During an effort to rid my house of excess belongings this weekend, I stumbled upon an analogy that should help inform my gear buying decisions going forward. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Congratulations to James Day for winning the recent Scale photography assignment with the image, “Climbing Mont Blanc.” See more of Day’s photography at www.jdaypix.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Scale Assignment Winner James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The beauty of winter is that even landscapes you have photographed dozens of times can become entirely new scenes with fresh, vibrant looks. Winter landscape photography presents its own unique challenges, though, and this excellent video tutorial will give you seven tips to help you get the most out of your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Lens designs have been pushed to some pretty extreme lengths in the past decade or so, with full frame options like 50mm f/0.95 or 28-70mm f/2 becoming standard fare. However, the most extreme consumer lens design ever made might be from several decades ago. So crazy is the design that only one copy was ever made, and this fascinating video takes a look at what you can do with it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I have only been to a fire lookout once, and it was by accident. The experience of being high above the landscape was exhilarating, and the views were outstanding, but I didn’t stay long, as I thought I was trespassing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Photo By Valerie Millett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Red Rock Winter” by Valerie Millett. Location: Coconino National Forest, Arizona. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Valerie Millett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon EOS R5 and the recent EOS R3 have received most of the attention the last few years, but hidden behind them is the EOS R6, which offers a lot of the same features and advanced capabilities at a much more affordable price. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from the camera in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a professional nature photographer, Topaz DeNoise is an essential part of my workflow. I had heard about it for years, but since I owned Lightroom and Photoshop, I didn’t add Topaz into my software library until last spring. I was late to the party, but at least I can save you the trouble. Just DeNoise alone is worth every penny. Come see why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

Are your portraits missing a few vital factors? These tips might just be what you need. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

The post The Best Black Friday Deals for Photographers in 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. If you’re looking for the best Black Friday deals for photographers, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a huge collection of discounts, including incredible savings on cameras, lenses, photography courses, photo editing software, presets, and more. Note that we’ve also included some affiliate links, which we use to promote our trusted partners. While we receive a commission for products purchased through these links, this is at no cost to you, and it has not biased our recommendations; our goal really is to share the best Black Friday discounts! Bottom line: If you want to...

If there's one area of photography that has stagnated with regards to improved tech, it's lenses. That isn't to say they haven't improved, but by nowhere near the rate at which cameras have. Perhaps that's about to change. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Over the evolution of photo manipulation and editing there are those features that have come about that truly change not only how we do things, but how quickly, and have us reevaluate what we think is possible; things that seem like magic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kishore Sawh)

Photo By Cate Hotchkiss Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Of Fog and Light” by Cate Hotchkiss. Location: Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon. 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 Cate Hotchkiss appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Canon’s latest full frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R3, was launched only a few months ago, and we’ve had to wait patiently to find out how its autofocus system compares with that of one of its biggest rivals, the Sony a1. This video puts the pair head to head in a real-world situation. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Sony has announced that it will stop manufacturing some of its older products due to problems with its supply chain as a result of the global chip shortage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Nikon's Z 9 mirrorless camera is here, and it challenges the supremacy of the Sony a1 and Canon EOS R3 at the top of the professional mirrorless camera race. One of the genres that often demands such cameras is wildlife photography, and this awesome video review takes a look at how the Z 9 performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With holiday deals bringing the price back down to less than a grand, the Nikon Z 5 is arguably the best value full frame mirrorless camera on the market right now. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post 10 Creative Photography Accessories and Tools Everyone Should Own appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Looking for the perfect creative photography accessories to spice up your photos? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share my favorite fun photography tools, all of which practically guarantee creative images. I’m talking about filters, lighting accessories, toys, and more to take your images to the next level. You’ll also find a few basic items on this list, some of which you may already own – but I make sure to explain exactly how you can use it each tool to capture uniquely beautiful images. So if you’re ready to discover the coolest photography accessories on the planet…...

Canon's EOS R3 is here, and it takes another major step forward for the company, offering specs sure to capture the attention of a lot of photographers and videographers. Do those specs hold up in the real world? This great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Can you emulate studio gel lighting with Lightroom's new masking tools? In short, yes, but is it as good as the real thing? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)