Lightroom got a major upgrade to its masking capabilities in 2021, and the new features can make your editing far more efficient and easier. If you have not yet taken the opportunity to dive into the capabilities, this great video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to get the most out of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm's series of GFX medium format mirrorless cameras took the industry by storm by creating medium format mirrorless cameras with modern features normally reserved for systems will smaller sensors and offering them at highly competitive prices. This excellent video review takes a look at one member of that series, the GFX 50S II, and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

100-400mm lenses have long been popular for everything from bird photography to sports, as they offer a tremendously useful focal length range. While Canon offers a premium option of this lens, there is the much more affordable RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM for anyone who wants to save some money or a bit of weight in their bag, 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)

As the old year rolls into the new, it’s that time again to make a few photographic resolutions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Best of 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. It’s been a year since we did a “Best of” that we thought may introduce a year that saw the end of Covid and well… here we are, a year older… When you think back over the last year, does any single photograph stand out more so than others? It’s totally fine if the answer to this question is no – share the one that means the most to you, or the one that inspires you the most to work at your photography in 2022. For me, there are a couple that I liked, for one reason or another, and...

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2021, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kathryn Black Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Horned Lark in the Snow” by Kathryn Black. Location: Waterloo State Recreation Area, Michigan. “Part of a flock of horned larks, snow buntings and lapland longspurs migrating in late winter,” describes Black. 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 Kathryn Black appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Building a robust and strong photography portfolio is something that takes a lot of effort, persistence, and patience, and many of us spend years before we have a decent collection of images we are really proud of. So, how much persistence does it really take? This interesting video features a professional landscape photographer breaking down the numbers of how often he goes out and how many portfolio-worthy images he comes back with in a year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you're interested in printing your photography, why not double down on creativity and turn those images into mixed media art. In this video, Irene Rudnyk walks you through how she created some stunning works by combining physical artistic techniques with prints of digital images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post dPS Top Photography Gear Tips of 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Struggling to choose the perfect new camera, lens, or accessory? Below, we share our most popular gear articles from 2021, which include plenty of gear recommendations and advice. Take a look! 1. The Best Way to Delete Photos From Your Memory Card The Best Way to Delete Photos From Your Memory Card 2. Full Frame vs APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds: Camera Sensors Explained Full Frame vs APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds: Camera Sensors Explained 3. The 12 Best Camera Apps in 2021 (Free and Paid) The 12 Best Camera Apps in 2021 (Free and Paid) 4. 5 Reasons Why...

Composition has rules that transcend all visual mediums, but playing to the equipment you're using can still be helpful. In this video, one photographer walks through his favorite techniques for better film photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Like it or not, mirrorless is where the majority of the industry is headed (or has already arrived). And while that means you will eventually have to upgrade your camera bodies, the situation with lenses is a bit murkier, particularly since they generally have much longer useful lifespans and there are many adapters available. This interesting video takes a look at an extremely challenging situation for bird photographers, offers some great tips, and shows you how adapted lenses rise to the challenge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony's a7 IV, the long-anticipated successor to the highly popular a7 III, recently arrived, and it brought with it a range of new features and improvements over its already well-balanced and capable predecessor. This excellent video review takes a look at the new camera's stills photography capabilities and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has always had some extreme lens designs, but they really kicked things into high gear when they got serious about the mirrorless world. It seems they have no intentions of slowing down, as another patent for a crazy lens has emerged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you've ever seen portraits with some wild reflections and funky lighting effects, it's entirely possible that it's not a multiple exposure or post-processed image. Using a cheap prism, you can duplicate some of these effects in camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

If you knew for certain that you would succeed, what move would you make in 2022? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

The Sony a7S series of cameras is strange. They're described as stills cameras; however, most customers seem to use them for their video features. At best, they're an odd compromise that doesn't fit anywhere properly. For this reason, I'd like to discuss why Sony should get rid of this line completely or at the least, revamp the series. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

There are many ways to light a subject, both complex and simplistic, and while you might be always tempted to go for the most complicated setups, knowing the classics is important too. Classic lighting is classic for a reason and you may find yourself using it more often than you expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Yvonne Baur Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Snow Tree” by Yvonne Baur. Location: Bryce Canyon, Utah. “I headed to Bryce Canyon during a snow storm,” says Baur. “There wasn’t much to see as everything was socked in fog and snow. Then I saw this ponderosa pine and the snowdrift just in front of it and knew I found my perfect shot of the 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...

The post dPS Top Nature and Wildlife Photography Tips of 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Like nature and wildlife photography? Then you’re going to love these articles, which are chock full of our best nature and wildlife advice from 2021. Discover how to choose the perfect settings, level up your compositions, capture wildlife in action, and so much more. Take a look! 1. Sunset Predictor: How to Predict Dramatic Sunsets Like a Pro Sunset Predictor: How to Predict Dramatic Sunsets Like a Pro 2. 12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots) 12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots) 3. 11 Sunset Photography Tips for Beautiful Results 11...