My love for monochrome images started in 1989, when I joined the newspaper staff at my local high school. I had only been taking pictures for two years, and this was the first time I was able to shoot, develop and print my own images, all in black-and-white. I spent all the time I could shooting and in the darkroom. I won’t lie—my grades in other classes may have suffered a bit due to my new love of processing and printing images. “Haystack Winds.” Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM at 17mm. Exposure: 3.2 secs., ƒ/18, ISO 50. I read about Ansel Adams and how his mastery of dodging and burning was used to create his iconic...

Photoshop hasn't always been so powerful when it comes to features. This is how difficult it was to edit photos with no layers, styles, and only one undo back then. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

In digital photography, chimping is when you take a photograph, look at the LCD screen, and then adjust your exposure settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) if they are a bit off. In this article, I will tell you why you shouldn’t be doing this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Chances are, everyone in your circle knows you are a photographer. How many of those people have an understanding of what you actually do on a day-to-day basis? This brief, but funny video by Niels Kemp highlights some of the misconceptions he encounters from the people closest to him. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

The post Lens Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Lens’s Sharpest Aperture appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dena Haines. Are you tired of blurry images? Are you looking to capture consistently sharp photos, no matter your lens type? There’s a simple solution: You need to find your lens’s sharpest aperture, also known as your lens’s sweet spot. In this article, I share several methods of determining this ideal aperture. I also discuss additional reasons why your photos might be blurry (so you can deal with any and all issues right from the get-go). By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to capture tack-sharp photos with every one of your lenses. Let’s dive right in!...

Creating a 360 VR panorama (also referred to as 360x180 degree panorama) has been an interesting side-challenge to take on for photographers, but in the past few years, it has been simplified to the point where phones, such as the Google Pixel series, make taking a VR panorama practically a point-and-shoot affair. But shooting one of the night sky remains a worthy challenge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Inflation is slowly killing your business, and many photographers haven't seen the big picture yet. Inflation is an on-going process but the past couple of years have really taken a bite out of the small business success story. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Last week, we uncovered the Photoshop magic that is Content-Aware Fill, and it was quite glorious indeed. However, we did the very simple version of it and didn’t really get into what happens when it doesn’t work as well as you hoped it would (or not at all), so that’s what we’re covering today (don’t let the “Advanced” up in the title through you off – this is easy stuff). You’ll only have to use this technique when things go wrong, so hopefully, this won’t be an everyday thing, but when you do need it, it’s important to know how to use this feature because it can make all the difference in the world. Here’s our original image, and the one thing...

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of February’s selections in the slideshow below! 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For February 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Photo By Stephen Smith Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Yellow Warbler” by Stephen Smith. Location: Floreana Island, Galapagos. Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon 24-105MM lens at 28mm. Exposure: 1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 320. 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 Stephen Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Leica is a polarizing brand by virtue of their prices and almost nothing else. But, if money was no object, would you shoot with them? Their Noctilux range is on many wishlists, but how good are they really and can they justify the price? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

For many photographers and filmmakers, a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a wide variety of genres and shooting situations. That being said, such lenses can be quite expensive. Samyang's 24-70mm f/2.8 AF Zoom comes in at less than half the price of most such lenses, however, making it an intriguing option for a wide variety of creatives. 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)

A good wide angle lens can be tremendously useful for a range of photography genres, and Canon shooters have a few options from which to choose, with varying image quality, specs, and, of course, price. The excellent video comparison takes a look at three such lenses, the RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM, RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM, and RF 16mm f/2.8 STM. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography gear is quite expensive, and filling out your kit can quickly add up in cost. Purchasing used can save you a ton of money, but, of course, you want to make sure the camera or lens you are considering is in good shape and fully functional. This helpful video features an experienced photographer discussing what you should look for and how to evaluate used cameras and lenses before you agree to purchase them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

These new camera backpacks from Manfrotto offer more than just a minimalist design. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

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 2021, 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 Kevin King Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Where the Waters Flow” by Kevin King. Location: Iceland. 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 Kevin King appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Seattle, Washington: A local photographer swears final_image_version_8_USE_THIS_ONE_edit_edit_edit_edit_copy.TIFF is the last edit of this image. No really. Promise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Songs About Photography: 11 Great Options (+ Link to Playlist!) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Looking for songs about photography? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share 11 inspiring songs, all of which feature cameras, photographers, photography, and photographic themes. So if you’re in need of some songs about photographs – whether you’re a photographer looking for inspiration or a casual listener who likes photography – then read on! 1. “Kodachrome,” by Paul Simon “Kodachrome” is the lead single from Paul Simon’s third studio album There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973), named after the 35mm film format introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935. Referring to the unique characteristics of...

There are some common habits that photographers tend to fall into, some beneficial and some detrimental. If you want to improve your images and continue to grow as a creative, check out this fantastic video tutorial that discusses five common habits photographers need to unlearn. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)