The power of modern phones when it comes to taking images and videos has been growing at an alarming rate. This short film, made for Apple, showcases just how professional a production can look. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Photo By Deena Sveinsson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Van Gogh” by Deena Sveinsson. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “I had been trying for days to get a photo of a moose drinking water in the springs with a reflection of the Teton mountain range and moose,” explains Sveinsson. “I seemed to get every other type of photo but the one I had envisioned. This photo required the moose to enter on a specific stretch of water, on a certain side of the water, wanting to take a drink offshore and with no clutter, clear skies and a reflection. Tall order? Maybe I could get some water drips from his mouth? Even taller order. “We were duped by the...

With the release of the Z 7II and the specs running so close to those of my beloved D850, it makes sense that it’s the first of Nikon’s mirrorless cameras to really make me consider the switch. But what will happen when I get out of testing mode and put my feet to the fire in the real world? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Christopher Malcolm

The post What’s the Best Aperture for Portraits? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Choosing the best aperture for portraits doesn’t have to be complicated… …but there are some guidelines to follow if you want your shots to look stunning. And in this article, I’m going to break it down for you. I’ll share with you my favorite apertures for different types of portraits – so that you can confidently pick the perfect aperture whenever you’re out shooting! Let’s get started. Nikon D750 | Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 | 185mm |1/350s | f/4 | ISO 2000 Why is aperture important in portrait photography? Aperture matters for several reasons: First, aperture is one of the three components...

Photo By Delton Young Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Skiers” by Delton Young. Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. 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 Delton Young appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Who doesn't love a new Sigma lens? The popular company, known for its varied lines of quality, affordable lenses looks to be readying to announce their next lens in just a few days, and it will likely be a popular choice for a wide range of photographers and filmmakers. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Skiers Aaron Carlson and Adam Karch breaking trail in the Ten Mile Range near Frisco, Colorado. Safety is our first priority, and having partners that you trust—and who trust you—is critical to having a great day in the mountains. Sony a9 II, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | A at 24mm. Exposure: 1/4000 sec., ƒ/5, ISO 160. It’s 5:30 a.m., and my alarm stirs me from a restful night of sleep. I crawl out of my warm bed and into my base-layer clothing of wool and polypropylene that will keep me warm and dry for the day. Coffee drips and eggs fry as I load my skis, boots and backcountry pack into my pickup truck. The snow is deep, so I...

Does your iPhone have more than one lens? If so, how do you decide which lens to use when taking photos? First, you need to understand how the Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto lenses affect your image…. because you’ll get very different results with each lens. So, if you always want to choose the best iPhone camera lens for each shot, watch this free video from our iPhone Photo Academy course. CLICK HERE to get the full iPhone Photo Academy course where you’ll discover more tips and techniques for taking stunning photos with your iPhone. The post How To Choose The Correct iPhone Camera Lens [Video Tutorial] appeared first on iPhone Photography School. Original linkOriginal author: Kate Wesson

A few months ago, I wrote an article about using Lightroom calibration to create magic in your images but found out from many readers that this feature sadly didn't exist in Lightroom mobile... or does it? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Armitage

The post Why Every Photographer Needs a 70-200mm Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Tom Mason. The 70-200mm lens is a photography staple, found in pretty much every pro’s camera bag. But what makes a 70-200mm lens so special? Why is it trusted in nearly every shooting scenario, from studio portraits to wildlife shoots in the heart of the Amazon? And do you really need a 70-200mm lens? Let’s take a closer look at the power of this lens – and why you definitely want one in your bag! Optical performance Let’s start with the big reason for the 70-200mm lens’s success: Optical performance. Pretty much every 70-200mm is a professional lens and features the latest...

Fear not—this isn’t an instructional on how to capture better photos of pawns, castles, bishops, rooks or queens. While talking with some photographer friends, someone mentioned how they nailed an iconic photograph and emphasized this fact using the word “Checkmate!” My response was, “Great.” He thanked me. Little did he know I was referring to the fact he gave me a great idea for this week’s tip. To this day, he thinks my response referred to his image, but if he’s reading this, the cat is now out of the bag—thanks, Frank! So, what’s the connection between photography and chess? I love analogies, so hear me out. The tie in between wildlife photography and chess is actually quite logical. In chess,...

Here’s a really simple, yet really effective trick I use to make sure in a portrait my subject’s face is the brightest thing in the image. Here’s how to do it (it’s just two steps and takes all of 30-seconds). Above: here’s our original portrait, lit with one Westcott FJ400 strobe with a 5′ Rapid Box softbox. The issue here is she’s wearing a very light colored top and her arms are brighter than her face, so we need to quickly tone down that area, and we’re going to use the Graduated filter (called the Linear Gradient in LR cloud) to do it. STEP ONE: Get the Graduated filter, and lower the Exposure amount to around -1/2 stop (here I went...

No doubt, the idea of being a professional photographer is a dream for many of us, but on the other hand, the reality of it can be far more difficult than you might imagine. This excellent video essay discusses some of the hard truths about being a professional photographer that you should be aware of before you undertake it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Vassili Balocco Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lago Denza” by Vassili Balocco. Location: Val di Sole, Trentino, Italy. 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 Vassili Balocco appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Today I am interviewing my great friend and accomplished macro photographer Andres Moline. With an eye for design and a love of arthropods, Moline's work is truly captivating. He specializes in shooting sharp handheld focus stacks that leave you in awe looking at all of the little details. How Did You Start Photography and Was It Always Macro or Did You Shoot Other Styles of Photography? I started photography in high school; a commercial arts class offered an intro to photography, where I learned about reflex cameras, the principles of developing film in the... [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Liza Rock

The post How to Take Creative Landscape Shots Using Intentional Camera Movement appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Richard Beech. If you’re looking to capture some unique, creative photos, then I highly recommend trying out intentional camera movement photography. Now, many photographic situations rely on ensuring your camera is still as possible during exposure for pin-sharp images. But is keeping your camera still always a good thing? Instead, why not throw caution to the wind, move your camera while the shutter is open, and explore the range of creative opportunities this offers you as a photographer? In this article, I’ll show you how to do exactly that! What is intentional camera movement and why should you use...

Posing is something a lot of photographers struggle with, particularly since it is not something you can just learn objective values for like you can with camera settings. If that is something you are struggling with a bit, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five tips for posing couples. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Jeff Nigro Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Waimea Canyon Lookout” by Jeff Nigro. Location: Kauaʻi. 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 Jeff Nigro appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Subscribing to the Adobe Creative Cloud is a big financial step for most beginning photographers. In this article, I’ll figure out if the free and open software RawTherapee is a real competitor when it comes to developing an image. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nils Heininger

The post How to Find Good Locations for Family Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Hunter McRae. When you’re shooting a family portrait, about nine times out of ten the client will ask, “Do you have a place you typically like to photograph?” We all do, of course, but if you take every portrait client to the same location, your portfolio will develop an undesirable, repetitive consistency. That’s why it’s important to thoroughly scout the area where you live and work, to build a list of go-to spots for any scenario, circumstance, and style. So think about your city, and build a list of these places where you can shoot: A field or shoreline with broad...