Apple's M1 Macs turned the computing world on its head a bit, offering impressive performance and jaw-dropping battery life at prices that were much more affordable than traditional levels, ushering in a new era of computing for creatives. This great video review discusses the M1 MacBook Air as a long-term solution for creatives and if it can handle the often heavy demands we place on our computers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With more and more amazing lenses being introduced at a dizzying pace, I find myself asking a very basic question: How many lenses do I actually need? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

I was asked this question recently, and wanted to share my thoughts about the short answer, and the longer answer. One caveat, this article and answers are directed at people who are primarily Lightroom Classic (LrC) users who are interested in also syncing their LrC catalog to the cloud. If you are primarily a Lightroom (Lr) user, then it really is simplest to just stick to using Lr on all of your devices and moving forward from there. The Short Answer The short answer often given to this question is, no, pick one or the other, stick with that, and don’t look back. I have given that answer in the past, and depending on the context, am likely to give it...

Canon has released more information on the upcoming EOS R3 camera, with a variety of specs now available that give us more information on what to expect, as well as a gallery of new images of the upcoming camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are many ways to skin the proverbial cat when it comes to editing your images these days, many of which are excellent alternatives to the most famous software. So, Patrick had a look at PhotoWorks 10.0 to see how it holds up. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Currently on sale for just $249 and weighing less than half a pound, the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 lens is an affordable, versatile, and highly portable lens. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to David Connel for winning the recent Birds In Flight Assignment with the image, “Sandhills in the Clouds.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Birds In Flight Assignment Winner David Connel appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset at the Point” by Jennifer Carr. Location: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina. 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 Jennifer Carr appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Learning how to balance artificial light with ambient light is one of the most important and versatile skills for a portrait photographer to learn. If you are still working on that, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you a series of outdoor portraits shot using a combination of strobes and ambient light and how they were lit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon is the only brand of camera I will ever buy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

The post How to Create Your Own Lightroom Presets (2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. How can you create and save presets in Lightroom? In this article, I’m going to take you through the simple process, step by step. By the time you’re done, you’ll be able to confidently make presets of your own – and I’ll even show you how to make and apply import presets for high-quality, lightning-fast edits. Let’s dive right in. When should you create and apply Lightroom presets? There are mundane edits in Lightroom that you should carry out on almost every photo. And you can save time by creating presets that perform these jobs automatically upon import....

Self-portraits tend to get a somewhat bad rap, in part because of the selfie craze. But, self-portraits can be an incredibly beneficial process for photographers that can lead to great growth and skill development. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

While some manufacturers have been releasing gear at a breakneck pace, Nikon has been quite quiet the last few months. It seems they are finally waking up, though, with a lot of lens announcements rumored to come this week. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In April earlier this year, Canon announced the development of its upcoming EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera. The company appeared to describe the EOS R3 as its future flagship full-frame mirrorless model, stating in the press release: “This camera will usher in a new category to the EOS R system, positioned squarely between the EOS R5 and EOS-1D X Mark III cameras.” Few details were unveiled in the initial announcement beyond teasers, including a 30 fps continuous shooting rate and “eye-activated autofocus” capability. Canon has now released additional details about the camera’s specifications. The autofocus system will be able to recognize cars and motorcycles in addition to human and animal detection, and will be able to function in low-light conditions down...

Nikon today introduced the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8, the first 1:1 macro lenses designed for its Z mirrorless system. The lenses will be priced at $999 and $649 respectively with expected availability in late June. NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 1:1 macro The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is an S-line lens, Nikon’s designation for its premium grade Z system lenses. It has a minimum focusing distance of 11.52 inches and includes built-in Vibration Reduction capable of 4.5 stops of image stabilization. Designed for professional use, it also incorporates extensive weather sealing. NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 1:1 macro The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is not an...

Even if commercial car photography is not your thing, there is always something to learn from seeing professionals on a shoot. Especially when the results are this impressive and the gear used was minimal. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

The original Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens was well known for being a versatile performer, offering 1:1 macro capabilities, sharp images, excellent image stabilization, and reliable autofocus, becoming a favorite of not just macro photographers, but portrait and wedding photographers as well. The new RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM brings some major improvements, and this excellent video review shows the image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As landscape photographers, one skill that always requires honing is composition. Essentially, we seek to find a bit of beauty in the chaos of nature and then capture it in a frame. Finding and capturing reflections is a great way to portray order and symmetry. Here I've compiled some tips and tricks that can help you master your reflection compositions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

This shot looking over the trees and fog near Mendocino, California, happened at the last moment as we were driving toward the coast at sunset. For a while, I had seen a good potential sunset brewing, but everywhere I stopped, I couldn’t find a way to isolate the view. Roads, trees, houses and powerlines all kept getting in the way of the amazing tree-covered hills in the foreground. Then I realized that by switching to my 70-200mm lens, I could isolate out just a small portion of the scene and thus exclude all the distractions. The viewer would be none the wiser, thinking the entire hill must have been this beautiful. Do you suffer from “wideangleitus”? When you see an amazing...

When it comes to the business of photography, for many reasons, pricing is one of the things that often trip people up. But, once you stick to a few simple rules, it becomes easier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)