If you're looking for the largest Thunderbolt dock on the market with double the bandwidth of every other dock (80gbps), the iVanky VCD10 20-in-1 dock is probably your only option. It's expensive, but I'm happy to say, it actually works. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Adobe Max is a three-day conference in Los Angeles, CA attended by designers, illustrators, photographers, and social media content creators. Attendees can watch presentations by Adobe representatives and attend educational sessions given by independent creators. This year, Generative AI was mentioned in many presentations. This feature is implemented in unique ways across the programs that make up Adobe’s Creative Cloud, and it often feels to the user that they have more effective communication with programs that have AI enhancement. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

In this video, Christian Möhrle shows six creative ways to elevate your photos in Lightroom, such as creating a fog or light bleed effect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Taking professional grade pictures takes time, but it's much easier when you have the right teachers and the right tools. For the next five days, there's an incredible photography deal offering incredible education and tools for 95% off. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Canon has had their foot firmly planted on the gas when it comes to RF lenses, releasing many in a short few years and pushing the boundaries of design with some remarkably capable options. And while 2023 is coming to a close, it seems the company is not yet done, with more lenses likely to come in the next few months. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The new Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphone is here, and the company continues to place some pretty neat photography innovations in their devices. This excellent video review takes a look at the new phone, particularly its photo features, and shows the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens is making waves for its incredible image quality and bokeh, making it an enticing option for portrait and wedding photographers. Just how good is it in usage? This great video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

At 9mm, the 7artisans Photoelectric 9mm f/5.6 offers the widest focal length available in a full frame rectilinear lens, making it an intriguing choice for landscapes, architecture, and much more. With such an extreme design and a reasonable price ($479), can it still offer the sort of performance and image quality discerning photographers demand? This excellent video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re looking to level up your street photography techniques, check out some of the essential tips that we learned from our Sony Kando interview with renowned street photographer Marion Mou. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

I've long been a fan of Google's Pixel lineup of phones for its photography prowess, but with the release of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, it's clear that photographers are not necessarily the market for what is considered a solid lineup of phone cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Lines play an important role in the art of composition. They serve as guides directing the viewer's attention, emphasizing the subject within the frame. While we often find lines with the prominent features of a landscape, it's crucial not to overlook the lines in the sky. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photographers and filmmakers have never had so many choices of Macs available to them, and as such, it can be a little tricky knowing which one is right for you. If you are looking for a new computer and wondering which Mac is best for your work, check out this helpful video that will take you through the lineup and show you the best models for different applications. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While there are differences between micro four thirds, APS-C, full frame, and medium format, the general shooting experience of all those various sensor sizes is mostly the same. On the other hand, large format photography is an entirely different process and approach, but if you are willing to put in the time and effort to tackle the beast, you will be rewarded with incredible images unlike anything you have even seen before. This awesome video takes a look at the experience and its impact on how you shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Picture the scene, you are at a location, camera in hand, ready to capture some epic shots of a landscape that looks the same as it has thousands of years ago! You, however, are not alone, you are in the company of other photographers who feel that a challenge is in order and not any old challenge, an only 400mm challenge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Landscape photographers often employ filters for a variety of reasons in order to shape and improve their images. With so many options out there, it can be difficult for a beginner to know which filters are truly useful and which you can probably live without. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing some of the most important filters for the genre. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S promises wildlife, bird, and sports photographers a ton of reach in tandem with a remarkably portable design sure to please those who are used to carrying around massive supertelephoto primes. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The cleaning of your equipment is an essential part of your photographic practice. Up until a month ago, I used my blower brush and cleaning pen for this. Now, however, these two items have not seen the light of day since I received my Nitecore BB21 blower. This small, versatile, and compact device has taken over the cleaning of my camera gear and a few other components as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Milk appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Milk! In all of its forms, great when lit to highlight details, the best in my morning coffee, straight from the cow as a kid? You choose – just show us MILK. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSMilk – The photograph needs to be new, taken for this challenge. Here are some basic tips if you need them! Photographing milk can be a creative and visually appealing endeavor, whether you’re capturing the texture, movement, or patterns created by the liquid. Here are some steps and tips to help you photograph milk effectively: Gather Your Equipment:Camera: Any camera with manual settings...

Prepare to learn new skills! Make the most of color grading using the Blend If sliders to take your color grading further. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

Tilt-shift lenses were once must-have equipment for certain genres of photography, particularly architecture, as they allowed photographers a high level of control in order to correct geometric issues and produce the highest quality images. Nonetheless, cameras have come a long way in recent years, and modern editing software can produce small miracles. So, do you still need a tilt-shift lens? This interesting video essay discusses the issue. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)