Sigma is known for making high-quality affordable lenses. Here’s why the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN lens is a lens you should consider. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

A lower ISO means less noise, greater dynamic range, and better image quality. As such, a lower ISO is almost always preferable — almost. ISO is only one of the three exposure parameters, and if you do not consider it in tandem with them, it can seriously affect your image quality. This excellent video tutorial will show you why you should not be afraid to raise your ISO when the situation calls for it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, I will definitively answer an age-old question. Or perhaps, more likely, pontificate on something that all people and all artists have been asking since the beginning of time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Do you have $20,000 burning a hole in your pocket? If you have ever wondered what you can accomplish with a lens that costs the price of a car, check out this excellent video review that takes a look at what is arguably the most extreme lens on the market right now, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I consider myself a Canon shooter through and through. This article isn’t about one camera manufacturer being objectively better or worse than another. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Photo By Amy Ames Today’s Photo of the Day is “First Sight” by Amy Ames. Location: Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia. “2022 was full of many adventures and surprises, but the best of all was my first sight of ‘Strawberry’ in the Great Bear Rainforest,” says Ames. “During just a few weeks of the year, the spirit bears come out to the streams to fish for salmon. I was lucky enough to spend a few days sitting beside that stream in October. This was the first time I laid eyes on her and I’ll never forget that moment.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various...

We all know what the rule of thirds is, right? And we all know that in the bottom third of the frame, we often have a foreground element of interest. Take a look here to see how going without any foreground at all can greatly improve your landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The awesome thing about shooting portraiture in a city is that there are so many options for locations and looks, meaning you can easily create a large volume of worthwhile images in the span of just an afternoon. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options and wondering what some of the best locations are, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five of the best spots for your next shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Studio photographers are often admired for their lighting skills, and for good reason. Creating compelling portrait lighting is not only extremely difficult, but requires lighting gear, backdrops, and a shooting space. Editing can play either a small or large role in the final image. Have you ever wondered how much of what you see was created in camera, as opposed to in the editing room? In this article, I will show you some before and after images from my own studio work and lift the veil on my editing process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The post Canon Announces the EOS R8, the EOS R50, Plus New Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. It’s official: This spring, Canon will release two new mirrorless bodies – the EOS R8 and EOS R50 – as well as two new lenses – the RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM and the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.  But now that we have access to the manufacturer’s specifications, what will the new equipment offer for photographers and videographers? And how much can you expect it all to cost? The Canon EOS R8 is a full-frame mirrorless camera fully compatible with Canon’s RF-mount lenses; with a 24 MP sensor, an unusually compact design, and a $1500...

While instant photography cameras like Fuji’s Instax series have gained a large following amongst a younger generation discovering the beauty of instant prints, lugging around a sub-par camera just for the hard-copy photos is a drag. That’s where portable photo printers such as Liene’s Pearl K100 Portable Photo Printer come in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Once upon a time, Sigma was a brand thought of by many as the compromise lens if you couldn't afford the household names. Times have changed, though, and Sigma has gone beyond offering competitive lenses to making remarkable lenses and even some notable industry firsts. Being a photographer who works heavily in product work, I decided to put the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens in a shoot-off against the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, and the results were... well, read on and find out for yourself! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Photo By Marti Phillips Today’s Photo of the Day is “Late Afternoon Dust Bath” by Marti Phillips. Location: Etosha National Park, Namibia. 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 Marti Phillips appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Sunset portraits are a timeless look that will always be appreciated by a lot of clients, and adding a bit of artificial light can help both to balance the exposure and to add a bit of creative flair that can really take the image to the next level. If you are new to working with artificial light, check out this great video tutorial that will show you how to combine a speedlight with a sunset to create compelling and eye-catching portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A $150 DIY camera that is capable of capturing 489-megapixel images sounds too good to be true, right? Let's take a look at how this thing is built and the pictures you can expect to get from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

If you've wanted to try your hand at creating videos, but have dreaded tackling the daunting interfaces of professional editing tools like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, here's some good news for you. The tools that you already have on your Mac are probably good enough to help you get started on a YouTube or video production career. It turns out that you don't always need to use professional tools to make good videos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

Congratulations to Harry Lichtman for winning the Winter Black And White Assignment with the image, “Acadia on Ice.” See more of Lichtman’s photography at www.harrylichtman.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Winter Black And White Assignment Winner Harry Lichtman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When you think of compelling landscape imagery, you probably imagine rays of dramatic golden sun cascading across the scene, and while that can make for fantastic images, it certainly is not the only kind of light that makes for worthwhile photos. Flat light can be particularly nice for a range of shots, and this great video tutorial will show you both why it is useful and how to take advantage of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Is it a graphic tablet, a monitor, or both? Let’s take a look at the implications of what a 22-inch pen display can offer for your editing and retouching workflow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

With the advent of the RF mount, Canon entered a new realm of lens design, with some of the most extreme designs ever seen for full frame cameras. Nonetheless, it seems the company is also exploring more measured and pragmatic designs as well, with some very interesting f/4 zoom lens designs emerging in a recent trio of patents. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)