It used to be that most supertelephoto zoom lenses were significantly below the standards demanded by professionals, leaving you to either buy a stratospherically priced prime or make do. However, in the last few years, we have seen an explosion of better lenses, and one of the most impressive options out there is the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Redwood Trails” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail, Redwood National Park, California. 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post A Guide to High-Contrast Photography (+ 6 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. High-contrast photography is tough to pull off – but in this article, I’m going to give you plenty of tried-and-tested strategies that guarantee amazing results. While some of my high-contrast photography tips explain how to embrace the power of contrasty lighting, others encourage you to reduce contrast for beautifully detailed images. So whether your goal is to create dramatic, high-contrast images or whether you want to capture high dynamic range scenes with ease, I’ve got you covered. Let’s do this! What is high-contrast photography? Technically, high-contrast photography refers to images with significant variation between light and dark tones. Here’s...

A photography studio can be exciting and profitable. It can also have major pitfalls that you should be aware of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

When it comes to landscape photography, most photographers default to using a wide angle lens, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, a telephoto lens can create equally compelling images, of course, and if you have not tried one for your own work, now is the time to head out and give it a shot. This excellent video tutorial will give you six awesome tips to get the most out of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Last week we started looking at what is the same, so now let’s look at what’s different. What’s Different? The most obvious, and initially potentially disorienting, difference is the interface. LrC’s interface has largely remained the same since it was released in 2007. Yes, it has gained new features since then, and some panels have been revamped, but a photographer moving directly from the original version to the current version of LrC would be completely oriented to where things are and even find many of the same panels and adjustments. However, a photographer moving from LrC to Lr may need a little time to get oriented to where certain adjustments are located. The most obvious difference in the interfaces is the...

When it comes to lighting, the three main types you can choose from are speedlights, monolights, and packs and heads. These three all have their own merits and drawbacks, and if you are thinking about investing in your own lighting system, it is important to know which is best suited for your work. This excellent video tutorial will show you the ins and outs of all three options and help you decide which to choose. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A pen tablet improves your editing and retouching workflow. Here's an affordable option. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Kodak Gold 200 film is a popular choice and one of the most affordable stocks you can get, but the 120 format version was discontinued, much to the disappointment of medium format film photographers. Well, after some well-known folk in film photography — at least insofar as social media — kept asking for it, Kodak decided to deliver. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

It happened again. My DSLR has failed on set. While being used to it and calling in for repairs right away, I caught myself thinking whether the time has come to buy a mirrorless. Here are some points that I brought up while having this debate with myself. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Debbie Quick Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fawn Waiting for Mama” by Debbie Quick. Location: Poughkeepsie, New York. “A very young fawn sitting under a tree and waiting for mama to return,” describes Quick. See more of Debbie Quick’s photography at www.debscreativeimages.com. 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 Debbie Quick appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A good 50mm lens with a wide aperture is by far one of the most versatile a photographer can own, suitable for everything from portraiture to low-light events work and more. For Fuji shooters, there is the XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR, and 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)

Most people are familiar with DJI's consumer drones, but beyond those, the company also makes some impressively powerful and specialized enterprise drones. The Matrice 30 Enterprise is the latest at that level, and it offers some impressive new features. This great video takes a first look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 11 Best iPhone Tripods (in 2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. What is the best iPhone tripod? What tripod should you choose for iPhone group portraits, long exposures, landscapes, and more? If you’re struggling to choose the perfect iPhone tripod, you’re not alone. There are so many options to evaluate, including models designed to fit just about every photography style and budget – which is where this article comes in handy. Below, I reveal my favorite tripods for iPhone photography; by the time you finish reading, you’ll know which tripod to buy, no matter your style, methods, and budget. Note that, since it’s almost impossible to find one tripod that meets the...

Welcome back, and this time we’re digging in a bit deeper into using Layers and picking up where we left off week issue where I introduced the wonder and magic that is Layer Blend Modes. But this time we’re going to look at the big brother (or older cousin or maybe Uncle, I dunno) of these Blend Modes, which are the “Blend If” sliders. This is definitely a more advanced feature – but not because it’s hard to use (it’s simple), but because you probably wouldn’t even think to use these until you’re a little more advanced in your Photoshop skills, but I think it’s worth introducing them to you now, because (a) they’re really a lot of fun (b) it...

You can spend all the time in the world working on your technique behind the camera and in post-processing, but if you are not feeding your creative mindset in tandem with that technical development, you are going to have trouble creating worthwhile images. This excellent video essay will teach you the importance of finding creative inspiration and its impact on your growth as a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No, that title is not meant to insult you. In fact, it is meant to empower you. The vast connectedness of the Internet and social media can be a great thing, but it can also be a highly detrimental thing for creatives. The next time you are preparing to take a photo and wondering what the end product will be, remember that you watched this video and that no one needs to see your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Bob Faucher “My daughter and I attended a polar bear tour out of Churchill, Manitoba,” explains Bob Faucher. “Our group rented one of the famous Tundra Buggies on this day. Around midday, we spotted this mother and her cubs foraging on the tundra. The mother caught the scent of food wafting out the open windows of our buggy and cautiously approached. She then allowed the cubs to approach the buggy. When it became clear that they weren’t going to be fed—it’s strictly forbidden to feed the bears—she began to escort the cubs away. “Their exit path crossed over the foreground berm, and there they settled down. Occasionally, they’d peek up to keep an eye on us. They most frequently...

Picking up artificial lighting can be a bit daunting for a lot of photographers, but if you want to take complete technical control of your portraits and expand your creativity, it is something you have to master at one time or another. If you are new to artificial lighting and unsure of how to get started, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you three steps sure to get you on your way to using flash comfortably. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Growing a business can seem like a nebulous task. It can feel like there are too many ways to do it, with each way being a crap-shoot. Before I made the switch to being a commercial food photographer, I ran a successful marketing agency. Let me share with you some tips to reach your ideal client and grow your business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jules Sherred)