If you're a beginner to photography, your images might seem far softer than those you see from your favorite photographers and it can be difficult to identify why. Well, the answer might be in this video, and if not, you'll come away with some sage advice on getting sharp images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Drone Photography: Tips for Stunning Aerial Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew Thomas. One of the most exciting developments in photography in the last handful of years is the drone camera, which allows you to capture unique viewpoints of common subjects. And while drones were once prohibitively expensive, the cost of getting a camera into the air has dropped dramatically – which means that nearly everyone can capture stunning drone shots! If you decide to venture down this road, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed; aside from the amazing images you can produce, aerial shooting is just tremendous fun. That said, creating top-notch drone photography is about more than flying a quality product...

When it comes to studio lighting, you might think that you need powerful monolights or pack and head systems, but you can accomplish quite a bit with speedlights. This great video tutorial will show you how to do just that using affordable and easy-to-use speedlights. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s time to spring-clean your photography website! Don’t leave it until you've finally shot that new body of work you’ve been meaning to shoot. There are several things you can do to your website to freshen it up without shooting new images first. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – In The Rain appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This one could be tricky, maybe it never rains where you live? That only means you need to be more creative. (See the last photo!) We have tried ‘rain’ as a challenge before, but we didn’t let you create your own rain (tap, hose, bucket) and we want to see how creative you can get if it’s not raining where you are! If you tried last time, try something different this time! Self Portrait in the rain? Go on then. Use the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSInTheRain A photograph I took while sitting at a bar in Shanghai with my old mate,...

Rhy Dyball is a photographer and artist working with themes uncanny and eerie images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Canon CPS is changing for the better? We talk to Frankie Jim, the man in charge of Canon’s Professional Services in the UK, to find out what’s changing and assess if these changes happening are for the better or worse? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo of the Day is “Foggy Rhododendron Looking Up” by Beth Young. Location: California. “Every year, in a short window of time on Memorial Day weekend, I endeavor to capture the magical ingredients of redwoods, fog, rhododendrons, and sunbeams all in one frame,” says Young. “This year’s missing ingredient was sunbeams; however, I can never complain about being in one of my favorite places, and most fragile ecosystems in the world, with my camera. For me, this is like being in church, with the towering coastal redwoods conveying a sense of both peacefulness and awe.” See more of Young’s photography at www.optimalfocusphotography.com. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day...

Working with flash intimidates a lot of photographers, but it is well worth taking the time to learn it, as it will make you a vastly more versatile photographer and enable new creative opportunities that simply would not be possible with only natural light. This excellent video tutorial will help you learn the basics of flash through examples and have you up and running in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I’ve been enjoying the Pre-shooting function on the Canon EOS R6 MkII (also found on the R10, R7, and R8). Pre-shooting is part of the Raw Burst Mode feature, which when enabled allows you to also enable Pre-shooting. With Pre-shooting enabled, you half-press the shutter to acquire focus, which also starts a temporary recording of the scene, so that when you fully press the shutter you end up with about 1/2 second of photos from before you pressed the shutter. This can be great for any kind of anticipated fast action, like waiting for a bird to take flight or a batter striking a ball or a water drop falling from an icicle. All of the photos from the raw burst...

Few lenses are more famous than the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM, renowned for its extreme design and insane bokeh, making it a favorite of numerous portrait and wedding photographers for many years. Now available on the used market for about the same price as the far newer RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM, you might wonder which is right for you. This great video comparison will help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron's 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD has been praised for being remarkably versatile and for pushing the boundaries of lens design. Samyang might be joining the party soon, as rumors that the company is planning a similar lens have emerged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Drones provide photographers with incredible image opportunities but still lack dynamic range and pixel count of their grounded handheld counterparts. What if you could increase your dynamic range, resolution, and take better images? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Desert sand verbena and brown-eyed primrose with Coyote Mountain in the background at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Colorful wildflowers announce a new year, new growth and freshness on the land. “Spring” wildflowers bloom not just in spring but throughout the fall in many regions of the country. Blooming depends on seasonal weather, altitude, temperature, habitat and latitude. I live in California, a state over 1,000 miles from north to south, blessed with all these elements. I can photograph wildflowers from early February through September. You can find similar situations in many regions of the country. Join me as I go on the road in California to reveal the best spots to photograph wildflowers. I’ll also share tips with you on how...

If you are interested in landscape photography, you might think that the first lens you should pick up is an ultra-wide angle zoom. Those can certainly be useful tools, but there might be a better first lens. This excellent video will show you a potentially better choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When I was looking for a camera that could shoot higher resolution than my Canon 5D Mark IV, I had three options: Phase One, Canon 5DD, or mirrorless. I ended up getting the Canon 5Ds, and after using it for a bunch of work, here are my long-term thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo of the Day is “Running Water” by Hi il Lee. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G is an impressively versatile and portable wide angle zoom lens at a very reasonable price for the features and image quality you get. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This opportunity shouldn’t be overlooked! Whether you are a new photographer or have been involved in photography for years, this bundle provides something for everyone at every level. Upgrade your skillset from experienced photographers and master editing techniques using $1000+ worth of materials: renowned courses, software assets, and creative content to achieve stunning results. Educational courses Broaden your photography editing expertise with high caliber courses from renowned photographers. With this selection, you can be sure to find the right combination of landscape, portrait and drone lessons for amateurs or professionals alike.  Full Editing Course on landscape photography from Albert DrosProfessional photographer Albert Dros — whose work has graced some of the world’s biggest brands — reveals his editing secrets and teaches...

The 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 is a classic design used by countless creatives for genres like sports and wildlife photography, where its versatile focal range and modest aperture offer a lot of reach at far more reasonable prices than top-shelf supertelephoto prime lenses. For Nikon mirrorless shooters, there is the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)