When it comes to serious wildlife photography, it generally takes some of the most advanced equipment out there to get the best possible shots, as you will often be dealing with situations with low light and a faraway subject, requiring fast shutter speeds, quick burst rates, great autofocus, and lenses with long focal lengths and large apertures. However, such equipment is often extremely expensive. So, what can you accomplish with low-end budget gear? This great video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Great Adobe Live Photography Masterclass from Terry White today on keeping you in sync everywhere you go in the Lightroom ecosystem. It starts LIVE at 11:00 AM (it’s free and open to everybody), but after that you can watch the replay here as well. Great stuff! Terry is the best! Have a great weekend, everybody – hope yours is totally in sync. -Scott The post How to Keep All Your Lightroom’s in Sync appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)

Engagement and couples portraits can be challenging, since you have to juggle posing two people simultaneously while, of course, dealing with all the other normal parameters, like composition, lighting, and more. If you would like to take a little pressure off yourself and improve your photos, this excellent video tutorial will show you five effective compositions for engagement and couples portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Skylum has kept reviewers well stocked with pre-release versions of Luminar Neo, and I've reported on the results. Nowm we've got the release version, although it is still not complete, which I'll detail below. Here's our review. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

The post Olympus Announces the OM-1, the Best Micro Four Thirds Camera to Date appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Olympus has announced a brand-new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, the OM-1, which promises pro-level shooting in a compact body. The OM-1 is Olympus at its very best. “Break free from heavy, bulky cameras and tripods,” the company explains. “Pick it up and be amazed at its compact size.” Despite the small body, the OM-1 packs quite a punch. The new camera is filled to the brim with Olympus’s latest and greatest technology, not to mention some very impressive core specifications; this is a camera that can do it all, from landscapes and sports to...

Remember how great Flickr was at its peak? It was an active photography community to share and discuss images with other photographers all over the world. While the site still functions, it's nowhere near as popular and active as it once was, and it hasn't had a decent refresh in years. Oh, how the mighty fall. Where else can we share images with other photographers? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The Los Angeles Rams recently won the Super Bowl and held a victory celebration this past Wednesday. During the party, a photographer accidentally fell 10 feet off the stage and fractured her spine, with the Rams' star quarterback, Matthew Stafford, showing a curious lack of concern. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Who says you need a huge studio to shoot high-speed special effects? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Drones have become something of a staple in modern photography for a number of genres, with the financial barrier to entry now lower than ever. But, there are also high-end drones that cost a fair whack, so are they worth it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Congratulations to Linn Smith for winning the Your Best Photo Of 2021 Assignment with the image, “Jet of Liquid.” See more of Smith’s photography at 500px. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Your Best Photo Of 2021 Assignment Winner Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It has been an eventful few years for Olympus and many of their fans have worried for the future of the camera brand. Finally, a new body has been released and photographers are getting a chance to test it out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lolo Pass” by Jody Partin. Location: Idaho. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Time flies by. We’re already into February. Have you got your astrophotography planned out for the year? For astrophotographers, knowing what’s up in the sky and planning is the key to getting an interesting shot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

The post A Comprehensive Guide to Spherical Aberration appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. What is spherical aberration, and how does it affect your photos? Spherical aberration is a fairly technical term, one that’s not often used and frequently confused with similar concepts such as chromatic aberration. However, it’s very likely that your photos are affected by spherical aberration – because most lenses are, in fact, designed with spherical elements. If you’ve noticed your images are somewhat blurry, especially toward the edges of the frame, then you might have a spherical aberration problem, and this article can be of help. Below, you’ll find out what spherical aberration is and how it impacts your photographs. You’ll...

A good 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is often worth its weight in gold, and unfortunately, they often cost about that much too. Luckily, in the last few years, we have seen a real influx of much more affordable third-party options from companies like Tamron and Samyang. This excellent video comparison takes a look at two such options, the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 and Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 AF. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Is this the year to switch to Lightroom in the cloud? Is Lightroom Classic a better fit for your needs? As I look back over the past 4+ years since Adobe released the cloud-based Lightroom (Lr) ecosystem as a separate offering from Lightroom Classic (LrC) I think the dust is starting to settle. I don’t think either version is going to go away, and I feel that this fear and uncertainty was clouding the thought process for some people. As the editing capabilities have nearly reached feature parity between both versions it makes choosing the product that best fits your workflow a whole lot easier. In the end, I really think it comes down to your workflow needs. In this article...

The light and airy look is a very popular style with clients and really evokes feelings of love, lightness, and happiness. However, a lot of photographers mistakenly assume that it is simply about overexposing what is otherwise a normal portrait image. If you are interested in creating the look in your own work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you three important fundamentals for the style. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera has been in the hands of photographers for several months now, allowing them to form long-term opinions about one of the most hotly anticipated bodies in recent memory. If you have been interested in the camera for your own work, check out this great video review that discusses a photographer's thoughts after four months with it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When Nikon first got started in the mirrorless world, they released mostly pragmatic, standard lenses. Now that the system is a bit more mature and the impressive Z 9 has hit the market, the company has begun to expand its lineup, with one of the most intriguing options being the new NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens. This great video takes a first look at the lens and what photographers can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to portrait photography, one of the most important choices you can make is the focal length you use, as it will have significant consequences on the way your subject is rendered. If you are new to portrait photography and wondering about the relationship between focal length and the final image, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you portraits shot between 25mm and 135mm and how they differ from each other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)