He has played a significant role in making me into the photographer I am now, so much so that I would've quit without getting started if it was not for his content. This is probably true for a lot of "new generation" creators. Yet, there is a lot of debate surrounding him, as well as other creators. The core of this debate is simply that YouTubers are not "real" photographers and should not be listened to. In this article, we will discuss the importance of educators, presenters, and, of course, real photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The post How to Buy Used Camera Gear: A Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Suzi Pratt. Digital photography equipment – especially top-notch mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, and lenses – is expensive. While big manufacturers do continue to add more affordable options to their lineups, what if you need a high-level camera or lens but don’t have $3000+ to spend? That’s where used gear comes in handy. If you approach the used market correctly, you can often obtain near-mint cameras and lenses at incredible discounts. But shopping on the used market comes with plenty of pitfalls, and without a careful strategy, you may find yourself wasting time, effort, and money on defective or damaged equipment. As...

I ate it. I ate it with my partner and made soup out of it the next day. Damn, I hate spoilers. Nevertheless here’s the full lowdown on how to orchestrate a simple food shoot when you’re technically meant to be cooking dinner in a pokey kitchen. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)

The post The 31 Best Street Photography Quotes appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Street photography is a powerful medium that’s capable of memorializing the beauty and complexity of the world around us. Capturing emotion and telling stories that are both personal and universal is at the heart of the timeless street shots, and if you use your camera to document the world around you, you provide a legacy for generations to come. In this article, I share some of the best street photography quotes composed by an array of photographers. I hope these quotes will give you a glimpse into how some of the most accomplished shooters see the world around them – and...

In this video, Lindsay Adler walks through her pre-planning, shooting, and post-processing of a themed photo shoot and explains from start to finish how to recreate this image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

Picking up from last week, and hopefully the creative wheels in your mind are turning now as you think about all the possibilities for customizing these to your own personal workflow and taste. Let’s keep working with that portrait photo you have selected and click the Reset button to clear away any existing masks and settings. Click the Masking icon (if not still in Masking mode) and look for the People section under Add New Mask (at the bottom). Click the icon for the person shown to see all the individual features that can be detected and masked. Now, you could check Entire Person, and have a single mask for the whole person, but for this exercise, uncheck Entire Person and...

After new flagship full-frame camera releases in 2021 from Canon, Nikon and Sony, 2022 was quieter on the full-frame mirrorless front, but there were some exciting introductions of smaller-sensor cameras. Full-frame models tend to draw the most attention, but there are advantages of APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensors in terms of focal length magnification for wildlife and sports photography. Here are Outdoor Photographer‘s 10 favorite cameras and lenses of 2022 including our picks for Camera of the Year, Super Telephoto of the Year, Zoom Lens of the Year, and Wide-Angle Zoom Lens of the Year.  The post 10 Best Cameras & Lenses of the Year: OP Editors’ Picks 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by By The...

If you've ever had to make complex selections in Adobe Photoshop, you know how frustrating it can be. Well, in this video, learn five tips for ensuring you get it exactly right with the easiest method possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

A photographer who spent $3,000 on a Sony camera was shocked to discover nothing but an empty box and bags of mysterious white powder when it was delivered. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s a travel photography workshop with world-class photographer, and KelbyOne Instructor Mimo Meidany, Lisbon-based photographer/fixer/trainer Fernando Santos, and me in one of the most beautiful and photogenic in all of Europe. Check out the short video below for the details. Here’s a link for more info or to grab one of the last spots before it sells out.  Have a great weekend, everybody! #GoEagles!  -Scott The post Come With Me To Beautiful Lisbon, Portugal, This Spring appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Ever since the arrival of the RF mount, Canon has shown they are willing to push the boundaries of lens design to new levels. It seems they don't plan to slow down, with two new patents emerging, including one for a 300mm f/2.3 mirror lens with autofocus. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is a common myth about commercial photography: it is a genre just like landscape, macro, and product. However, this could not be further from the truth. As someone who thought so, I spent too much time creating “commercial” work. What I should’ve done instead is this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

We are lucky to have a huge range of quality supertelephoto zoom lenses to choose from nowadays — so many, in fact, that it can be difficult to know which is right for you. This excellent video review takes a look at three of the best options: the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports, and the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The wedding season typically runs in the summer months in most countries. However, winter wedding photos can look magical if done right. I spoke to Finnish photographer Lauri Hytti about his experiences and tips on how to master shooting the perfect snowy scene. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

One of the funniest jokes about being a freelancer goes as follows: I did not want to work 9-5, so I quit my job and became a freelancer, and now, I work 24/7. While it sounds funny, it is largely true. Most freelancers work way more than people in regular jobs. But, there is a way to have a freelance job while working normal hours. The secret is staying productive. Here is how I do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Congratulations to Karthik Subramaniam for winning the recent Stillness Assignment with the image, “Patience.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Stillness Assignment Winner Karthik Subramaniam appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photo By Stephani Holdorf Today’s Photo of the Day is “Snow and Frost Covered Trees” by Stephani Holdorf. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. 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 Stephani Holdorf appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When it comes to creating compelling, professional-level portraits, it can be easy to think that you need a complex, multi-light setup in order to get worthwhile results. And while two or three lights can certainly give you more versatility, you can absolutely create compelling results with just one light. This excellent video tutorial will show you two effective and straightforward one-light setups for portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Film continues to enjoy a steady resurgence, and one of the most intriguing ways to differentiate it from working with digital is to pick up a 645 medium format camera, which produces negatives far bigger than even the most expensive digital medium format cameras. One of the best such options is the Mamiya 645 AFD, and this great video review takes a look at the camera after running 250 rolls of film through it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Long exposures of moving water are some of the most popular images in landscape photography, as they can calm turbulent motion and reveal patterns and motion that would not be visible otherwise. Creating a successful long exposure is about more than just setting a lengthy shutter speed, though. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer giving you some helpful advice for creating better long exposure seascape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)