I’ve been fortunate present photography workshops over the past 15 years. My focus is usually on lighting for beauty, but I’ve presented on other topics as well including how to pose a subject so they look natural on camera. I’ve also attended many workshops from both well-known photographers and lesser-known names as well. From being on both sides of the lectern, I’ve developed a good understanding of what makes a good photography workshop. Here are 3 tips you might consider should you find yourself tasked with presenting a photography workshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) Tamron has announced the launch of its first lens for Nikon Z mount mirrorless, the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, positioned as the “world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless.” At 5.8 inches in length and weighing 1.28 pounds, it does compare favorably to Nikon’s closest equivalent, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, which weighs 3 pounds and measures 8.7 inches long. Though the Nikon lens offers a faster and constant maximum aperture of ƒ/2.8 while the new Tamron is slower and has a variable maximum aperture, the Tamron is priced at just $699—$2,000 less than the Nikon. The Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD has a minimum focusing...

When you are new to photography, you will probably dabble in a wide range of different genres, which is a great chance to discover what excites you most. However, if you decide to make a living from photography, you will want to consider specializing in a single area. This fantastic video features an experienced photographer explaining four reasons why you will want to narrow your focus when you turn your attention to making money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It might seem oxymoronic to talk about using color to improve your black and white photography, but understanding this process will take your imagery to new levels. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo of the Day is “Rainbow Road” by Ryan Cairl. Location: Arches National Park, Utah. 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Fujifilm X-H2S is one of the most buzzworthy cameras of 2022, and for good reason. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Social media sometimes feels like the devil incarnate. But if you're a photographer trying to harness social media for your business or your brand, then you have to play the smart game. For Instagram users, this will help you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

There’s no single sure way to being successful as a photographer. However, there are a handful of examples around that definitely teach you what not to do if you want to attain success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

News recently broke that Viltrox, a brand known for their affordable lenses, has stopped manufacturing for the Canon RF mount after rumors that Canon had asked them to pull their products. Canon recently confirmed that news, and it certainly raises questions about the future of third-party lenses for their mirrorless cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 DIY Photo Backdrop Ideas Everyone Should Try appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darina Kopcok. Your choice of backdrop can have a huge impact on the final look of your photos; it’s why professional food, product, still life, and portrait photographers often spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on backgrounds sold by photography shops. But if you’re looking to dive into studio photography and you don’t have a huge budget, never fear! Because with a bit of creativity and effort, you can create DIY photo backdrops that’ll look just as good as the professional alternatives. I use DIY backgrounds all the time in my own photos, and after years of experimentation, I know...

A 24mm lens with a wide aperture is already quite versatile, but add in image stabilization and macro capabilities, and it becomes one of the most useful you can carry. For Canon shooters, there is the RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Profoto is busy developing their A series line of flashes. Just look at the recent focus the company has put out on the Clic modifiers, notably, launching the Clic softbox, which we reviewed some time ago. A few users commented that the A1 series flashes will be too weak to be used under certain settings with the Clic softbox, which got me wondering if there is a more powerful flash coming along soon. There was: the Profoto A2. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Before Canon's RF mount, there was the EF mount, and before the EF mount, there was the FD mount. The FD mount is over 50 years old, but it had some groundbreaking lenses, and with the ability to adapt them to mirrorless lenses, we are seeing a real resurgence in popularity. This awesome video review takes a look at one of the most legendary FD lenses, the 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jeremy Janus Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Beauty of Storms” by Jeremy Janus. Location: Colorado. “When I first started in photography the last thing in the world I thought I would ever do was become a storm chaser,” explains Janus. “However, after a few years of capturing lightning, that is exactly what I became. The progression of chasing storms is an interesting one. There is a ton of learning how to spot and chase cells, feeling more comfortable around storms and then finally being able to create art within those storms. We chased a cell out southeast of Denver more for the interesting storm formations on this day. When the sun started setting it was illuminating this...

A key component for many street photographers is context in a scene. To many, an image without space in the frame for the setting may be considered as a portrait and not belonging to any particular genre or style. Street photographers are so focused on context they gravitate towards rangefinders that let you see outside the frame. This commonly held approach to street photography lends itself to the ubiquitous use of wide angle lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

Another great session from Terry White – this one is all about Lightroom on your phone or tablet and how to integrate Photoshop on mobile as well. Check it out. Terry is a champ! (thanks, Terry). Today is labor day in the US (A national holiday, so our offices are closed), and here’s wishing you a fun, relaxing holiday, too! -Scott The post How to Use Lightroom (and Photoshop) on Your Mobile Device appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

In some sense, the objective, quantifiable nature of things like exposure settings and lighting ratios makes them a little easier to learn than something more subjective like posing, which is why a lot of photographers struggle with it. If you would like to improve your portrait posing, check out this great video tutorial that will show you three surefire poses for photographing women. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you want to get pin-sharp photos with amazing dynamic range every time? Then, use this very simple technique. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The whole point of a studio is being free of the outdoors and having complete control over the shooting environment, so it would seem a bit strange to drag a multi-light setup and backdrop system into the middle of a field, but that is just what this photographer did, and the results are quite intriguing. This great video tutorial will take you behind the scenes and show you how it was done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's not often you associate Leica cameras with being affordable, but if you do some digging, you can find some very attractive options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)