The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Panning appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We tried this one a few years back, so it’s time to try it again and also introduce our new members to it, too. Panning is a technique where you move the camera as you press the shutter button. The resulting photos feature a beautiful streaked blur. Panning is a great way to produce images full of energy, motion, and even abstract effects. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSPanning in your post.Panning Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips) (This is one of our articles on panning how-to) Photo: Kunal Malhotra Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSPanning in your post, here...

The last few years have seen an explosion in violent thefts, especially near San Francisco, and recently, a photographer was killed in Texas. Taking expensive camera gear out on a shoot can be a scary thought nowadays, especially when in some locations, violent thefts are on the rise. In this article, I discuss some ways that can help you minimize the impact of such thefts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

In this rapidly evolving world of photography, it's essential to take a step back and scrutinize how well we're reflecting our business in its current state, including growth in our personal photos, websites, and social media profiles. In the previous article, we discussed five actionable strategies to address commonly overlooked areas, from updating personal images to refreshing website content, and from leveraging social media to nourishing creativity through personal projects and continuous learning. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

In today's world, many of us feel the pressure to constantly create and put out content, and that can be quite frustrating and detrimental to our process and enjoyment. There is something to be said for letting photos come to you, in a manner of speaking. This great video follows a landscape photographer as he does just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Every once in a while, a lens comes along that rewrites the boundaries of lens design and offers photographers unique creative and technical opportunities that were not possible before. Right now, that is the new Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, which offers the widest maximum aperture ever seen in a 14mm lens and the widest focal length ever seen in an f/1.4 lens. How does it hold up in practice? This fantastic video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Stepping into the world of professional photography isn't just about mastering the art of creating stunning images. It's about becoming a dynamic, evolving brand in an industry that never stands still. As photographers, we are visual storytellers, but often, we become so engrossed in narrating other people's stories that we overlook our own. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

Sigma has recently announced the world's first 14mm f/1.4, which is a dream for astro, real estate, landscape, and architectural photographers around the world. The images so far shown have been incredible, and in this video, Christopher Frost puts the lens through its paces. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

We do a Lightroom and Photoshop tip each week on my photography Podcast “The Grid” (aired live Wednesdays at 1:00 PM ET), and this week I did a tip on a way under-rated, under-used masking feature that a lot of folks are sleeping on (but shouldn’t). Check out this clip from the show where I show the tip: Pretty handy, right? You change that one little thing, and it becomes so useful. Have a great weekend, ya’ll. Hope to catch you here next week. -Scott P.S. I know a lot of you use On1 Software’s plug-ins to extend what Lightroom Classic can do. If that’s you, check out the full two-day, two-track conference coming up next month on getting the most of...

If you're living in the northeastern part of the United States, unless you've been under a rock the last day or two, you've probably noticed that the wildfires from Canada are turning the skies a funky shade of yellowish orange. The thing is, your cameras probably haven't noticed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Fstoppers has partnered with 5DayDeal to offer the best video bundle deal of 2023. Included are education, software, and tools from a wide of variety leaders in the industry that will help take your work to the next level. The product list is incredible this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

In the past few years, Nikon has really filled out their mirrorless camera lineup, and there are now options from well under $1,000 to top-of-the-line flagships costing north of $5,000. With eight different models to choose from, there is something for just about anyone. So, which is right for you? This fantastic video takes you through Nikon's entire mirrorless camera lineup to help you choose the right one for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography has long been an evolving art form, and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced a new wave of innovation. As in many fields, AI has begun to shape the landscape of wedding photography, changing how photographers capture, edit, and deliver photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Sachs)

In today's video, I light the bottle of Oliveum Hot Sauce on fire for an online advertising campaign I'm about to run. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Fujifilm makes quite a few nice lenses for its popular X Series line of mirrorless cameras, but sitting at the very top of the lineup, at least in price, is the XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR. The 200mm f/2 features an impressive combination of a long focal length and a wide aperture and promises extreme performance to match. This great video review takes a look at the lens and if it can match that high price tag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I had to reinstall the Lightroom app on my iPhone recently and noticed a new screen after I logged in, and I wanted to give anyone subscribed to the Photography Plan a heads up. The screen in question is below. The first option is where you choose if you want to be able to sync over Wi-Fi or your mobile data plan, or if you want to limit it to Wi-Fi only. This is important if you have limited data, and in which case I urge you to choose Wi-Fi only. If you are using Lr to import photos from your device as a way to transfer them to Lightroom Classic (LrC) as I do, then you can end up using...

For astrophotographers and real estate photographers, this lens is very exciting! Sigma has announced the world's fastest 14mm lens for the Sony FE Mount and Leica L mounts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

Whether you’re a beginner, have never heard of ON1 Photo RAW, or want to enhance your editing skills, this ultimate guide is perfect for you. Learn how to navigate and utilize the powerful features of ON1 Photo RAW 2023, the leading raw photo editor, to create stunning images. Introduction Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your photos using ON1 Photo RAW 2023? Check out this video from the ON1 VP of Product, Dan Harlacher. Whether you’re a beginner in photo editing or an experienced photographer seeking to elevate your photo editing software skills, this video guide will meet your needs. This video will give you an excellent resource to explore the features and editing techniques in ON1 Photo...

Street photography traditionally makes use of a relatively wide angle lens, with 35mm and 24mm options often being the most popular. Of course, you do not have to limit yourself to those focal lengths, however. This interesting video essay makes a case for why you should grab a 50mm lens the next time you head out for a street photography session. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Mac Studio, Apple's powerful desktop computer, has been upgraded with new chips and a range of new features and capabilities. Here's what's new and how you can order yours. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I wanted to share with you my experience exploring the new extensions available in Luminar Neo, photography software that many of you may already be familiar with. These add-ons offer specific functionalities to enhance your photographs and are each sold separately. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)