The tone curve often gets less use than tools like the exposure sliders or color grading panel, but it offers arguably more power, precision, and versatility than either of those aforementioned options, which is why every photographer should have some level of familiarity with it. This excellent video tutorial takes a look at everything you can do with the tone curve in Lightroom and shows you how to leverage it to take greater control over your photo edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I'm not one to obsess over gear; I've never suffered from GAS. Frankly, the seemingly endless discussions around cameras, lenses, and various bits of kit that just keep multiplying year after year, couldn't interest me less. And now that I've said that, I'm going to write about gear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Colin Houck)

The time has finally come. Leading to this moment, you sat in the hot sun for hours, waiting for the grazing of the bird’s toe on the water, creating mesmerizing concentric circles, and boom: you got it! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 lens is a thoughtfully designed super wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. Featuring a physical aperture ring, compact design, and solid construction, it is an excellent option for Fujifilm users. In this article and the accompanying video, I will share my experience using the 13mm primarily as a portrait lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Many creatives are on the go quite a lot, and as such, they want to be able to work whenever and wherever they are with enough power to tackle heavy photo and video tasks but not a lot of bulk. If you are looking for such a laptop, check out this great video comparison that will show you three of the best options in 2023. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Canon Announces a Sub-$500 EOS R Camera, the EOS R100 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Canon officially unveiled the EOS R100, a compact, affordable RF-mount mirrorless camera “designed for new, first-time mirrorless…or existing interchangeable camera users who previously enjoyed EOS Rebel or EOS M cameras.” While the Canon EOS R series originally only featured full-frame cameras, the company has added a handful of APS-C models in recent months in an attempt to broaden the lineup’s appeal for hobbyists and beginners. Yet none of the APS-C RF-mount cameras have been as portable or budget-friendly as the newly announced EOS R100; Canon is hailing the R100 as “the smallest and lightest...

Medium format cameras offer incredible image quality, and in recent years, they have become far more affordable. That being said, astrophotography has some pretty specific and extreme gear requirements. So, can medium format work for shooting the night sky? This insightful video takes a look at how it holds up. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Create Levitation Food Photography: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Do you want to try levitation food photography but aren’t sure how to pull it off? Then you’ve come to the right place. The levitation approach to food photography is capable of producing jaw-dropping results that’ll make viewers’ eyes pop, but while you might think it requires fancy gear and incredible camera skills, nothing could be further from the truth. Because here’s the thing: While some levitation shots can get pretty tricky, you can actually start practicing this awesome photography style with just your trusty camera, a tripod, and a bit of editing know-how. So to discover a...

While a website is important, depending on what you shoot, an up-to-date Instagram account can be just as (or arguably more) important for providing a place for clients to find and contact you. If you would like to increase your bookings on Instagram, check out this fantastic video tutorial that shares five tips to help you do that, even if you do not have a lot of followers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

At $1,499, the Canon EOS R8 is not the cheapest full frame camera available, but it is certain on the more affordable side of things and offers a lot of features that make it a worthwhile upgrade. Is it the best affordable full frame camera on the market at the moment? This great video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I’ve gotten the great pleasure of getting to spend the last two weeks with Nikon’s brand new, Z8 mirrorless camera. Here are a few reasons why this might be the camera for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

When you think of Hollywood blockbusters, they're typically shot on Arris or other extremely high-end rigs. Well, this latest film to be garnering quite the audience wasn't filmed on anything of the sort and it still looks incredible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

I got an opportunity to use the brand-new Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM zoom lens. This expensive and large zoom lens with a large aperture is even more amazing than I initially expected. In this article, I share my experience and thoughts on this lens from real-world use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

As we all know, livestreaming can be a very expensive adventure. If you want to go beyond streaming from mobile phones, which are great, by the way, you will need to spend money on some higher-end equipment. This is why we put together a list of the top eight cameras for livestreaming that will deliver high quality at low cost. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The warm glow of a sunrise or sunset can be a nice addition to a landscape image, but sometimes, the weather simply does not cooperate, and you are left with a rather plain sky. Luckily, it is not terribly difficult to add a nice, subtle warmth to the sky of such a photo. This great video tutorial will show you how to quickly and effectively do just that using only Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers can learn a lot from the realm of the visual arts, and few artists were more groundbreaking than Pablo Picasso. What can Picasso's works, approach, and philosophies teach us about modern photography? This excellent video tutorial discusses the topic and offers a wider range of useful advice for growing as a creative. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fujifilm X-S20 mirrorless camera and XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR lens are here, and they bring with them the promise of great performance and excellent image quality. How do they hold up in practice? This excellent video takes a first look at what you can expect from both. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I’m done with it. Seriously. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Wiswell)

Landscape photography is a challenging genre that takes a combination of technical skill, creative vision, knowledge of the elements, and occasionally, a bit of luck. If you are new to the genre and looking to improve your work, check out this helpful video tutorial that details 10 common mistakes new landscape photographers make and how to fix or avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Hard Light vs Soft Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. For the next two weeks your challenge is to make TWO photos! One using hard light, and one that uses soft light. Very basically, hard light produces hard shadows cast from your subject, Where soft light produces (you guessed it!) softer shadows! You will find more direct light sources producing hard shadows and thus hard light, where diffused light typically gives you a softer quality of light, my example below (sorry, used my phone, it’s after midnight! I’ve been having photo storage issues (hard disks are either dead or dying from the very first time you use them!...