A wide-aperture 50mm lens is one of the most versatile optics a photographer can own, suitable for everything from portraiture to low-light events work. For Sony shooters, the FE 50mm f/1.2 GM offers an extremely wide maximum aperture and features geared toward professional use, and this awesome video review takes a look at the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few events bring more photographers out with their cameras than the leaves changing in fall, and no matter what you shoot, it is a fantastic opportunity to capture beautiful shots of dramatic colors and landscapes. Of course, managing and editing color properly is of the utmost importance with such photos, and this great video tutorial will give you three helpful tips to make sure you are creating the best edits possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Cinemagraphs can be a great and unique medium for showing your work, but they are tricky to get right, particularly if you want a seamless loop. In this tutorial, learn three different techniques for creating the best looking cinemagraphs you can. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When it comes to photography and the quest to improve, there is no shortage of advice out there. Some of it's great, some of it is rather questionable, and some of it is utter nonsense. Here's some of the worst advice I've received over the years. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

There are countless ways to spend money, especially when you're starting out. Camera companies do a very good job of selling you gear, some of it you’re not even sure you need. Here are 5 things I wish I bought when starting out in photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Effective compositions are something we all struggle with at one time or another, and with so many ways to construct a frame, it can be tough to know how to fix things. If you are struggling with your landscape compositions, this excellent video tutorial will offer some useful advice that is sure to improve your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Awhile back I shared 5 reasons to use Lightroom (Lr) for desktop (Mac/Win) from the perspective of a Lightroom Classic (LrC) user. I wanted to share another reason why it makes sense for anyone syncing LrC to Lr should also have the desktop Lr app installed. Yes, you can install both on the same computer. Find Album Membership The reason for writing this post was a recent question about how to determine what, if any, album(s) a given photo showing in All Photos might belong to. In each of the Lr apps you’ll find All Photos at the top of the left panel, and its purpose is to give you access to all of the photos synced to the cloud. These...

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Milky Way by Juniper Tree” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “I’ve shot this tree many times, but this 20mm composition is my favorite so far,” says Sullivan. 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 Jeff Sullivan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post 50mm vs 85mm: Which Is Best for Portrait Photography? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Meredith Clark. Which lens is better, 50mm vs 85mm? It’s a common question, but one without an easy answer; after all, 50mm and 85mm lenses are both great – it just depends on what and how you like to photograph. That’s where this article comes in. I’m going to share the pros and cons of photographing portraits with 85mm and 50mm lenses. I’m also going to share plenty of examples so you can see these two lens types in action. Hopefully, by the time you’re finished, you’ll know which focal length is right for you. Let’s get started! 1. Focal length (reach) The most obvious...

In some sense, it is easier to learn some things in photography than it is others. For example, camera settings are objective quantities that can be rigorously defined with regard to different scenarios. Others are a bit more nebulous and difficult to nail down, composition being one of the most notorious. This fantastic video dives into the subject and discusses a famous example. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We are always looking for more ways to increase our photo and video business, but given the nature of creative pursuits, the road to more success is not always clear. If you are looking to increase your business, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you five tips to get more clients and increase your income. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a videographer, you have a lot of opportunities to make money alongside your mainstream income sources. One of these opportunities is to make money off stock footage. You may be familiar with the concept and may have even thought about giving it a go. Whatever stopped you back then shouldn’t stand in your way now. Selling stock footage is a great way to help you make some extra bucks! So, it’s time to pull out the best of all those clips sitting in your hard drive and make some money off them. That’s why we’re here to help. We’ll tell you some creative ways to make money off your stock footage. So, let’s get started. Pick an Out of the...

For many photographers, the 35mm focal length is their go-to lens, as it sits comfortably between wide enough and too wide. Sony’s newest 35mm may be the perfect 35mm lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Popularity is a weird thing. It can be a gratifying thing to achieve widespread acclaim for your work, but if you are not careful, it can turn on you, making you create work to please others instead of yourself. So, who cares who likes your photos? This important video essay discusses the topic and one photographer's experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few photographers are more well known and respected than Albert Watson, and even those who do not know him by name have likely seen his work before. His distinctive style is the envy of a lot of photographers, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how to create that look in your own images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By NamHui Anderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Waterfall Formed by Sandstone” by NamHui Anderson. 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 NamHui Anderson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Let’s address the elephant in the room: there are probably 1.2 trillion pieces of content about running a business. I’ve read maybe half of them myself, and there’s some outstanding information available, but let’s set a goal to create the top mistakes to avoid when you decide to go from hobbyist to professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

The Fujifilm GFX series of mirrorless cameras has turned a lot of industry paradigms on their heads, bringing medium format capabilities into the same price range as the upper levels of full frame cameras. With all of its resolution and dynamic range, is the GFX 100S the ultimate camera for photographers working in a studio? This great video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With the kit lens, this looks like Nikon is trying to do what Fujifilm did with their X cameras. Making things look vintage might be the opinion, but perhaps that is what a camera is supposed to be like. Not all the images are as sharp as what's possible today with the eye- or face-tracking technology we have, but perhaps that's the point: to enjoy shooting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

The post Best Lightroom Portrait Presets in 2021 (6 Gorgeous Picks) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Murray. Finding the best Lightroom portrait presets can be a challenge for many photographers. With so many preset packs available in the marketplace, how do you find the right ones to suit your style? In this article, I recommend some of my favorite Lightroom presets for portraits in 2021. A quick note: When testing different preset packs, I loaded each option into Adobe Lightroom Classic. Then, to demonstrate each preset, I used the same RAW image taken on my Fujifilm X-T4 with the XF 56mm f/1.2 lens. I created multiple virtual copies in Lightroom, then had fun playing around...