Photo By Tom Elenbaas Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Half Dome Moonrise” by Tom Elenbaas. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “A rising waxing gibbous moon rises above Half Dome in Yosemite National Park,” describes Elenbaas. 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 Tom Elenbaas appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Nowadays, with companies like Tamron and Sigma putting out impressive, high-quality lenses, photographers have more choices than ever when it comes to wildlife equipment. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options, this awesome video compares 10 of the best to help you pick the right one for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most photographers are familiar with three types of cameras: the DSLR, mirrorless, and rangefinder. However, a fourth type, the TLR, offers a completely different and rather fun medium format film shooting experience. Though they have largely been overtaken by other designs, you can still find them on the used market, and this great video shows you the experience of shooting with one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re here in the US, on Sunday, we celebrate our independence from Dave Williams, Glyn Dewis, Dave Clayton, Peter Treadway, and the rest of England, and we do this by making hot dogs and hamburgers out on the grill, and then at night, we shoot off fireworks. It’s a very American day, and as such, lots of people get injured shooting off fireworks. But that’s not going to be us — we’re going to photograph (from a safe distance) and then post-process the heck out of our shot, so they look awesome (and we don’t get hurt). A while back we did a special 4th of July episode of ‘The Grid’ all about how to take great fireworks shots. Erik (the...

The post Nikon Launches the Z fc, a Film-Inspired Mirrorless Camera appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Nikon has announced its latest mirrorless camera, the Z fc, which combines top-notch APS-C mirrorless technology, Z-mount compatibility, and a beautiful, retro design. While the Z fc is anchored firmly in the world of digital photography, the “heritage design,” as Nikon calls it, hearkens back to Nikon’s film cameras – specifically the FM2, an “iconic…SLR film camera released in 1982.” Nikon explains, “The Z fc is the first Z-series camera to adopt a heritage design, while simultaneously supporting various advanced features. In addition to the enjoyment of shooting great stills and videos, it is designed with particular attention...

Certain modifiers do tend to have some more traditional methods of use, especially when using a beauty dish. Sometimes we can get hung up on what is the "right" way to use them and lose out on creativity. Here's a different way you can use a beauty dish when shooting indoors. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Have you ever wondered what photography is? Often, we are all busy with figuring out the practicalities of it, and we never stop to ask ourselves what the heck it even is. In this article, I will define photography in the simplest way possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo gear tends to be quite expensive, and when you are outfitting your camera bag, the costs can add up rather quickly. However, the used market is always bustling, and you can save significant amounts of money by buying what you need there. This helpful video essay discusses what to look for when buying used equipment to make sure you get a good deal on equipment that will last you a long time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A modern trend that is taking over every freelancer is hustling. The mantra is repeated by some of the most popular productivity “gurus.” The more hours you put in, the more outcome you will get. However, following this hours = improvement idea is dangerous for your health, creativity, and ultimately, photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Aputure has been one of the most interesting companies in the lighting space over the last few years, with some brilliant and affordable options. This latest projection lens attachment has had me very interested indeed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L was one of the company's most well-known and popular lenses, but it was a rather quirky model that was not without flaws in both autofocus performance and image quality. On the other hand, the new RF 50mm f/1.2L USM quickly established that the company had set a new standard for itself when it came to lens design and image quality. Just how much better is the new model? This great video review takes a look at both old and new to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, a short story about how forcing yourself to look at art from a different perspective can sometimes help you see the whole picture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Final Reflections” by Bob Faucher. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. “Reflections of the sunset, breaking below the low clouds near the horizon, on the wet sands of Second Beach,” describes Faucher. EF 28-70mm lens. Exposure: 4 sec., f/13, ISO 100. 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 Bob Faucher appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal...

Hand-painted canvas backdrops are a thing of beauty, it is another form of art in itself. With that, there are many canvas backdrops out there that are not very budget-friendly. If you have the time and space, here's how you can make your own. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Ventura)

Accessories for cameras have improved in both quality and function over the last decade or so, but perhaps not as quickly as other areas of equipment. This new filter system, however, aims to overcome a lot of the irritants around stacking filters. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The July 2021 issue of Photoshop User, the Magazine for Lightroom & Photoshop Users, is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, we’ll show you how you to create a complex gallery print action in Photoshop that can be accessed from Lightroom Classic, plus adding graphical borders to your images in Lightroom Classic, learn how to use custom brushes in Photoshop that you can turn into pleasing bokeh with the Lens Blur filter, create a long exposure firefly effect, a look at the latest tethering features in Lightroom Classic, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Dennis Fleischman! KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 95 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the...

The post Creative Phone Photography: 8 Tips for Artistic Mobile Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. A phone with a camera is great for photography. But it can be tough to break away from a “snapshot” mindset and start taking images that are truly creative. In this article, we’ll take a look at some tips to help you capture creative phone photography. Specifically, I’ll share: Key settings to make the most of your phone’s cameraSeveral tips to get you creating unique, artistic compositionsA simple secret for surreal-looking phone photosMuch more! So if you’re ready to shoot some creative images, then let’s get started. 1. Shoot in RAW Familiarizing yourself with the ins and outs...

Few camera brands have ever been able to achieve the same reputation that Contax film cameras managed to achieve during the height of film. A large part of that reputation came from the Contax G1. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of June’s selections in the slideshow below. 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For June 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Most of us simply take our photographs, pop the memory card out of the camera, put it in our computer, and download the photos. But many professional studio photographers tether their cameras to their computers, and it can do a lot to improve both your workflow and the quality of your images. This excellent video tutorial discusses 10 reasons why tethering is worth trying in your own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)