2021 brought a huge array of excellent gear. Here’s a roundup of the best and worst releases of the year, including a decision for the best stills camera that will take a lot of people by surprise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

After all the excitement we got last year from the comet NEOWISE, it's hard to believe that right now, there's another potential naked-eye-visible comet screaming through the solar system at 158,000 miles per hour. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Whether hobbyists or professionals, we all became photographers because we enjoy the process of creating images and sharing them with the world. But often, somewhere along the way, things go awry, and we end up unsatisfied and/or unhappy with the pursuit, sometimes turning our back on it altogether. If you find yourself in that place, this awesome video essay discusses how to make yourself a happier photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Douglas Croft Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Morning Light” by Douglas Croft. Location: San Jose, 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 Douglas Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

For many of us, 2021 has been no better a year than 2020. Take a break, and rise above the fog with this incredible video from Michael Shainblum, as he captures long exposures, time-lapses, and film images from high above the clouds in San Francisco. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

Neither of these looks like a regular photographer’s bag. They are rugged but attractive, and no matter where you go, you'll look stylish while knowing your gear is safe and well protected. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Composing landscape scenes that present your subject in a visually pleasing way can be tricky. It’s especially challenging when there’s a lot to look at in the frame. How do you focus your viewer’s attention on the subjects and areas in the composition that are most interesting? Pro photographers often recommend “working a scene.” The idea is to not simply settle for the first composition you try, but to explore a variety of angles. This is a helpful recommendation, but merely getting lower or higher or moving to the side a bit isn’t enough on its own to make a better photograph. You need a guiding principle for these movements. As photographer Mark Denney illustrates in this video, being aware of...

Welcome to the next—and 6th—episode of our 8-part video tutorial series about long exposure photography and how different filters can produce dramatic results. As a reminder, each time we drop a new video, you have the chance to win some awesome prizes. Follow the instructions included in this post to enter this week's contest. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Elia Locardi)

One of the challenges of landscape photography is that unlike many other genres, you do not have control of the elements in the scene, only where you position yourself and how you choose your composition. This can often lead to overly busy compositions, but this helpful video tutorial will give you some good advice on how to counteract that and produce stronger, more compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Along with the Nikon Z 9 and Sony a1, the Canon EOS R3 is one of the hottest cameras on the market, representing the current pinnacle of the company's technology. If you would like one of your own, best to get your preorder in as soon as possible, as it may take several months to get one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Ultimate Guide to Street Photography (2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. In this article, I’m going to explain everything you could ever want to know about street photography, including: The best cameras and lenses for shooting on the streetsHow to overcome fear when taking pictures of strangersHow to capture beautiful street photography compositionsHow to find the best street photography lightingMuch more! By the time you’ve finished, you’ll be a street photo expert, and you’ll know how to capture stunning street images like a pro. Let’s dive right in. Note: Want a free, downloadable copy of this ultimate guide? Simply enter your email address below, and we’ll send it straight to your...

In this series of articles, I'll be comparing Capture One to Lightroom to see which one is the better choice. The articles will focus predominantly on color; however, other points such as contrast and dynamic range will also be covered too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

The most crucial ingredient in any photo recipe is light. Without light, photos can’t be made. The word “photography” says it all: photo = light and graphy = to write. When an image is made, you write with light. If you’re a regular reader of my Tip of the Week, you know how important light is to me. I feel it’s the single most critical factor that determines a photo’s success. If you’ve been on one of my safaris or tours, you’ve heard me say it numerous times. You may have seen me wear my “It’s All About The Light” shirt. If the light is ugly, no matter how great everything else is, the image won’t be as good as if...

In September this year, Fujifilm announced a wide range of new primes, seemingly part of an ongoing effort to update its range of glass with sharper lenses complete with better autofocus and wider apertures. Has Fujifilm produced a better lens than the 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

This is one of those things that’s so easy to fix, but makes such a big difference – especially if you shoot wide angle lenses a lot (though it helps with longer lenses big time, too. Here are those two clicks: Above: here’s our original image and you can see the lens issues – the column on the right is bowing outward; the wall on the left isn’t straight, not to mention that the photo is crooked. FIRST CLICK: Go to the Lens Correction panel (it’s called the Optics panel in Lightroom ‘cloud’ version), and simply turn on the checkbox for “Enable Profile Correction.” Lightroom will go to its internal database of lens correction profiles and apply the appropriate correction, and now look...

A 50mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is one of the most versatile lenses a photographer can own, offering a relatively neutral focal length suitable for everything from portraits to landscapes and the ability to shoot in low light or leverage subject-isolating narrow depth of field. If you are a Nikon shooter looking for the right 50mm lens, check out this great video comparison that looks at three options at a range of price points. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron has had some excellent lenses over the years but nothing quite reached the caliber of their 28-75mm f/2.8 which was extremely well-received. Now, with that previous model discontinued, Tamron has released the new version, but can it keep up the earlier model's legacy? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There’s a lot more to the placement of subjects in a frame than many photographers know. Considering left and right can impact how impressive your photos appear to others, and the flip horizontal is a more powerful creative tool than most people give credit to. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Rocky Mountain Bull Elk” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “On this October morning, it was in the low 30s just before sunrise and the elk were very active,” explains Putney. “The bulls were bugling throughout the meadow, however the meadow had a layer of fog making it not the best for photo opportunities. As the sun broke through, the fog started to lift, and with the backlighting, frost and steam, the conditions fell into place for some dramatic captures.” 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...

Should you put your pricing on your photography website? It is a tricky question: on one hand, without it, you might annoy potential customers who want an idea of what they should expect to spend. On the other hand, with it, you might scare aware potential clients before you have had the chance to make your case for why you are worth the money. If you are wondering how to approach this, check out this great video tutorial that will give you some helpful advice on the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)