Landscape photography often demands extreme depth of field, where everything from the nearest flowers to the farthest mountains need to be in focus and as sharp as possible. Often, this exceeds the laws of physics for a single shot, meaning you will need to resort to blending multiple images, known as focus stacking. This excellent video tutorial discusses when you should use it and how to do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We’re now well past three years since the a7 III was announced, and Sony has just registered a new camera body, sparking another round of excitement. Is the a7 IV finally upon us? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Great portraiture can be created with anything from natural light to a studio full of the most expensive equipment, but if you — like most photographers — are closer to the natural light setup than a high-end studio, perhaps this video might show you just what you can produce with one, cheap light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The exposure triangle is one of the most commonly used methods for thinking about exposure, and while it is certainly very helpful, it is not perfect. This great video tutorial will show you a different way of thinking about exposure that helps encapsulate some information the exposure triangle misses or does not always make clear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most popular types of landscape shots is the long exposure of moving water. They are a great way to explore your creativity and expand your photographic palette into images that are not possible with more basic equipment. This great video tutorial will show you how to shoot long exposures of seascapes or other moving water. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Ross Stone Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lake Tahoe Orangey Sunset” by Ross Stone. Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada. “Summer Sunset in Lake Tahoe is a thing of beauty and this is only one of the many places to photograph layers,” explains Stone. 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 Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Fujifilm's INSTAX line of cameras have been wildly popular for the company, providing photographers and casual users alike an easy and fun way to take photos that harken back to the days of instant film in the 1970s and 1980s. The Mini 40 is the latest model in the lineup, and this great video review takes a look at how it holds up in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The 3 Must-Have Camera Lenses Every Photographer Should Own appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. What are the essential camera lenses every photographer must have? In this article, I’m going to share the three key lenses that no photographer should be without. These recommendations come from personal experience; I rely heavily on these three lenses in my own photography. They offer enough versatility to shoot in almost any situation, and they’re available for just about every camera system and lens mount on the market, from DSLR to mirrorless, from Nikon to Sony. So if you’re ready to discover the must-have camera lenses for every photographer, let’s dive right in, starting with… 1. The...

We always emphasize the benefits of shooting raw, we spend a lot of money on high-end monitors, and we calibrate those monitors, all so we can create the best foundation for editing our photos and video. But do we do the same for our audio? That's where reference monitors and headphones come into the picture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael DeStefano)

Lightroom on mobile is what the pros are using today to edit their photos taken on their phones or tablets, and if you’re not using Lightroom mobile yet, here’s five great reasons why you should: (1) You don’t have to sync it to your desktop You can just use it like any other photo editing app on your smartphone (so go download it now). PLUS if you do decide to sync it with Lightroom Classic on your desktop, don’t worry — it doesn’t just send everything over to your phone taking up all your memory. It only syncs the individual collections you choose (and when you sync, it sends “Smart Previews” which look and act like the high-res original but without the file...

When you go out to make images of wildlife, magnification is essential for a number of reasons. Most obviously is that it allows the animal to be captured full frame. Unless you always create environmental portraits, many wildlife photographers live by the adage that bigger is better. A second reason is that you keep your distance. This allows the animal to go about its regular business. This increases the likelihood that you arrest the behavior it wouldn’t perform if it’s in fight or flight mode. Magnification is also beneficial as it provides cleaner backgrounds. The narrower angle of view potentially reduces the number of distractions. Finally, their wider apertures help throw the background out of focus since the depth of field...

Landscape photography is one of the most accessible genres in photography. And, because of this, it's a great area to practice your compositional skills. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Seascapes are a popular choice for a wide range of photographers, but they are normally shot when the sun is still high in the sky or right around sunrise or sunset. Of course, you can shoot them at night, however, and the results can be quite entrancing. This great video follows a photographer as he shoots seascapes in the middle of the night, showing the challenges that arise, how to move past them, and the awesome result. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Image manipulation in various forms has been around from nearly the beginning of the medium itself, and the ethics of that process have been debated for nearly as long. Although this topic seems rather Sisyphean in nature, a conversation with an individual on Instagram inspired me to take a look at it from the perspective of social media in particular. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Double exposures are a really creative way to make compelling images that catch your viewer's eye. And while they used to be rather difficult to create, thanks to Photoshop, you have a lot more control over the final product than in the days of film. This excellent video tutorial will show you how you can create your own. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Submit Your Best Baby Photography Photo critiques are back! Show us your best photographs of babies. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Window Into Infinity” by Arches National Park, Utah. “I spent two weeks in the Moab, Utah, area photographing night scenes in August,” explains Connel. “I slept during the heat of the day and spent all night shooting the stars. I knew the North Window arch had a lot of potential if the Milky Way would line up properly. Patience through hours of waiting finally paid off. I composed the scene with my camera on a tripod and climbed up into the arch. I communicated with my wife using a flashlight, and when I was in the proper position, she snapped the picture.” Exposure: 20 sec., f/2.8, ISO 3200. Want to get...

The perfect image is one that is creative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

The post The Best ISO for Landscape Photography (In Every Situation) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christian Hoiberg. Choosing the best ISO for landscape photography is hard, especially as a beginner. Should you use a low ISO for a clean image? Or should you use a high ISO to keep things sharp? Or go with something in between? Fortunately, while picking the perfect ISO is often intimidating, there are some simple tips you can use to get the ISO consistently right. And that’s what this article is all about. I’m going to share with you my ISO recommendations. By the time you’re finished, picking the ideal landscape photography ISO will be a piece of cake –...

Portrait photographers generally use artificial light whenever they are working indoors, but window light can be a fantastic source of flattering natural light suitable for a portrait. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to set up and take a compelling portrait using window light and a reflector. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)