Last week I wrote about the importance of the test shoot for the budding photographer, and even the established photographer. It's a way of proving your talents and style, something new clients are always looking for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post 9 Best Tripods for Landscape Photography in 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. What’s the best tripod for landscape photography you can buy today? When considering the perfect landscape tripod, there are literally hundreds of products to choose from – the tricky part is narrowing down all the options to find one that’s right for you! This guide will help you wade through the various tripods on the market to find the one that fits your needs. Of course, as with many aspects of photography, it’s difficult to offer a black-and-white best tripod to purchase. It depends on your goals, your gear, and whether features like budget and portability matter more than...

The Wiral LITE is a portable cable cam kit. It’s small, lightweight, versatile, affordable, and strong enough to carry my mirrorless camera and pro lens. This may be a videographer’s dream. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Landscape photography takes the confluence of technical skill, creative vision, the ability to plan, and often, just a bit of luck. And while we can spend a ton of time both at the computer and behind the camera improving our skills, one of the qualities that can help you make better images has nothing to do with either of those. This great video discusses how it can improve your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you can create convincing composites in post-productions, the range of final images you can create from a single shoot increases exponentially. In this tutorial, find out how to put your subject on a background and have it look realistic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Supply chain issues have been plaguing electronics manufacturers for several months now, and camera companies are not immune to the problems caused by an inability to obtain adequate quantities of needed components. It seems as if Canon is the latest to be affected by the shortages, with several product canceled and slated to be "refreshed" at a later date. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Nearly everyone today knows about the effectiveness of Google Maps for finding locations anywhere in the world and even perhaps saving them for reference later. There have been countless articles, written even here on Fstoppers, which exhibit its usefulness. However, many fundamental deficiencies arise upon using Google Maps when you take away the one thing it needs to be functional: an internet connection. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Bird photography is a popular genre that can be undertaken in a variety of different ways, with each style presenting its own challenges. Nonetheless, there are common elements in what makes a successful bird photo, and this excellent video features two seasoned pros discussing seven important aspects of every compelling image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Professional photography has never been more affordable to get into as a profession as it is today. Digital is now old hat, so your money goes a lot farther than it did 10 years ago. But how cheap can you really go as a commercial pro? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Turret Arch Sunset” by James Day. Location: Arches National Park, Utah. 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

If you're interested in becoming a commercial product photographer but you don't have access to a large studio, powerful strobes, or innumerable backgrounds; don't be dismayed. There are plenty of lighting and compositing tricks you can learn in order to build that killer portfolio that will land you better-paying gigs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The post 10 Tips for Stunning Headshot Photography (in 2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sean Gannon. Do you struggle to capture beautiful headshot photos? Are you looking to take your headshot photography to the next level? You’ve come to the right place. As an experienced headshot photographer, I’ve been exactly where you are. But after a lot of practice (and a fair bit of trial and error), I’ve figured out how to get headshots like this: And in this article, I aim to show you how. I’ll give you plenty of tips, plenty of professional examples, and by the time you’re done, you’ll know how to shoot headshots like a pro. Let’s get started. 1....

Adobe Lightroom is a deep and powerful piece of software with many techniques available for use. Some of the more well-known tools can be overlooked and one photographer believes that is the Radial filter tool is a prime example. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

It's a favorite focal length for portraits. So, how does it cope with landscapes? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Every couple of months, it seems that there’s another manual focus lens from a tiny manufacturer that offers an insanely wide maximum aperture. This short video puts two newcomers head to head: the Laowa 35mm f/0.95 versus the TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Being a photographer (professional or amateur) can be a wonderful thing; after all, it is a dream of many people to devote their lives (or a significant portion of them) to a creative pursuit. Like anything in life, though, it has its drawbacks as well. This great video essay features a seasoned photographer discussing what is good and what is bad about being a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Trying to create the most unique photograph of a landscape is hard to do, especially if it's a well-known photo hotspot like Iceland. But these two local photographers revisited the same spot over and over to produce wildly different and stunning images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

I received a Sony ZV-E10 for review. It’s an interchangeable lens camera for content creators, featuring a nice APS-C sensor. Instead of looking just at the specs and the pros and cons of this camera, perhaps it’s better to look at it from another perspective. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM was one of the most respected lenses in its DSLR line, offering top image quality, impressive image stabilization, and no-fuss autofocus, all at a very reasonable price that made it a top pick for wedding, macro, and portrait photographers. The new RF version promises a range of improvements and new features, and this excellent video review takes a look at if they are worth the price. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge: Just Add Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. I have been thinking about light a lot recently, adding light to images by using lots of different sources, flash, led panels, torches, bedside lamps etc, but I have to level with you, while I love experimenting with light, I’m not a master of ‘all of the settings’ and I mess up often – and that’s ok, we learn. We thought it might be a fun idea to do another “more than one image” challenge to see what adding light, however you like, can lift an image. Share your photo on social media and tag them #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSJustAddLight So today when...