Voigtlander is known for making all-metal manual focus lenses that offer durable construction and sharp and contrasty images. The Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical lens is another in that tradition, and it offers a unique focal length paired with a very wide maximum aperture. This great video review takes a look at the 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)

Of course, it would be great if the weather would cooperate every time we went out to take photos, but that simply is not going to happen, and if you avoid creating images whenever the conditions are not ideal, you are going to lead a frustrating career as a photographer. This great video tutorial is an important reminder that even in terrible conditions, you can create compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

David Ma is a director and filmmaker whose cinematic photos and videos of food have caught the attention of both the culinary and creative worlds, earning him a spot in Adweek's Top 100 Creatives of 2021. In this interview, we learn his valuable creative insights, advice for filmmakers and photographers, and how creating content on the go allows him to be more productive, build stronger client relationships, and make more compelling content. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 9 Tips for Breathtaking Seascape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Barry J Brady. Capturing beautiful seascape photos might seem difficult, but it’s not as hard as you might think – once you know a few simple techniques. I’ve been doing seascape photography for years, and in this article, I share my top tips, including: The best settings for consistent resultsHow to choose the perfect lighting for stunning seascape imagesHow to pick the right locations and tides for amazing photosMuch more! Ready to capture seascape shots like a pro? Then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Take proper safety precautions First things first: Seascape photography can be dangerous. As a seascape...

There are so many budget lens manufacturers that I've begun losing count. What I haven't lost track of, however, is how strong the quality has become. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photography can be an expensive pursuit, with cameras, lenses, and lights setting you back thousands and thousands of dollars. While that is true, the operative part is "can be". There are lots of ways to create amazing images on a modest budget. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2022, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Marti Phillips Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Teton Storm” by Marti Phillips. Location: Teton National Park, Wyoming. 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

Canon's 7D series of DSLRs were some of the company's most popular cameras, as they borrowed many features from the company's more expensive full frame bodies and put them all in small and more affordable packages. And so, the announcement of the EOS R7, the mirrorless successor to the 7D line, has generated a lot of excitement. With a range of new features and improvements, it looks to be quite the camera. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As the saying goes, an intelligent person makes the difficult seem simple, and an academic makes the simple seem difficult. How does a photographer get on when he shoots ice in Iceland? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Lightroom has become quite an impressively capable editing program, able to tackle many advanced post-processing tasks that used to be reserved exclusively for Photoshop. As such, it can easy to overlook some of its tools. This excellent video tutorial will show you a lesser-known tool, what it does, and how to use it to create more precise edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

And while we're on the subject of which is better, iPhones are far superior to Android devices, the iPad is objectively the best tablet available, and digital imaging is far superior to analog film in every way imaginable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

As photographers, we often are bogged down in what gear to buy, what lens to choose, what has better specs, and so on. To everyone's satisfaction or disappointment, these things will only make a marginal difference in most cases. As a photographer, you need to have more skills than gear. I am here to tell you the five most important ones. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Have you been feeling the heat this summer? Taking photos out in the sunshine can be a challenge. However, it can be made a lot easier with the right preparation. Here are five of my photography hot weather essentials. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucas Johnson Faustino)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Exact Placement” by Linn Smith. Location: Florida. “Aiming perfectly for its landing on a water post, a brown pelican displays precise positioning of its target,” descriges Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I subscribe to Premiere Pro and own Final Cut X and Da Vinci Resolve. I’ve been weighing up which one to focus on in order to become a better editor and video professional. I’ve considered the ease of use when editing and exporting, the support and community of each, and the market demand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

ACDSee, known for their fast and capable digital asset management software, has announced ACDSee Free, a totally free application that offers a range of features for culling and managing raw files without needing to import any of them. Read on for what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Content-Aware fill is one of the most useful innovations in the history of Photoshop, allowing you to convincingly replace a wide variety of things in an image quickly and easily without having to do a lot of manual cloning and blending. It is not perfect, though, but with a bit of know-how, you can get a lot more from it. This helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about the Content-Aware tool and how to customize it to your needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Running a successful portrait session can be a daunting task, especially for photographers who are new to working in a studio. The myriad of options can easily become overwhelming. There are endless choices for light modifiers, backdrops, props, clothing, poses, and all the rest, but I have found that having a consistent plan and process is the key to success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The post Weekly dPS Photography Challenge: Something Sweet appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Ana shared an article earlier on “dessert photography” and I thought ‘Something Sweet’ sounds perfect! When I’d finished the chocolate chip cookie that my better half had just taken from the oven and made myself a coffee I thought – well, that’s a good theme for this week’s challenge! Very simple and can be interpreted in many ways I guess – something sweet to me, right now, is cake mostly! But I’m keen to see what you come up with! A single image that’s taken this week and screams “Something Sweet” share it in the comments below OR over on our Facebook Group...