It’s no secret the camera industry is highly volatile, but the bigger story lies behind people still buying and using cameras in 2023. Whether you’re a pro or amateur photographer, the landscape is changing rapidly from year to year. As camera manufacturers increasingly prioritize video users, is the market starting to move away from photographers? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Aaron Brooks)

If you’re like me, then writing a blog for your website is probably the last thing on your mind. But content creation doesn't have to be a chore. In fact, it can be downright simple. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Running a successful photo business is an entirely different prospect than simply being good with a camera, and if that is something you hope to do, it is crucial to understand what goes into it. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced commercial photographer discussing the most important currency you have as a professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's not often that Sam Emerson sits down for an interview, but inevitably when he does the questions are about his most famous client, Michael Jackson. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

Nikon may have just announced my dream camera for street and travel photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The recurring mantra is that gear is nothing more than a tool, and it is true that even the most expensive camera and lens will not do a thing without a competent creative operating them. However, that does not mean a piece of gear cannot be fun to use or even inspire you. This excellent video essay features an experienced photographer who has used a huge range of equipment discussing how gear can inspire you and how that should factor into your purchasing decisions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If there is one lens I think should be in every photographer's camera bag, one that's most universal and a workhorse, it’s the 50mm. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Korbin Bielski)

In a career where our job is literally to be creative, sometimes the one thing you don’t get to be is… creative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

War photography is a genre that transcends mere visual documentation. It is a testament to the human spirit, a mirror to society, and a call for change. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Rudzikewycz)

In digital photography, the type of shoot that you are doing often dictates whether you shoot in JPEG or raw format. Both options have their own set of advantages and drawbacks. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Becoming a good photographer is a complicated thing that requires a wide range of factors to come together, and rarely is the journey a straight line. If you find yourself on this journey, check out this fantastic video essay that features an experienced photographer that discusses the truth about growing as a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I've been through a lot of fast and wide lenses for my nighttime photography — cheap bargains, expensive highly touted lenses. But I've never been as happy as I am with the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. Designed specifically for Milky Way and star field photography, it's by far the best lens I've used and evaluated. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

In the world of photography post-production, one name has consistently stood out as a beacon of support, innovation, and commitment to photographers' needs: Aftershoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Go behind the scenes with photographer Thierry Kuba to observe how he lights, shoots, and edits this high-speed flash project with water splashes. Learn the techniques he uses, listen to discussion of his mistakes, and take in all of his tips and tricks along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

While 360 cameras haven’t quite entered the mainstream for most photographers, Kandao’s QooCam 3 makes a solid case why they should: Kandao’s third entry into its QooCam lineup is a solid 360 action camera at a bargain price. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The group shots at a wedding are some of the most important, but they can also present some of the most difficult challenges for the photographer. If that is something you struggle with, check out this excellent video tutorial that features an experienced wedding photographer sharing a wealth of practical advice on how to get the best shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When most people think of landscape photography, they think of images shot during golden hour, with warm, diffuse arcs of light bathing the land. And while those times can certainly make for fantastic photos, they do not mean you should avoid all others times of day. Even the notoriously harsh midday sun can make for compelling landscape images, and this excellent video tutorial will show you what you need to know to get the most from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fancy exchanging your camera for one that shoots on floppy disks instead? You may actually be surprised by the images made on this retro camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Today, we’re looking at something that I hope you’ll find helpful — it’s about the Auto button in the HDR Preview window, what it does, why it’s helpful, and a little about the advantages of creating HDR images in Lightroom. STEP ONE: Here are three images from a subway stop (I think I took these in Budapest a few years back). Let’s select all three images (according to Adobe, you actually only need the two-stops over-exposed image and the two-stops under image, but for this example, it’s important that I show all three, even though using three won’t make a better combined HDR image). I selected all three, right-clicked, and from the pop-up menu, I went under Photo Merge and chose HDR...

A 35mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is one of the most useful and versatile options a photographer can have in their bag, but such lenses can often be quite expensive, sometimes running north of $2,000. At $129, you probably do not expect much out of the dirt-cheap Pergear 35mm f/1.4 lens, but you might be surprised at the results it can produce. This excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from this affordable lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)