Digital cameras have been around for just a moment compared to the long history of film photography, and that means within those many decades are some truly interesting and unique cameras. One of the weirdest and most beloved among those is the Rollei 35, and this great video takes a look at five reasons why it was such a fun and interesting camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

To improve as a photographer, sometimes, it pays to stop worrying about what others are doing, and, instead, focus on what you do best. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Photographers who are new to working with artificial light often think that strobes always look distinctly different from natural light. And while it is true that you can shoot creative, highly stylized images that would not be possible with just sunlight, you can use strobes to emulate natural light to make subtle, natural looks. This excellent video tutorial will show you three off-camera flash lighting techniques that will allow you to create effective and compelling portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Dave Stoker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wintering Cranes” by Dave Stoker. Location: Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, Arizona. “Sandhill Cranes gather in their winter home during their annual migration,” explains Stoker. 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 Dave Stoker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Snow Flowers And Trees” by Hi il Lee. Location: West Virginia. 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 linkOriginal author: Staff

Now in its fifth generation, the Sony a7R series has earned a reputation for offering a wide range of impressive features paired with the highest-resolution sensor available in a full frame camera, making it the workhorse of choice for a lot of photographers and filmmakers. Is it the best hybrid camera on the market right now? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We're now into 2023, and the Internet still feels a little like the Wild West when it comes to content sharing. There's so many places to share your work with the world. With lots of criticism of popular content sharing platforms, where should you be posting in 2023? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The January 2023 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and the KelbyOne app for iOS and Android. In this issue, when dodging and burning is done right in Photoshop, it can open a galaxy of possibilities in your images; plus join us on an exploration mission of Adaptive presets in Lightroom Classic; wrap text into a cylindrical shape using the new Cylinder Warp preset in Photoshop; retouching teeth, hair, and eyes in Lightroom; create custom distortion effects using filters in Photoshop; and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Liesl Walsh Current KelbyOne members can log into their account to access the new issue, or you can visit https://kelbyone.com/magazine to sign up and start reading today. KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have...

Panasonic's LUMIX cameras have been a quiet but profound success in photography. Now, the company has announced the sequel to the beloved mirrorless and it has one improvement that caused quite the stir. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Nikon has announced the development of two exciting new lenses, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Multiply Blend Mode: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Multiply is one of Photoshop’s most popular blend modes. If you’ve ever followed the steps in a Photoshop editing tutorial, you’ve probably used it yourself, and if you’ve ever watched a Photoshop expert apply edits to their work, you’ve probably seen it in action. But why is Multiply so common? What makes it such a popular choice among Photoshop artists and photographers? It’s because the Multiply blend mode is very versatile; it can be used to create all sorts of interesting effects. In this article, I offer a comprehensive overview of Photoshop’s Multiply blend mode. I discuss what it is and...

Architectural photography can be described as one of the more technical kinds of photography. Photo compositions generally need to have a more structured aesthetic. Vertical lines need to be straight, and the best way to ensure this is by using a tilt-shift lens. The question is: which lens is best for architectural photography? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

We wanted to make the Outdoor Photographer community aware that we’ve been alerted to several instances of scammers posing as editors of OP who have reached out to photographers. On various occasions, these fake OP editors have contacted photographers on Instagram and other social media sites saying they were interested in paying for image usage. As far as we can tell, this is a scam, and you should be wary if you are contacted in this way. Outdoor Photographer does not use personal social media accounts or Gmail accounts to contact photographers for professional reasons. These latest incidents are similar to an OP staff impersonation that occurred a little over a year ago. As we said then, it’s an unfortunate part...

With the January sales looming and every company likely offering discounts on new and existing cameras and kit, is it worth considering a new camera body? Is it worth upgrading from your existing equipment to a newer model or even switching from DSLR to mirrorless? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

High-end retouching is normally done in Photoshop, so can similar edits be achieved in Lightroom without ever leaving the software? The following tutorial is based upon the tips and techniques provided in lesson 19 of Mastering Adobe Lightroom by Pye Jirsa and is only part of the 49 lessons available in the tutorial. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

For many of us, January is a time to look forward, make resolutions, set goals, and make plans for the new year. I think it is also a fun time to look back at the year that passed and gain some insights into our photography or maybe just reminisce about key moments you captured. Lightroom Classic offers us a few tools to help us see interesting data points about our collective photo libraries. Head over to the Library module to see what I mean. With the Catalog Panel expanded we can select the All Photographs collection, which puts every photo (and video) we’ve ever imported at our fingertips. Press G for Grid view if not there already. Above the thumbnails in...

As part of Sigma’s Contemporary lens line, the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is designed to offer exceptional image quality and performance all in a small, convenient package. With a 35mm equivalent of 84mm, this lens is great for portraiture, street photography, pet photography, travel work, and any low-light shooting situations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Photo By Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo of the Day is “On A Winter’s Day” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Jeff Harshaw appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Photography is a lifelong commitment. There is always something new to learn, an interesting subject to photograph, and a skill to improve. How do you avoid stagnating? This great video discusses the topic and how one photographer keeps himself motivated to continually evolve and grow as a creative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Correctly Use Camera Memory Cards: 14 Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Memory cards are an essential part of digital photography. They record your precious files and keep them safe until you’re able to transfer them to your (hopefully) full-fledged storage solution – which means that it’s essential that you understand how to use memory cards correctly. After all, a properly cared-for memory card will often perform flawlessly for years – while a poorly looked-after card will be prone to errors, corruption, and loss of files. In this article, I share 14 tips for keeping your memory cards in good condition. I explain how you should correctly eject your cards,...