can take a toll on your career. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The 2023 MacBook Pro is the latest evolution of Apple's iconic pro laptop lineup. The 2023 redesign brings some major changes, including the new M3 family of Apple silicon chips, a refined design now available in Space Black, and an upgraded display, camera, and connectivity. In this review, we take a deep dive into the latest model and its powerful features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When I did that post last week asking, “What would Adobe need to add to Lr ‘Cloud’ for you to switch from Lr Classic?” (link) beside the folks who said something along the lines of “There is nothing they could ever do to make me change!” comments, there was quite a bit of confusion around the new local storage feature that just got added to the ‘cloud’ version. In short, it allows you to look at images and edit them in Lightroom ‘cloud’ without ever having to import them or upload them to the cloud. That’s a totally new concept for ‘cloud’, which always made you import them before you could work on them. They synced to the cloud as soon...

Canon's RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens is impressively portable and will not break the bank, making it a nice option for anyone who wants a lightweight option they can take anywhere without worrying about a stray bump here or there. This excellent video review takes a look at if such a small and affordable lens can provide the sort of performance and image quality moderns users demand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I picked up a Fujifilm X-T5 last December shortly after it was released. Originally, I purchased it as a backup camera to be used primarily for concert and street photography. After a short time, however, I fell in love with the camera and began to use it as my go-to choice for most of my portrait work. But does it hold up for heavy professional work? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Throughout my pursuit in the photography journey for more than a decade, my focus has always been on the hunt for the most suitable full frame camera to use for work and personal use. Regardless of the brand, the “perfect” camera has to at least fulfill these three criteria: wide range of lens adaptability and availability, high megapixel count, and within my acceptable budget. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Zhen Siang Yang)

Branding is more than just a logo, it is the vision and delivery of your business, which, in photography, is very important. Whether you are a wedding, newborn, portrait, or product photographer, having the right branding is a key element to getting great clients through the door and optimizing your services. In this video by boudoir photographer Michael Sasser, he takes us through some great tips and tricks. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)