The new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens has turned quite a few heads as a portable, versatile, and relatively affordable wide angle zoom. This great video review takes a look at the new 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)

If you ever get the feeling that photography is not valued today, it might interest you to know that Getty Images is offering $85k in three new editorial grants to support photojournalists and organizations, with an emphasis on supporting photographers whose work shines a light on important issues of our time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “High Key Sunrise” by Christopher Baker. Location: Madison, Alabama. “A great blue heron enjoying a relaxing morning sunrise,” describes Baker. 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 Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

With fast action and rapidly changing backdrops, getting the correct exposure can be a real challenge in bird photography. With the right techniques and a bit of practice, however, you can ensure consistently correct exposures, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Cookie Photography Tips for Mouthwatering Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Cookie photography is not just for professional food photographers. It’s a skill that comes in handy if you bake cookies to sell online, if you’re the community manager of a coffee shop and you want to share the cookies available on the menu, or if you’re an amateur food photographer looking to broaden your skills. In this article, I’ll share some cookie photography tips that will help you improve your images without spending money on expensive gear and equipment. So if you’re ready to make your cookies look as delicious as they taste, then let’s get started! 1. Do some...

Taking full control of your shutter speed, aperture, and ISO is one of the most fundamental things every photographer needs to master. There is a range of camera modes to assist you with these settings, ranging from automatic mode to full manual mode, with a set of semiautomatic options in-between the two extremes. One such in-between mode is aperture priority, and this excellent video tutorial discusses its usefulness and how to use it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This is awesome – it’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about taking Lightroom on your vacation (on your phone, on your iPad, on your laptop, making smart previews, backing up, how to use the cloud – it’s basically all the ways you can go somewhere and have Lightroom with you). It’s from the always awesome Terry White, and this is such useful stuff – totally worth watching before your next trip. Check it out below: Thank you, Terry!!! That is incredibly helpful!!! Here’s wishing you a great week (and I’m hoping that this week you’re on vacation, or that one is coming soon!). -Scott The post Take Lightroom On Your Summer Vacation appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott...

Although the theme of this week’s tip is trees, it can be applied to many subjects. Press on and apply much of the advice and particulars to whatever you photograph. I begin with a teaser: Why did the tree take a nap? For rest. The Root Of The Problem Trees became a poplar subject for me when I got into a photo funk. I got caught up in the doldrums, I wanted to make photos, but nothing excited me. One day, I opened a magazine and a gorgeous photo of a tree was on the page to which I turned. That was my motivator. So much so, the next time I got stuck in a rut and felt stumped, I opened...

70-200mm f/2.8 lenses are highly popular workhorses, suitable for a huge range of genres and applications. That being said, they are both expensive and rather bulky. If you do not need that extra aperture to stop, but still want the versatility of that focal length range, a 70-200mm f/4 can save you both bulk and money. This excellent video review takes a look at Sony's option, the FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wedding photographers are always looking for ways to book new clients, and while paying for advertising is certainly one way to do that, it is, by far, not the only way. This fantastic video tutorial will show you 10 different ways to land more clients without spending any money on advertising. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Using a phone to shoot professional work isn't new, but most instances involve situations where the photographer has almost full control. But how would a phone stand up to the same test if the photographer had little to no control over the lighting and environment? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Wedding photography is a challenging genre, and if you are preparing to enter it, it can be a little daunting. If you are ready to get started and looking for some advice, check out this fantastic video tutorial from an experienced wedding photographer that will give you some good advice to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Some photographers go their entire career without deliberately photographing people. However, most of us, at some point, will want or need to photograph people in specific situations. If you’re not used to working with models, here’s some helpful advice on how to go about it. Whether you want to learn portraiture or need to shoot a model for a specific job, this guide will be of use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The drive south from Akureyri had been eventful, to say the least, but the snow subsided and we managed to stop briefly and get some minimal shots every now and again. As color began once again to show in the landscape we began to feel more hopeful as we headed towards Vestrahorn. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

The post 7 Travel Photography Mistakes Every Photographer Should Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kav Dadfar. Travel photography doesn’t have to be hard, but there are a handful of mistakes that beginners – and even experienced shooters! – make over and over again. But what are these mistakes? And how can you avoid making them in the future? In this article, I share the 7 most common travel photography mistakes; I also explain how to fix them. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to deal with these pesky problems once and for all! 1. Taking tourist photos If you Google any famous landmark or location, you’ll see thousands of images – many...

Wide-aperture 85mm lenses are the classic choice for portrait photography, but, of course, they are not the only focal length you can use. 135mm lenses have long been a popular alternative choice, and several companies make impressive options. This great video review compares the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, and Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Troy Harrison Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Wild World” by Troy Harrison. Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. “A little brown bear cub poses in front of the distant mountains that make up the wide range of its home in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska,” describes Harrison. 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 Troy Harrison appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally...

Creating a successful landscape photo takes creative vision, solid technique, and often, a bit of luck. If you would like to improve your landscape images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you seven helpful tips sure to help you improve your photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For the last couple of months, Patrick and I have been moving into our new homes in Puerto Rico and building out personal studios in each. Let me show you what I've built. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Why do some photography businesses fail? Training courses talk about how to make a business work, but overlook the commonplace mistakes. This is how not to run a business, with five lessons from a photography business that stank and sank. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)