Kandao made quite a splash with the QooCam 3 earlier this year, undercutting its nearest competition by quite a few dollars to make a very good case on value versus performance. Kandao just announced that camera's bigger brother, the QooCam 3 Ultra, and it looks to take the same formula and amp it up. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

When it comes to landscape photography, the ultimate goal for many is to capture that next stunning shot, one worthy of being printed and hung on a wall, or shared online to be applauded by thousands, right? But do we truly appreciate the process and adventure that goes into securing these shots? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Winter photography is a realm where Kevin Bruseby excels, capturing the stark and serene beauty of winter. His journey reflects a blend of discovery and unique challenges associated with capturing the essence of the coldest season. Drawing from the tranquil Scandinavian winters, Bruseby describes his journey as one filled with discovery and challenges. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

For the last few weeks, I've been carrying around the new Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 M mount lens. When I test new gear, I try to incorporate it into my everyday carry kit and use it on actual assignments and stories to see how it performs under real-world conditions. Sometimes, a piece of kit that looks great or has fantastic specs underperforms in the field; other times, you get something that exceeds expectations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by CS Muncy)

AI Art generating programs are progressively getting better and better at creating hyper realistic looking images. For the last few months I have been using AI to create headshot images of completely fake people with the lighting style of a few famous photographers. In this social experiement, wanted to see if the average person could tell the difference between images of real people photographed by real photographers verses imaginary people created entirely with artificial intelligence. Take my quiz and view the results in what I call "Real vs AI Headshots." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

As photographers, we can learn from "Parasite" and its mind-blowing cinematography. I'm here to break down how composition, color, and lighting in this film's famous scenes make it such a standout. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nate Torres)

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Christmas appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. So, this is Christmas… (And I wasn’t even listening to John Lennon!) Naturally we’ll try ‘Christmas‘ as a theme for the next couple of weeks, that said, Christmas is something different, or even nothing at all to some people, so for those that don’t want to participate in this theme, we welcome you to share a photograph that means something to you. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSChristmas in your post, here in the comments or over on social media. You can tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash Find all of our previous weekly...

Early on as photographers, advice you often receive is to take your camera everywhere. I did this as a beginner and have advised others to do the same. That said, this camera is one I carry for a different reason, and here’s why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Fynn Badgley)

Photographers, are you looking for ways to increase your print sales? I have a few super simple but often overlooked concepts that are not only easy but successful. Jump in and let’s explore how you can make panoramic prints profitable. Let’s discuss your market. Who buys your prints now and who do you want to buy them? Whether you sell through a gallery, your own website, an Etsy shop, or other art-focused platforms, you will find that buyers look for and purchase art for a reason. For landscape photographers buyers are often situational such as customers who have been to a... [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

It’s been five years since the Sony a7III was released, and in my opinion, this camera changed the photo industry. But is the Sony a7III still relevant? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Solo Mode is one of the biggest time-savers and frustration avoiders in all of Lightroom, and it has the power to speed your entire workflow — all you have to do is turn it on. See how it works in this installment of “Lightroom in 60-seconds.” Check it out: See? It’s pretty awesome (and once you turn it on, you’ll wonder how you lived without it).Happy Holidays, everybody! Hope Santa brings you everything on your wish list -Scott P.S. I’m taking next week off, so the blog is taking the week off, too. Have a safe and happy Holiday! The post Work Smarter and Faster Using Lightroom’s ‘Solo Mode’ appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

You spend a lot of time storyboarding, filming, editing, grading, sound designing, and polishing your next viral video before uploading it to YouTube. But how do you know if it will be good, great, or even flop? Well, it seems there's a game-changing tool on its way, and it's coming directly from YouTube. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

We've written about it numerous times, including my recent review called "The Unattainable." And even though the rumors of its successor are spreading rapidly, the Fujifilm X100V is still on many photographers' wish lists. Yet, the availability leaves many who do not want to buy aggressively priced used units just wishing for it, with low chances of getting one anytime soon. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ondřej Vachek)

If you’re looking to add some versatility to your compact Ricoh GR III set up, a NiSi filter system is a fantastic choice. In this article, I’ll tell you about the Ricoh GR III Master Kit and why you might want to carry this super-lightweight bit of kit in your bag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

It doesn’t always take a big budget to create a strong visual impact. Sometimes, all you need is a garage and some creativity.https://y [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

Traveling and photography are a perfect match. It’s so fun to photograph in a new place. Yet, for portrait photographers, locating models while abroad can be a challenge. There's nothing more disheartening than finding yourself in an incredible place with no one to photograph. Here are some tips for finding models while you travel! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

As a general rule, landscape photography is a solitary sport, unless, of course, you are shooting in a well-known location or at a spot popular with non-photographers. In such cases, you may find yourself having to share the spot with others, and this is where problems can occur. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Is it really necessary to have your own photo studio? Here's why I let go of my own photo studio and use PeerSpace instead. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

Why are you a photographer? You probably didn’t get into this thing assuming it was a get rich quick scheme or for status and power. More likely than not, you love taking photos, being around people, and the excitement of running your own business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Connor Walberg)

The 24-70mm lens is highly coveted by photographers from all backgrounds due to the array of possibilities with this wide to mid range zoom. Photographer Julia Trotti shares key composition tips to help get the most out of the range of this zoom lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)