For a lot of creatives, making all or a significant part of their income via YouTube is a dream. However, to get there takes a lot of serious, consistent work and the ability to remain constantly innovative and able to come up with new ideas and present them in a compelling way with high production value. This great video pulls back the curtain and shows you how one well-known photographer did on the platform in 2020. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Achieve Blurred Backgrounds in Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. How can you create a beautiful, soft blurred background, like the one you see below? It’s a question I hear over and over from my students. But there’s a major misconception among new portrait photographers: that to achieve such a stunning background blur, you need to go out and buy an expensive lens. And this is just plain wrong. Because while it’s true that certain (often expensive) lenses are better for creating blurred backgrounds, it’s also true that several other key factors go into achieving the soft background look – and most photographers fail to consider these factors and...

Since the launch of the EOS R5 and the EOS R6 Canon has been releasing a lot of new RF glass. Everything from compact consumer lenses to true professional workhorses. One of the most requested Canon RF lenses was an L-series 35mm lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

For 2021, the first event of the “eclipse season” is a lunar eclipse on the morning of May 26. The second is an annular solar eclipse on June 10. In an annular eclipse, the Moon appears too small to block the Sun out entirely, so at maximum eclipse, the Sun is visible as a ring (annulus). [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Composition is a tricky thing when it comes to landscape photography, where even subtle variations can make or break a photo. If you have been struggling with your compositions lately, check out this great video tutorial that will give you five unusual tips that will help you improve your landscape photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Getting feedback is one of the most important ways to become a better photographer. Often, however, many photographers are unsure on how to find someone who can give feedback, and what feedback to even listen to. Check out this great video which explains the ways you can get better feedback on your work from relevant people. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Admit it or not, we all like new gear or the next best thing. We try not to think about it, but that thought just sticks and goes round and round in your head like a cyclone until you either realize you don't need it or you give in and using your hard-earned savings to purchase it, only to find that you didn't need it after all and that it hasn't made your photographic practice any better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Architecture appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. “Architectural photography is about capturing the design and accurately representing a building, but to also have your photographs be aesthetically pleasing to your viewer’s eye” Now I’m no architecture photography, but I know a really good one (Hi Mike!) and love his work, it’s quite amazing, so that, combined with one of your suggestions that we try ‘architecture’ is the reason for this week’s photo challenge theme! #dPSArchitecture Don’t have access to some stunning, amazing architecturally designed skyscraper? Photograph your own house/apartment/caravan! Push that creativity and do your best! After this photo I’ve put a glut (is that a collective noun for...

Since the dawn of reality television, we've seen a plethora of professions and niche topics covered. That said, there have been very few photography-focused spinoffs of the reality genre. Photo Challenge Show aims to take a step in changing that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

There are times when you need some extra protection for your equipment, even if you transport it in your camera bag. A pouch can offer that extra protection, or you can wrap it in a cloth. Haida has created the Magic Stick-It Wrapper Cloth for that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The 50mm lens is one of the most versatile lenses a photographer can own. If you don't have one already, now might be a very good time to add one to your camera bag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Photo By Thomas Nicholson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset in the Tetons” by Thomas Nicholson. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “The last rays of sun hit the Grand Teton mountains with flowering Balsamroot in the foreground,” describes Nicholson. 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 Thomas Nicholson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post The Best Gear of 2021? TIPA Announces Its Winners appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has released its 2021 World Awards recipients, celebrating the best cameras, lenses, and other photography gear released over the past year. Hailed as the “most coveted photo and imaging awards worldwide,” TIPA aims to “both recognize and honor [photography] industry companies and their products.” Winners are chosen by TIPA member magazine representatives, who vote for class-leading gear across dozens of categories, including Best APS-C Camera (Entry-Level, Advanced, and Expert), Best Tripod, Best Telephoto Zoom Lens, and much more.  All the usual suspects took prizes, with Sony grabbing an impressive six awards (including...

As a full-time van dweller and landscape photographer, I’ve come to appreciate the virtues of the pairing. The ability to park up in comfortable accommodations near or at your desired shooting location is tremendously valuable. To do this daily is invaluable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brian Christianson)

When you’re using Lightroom’s Adjustment Brush (or the Graduated tool or Radial Filter), you have a choice of how Lightroom displays the Edit Pins you create while you’re editing. Once you have one of those tools activated, you make your choice from the Show Edit Pins pop-up menu down in the toolbar beneath the Preview area (as shown above). Choosing: Auto Means when you move your cursor outside the image area, the pins are automatically hidden. Always Means they’re always visible. Never Means you never see them at all, at any time. Selected Means you only see the currently active pin.  LoveMeans never having to say you’re sorry. Whoops. Not sure that one’s it Lightroom at all. Probably should be since...

Lightroom recently added some new tools for color grading, and there are now multiple ways to warm up the highlights, add a cinematic touch to the shadows, and more. This excellent video tutorial will show you two different ways to selectively color grade your photos in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I just bought a DSLR — the Canon 5DS. Yes, you read that right, and no, this article is not a repost from 2016. DSLRs are a very viable option that you should look into before buying your next camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens is a bit of a legend, known for its insanely wide aperture and a favorite of numerous portrait photographers. Now that the mirrorless age is upon us, its natural successor, the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM, is here. This great video review compares the new lens to the prior EF version, and it shows just how remarkably good the latest model is. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Not so long ago, Instagram was the perfect platform for photographers, but not anymore. How can you make your still images stand out on a platform that’s now all about Reels, handbags, and freebooting? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Trade for Print or TFP shoots are shoots where the photographer doesn’t pay the model and the model doesn’t pay the photographer. They are a great tool for when models and photographers are starting out or when they don’t have a budget. Here are some tips for how to make them successful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)