When it comes to landscape photography, there are generally three sensor sizes: APS-C, full frame, and medium format, but even smaller than APS-C is micro four thirds. In a genre that often requires significant physical exertion, such portable cameras can be quite attractive, but can those especially small sensors keep up with the demands of professionals and enthusiasts? This great video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Creating an effective staging plan for property photography involves careful planning, attention to detail, and a focus on highlighting the property's best features. Here's a comprehensive staging plan that I use that includes the use of props and emphasizes cleanliness. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

The Leica Q3 smashes a ton of modern features into a tiny body and pairs it all with an impressive sensor, making it an attractive option for anyone who wants a portable device that does not sacrifice quality. This excellent video review takes a look at the Q3 and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A good photographer prepares and prepares some more, but things are rarely totally in our control. And so, there is often an element of luck involved in the craft. Why is it the best photographers seem to be some of the luckiest? This great video follows a photographer working through some images and discussing why luck often isn't really luck at all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Every computer company charges more for extra features, but Apple has created the perfect pricing scheme with the new M3 Macbook Pros to fool all of us into paying even more for a new laptop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

The photo shoot has ended and you are now finished with the editing of the images. What are you going to do next? You could deliver the images to your clients digitally, which can feel soulless, or you can go that extra mile and deliver beautiful fine art prints to your clients. In this article, I will show you how. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

I recently met a photojournalist who was just getting started with using Lightroom Classic and I wished I had the time to convey to him the most important things everyone using Lightroom Classic should know to not only maximize their workflow, but to avoid self-inflicted injury and wasted time. So, I’m putting it here for you and perhaps he’ll see it someday too. That said, it is my hope that this will be an important refresher for people who have been using Lightroom Classic at any level. [Note, this originally appeared in the September issue of Photoshop User magazine.] A Workflow Tool Fundamentally, Lightroom Classic (LrC from here on out) is a workflow tool, and image editing is just one part...

It hasn't been long since I reviewed that Dwarf II portable telescope/camera combo. I found it reasonably priced, ($595 with filters, tripod, extra battery and carry bag), easy to use, and something that was going to excite people of all ages who have longed to take good astrophotographs without spending a fortune or having to learn a lot of complicated science and processing skills. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

I know the term "game-changer" is a tired cliché. However, having put Virtual Staging AI through its paces, I see it's a phrase that should have been reserved for this software, as it will revolutionize the real estate photography market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Being a photographer can be a challenging but rewarding career, but it is not without risks one should be aware of before they choose to enter it. This fantastic video essay features an experienced commercial photographer discussing some important truths about being a professional that every creative should be aware of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I have a dream. A dream that one day I will be able to use an 8K TV as four seamless 4K monitors. I just can't figure out how to make this work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

USB C is great, but it's also incredibly confusing. No cable is alike, and there's almost no way to figure out their specifications. Let's fix that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Sony's new a9 III camera is set to revolutionize professional photography. With the world's first full frame global shutter sensor, this remarkable technology eliminates historic limitations to unlock astounding new creative possibilities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Large format photography is unlike nothing else you have seen before, allowing you to create humongous negatives full of incredible levels of detail and creative renderings not possible with 35mm or even medium format. However, large format photography requires an entirely different approach and set of techniques, which can make it a bit intimidating. Don't fear, though, as this fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony just changed photography forever by releasing the Sony a9 III, the world's first global shutter camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Attending a portrait workshop with a photographer that you greatly admire can be an intimidating experience. Last month, I had the opportunity to spend a day at the New York Lighting Workshop with photographer extraordinaire, Felix Kunze, and it was not at all what I expected. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Generally, any aperture wider than f/1.4 is considered particularly wide, which makes the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 for Fujifilm X Series cameras a particularly noteworthy offering. With a maximum aperture over a stop wider than f/1.4, bokeh fanatics and anyone who needs a lot of light-gathering power should be interested. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the best parts of landscape photography is that you can return to a location over and over as you grow as a photographer and see how your technique has progressed and your creative tastes have grown. This great video features an experienced photographer discussing evolution as a creative and sharing some of his experiences along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tone curves can be a rather intimidating tool for many photographers, and as such, many users avoid using them, opting instead for the editing sliders in Lightroom. However, curves are a tremendously powerful, precise, and versatile tool for performing a ton of editing tasks, and it is well worth learning them. This helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to take full advantage of curves in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Adding to mobile power options for filmmakers, SmallRig has announced the newest update to its popular mini V-mount line, the VB99 Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)