If you're a photographer and haven't participated in "The World’s Greatest Photo Game," hosted by GuruShots, you'll want to take a peek at their latest challenge. Participants submitted a wide variety of night photography to their latest challenge. Thousands of people entered and cast millions of votes. See the three winners of the challenge as well as hundreds of top rated images below. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

For the most part, camera firmware updates are a relatively unexciting affair, mostly bringing bug fixes and minor new features. However, occasionally, manufacturers will introduce major new capabilities via firmware upgrades, and Nikon's latest firmware update for their flagship mirrorless camera, the Z 9, has introduced one of the most exciting features we have seen in years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Tamron 11-20mm lens features a super-fast constant aperture of f/2.8 in an extremely compact and light package. With a 16.5mm to 30mm full frame equivalent focal length, it is ideal for travel, landscapes, real estate, vlogging, and more. Designed specifically for Fujifilm and Sony APS-C cameras, the 11-20mm is sure to become a popular choice for compact mirrorless shooters. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

DJI's drones have come to dominate the marketplace, offering sophisticated and easy-to-use devices that make it simple for beginners to get compelling photos and videos and straightforward for advanced users to take deep creative control over the process. The Mavic 3 Pro offers some of the company's most impressive features yet while maintaining a portable footprint, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it, particularly for landscape photos and video work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is a tremendously varied pursuit that can take you many different directions, but there are a few fundamentals that every photographer, no matter what they shoot, should have mastered. If you are new to photography and ready to learn, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will teach you many of the basics in just 10 minutes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A few years ago, Sigma released the 14mm f/1.8 Art lens, which had the widest maximum in a full frame 14mm lens by more than a stop. Recently, they released the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, which blows past the f/1.8 version by two-thirds of a stop and claims the title of the world's widest f/1.4 full frame lens. Can it offer performance and image quality to match? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In photography, faster lenses are better, aren’t they? Many struggle to see the benefits of having a range of f/4 lenses. But, if you start using them, you’ll realize there are good reasons for challenging that assumption. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

There are only a few hours left to take advantage of this years 2023 Complete Video Creators Bundle. Are you ready to improve your video production skills? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

The Apple Vision Pro has been described as "magical" compared to other VR headsets. What sets the Vision Pro apart is not just its impressive displays, apps, and comfort, but primarily its user interface (UI) that relies on eye- and hand-tracking. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Nikon keeps up its rapid pace of updates for its flagship Z 9 camera today with the release of firmware version 4.00. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Look, I think we've all been there, none of us want to have to bring extra stands, tripods/monopods, or even extra cameras just to get behind-the-scenes images (BTS for short from here on out) or video for our websites or social media, even though we'd all love to have that content. After some trial and error, I think I've landed on a fun and flexible solution by using a 360 action camera but there are some things to know before you get started so let’s get into it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joseph Ellis)

Lara Jackson is an incredible wildlife photographer, conservation biologist, and children's book author. Over the last few years, Lara has had an incredible journey, becoming highly commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition to then becoming an ambassador with Nikon and Save The Rhino. I sat down with Lara to discuss this journey in more detail. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

Waterfalls are some of the most popular subjects in landscape photography, offering a great way to add a sense of drama and motion to an otherwise still scene. They require some special considerations and techniques to maximize the quality of your images, though. This excellent video tutorial will show you a range of great tips sure to help you take better waterfall photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The MacBook Air has long been one of the most popular laptops on the market, offering a fantastic balance of portability, power, and battery life, but many users have been clamoring for a 15-inch version for a few years now. That option has finally arrived, and it looks like a real winner for many users. This great video review takes a look at the laptop and the sort of performance and experience you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Adobe has released updates for the Lightroom family of apps that include the usual new camera and lens support, performance enhancements, bug fixes, and a few new features. Here’s a look at what’s new, starting with what we can find in Masking. Add and Remove Grain in Masking (LrC and Lr desktop) When you create a new mask, you’ll find there is now a Grain section in the Effects panel that looks just like the Grain options we’re already familiar with in the main Effects panel. By default, Amount is set to 0, and dragging it to the right will add grain to the masked area. If you’ve applied Grain globally (in the main Effects panel), then you can use this...

With well over a century of cameras under the industry's belt, there are many niche cameras that have fallen through the cracks of history, with very few remembering them. One example is the early press cameras which are special in their own right. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 11 Tips for Pro-Level Conference Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Looking to elevate your conference photography? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a treasure trove of tips that will empower you to take your conference photos to new heights. From ensuring you’re equipped with the right gear to tricks for capturing those candid, authentic moments, we’ve got you covered. Conference photography isn’t just about creating record shots; it’s about capturing the essence of knowledge exchange, the thrill of networking, and the stories that unfold in these vibrant settings. So join us as we uncover the techniques that will enable you to create visually engaging and impactful images. Get ready...

Adobe Lightroom was once where you imported all your images into collections and then made some small tweaks before exporting to Adobe Photoshop. Now, it is a complex beast in its own right and can manage entire post-production workflows in some instances. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Each week it seems, a new camera is released. And with every new release is the lure of new features promising to make the already easy image-making process even easier. This raises the question, do the benefits of easily creating images outweigh the potential benefits we might gain from taking a more challenging approach? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Imagine being able to effortlessly insert your own face into iconic images or movies or create completely unique images with a particular person using AI. Thanks to the remarkable open-source software Insight Face, this is now achievable with just a few simple steps. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)