If you fancy yourself as a good pet photographer or think you have some images of pets that can beat the best of them, enter this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards and earn a chance to win more than $2,000 in cash. Here are some of the best entries so far. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

There are few camera series more iconic and recognizable than the Hasselblad 500 series, which has become a popular collector's camera that still commands a high price on the used market today. This great video review takes a look at a camera from the series and what it is like to shoot with seven decades after they first hit the market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The 4th of July is just about here, and that means fireworks will soon be filling the skies all around the United States. They make for fantastic photography subjects, and they can be a great technical challenge as well. If you are thinking of heading out to capture some images, check out this helpful video tutorial that will give you a range of tips to ensure you come home with the best possible shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Canon EOS R3 has some of the most advanced capabilities and features the company has ever put in a camera, making it an appealing option for a wide range of creatives, particularly sports and wildlife photographers. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in the field. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Great cinematography can elevate an average video far above its station, and conversely, poor cinematography can damage an otherwise great picture. In this video, Mark Bone goes through the six most important rules that he believes every cinematographer and Director of Photography ought to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

One of the biggest mistakes I made early on as a headshot photographer was using the dreaded phrase, “I'll fix it in post.” In today's article and accompanying video, I share five reasons why I never say this to my clients, and why you shouldn't either. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The post Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson). Looking to level up your fashion photography? You’ve come to the right place. As an experienced fashion photographer, I’ve spent years developing tricks and techniques for gorgeous images – and in this article, I share it all with you, including: The best way to light your fashion portraitsHow to choose the best posesA simple prop that looks amazing in fashion photosMuch more! So if you’re ready to start taking pro-level fashion images, then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Confidently direct your model If you want great fashion photos, you must be prepared to confidently...

With so many new methods to create images, photography has gone beyond simply just taking a photo. This new device from MIOPS brings the photographer closer to the images they envision by making the process simpler. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Marti Phillips Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Summer in the Cirque” by Marti Phillips. Location: Cirque of the Towers in Wyoming. 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 Marti Phillips appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Few images are more iconic in landscape photography than the long exposure of water. It is about a lot more than simply throwing an ND filter on the front of your lens and going to town, however. This great video follows a photographer as he shoots and edits a long exposure of a seascape and offers a lot of helpful insights into and tips on his creative decisions and process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As my photography evolved, it became more and more obvious that the most critical piece that dictates the success of a photo is the light. It grew so evident that it’s become my business motto: “It’s all about the light.” I even parlayed that slogan into a few more: “I’d rather photograph a mundane subject in great light than a great subject in flat light.” “Edit before pressing the shutter.” “The background is equally as important as the subject”  And finally, “It’s not the number of pictures you take home, it’s the quality of the light in the ones you keep.” The quality of light brings me to the premise of this article—the drama of storm light. Storm light has impact,...

Hasselblad's X1D and X1D II 50C medium format mirrorless cameras have achieved some popularity for being incredibly portable while still offering extremely high levels of image quality. An updated body is expected fairly soon, and it looks like Hasselblad is planning some major upgrades to the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Getting views on YouTube isn’t easy, especially now in 2022. With so many of us hoping to get more eyes on our work and possibly make YouTube a successful side hustle, the struggle is real when trying to get any traction in the genre of photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

In our profession, we think of every piece in our gear closet as designed to take pictures. If you were assigned to walk into your gear closet and redesign one piece for the purpose of saving human lives, what would you create? North American company Dranganfly has taken drones and has created gear that is used in new ways for smarter and safer warfare. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Only if you buried your head for the last few months would you have missed the enthusiasm for the OM-1. The new camera from the company previously known as Olympus caused quite a stir. How is it faring in the real world? I've owned the OM-1 for a little over three months. Am I still as enthusiastic about it as I was when I first bought it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post 8 Tips for Gorgeous Tree Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Want to take stunning photos of trees? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been capturing trees for years, and in this article, I share plenty of tree photography tips and tricks, including: Simple creative techniques you can apply to your tree photosInteresting perspectives for beautiful imagesHow to get a great “lone tree” shotMuch more! I also include a handful of tree photography ideas so that you never run out of inspiration. So take a deep breath, fill your lungs with tree-produced oxygen, and learn how you can take stunning photos! 1. Find a single tree standing on its own The...

Sony mirrorless cameras have become some of the most capable and popular cameras on the market. With tiny cameras such as the Sony a7C and high-resolution systems like the a7R IV, there are plenty of options available for almost all photography genres. This seems especially to be the case when you put 144 Sony cameras together into a synchronized rig. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Being new to photography can be a bit daunting, requiring you to tackle a variety of technical and creative ideas and approaches simultaneously. However, there is one lesson every new photographer should learn as soon as possible, as it will save them a lot of money and headache down the road and help them become better faster. This important video discusses the topic and how to get yourself on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Clayton Peoples Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Vivid Mountain Bliss” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. “Cumulus clouds create drama over Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park,” describes Peoples. “This lake is already dramatically beautiful with the nearby mountains (e.g. Sinopah, center) and the multicolored rocks under the surface of the water. But add some clouds, and the light and shadows create even more drama to the scene.” 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,...

There has been a huge rise in the popularity of portraits with shallow depth of field in the last decade, and while those can be compelling, they are certainly not the only way to shoot. In fact, you can give your images an extra dose of visual interest by integrating the environment around your subject in clever ways. This helpful video tutorial will show you just how to go about doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)