For most people, the prospect of a clear blue sky makes for a nice day, but for a landscape photographer, it is a nightmare that leads to boring frames. While those clear skies can be difficult to deal with, they do not mean you should just pack up your camera and lens and head back home. This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer working under such conditions and sharing some helpful tips to improve your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's been nine months since I started to live a nomadic life and do full-time travel and photography. To stay productive on the road, I had to exchange my old and trusty desktop PC for a portable solution. I'm a Windows user and decided to go with the Dell XPS 9510. In this article, I explain why and share how it held up over the past months. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

It’s one thing to have a dedicated graphic tablet for editing and a whole world of convenience to have a versatile editing console. Let’s check out why the Inspiroy Dial 2 can be considered more than just a tablet. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The post Prime Lenses: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mark Condon. Prime lenses are wildly popular, but why? Why are prime lenses so appealing? Why are they used by so many professional photographers? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about prime lenses, including: What prime lenses actually areWhat makes prime lenses so specialWhen you should (or shouldn’t) use prime lenses in your photography So if you’re thinking about buying a prime lens or you simply want to understand why prime lenses are insanely popular, then read on! What is a prime lens? A prime lens is simply any lens with a fixed focal length. A 50mm lens,...

Laptops are more powerful than ever, easily capable of replacing a desktop for many creatives. However, when it comes to the needs of creatives, the ports on most laptops simply aren't enough to cover everything. Enter the docking station. In this review, we take a look at the Ugreen USB-C Triple Display 13-in-1 Docking Station and if it can cover all the needs of a demanding professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Blue Hour” by Jody Partin. Location: Mono Lake, Mono County, 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon EOS R3 is the most advanced camera the company has ever created, offering some incredible features, like a 195 fps continuous burst rate, making it a compelling option for a wide range of creative applications, particularly sports and wildlife work. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We all want to take compelling photos that capture the viewer's eye and encourage them to linger instead of quickly scrolling by. How do you notice the potential in the frame in the first place, though? This excellent video discusses the concept and offers some helpful advice sure to help you take better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

“We learn from our mistakes.” I’ll be forever grateful to the person who penned those words and had them go viral. Those five words contributed to me being the photographer I am today. Those five words pushed me to want to learn what I did wrong as a beginner after looking at all the wasted slide film I shot over a four-week period. I journeyed from my home in the northeast armed with my camera, a few lenses, 30 rolls of film and the all-important polarizer and headed west. The purpose of the trip was to come back with hundreds of great landscapes and show the world my masterpieces. The yellow Kodak boxes slowly arrived and with each glance at the...

Being a successful photographer often takes a lot of confidence: confidence in your abilities with a camera, in your problem-solving, in your creative vision, and in how you interface with your clients. Despite all that, it is quite common to experience self-doubt. This excellent video discusses three ways to tackle that self-doubt and to overcome it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over the last few years, weddings have become much more relaxed, and documentary wedding photography is taking over. How can reducing our need to make choices when shooting help our candid game? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

When it comes to mirrorless cameras, there are normally a few specifications and features that capture all the headlines — things like frame rates, sensor resolution, and autofocus. And while those are important, every camera comes with little features that might not capture those top headlines but that make a significant difference in your day-to-day usage. This interesting video discusses some of the best little features in Canon cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 13 Tips for Gorgeous Cave Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey. Cave photography is exhilarating, powerful, and breathtaking all at the same time. But caves do pose some unique challenges for photographers; the low light levels make it difficult to capture a detailed exposure, and cave conditions can be uncomfortable or downright unsafe. In this article, I share my best tips for gorgeous cave photos. Specifically, I explain: The techniques (and gear) you must use for a detailed shotHow to create a sense of scale in your imagesHow to keep yourself – and your gear! – safeMuch more! So if you’re planning to head off on a cave photo adventure, or...

It is common today to find professional photographers eager to embrace new equipment offerings from manufacturers. I recall a time when things were different and professionals were content to stick with gear that was adequate for their current needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photo By Gretchen Kay Stuart Today’s Photo of the Day is “Brown Pelican Bill Throw” by Gretchen Kay Stuart. Location: Panama City, Florida. “A brown pelican stretches his pouch with a bill throw on the Florida Panhandle,” describes Stuart. 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 Gretchen Kay Stuart appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse you will find in a ton of photographers' bags, as it provides a useful zoom range in tandem with a wide maximum aperture. That being said, such lenses are generally rather expensive. If you do not need that wide aperture, you can save a lot of money and get more reach by opting for a lens like the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S. This great 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)

Mirrorless cameras have come quite a way in the last few years, offering some incredible technology. As awesome as all that tech is, not all of us want to spend a ton of money on a camera. Canon's EOS R10 packs a lot of the company's advanced features into a body that sits below $1,000, making it quite the intriguing option. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Bird photography is a genre that requires long focal lengths, wide apertures, and fast shutter speeds, making it a nightmare scenario for consumer zooms. So, can you still get good photos in challenging low-light situations? This great video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Anybody of a certain age remembers the ViewMaster, a favorite childhood toy that read circular reels through a bright red stereoscopic viewfinder, rendering images from those reels in vivid, 3D detail. If nothing else, the color of Kandao’s new QooCam EGO viewfinder gives away that someone at that company has fond memories of the ViewMaster. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Nighttime portraits can be a highly effective way to add a bit of drama to your images and open up entirely new creative avenues. If you are interested in learning how to shoot portraits after dark, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show what you need to know to get up and running. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)