When you look at landscape photography online, you will probably notice that, for the most part, it is of extraordinary locations that are difficult and pricey to reach, at best. And beyond that, you have further issues to contend with, such as distinguishing your images among the thousands of others created at the spot. This great video tutorial discusses why you should be embracing your local area and how to go about doing it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has caused a fair amount of controversy recently over their refusal to allow most third-party lenses for the RF mount. However, recent research data sheds a lot of light on the decision. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over 20 years of digital photography produced 80,000 images. Culling is a time-consuming, tedious process that I’ve neglected. Consequently, my hard drives and cloud storage are bloated. Can Aftershoot PRO help me lighten the load? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

I've long been fascinated by the work of Joel Tjintjelaar and Julia Anna Gospodarou. Those two are among the pioneers of a popular editing style for black and white architecture photos that is very graphical and introduces strong contrasts and lighting that feel surreal. In this fantastic video by Ben Harvey, you learn how such images are created. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Jeff Nigro Today’s Photo of the Day is “You Lookin’ At Me?” by Jeff Nigro. 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

We shoot with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera at a real wedding and a live concert and test the camera that changes the rules when it comes to shooting in low light and at high speed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

The Canon EOS R5 burst onto the scene and instantly showed the industry that the company was extremely serious about contending in the professional mirrorless market. The EOS R6 came with the EOS R5 and brought with it most of the same features as the EOS R5, save for the high-resolution sensor and 8K raw video, and did so at a much lower price. The EOS R6 Mark II builds on that foundation and brings a wide variety of improvements and new features. This great video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Terry is back, and this is such a good one – packed with tips and techniques for both Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Cloud, and Photoshop. You will learn a ton! (check it out below). Thanks, Terry! You rock! I shared some photos from Friday’s Airshow over on my other blog today Here’s the link if you’ve got a sec. Have a great Monday, everybody! -Scott The post Selection and Masking Tips & Tricks appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Think about the intricate ways in which the five senses intertwine. For instance, you open the door to mama’s house on a special occasion. A powerful waft of fresh tomato gravy, baked clams and slow-roasted cheese manicotti emphatically stimulates the olfactory receptors. Your sense of smell enables you to taste the meal before you even see it! If you closed your eyes, you could hear the sauce bubble and feel the heat from the boiling pot. The fact that our senses are very much connected got me thinking. How can I connect this information to my photography? I constantly engage my eyes to create images. What if I add other ingredients to my new “photo recipe”? It took mama 40 years...

Portrait photographers will often drop significant amounts of money on top-level lenses, but even by those standards, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is particularly expensive. At $8,000, can its performance and image quality justify that stratospheric cost? This great video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Color grading is a subtle art, and yet, it is one of the most powerful ways to give your image a professional look, convey a certain mood, and establish a recognizable personal style. If you are new to the technique and looking for some advice on how to do it in a professional manner, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you a wide range of useful tips and techniques for color grading images in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Small, dye-sublimation printers have all but eliminated the need to go to the drugstore to make basic 4x6 prints, and HP’s new Sprocket Studio Plus is a welcome update to this style of printer from a venerable name in printing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Ancient One” by Garry Everett. Location: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California. 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 Garry Everett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The nostalgia of film and the decades gone is fascinating so no wonder film presets and looks are popular to buy for your editing software. They’re pretty easy to make yourself if you put a little bit of time into understanding what elements in editing make the film look different from digital. Follow my tutorial to make your own vintage film presets for Capture One, Lightroom or PhotoShop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

The way you edit the sky can have a tremendous impact on not just the quality of a landscape images, but the mood it conveys to the viewer. Lightroom offers a lot of power and versatility for editing skies, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to take advantage of those capabilities to create better and more precise edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Venus Optics, well known for creating some of the most unique lenses available, recently released the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF, which offers an extremely wide maximum aperture in tandem with a popular in-between focal length. This great video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The ultra-wide angle lens is one of the most exciting out there, able to take sprawling, majestic scenes and bring their entirety into a single frame. They can be rather challenging to use, however. If you just picked up your first ultra-wide angle lens and you are ready to get started, check out this helpful video tutorial that will give you a range of useful advice sure to have you on your way in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A few brief words on why it sometimes pays to have more hands in the kitchen when cooking up a creative project. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The wide-aperture 50mm lens is, by far, one of the most common lenses out there, and for good reason, as it is also one of the most versatile, able to tackle a humongous range of scenarios and needs thanks to its neutral focal length and top-notch low-light and narrow depth of field capabilities. Both Sigma and Sony have recently released professional-level 50mm f/1.4 options. So, which is right for you? This excellent video comparison looks at both to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Vigilant Veteran” by Robert Henderson. Location: Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia. “It was an extremely hot, very dry 42-degree November day in the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia,” explains Henderson. “As the sun began to drop in the sky, the lions started to perk up, interact with each other, yawn and look around. This old female had missing teeth, many scars and her canines were quite worn down. But she gave the impression of knowing exactly what she was doing.” Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS Extender lens at 560mm. Exposure: 1/1600 sec., f/6.3, ISO 1250. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo...