Fujifilm users have reason to smile today, as they will no longer be left out of the Sigma lens party. The company has announced their first three lenses for the Fujifilm X mount, and all three are impressively affordable. This great video review takes a first look at the new lenses and the sort of performance and image quality you will be able to expect from them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography is a unique genre in that you do not have control over the light and conditions, and even if you do your best to plan for the right scenario, you are not guaranteed to get it. So, how do you accept the conditions you are given and still enjoy the experience even when things are not going your way? This excellent video features an experienced landscape photographer discussing how to get the most out of every trip. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We’re picking up where we left off (removing distracting stuff), but we’re going in a different direction with it because we’re not using a Healing Brush or Clone tool this time; we’re using some real Photoshop magic: Content-Aware Fill. This is Photoshop doing some crazy math behind the scenes to either cover over something we don’t want, or filling in missing parts of our photo, and doing it incredibly intelligently. This is one of those features that works incredibly well most of the time. Not 100% of the time, but probably 70–80% of the time it does a jaw-dropping job. Another 10–15% of the time, it doesn’t fully fix the problem, but it does enough that we can kind of clean...

The Panasonic GH6 is here, and it brings with it some significant upgrades and new features over the GH5. Check out what you can expect in this great video review. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sometimes the best camera is the one you have with you and at times it's not your DSLR or mirrorless one. This is difficult because there are pros and cons to both options. If you have a mobile phone with you, then that can be the best option. However, if you need a more professional or reliable camera, then your DSLR or mirrorless will of course be the better choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photography sits at the intersection of technology and art, and as such, it is susceptible to twice as many trends than otherwise, many of which are annoying or even damaging. Here are five trends one photographer is sick of seeing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Headshot photography is one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry and for good reason. With more people working from home and using technology to collaborate, our online personas have become more important than ever. Many people have started new careers and businesses due to the pandemic and need to update their branding images. This creates an excellent opportunity for aspiring headshot photographers, and in this article, I give you five tips that will radically improve your game. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Olympus (or OM System) is back, and it has made some impressive steps forward with the new OM-1 mirrorless camera that re-establish it as a competitive camera manufacturer. No camera is perfect, of course, and this great video discusses where OM System should invest time and money next to continue to reassert the brand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Amy Ames Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Waiting for the Ice” by Amy Ames. Location: Near Churchill, Manitoba. “A late freeze in Canada this year left many bears waiting for the ice to freeze so they could begin their journey out on the ice,” explains Ames. “I was there as the snow was just beginning to fall and temperatures were dropping, thankfully.” 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...

Panoramic photos can be stunning to look at, but they can also take a fair bit of technical expertise and preparation to get right. If you are out and about, it may be cumbersome and annoying to set up a tripod and go through the process. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to instead shoot panoramic photos handheld. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The discussion of expensive versus lower-budget gear is age-old and well-covered. However, it's always worth reminding yourself of just how much you can achieve with your images without buying the latest and greatest cameras. And what better way than to look at images from the same shoot with a cheap and an expensive cared, side-by-side. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 9 Cat Photography Tips for Beautiful Photos appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Glenn Harper. How can you take stunning photos of cats? I love to photograph cats, and over the years, I’ve developed techniques that produce beautiful results. Below, I share my favorite tips to improve your cat photography, including advice on: CompositionCamera settingsLightingAnd more By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to capture beautiful photos of your feline friends, and you’ll (hopefully!) have plenty of ideas for cat shots of your own. Let’s dive right in. 1. For the best cat photos, be patient First things first: When photographing cats, expect a high failure rate. Most of your shots won’t work;...

Camera technology has advanced at a breakneck pace, particularly in the last few years, as a bit of an arms race has emerged between the various manufacturers competing for the mirrorless space. It can be easy to get caught up in all that hype, but at the end of the day, it is important to remember that your camera is probably better than you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you import a photo (Raw, JPEG, HEIC, etc.) into Lightroom on your phone (or if you shoot using Lightroom Mobile’s own built-in camera) once that image is in Lightroom on your phone, it automatically syncs the high-resolution original over to Lightroom Classic on your computer (if you look in the “All Photos” collection a minute or so after you shoot it, you’ll see it has synced over). So far, so good – it automatically syncs the high-resolution original up to Lr Cloud and then down to Lightroom Classic on your computer. Here’s the bad part: That original image file is still sitting up in the Adobe Cloud, eating up part of the free 20GB of storage that comes with your photographer’s...

Last week, in part one of this two-part tip, we learned about the grand landscape and how to include foreground, mid-ground and background perspectives in your images. This week’s tip has you use telephoto eyes to pick out narrow sections of the landscape and zero in on a smaller scale. While many people associate landscapes with wide-angle lenses, it limits the number of potential images and subject matter that may wind up on the hard drive. Rather than take in the entire scene, break it into blocks and study each section. Exhaust All Possibilities and break out the telephoto. Food for thought: Most wildlife photographers reach for the telephoto when they encounter a beautiful subject to capture the elusive portrait. That...

400mm f/2.8 lenses are one of the standard pieces of gear for professional sports and wildlife photographers, and given their extreme designs, they often contain some of the best technology and features a company can offer. The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is no stranger to that trend, and this great video review takes a look at if it can keep up with the demands of 45-megapixel images and 8K video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A wide angle lens is one of the most useful tools a photographer can have in their bag, but they can be deceptively difficult to create compelling images with. If you struggle with your wide angle lens and want to improve your photos, check out this great video tutorial that will give you some helpful tips to send you on your way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It is certainly true that a lot of professional portrait photographers use a wide variety of lighting equipment to achieve the looks they want, and while there is a good reason for having all that gear at one's disposal, it is important to remember what you can create with the bare minimum and a good understanding of how light behaves. This excellent video tutorial will show you how you can create dramatic portraits using nothing more than the light coming through the door of a garage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wedding photographers often have to wear several distinct hats over the course of a day, and as such, they need a wide variety of gear in their bags to be sure they have all situations covered. If you are wondering what all it takes to pull off a full day of shooting, check out this great video that takes you through a professional wedding photographer's gear bag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By NamHui Anderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Because of the Lingering Feelings of Time” by NamHui Anderson. 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 NamHui Anderson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff