The Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe lens captured the photography world's attention by being one of the most unique lenses we have ever seen and allowing photographers and filmmakers to get shots that simply would not be possible otherwise. The new Laowa 24mm T14 2x PeriProbe ups the ante over the original, and this neat video takes a look at what you can do with it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

24-70mm f/2.8 lenses are the workhorses of choice for a wide variety of photographers and filmmakers, suitable for anything from weddings to landscape work and much more. Sony recently released the second iteration of their version, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, and 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)

Outdoor Photographer awarded the grand prize of their "Great Outdoors 2021" to a composite image that violates the rules of the competition as stated on the official website. This controversy gives rise to an ethical question regarding photography competitions that fail to enforce their own rules. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

When it comes to portrait photography, learning to work with artificial lighting will make you far more versatile and enable creative opportunities that simply would not be possible otherwise. If that is something you would like to start diving into, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the fundamentals and have you ready to tackle your first shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 5 Creative Lenses for Beautiful and Artistic Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Are you looking to capture artistic photos? Do you want to work with creative lenses that’ll take your images to the next level, fast? In this article, I share my top five favorite creative lens options for photographers. Some of the lenses are cheap, some are more expensive, but all guarantee fun and unique results. So if you’re ready to take images that stand out from the crowd, then let’s dive right in, starting with my first pick: 1. A fisheye lens Fisheye lenses produce an ultra-wide rounded effect, like this: Which means you can use them to distort...

Sharp images are the desire of every photographer, but there are many factors that can derail that pursuit and leave you with frustratingly soft photos. If you are struggling to get crisp shots, check out this helpful video tutorial that discusses six reasons your photos are not as sharp as you would like them to be and what you can do to fix those issues. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Nunzio Guerrera Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Intersect” by Nunzio Guerrera. Location: Jasper National Park, Jasper, Alberta. 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 Nunzio Guerrera appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

When considering what lens to buy, there are a few features and technical aspects you should consider to help make your choice. If being able to customize the way your lens focuses is important to you, you will want to check out the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

The post Nikon Releases the Z30, Its Cheapest Mirrorless Camera Yet appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Nikon has officially unveiled the Z30, a diminutive, lightweight, and cheap mirrorless model, claiming that the camera offers “comprehensive consideration for video recording of a wide range of scenes, from daily shooting to creative expression including vlogs.” In particular, the Z30 boasts a handful of video-focused features, including:  Uncropped 4K/30p recording1080p recording up to 120 frames per secondA prominent “Record” buttonA built-in microphoneAn articulating screen In other words, the Z30, despite its position in a primarily stills-focused lineup, is not designed as a stills camera; instead, it’s an entry-level video-leaning model, one that’s designed specifically for vloggers, social...

When you think of landscape photography, you probably think of using a lens with a wider focal length range, such as a 16-35mm. Of course, there is a reason such lenses are so widely used, but they are not the only option. In fact, much longer focal lengths can create equally compelling photos. This excellent video tutorial will show why a telephoto zoom lens can help you create eye-catching landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly dPS Photography Challenge : Nature appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Hello! Welcome to another week of the dPS Weekly Photography Challenge, I was on a call this morning and everyone was heading off for a long ‘4th of July’ weekend, I’m in Melbourne, Australia, so I’m not prone to BBQ’ing and blowing stuff up (someone on the call’s words, not mine haha) and I thought, well I’d like to get out into nature for MY weekend, and so I thought no, let’s not make it 4th of July themed, let’s make it NATURE themed this week. Any aspect of nature, your best nature photo – it MUST be taken for this challenge though....

Insta360’s cameras have been using the same 360 sensor setup for about three years, and now, it’s getting a serious update. Will the quality make up for the bulk? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Almost every landscape photo requires some degree of editing to create a finished product. Lightroom is far more powerful than it used to be and offers some impressively capable and efficient tools for editing your images. This excellent video tutorial will show you five tips that will make your Lightroom landscape image editing both easier and better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Harry Lichtman for winning the Layers In The Landscape Assignment with the image, “Snake Creek Idaho.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Layers In The Landscape Assignment Winner Harry Lichtman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Lighting portraits is about more than simply creating a technically correct exposure and rendering your subject in a flattering way. It is your chance to create a certain atmosphere and develop a recognizable personal style. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to use hard lighting to create a cinematic portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony has expanded their lens lineup quite a bit in the past few years, and they now offer a wide range of focal length options for many applications and budgets. If you are wondering which lenses are right for your work, check out this great video that features an experienced photographer discussing his 10 favorite Sony lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Philip Kuntz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Smith Rock” by Philip Kuntz. Location: Smith Rock State Park, Deschutes County, Oregon. 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 Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Canon Canada has opened applications for the second installment of its groundbreaking FUTURES program, geared to developing emerging photographers between 18 and 24. How often do we see major corporations make a point of nurturing, not just sharing five-minute videos, but actually committed to nurturing? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Happy Friday, everybody! These aren’t a list of hidden or super secret shortcuts — just those “meat and potatoes” type shortcuts that I use day in and day out. Here goes: G – This instantly returns me to the Library Module and the Grid view of all my thumbnail images.2. Shift-tab – This hides all the panels and lets me see my image really big on screen).3. D — This takes my image quickly over to the Develop module for editing.4. Command-E on Mac (Ctrl-E on Windows) – This takes my image over to Photoshop to do some editing over there.5. F – This gives me a full-screen view of my image and Lightroom is hidden from view.6. P / X...

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of June’s selections below! 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 Photos Of The Day For June 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff