Coming to you from Andrew Budziak, filmmaker and photographer, as part of Picfair's promotion of their Urban Wildlife Photography Awards: three locations for elevating your wildlife images in the big cities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

While many photographers have probably stitched together a handful of images to create a panorama, this scientist has taken things to a whole other level by using a staggering 8,439 pictures. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Lightroom is a more powerful and nuanced application than we sometimes give it credit for, and there are some useful features that are easy to overlook. This awesome video tutorial will show you five hidden features in Lightroom that can make your work life a lot easier and more efficient and even improve the quality of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Many of you are likely familiar with the company Skylum. They make the ever-popular Luminar photo-editing software. Some of you may know that Skylum was founded in Ukraine, and the majority of their team resides there. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Landscape photography often takes at least a bit of editing to produce a completed image, and as such, you will usually be doing some kind of editing work on the sky. Lightroom's newest version has a wide range of useful tools for doing this, and this excellent video tutorial will show you some of the options for selecting and adjusting a sky and the pros and cons of each. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you want perfect photos? If so, then maybe you are barking up the wrong tree. In your quest for perfection, you are losing an essential element from your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Wet plate collodion is a photographic process that dates back to the mid-1800s. It involves using antiquated equipment and processes, including toxic chemicals and is difficult to master. So, why would a modern-day successful commercial photographer be interested in pursuing this? And what insights could his journey provide? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

The post Softbox Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ 6 Lighting Setups) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Softbox photography looks incredible – but what is a softbox? What does it offer? And how can you use one for stunning photos? In this article, I share everything you need to know about softboxes, including: Why softboxes are so great for photosHow to use a softbox, even as a beginnerPlenty of softbox lighting examples (with lighting diagrams) That way, by the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to capture softbox images like a pro. Let’s do this! What is a softbox? A softbox is a lighting modifier that mounts over a flash or studio strobe, and...

Once you get wider than 20mm, you generally do not encounter apertures wider than f/2.0, save for a few rare circumstances. One such option is the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM, which positions itself as a fantastic creative tool for a wide variety of uses, and this excellent 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)

Photo By Max Foster Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Into the Valley” by Max Foster. Location: Greenland. 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 Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The camera industry is quite the well-oiled PR machine, with short update cycles that get photographers drooling over new gear every few months and a lot of hype drummed up over the latest and greatest camera or lens — some deserved and some not so much. This great video essay discusses five things camera companies will not tell you, and it is well worth giving it a listen. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting the night sky, whether by itself or as part of a landscape, can be a magical thing. The problem is that with such low levels of ambient light, any manmade sources can quickly overwhelm the stars and ruin the frame. So, how do you deal with light pollution? This helpful video tutorial will give you some useful tips on how to avoid or mitigate it and come away with more desirable images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Challenge – Glass appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week your weekly theme for our photo challenge is ‘Glass’ you can use glass in any context, as long as it includes glass! Use the hashtags #dPSGlass #dPSWeeklyChallenge in your posts and make sure to make a new photograph for the challenge! Here’s an example from Photo by Joel Filipe on Unsplash – love this photograph! You can enter in the comments below or over in our Facebook Group! #dPSGlass – New Photograph – Have fun! The post dPS Weekly Challenge – Glass appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Original link(Originally posted by Sime)

With the release of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the current list of options for photographers of all types. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Summer is a popular time for photographers to hit the road and seek out new scenes to capture on camera. And some of the most popular destinations are our incredible national parks. Get inspired by this slideshow of 27 national parks to visit this summer (with location details below each image), and you may just find an exciting new adventure to plan! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post 27 National Parks To Visit This Summer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Every photographer starting out with artificial light should work exclusively with a single strobe until they are comfortable with the basics of lighting, but once you feel like you are ready to move on to more advanced setups, the first step, of course, is to add a second light, which opens up a wide range of creative possibilities. This fantastic video tutorial will show you three different ways to use that second light for portrait work to expand your creative palette. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When I first heard of this Sony 16-35mm f/4 lens with power zoom, I looked at it as a gimmick feature. But after actually getting to use the lens, I think people are really going to love this lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grizzly Siesta” by James Day. Location: Katmai National Park, Alaska. “A grizzly taking an afternoon siesta after a large feast on a beached whale,” describes Day. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Lightweight and a Bargain: Nikon Announces the Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. This week, Nikon unveiled the Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto lens that boasts unbeatable features, including a lightweight build, razor-sharp optics, and snappy autofocus – all for a shockingly low price. Nikon has long frustrated bird, wildlife, and aviation photographers by expanding its wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lineup while neglecting its super-telephoto glass. In fact, prior to this week’s announcement, Nikon only offered a single super-telephoto lens, the Z 400mm f/2.8, which costs an eye-watering $14000. Yet with the introduction of the 800mm f/6.3, photographers gain access to a top-notch super-telephoto lens, one...

Continuous, LED lights have become stronger and more affordable over the past decade, to the point where they're challenging a lot of strobes. The new Amaran LED might just top them all, however. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)