The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is a small, light, and fast zoom lens suitable for a wide range of subjects. I spent a week testing the 18-50mm, and I was very impressed with this tiny powerhouse of a lens, which is now available for Fujifilm X Mount cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Before we get to today’s tutorial: When I return from a trip or a workshop, I share the story and my images from the trip using Adobe Express (formerly called “Adobe Spark”). I think it’s the absolute best way to share your story – it’s super easy and free (here’s an example from my recent trip to Tuscany: https://t.co/y6TbPitfEFhttps://t.co/y6TbPitfEF). Anyway, I just did an online course on how to build one of these Adobe Express pages yourself from scratch. here’s the link to the course: https://members.kelbyone.com/course/scott-kelby-adobe-express/ Setting Up Lightroom To Suit The Way You Work One of my favorite things about Lightroom is how many options there are to set up Lightroom to suit the way you work. There’s really a surprising...

I love the feel of sun on my back as it signals the beginning of a new day. The warmth, color, quality of light and illumination can’t be replicated at any other time of day. The same holds true for the light that appears just before the sun sets in the evening. Both are special and highly revered for landscape and wildlife photography. Regardless of the horizon that’s illuminated, the light is obvious and distinct. This greatly contributes to the fact landscape photographers love to exploit it. But there’s another special time that occurs just a bit before the sun rises and a bit after the sun sets that’s equally as mesmerizing, albeit a bit subtler and gentler. Because it’s more...

The Canon EOS R3 is currently Canon's most powerful mirrorless camera, and it offers some impressive features and capabilities that have impressed most of its users. Nonetheless, the title of "flagship" will eventually belong to the EOS R1. It looks like we might have to wait a while for that, though. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Earlier this year, the scientific community was abuzz when an image of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the galactic center of the Milky Way, was released. How did scientists actually create the image, though? It took petabytes of data from a virtual telescope that size of the entire planet. This interesting video will take you behind the scenes to see how it all came together. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you've ever found yourself posting a photo in which you've masterfully designed your shadows, created asymmetrical balance, and selected a brilliant color palette just to see it wildly out-performed by a reel of a 20-year-old aimlessly walking down a sidewalk and spiraled into complete despair, then this is for you. In this article, I will walk you through how to shoot skillfully crafted images and easily stitch them into a stop-motion. The artist strikes a treaty with the Insta. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

DJI has just released the Mavic 3 Classic. Very similar to the standard Mavic 3, the new DJI Mavic 3 Classic has one major difference that brings the price down significantly. Does that change compromise its performance or make it less attractive? Take a look at this pilot's first impressions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

If you are a Lightroom user I'm sure by now you have experimented with most of the newly updated features. One feature, in particular, I was very interested in is the AI-powered Person Mask Option and how it actually performed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Tom Elenbaas Today’s Photo of the Day is “Yosemite Falls Trails” by Tom Elenbaas. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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

Landscape photography takes the confluence of a variety of factors: technical skill, creative vision, time management, ability to predict conditions, and often, just a little bit of luck. If you would like to get your landscape photography on the right track, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you an eight-step process to creating a compelling image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Thanks to the popularity of mini touchscreen monitors, these little screens are more available and affordable than ever. For this reason, now might be a good time for photographers to add one to their existing setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Instead of bouncing light underneath your subject, this method could make life easier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

While senior portrait season is still a few months away, the time to gear up for it is upon us, with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday deals just on the horizon. If you're starting out and looking to get into this style of photography, here are a few options from photographer and YouTuber Michelle Nichols. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post 8 Tips for Sharp Portrait Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Emily Supiot. Struggling with soft or blurry portrait images? You’re not alone. Capturing crisp, clear, sharp portrait photography can be difficult – unless you take the right approach. And that’s what I share in this article: My eight best tips, techniques, and secrets for tack-sharp portrait photos, including: The best shutter speed to prevent motion blurWhere to focus for perfect resultsHow to choose the best aperture for portraitsMuch more! So give this article a read. Follow these guidelines. With a little practice, you’ll start to see some major improvements! 1. Use the right shutter speed to freeze motion Soft portraits are...

Infinite Color for Infinite Tools is a color grading plugin for Photoshop. We put it through its paces. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photographing headshots can be a great entry point into a career as a professional photographer. Or if you have a few years under your belt, they can be an excellent source of additional income alongside your main field in photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Photo By Kathleen Wasselle Croft Today’s Photo of the Day is “Misty Morning” by Kathleen Wasselle Croft. Location: Paxson, Alaska. “As the seasons change, the fog settles over the landscape before sunrise,” says Croft. “As soon as the sun rises above the horizon, the fog quickly dissipates.” 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 Kathleen Wasselle Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original...

Across all their social media accounts, these four pro photographers have well over a million followers and subscribers. That means people like what they do and what they say. Here, these four get together in one room and share their best beginner photography tips, favorite apps, most loved destinations and so much more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Today, I’ll talk about one of the best values in my constant lighting kit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The post Skylum Releases 4 Luminar Neo Extensions, Including Focus Stacking appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Just yesterday, Skylum launched four new upgrades – known as “extensions” – for Luminar Neo: Background Removal AI, Upscale AI, Supersharp AI, and Focus Stacking.  The new extensions are designed to provide impressive bonus features without disrupting Luminar Neo’s core functionality. Background Removal AI, for instance, allows users to swap out backdrops while leaving the subject untouched, and while this won’t appeal to many serious photographers, it’s an easy way for content creators to spice up otherwise bland images. Upscale AI promises high-end image enlargement, useful for post-processing prior to cropping and/or printing. According to Skylum, the extension...