Avoiding converging lines and keystone distortion with a wide angle lens can be tricky, which is why a shift function can be so useful. This great video review takes a look at the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift and the sort of image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The art of boudoir photography can get lost in translation and become something other than what it was intended to be. Don't the photographer that fails to hit the mark and misses out on an amazing opportunity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

Along with three new premium RF prime lenses, Canon today announced the development of a pro-grade camera in its full-frame mirrorless EOS R line that we expect will be a top choice for serious wildlife and sports photographers. When released, the Canon EOS R3 will be positioned between the Canon EOS R5 (read our review) and the company’s flagship DSLR, the EOS-1D X Mark III, and will be the company’s most advanced full-frame mirrorless camera yet, with design and performance features targeted at professionals. The Canon EOS R3 features a one-piece design with an integrated vertical grip, similar to the EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR. The Canon EOS R3 will feature an all-new stacked CMOS sensor with back-illumination that Canon states...

Along with today’s announcement of the development of the Canon EOS R3, Canon has also revealed three key new lenses for its full-frame EOS R mirrorless system. These lenses fill important spots in the growing EOS RF lens lineup. All three have expected availability of July 2021. Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM is the first true macro lens for the system, which Canon notes is also, “the world’s first medium telephoto macro lens with a maximum magnification of 1.4x.” At that magnification, subjects can be rendered at 1.4 times their actual size in the image frame. (A typical macro lens is 1:1 or 1x magnification.) Though we recommend using a tripod...

Hands down, the best zoom lens you can get for the Sony mirrorless system is the 70-200mm f/4 G lens. I’ve been using it professionally for over three yearsm and it lives up to its reputation. Let me tell you why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

The M1 architecture released by Apple late last year completely blew away the expectations of many tech enthusiasts, myself included. Now that the dust has settled after a few months for apps to grow into the new system, how well does the M1 chip handle photo and video editing? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Celebrate the season with this slideshow of incredible bird photography from our galleries. Photographing our feathered friends can be a challenge due to their size and speed and the fact that some of them are naturally elusive creatures. From flocks to singles, bird of prey to shorebirds and birds in flight, we hope these images inspire you to get out and make your best images of birds yet! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post The Beauty Of Birds appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Retouching is a daunting prospect to anyone who has yet to try it and even more daunting for those who have just started. In this video, you'll learn about the basics of retouching and color correction while an instructor edits a portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

A common issue in landscape photography is shrunken backgrounds due to using a wide angle lens. This excellent video tutorial will show you a neat technique for fixing the issue in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being able to adjust specific regions of our photos without leaving Lightroom Classic is a huge time saver, but there are some nuances to the tools that you’ll want to keep in mind. [Editor’s note, this originally appeared in the April 2021 issue of Photoshop User Magazine.] The addition of the Adjustment Brush, Graduated Filter, and Radial Filter to Lightroom Classic (LrC) years ago was a huge boon to workflow efficiency as it allowed us to stay in LrC more often, and possibly avoid a trip to Photoshop completely. However, there were always situations where those three tools just did not offer the precision that was needed to successfully isolate the subject we wanted to adjust. For many years the best...

Photo By Philip Kuntz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Two Medicine Sunset” by Philip Kuntz. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. “A sunset shot of a fabulous day winding down at Glacier Park’s Two Medicine Lake,” describes Kuntz. “Mt. Sinopah rises majestically in the distance.” 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 Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Samyang has just released the previously rumored AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens. According to their official statement, the lens is designed specifically with astrophotography and landscape shots in mind. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Amadeusz Andrzejewski)

The post Affinity Photo vs Photoshop: Which Photo Editor Is Best in 2021? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Which is the better photo editor, Affinity Photo vs Photoshop CC? Adobe Photoshop was released in 1988 and has become the most widely used digital image editing tool in the world. The program is so popular that its name has become a verb – and Photoshop is now the de facto standard for industry-leading professionals and amateurs alike. Photoshop has also spawned a host of competitors, including Affinity Photo, a worthy alternative for anyone who wants a full-featured image editor without the expense of Photoshop. But is Affinity Photo now the superior choice? Or are you...

Smartphones are becoming a larger and larger part of many photographers' kits. They are a Swiss Army knife of utility, and Sony has just announced two new phones that boast impressive specs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Canon is showing no signs of stopping, with three new mirrorless lenses hitting the market, each with impressive features: the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM, and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM, each with quite interesting features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With increasingly complex automation, turnkey editing has become easier than ever, and the line between photography and digital art is blurrier than ever. So, at what point does an image stop being a photo and become something else? This interesting video essay examines the topic and offers some insight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting film might be a dying industry, but don’t let that hold you back from the joy of this lost art. I would also argue that occasionally shooting a film will make you a better photographer! The same things we love about our digital cameras are the things that make us lazy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

Congratulations to Christoph Stopka for winning the recent Winter Wildlife Assignment with the image, “Doe And Buck in Snowstorm.” See more of Stopka’s photography at www.christophstopka.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Winter Wildlife Assignment Winner Christoph Stopka appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A lot of new photographers view weddings as an easy way to break into professional photography while making a lot of money with minimal time, effort, and gear. As a professional wedding and portrait photographer, I can tell you part of that is true. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Cory Parris)

Black and white images have been revered in photography since they were the only option and continue to do so today. What makes a great black and white image, however, can often come down to post-production. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)