Over the last few years, weddings have become much more relaxed, and documentary wedding photography is taking over. How can reducing our need to make choices when shooting help our candid game? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Waring)

When it comes to mirrorless cameras, there are normally a few specifications and features that capture all the headlines — things like frame rates, sensor resolution, and autofocus. And while those are important, every camera comes with little features that might not capture those top headlines but that make a significant difference in your day-to-day usage. This interesting video discusses some of the best little features in Canon cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 13 Tips for Gorgeous Cave Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey. Cave photography is exhilarating, powerful, and breathtaking all at the same time. But caves do pose some unique challenges for photographers; the low light levels make it difficult to capture a detailed exposure, and cave conditions can be uncomfortable or downright unsafe. In this article, I share my best tips for gorgeous cave photos. Specifically, I explain: The techniques (and gear) you must use for a detailed shotHow to create a sense of scale in your imagesHow to keep yourself – and your gear! – safeMuch more! So if you’re planning to head off on a cave photo adventure, or...

It is common today to find professional photographers eager to embrace new equipment offerings from manufacturers. I recall a time when things were different and professionals were content to stick with gear that was adequate for their current needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photo By Gretchen Kay Stuart Today’s Photo of the Day is “Brown Pelican Bill Throw” by Gretchen Kay Stuart. Location: Panama City, Florida. “A brown pelican stretches his pouch with a bill throw on the Florida Panhandle,” describes Stuart. 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 Gretchen Kay Stuart appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse you will find in a ton of photographers' bags, as it provides a useful zoom range in tandem with a wide maximum aperture. That being said, such lenses are generally rather expensive. If you do not need that wide aperture, you can save a lot of money and get more reach by opting for a lens like the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S. This great 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)

Mirrorless cameras have come quite a way in the last few years, offering some incredible technology. As awesome as all that tech is, not all of us want to spend a ton of money on a camera. Canon's EOS R10 packs a lot of the company's advanced features into a body that sits below $1,000, making it quite the intriguing option. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Bird photography is a genre that requires long focal lengths, wide apertures, and fast shutter speeds, making it a nightmare scenario for consumer zooms. So, can you still get good photos in challenging low-light situations? This great video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Anybody of a certain age remembers the ViewMaster, a favorite childhood toy that read circular reels through a bright red stereoscopic viewfinder, rendering images from those reels in vivid, 3D detail. If nothing else, the color of Kandao’s new QooCam EGO viewfinder gives away that someone at that company has fond memories of the ViewMaster. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Nighttime portraits can be a highly effective way to add a bit of drama to your images and open up entirely new creative avenues. If you are interested in learning how to shoot portraits after dark, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show what you need to know to get up and running. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Reflections in your landscape foreground always give a satisfying viewing experience because of the depth and symmetry that they create. Here are some steps that can help you achieve a more refined output. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Blue Jack” by Nunzio Guerrera. Location: Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta. 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 Nunzio Guerrera appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post 7 Easy Tips for Amazing People Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lynsey Mattingly. Struggling to capture top-notch photos of people? You’re not alone. People photography can be hard. Posing, keeping the subject relaxed, choosing the right settings – it’s enough to make anyone’s brain hurt! Fortunately, I’m a veteran portrait shooter, and in this article, I share my absolute best tips for how to photograph people like a pro. Below, you’ll discover: How to pick the perfect camera settingsAn easy way to jumpstart your compositionsHow to get people photos that look genuineMuch more! Ready to level up your people photography skills? Then let’s do this! 1. Be realistic If you’re just starting out...

When you are working in a studio, you can enjoy all the equipment you own without having to worry about how to carry it all along with you. When you work on location, however, you need to balance the complexity of your creative setups with how easily you can transport all your equipment. This helpful video tutorial will show you an effective two-light setup for on-location portraits that will yield compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fans of Fujifilm and photography in general will want to make their way to their way to New York City this September, as Fujifilm has announced a totally free photography convention that features workshops, guest speakers, exhibits, the latest Fujifilm gear, and more. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As far as modern mirrorless cameras go, Nikon's Z30 is one of the most affordable, priced at just $706, or just a bit more with one or two lenses. So, what do you get at that price point? This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting 360 video in low-light has never been easy, but larger sensors that are popping up in cameras like the Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition Camera are increasing possibilities for night shooting. Here are a few tips to make the most of whatever 360 camera you've got for low light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Canon has done quite well in rounding out its full frame mirrorless camera lineup, offering models like the ultra-affordable EOS RP, the do-everything EOS R5, and the top-shelf EOS R3, with a few other models spread in between. Now that the line is well established, the time to start replacing older models is just about here, and that will begin in just a few months. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly dPS Photo Challenge: Red appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week your challenge is simple, or is it… The theme is ‘Red’ so you can have a ‘mostly red’ scene, maybe an epic sunset? You could have a red ‘feature’ in your image (selective colour, please… no) or maybe it could be a take on ‘seeing red’ Really it’s up to you, but I’d like you to be creative, put some thought into it and see what you come up with! Many options from a simple theme! Make sure you use these hashtags with your post #dpsweeklychallenge #dpsRed Coming in hot! For me, tonight was all about photographing football at my local...

Whether you have a full-time production studio, only shoot on location, or just do a little landscape or bird photography for fun on the weekends, you should own at least one of these first aid kits possibly even 2 or 3 of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)