One of the most useful tools for taking greater control of your edits is the luminosity mask, and it can also save you a ton of time. If you have not seen them in action before or are not sure how they are used, check out this great video tutorial that will show you why so many photographers love them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Aside from the Perseid meteor shower, the summer hype is on for viewing Saturn. Indeed, Saturn is a great target for visual observers, especially if it’s your very first view through a telescope. But for astrophotographers, it’s a tough target. A bit of an easier target is Jupiter, which is “following” Saturn across the summer sky. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Manual mode is often held up as the standard measure of a professional photographer, with semiautomatic and automatic modes thought of as crutches upon which a truly competent shooter would never lean. But the truth is far from that black and white; in fact, many professionals frequently use semiautomatic modes like aperture priority and auto ISO. So, when is each appropriate, and when should you switch to manual? This great video discusses just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you are a photographer in any capacity, chances are you deal with the same repetitive questions and comments from non-photographers when your photography comes up in discussions. It gets old, and despite it usually being well-meaning, I wish people would stop asking these five things. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Working with models can open up a plethora of new creative outlets and professional opportunities for any photographer. But, the first shoot with a model can seem like a daunting task for some. This video aims to get you comfortable with choosing and communicating with any experienced model. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Photo by Bill Sisson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gasadalur” by Bill Sisson. Location: Faroe Islands. “This scene is well known among photography locations in the Faroe Islands,” explains Sisson. “On this day, a stiff wind was blowing in from the Atlantic Ocean, with gusts bending the waterfall and spray to the right. I wanted to use a long exposure to smooth the ocean waves but also had to keep it short enough that frequent gusts didn’t warp the waterfall.” Pentax K-1, Pentax 28-105mm lens at 28mm. Exposure: 6 sec., f/22, ISO 100. 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...

There is often talk about how great smartphone cameras are now — and I'm one of the people saying it — but with modern apps, they are so much more than their camera for photographers. Here are 10 apps that can improve and aid your videography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

One photographer, while on a road trip across part of the U.S, had the chance to try a pinhole camera currently in development. The results are beautiful, and if you enjoy film and large format photography, this is well worth your time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Male Poses: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started Photographing Men appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Want some male posing ideas to help your portraits consistently shine? In this article, we share 21 male poses, ranging from simple, beginner-focused ideas to complex options for experienced photographers. We also include a mix of styles, including corporate, informal, fashion, and more – so no matter your preferred genre of photography, you’re bound to find a pose or two that works! Let’s dive right in. 1. Upper body with crossed arms Let’s start with a very simple male pose: Ask your subject to stand up straight, cross their arms, turn one shoulder slightly away, bring...

Sometimes, you don’t have to stray too far to find what you’re looking for. After traveling the coast and sharing our journey with you, our Pacific Northwest Escape has come to an end with a stop in our own backyard, where Mother Nature’s beauty is on full display. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by The Remote Unknown)

As many of us have been confined to our own homes, there has been a sharp rise in people looking for other revenue streams attainable from their own house. Here is how to create a budget lighting setup to make your YouTube videos look more professional. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When it comes to editing portraits, you probably think of working in Photoshop over Lightroom, but you can often complete a retouch in Lightroom, particularly if you are working on something like a large batch of headshots that only need light retouching. This awesome video tutorial will give you five helpful tips for editing portraits in Lightroom to get the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Professional-quality supertelephoto zoom lenses have exploded onto the market in the last few years, and one of the most versatile and impressive options out there is the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM. This fantastic video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Making a living in an oversaturated marketplace can be a challenge even without a global pandemic present to further shrink the marketplace. It takes a lot of tools, even some unexpected ones, to make it the distance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The post dPS Weekly Photography Challenge : Blue Hour appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Our weekly photography challenge this week is ‘Blue Hour’ if you’re unfamiliar with the term, here’s a great what & how from Nisha – 3 Practical Tips to Improve your Blue Hour Photography. Make sure you catch up with all of our previous challenges – you can find them here. Photo – Nisha Ramroop “Also known as twilight, Blue Hour refers to that time of the day just before or after the Golden Hour. Depending on your location, it may be shorter (or longer) than an hour but happens before sunrise or after sunset” Photo – Nisha Ramroop As ever, some...

A 24-70mm f/2.8 is a bread and butter lens for a lot of photographers and videographers, covering a lot of the most commonly needed focal lengths and offering a wide maximum aperture to handle low-light situations. They can be rather expensive, however. Sigma's 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is significantly more affordable than most first-party options, and this excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The recent press about an upcoming Nikon camera — denoted the "N2014" — highlighted a government registration filing that suggests it will be "equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)." This has been a positive media development for Nikon as, if correct, it would make them the first camera manufacturer to integrate GNSS into one of their products. Is the camera industry being disingenuous by their slow adoption of existing technologies? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

I was super excited to see a new YouTube channel launch recently that is not only dedicated to film photography, but is produced just down the road from me on Australia’s stunning Gold Coast. I was even more excited when I saw there was a video about shooting Polaroids. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

Photo By Mark Koskulitz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Seven Tubs” by Mark Koskulitz. Location: Seven Tubs Nature Area, Pennsylvania. 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 Mark Koskulitz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post Nikon Z9 Rumors: 45 MP, “Stunning” Autofocus, and a 2021 Release appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The Nikon Z9, Nikon’s not-yet-debuted flagship mirrorless camera, will offer a host of powerful features, according to the often-reliable Nikon Rumors. While Nikon itself has previously revealed several promising Z9 specifications, including 8K video, a stacked CMOS sensor, and a new processor, the company has stopped short of providing a detailed feature set. Enter Nikon Rumors, a website that has revealed several lists of rumored Z9 features over the last year – the most recent of which painted a relatively full picture of the camera that will soon take its place at the top of the...