The year was 2000: the Y2K bug had turned out to be a flop, a man purchased $200 million in Ansel Adams negatives for $45 at a garage sale, and Canon released their first DSLR, the D30, a camera that would go on to have a significant impact on the photography industry. What was the D30 like? This neat video review takes a look at the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Apple's latest M3/Macbook Pro event was impressive but perhaps the most shocking part was that the entire thing was filmed on an iPhone, and nobody could tell. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

The post How to Become a Professional Portrait Photographer (+ Course) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ed Verosky. Have you ever captured a portrait and thought, “I could do this for a living?” I remember that moment vividly. I was in high school, photographing a girl who was interested in becoming a model. The photos turned out so well that it dawned on me: I could actually make money doing something I love. But let’s be real: the journey from amateur to professional isn’t a cakewalk. I had no mentors, no internet resources (this was the 1980s, after all), just a stack of library books on photography and a burning desire to turn my passion into...

Becoming a confident and consistently good photographer is a complex and long journey with plenty of stops along the way. If you find yourself at the start of that journey, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced professional discussing some common mistakes that tend to hold back budding photographers and how to get yourself back on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Flying with camera gear can be intimidating. Airports, security checks, will you get your bag on the plane or will someone try to make you check it, and more sources of stress. I have some tips that have helped make the experience easier for me. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

Film photography has enjoyed a notable resurgence in recent years, offering users a chance to take part in a different approach to the craft and enjoy a more tactile and nostalgic process. Just like digital, though, there are some common pitfalls that can derail the quality of your images. This excellent video tutorial discusses five such pitfalls and what you can do to improve the quality of your film photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Viltrox has quickly grown into a respected manufacturer of lenses that offer good results at extremely competitive prices, and at $158, the AF 20mm f/2.8 is no exception to that trend. With a small footprint and a versatile focal length, can this lens deliver professional-level results despite its rock-bottom price? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wedding videography is a fun and challenging genre that will keep you on your toes and give you an opportunity to capture one of the happiest day's of a couple's lives. And while the footage you capture is obviously important, what you do with it in post-processing is just as important. This helpful video tutorial will show you five easy and effective effects you can apply to your footage to make your final product more compelling and exciting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post A Guide to Stunning Butterfly Photography (17 Expert Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Steve Berardi. This article was updated in October 2023 with contributions from four expert photographers: Steve Berardi, Vickie Lewis, Kathy Samuel, and Jaymes Dempsey. Butterflies are gorgeous insects, but if you’ve ever tried to capture a butterfly on camera, you’ll know that it can be quite a challenge. Not only are butterflies unpredictable, but they’re both very small and surprisingly fast – so without certain tricks and techniques, you’re liable to come home with memory cards full of failures. But don’t worry! In this guide, I delve into the world of butterfly photography and reveal the secrets that will help...

A good portrait lens with a wide aperture is often worth its weight in gold for many photographers, but unfortunately, many such lenses actually cost about their weight in gold as well. That makes the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM, which offers a 75mm equivalent focal length and costs $129, a breath of fresh air. Can it keep up with more expensive options? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Printing your photos can be a tremendously rewarding exercise, but it is also an expensive venture, and as such, mistakes can quickly add up in cost. If you are new to printing your image, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer sharing a range of useful advice to help ensure you get the best possible results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Are you a chronic over-packer? Do you lug bags full of gear everywhere you go, just in case you need that rarely used accessory? While preparation is, of course, a good thing, there is a such thing as taking it too far. Packing lighter than you think you need to can actually be a good thing, and this great video essay discusses why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Is the Ricoh GR III the perfect compact camera for street and travel photography? Based on my time with the camera this year, I’d say yes. Having made the switch from the Fujifilm X100V to the Ricoh GR III I took the camera on a 3 week trip to Japan. It quickly became my most used camera - shooting with it was an absolute joy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Lightroom has grown from a cataloging application with basic editing capabilities to an advancing post-processing program capable of tackling a huge range of creative needs. If you are new to using Lightroom and feeling like the full gamut of features is a bit daunting, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced pro showing you 59 Lightroom terms and tools you will need to know in order to get around the program. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Having a gallery show is a dream for most artists and photographers, and for my husband, David, and me, that dream finally became a reality. We had to figure out how to build professional looking custom frames for the show! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

There are some timeless, popular landscape photography locations that countless photographers visit every year. And while those places are certainly popular for a reason, the downside is that it can be quite difficult to create unique images that stand out from the thousands of others from the same spot. So, how do you go about rising above the crowd? This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing the issue. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lightroom has undergone some major transformation in recent years and has grown into a far more powerful editing platform, making it quite convenient for anyone who also uses the program to catalog their images and who doesn't want to round-trip between other applications. One of its newest features is Point Color, which revamps how the program approaches editing colors by offering far more control. This fantastic video tutorial will show you what Point Color is and how to use it in your own images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a huge range of creatives and applications, offering a wide maximum aperture in tandem with a very versatile focal length range. Nonetheless, such lenses can often be very expensive, which is what makes the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, which costs $1,250, an intriguing option for any photographer looking for an affordable alternative. 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)

Making a time-lapse video is a blend of photography and videography. While the outcome can be stunning, the process requires preparation and can pose certain challenges. In this article, I will walk you through my workflow and offer a glimpse of some real-life examples I've created. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

A friend asked me this question recently, and it really made me stop and think. I don’t want to share my answers yet because I don’t want it to influence your answers (or to put something in your head that wasn’t already there), but I’d love to hear them. Are we at the point (now that you can store your images locally in Lr ‘cloud’ without even syncing your images to the cloud at all) that it finally makes sense for Lr Classic users to move over, or are we still a long way away? Leave your thoughts/comments below. Have a great Monday, everybody. -Scott The post Question: What would Adobe need to add to Lr ‘Cloud’ for you to switch...