It’s cold, and I’m shivering under the dark night sky. Out of breath from hiking up the mountain above 9,000 feet elevation, I set up my camera for a shot. I enjoy creating compositions of the night sky; composition is my favorite aspect of photography. I choose a horizontal view to include the arch of the Milky Way through the frame, with Jupiter near the center and a volcanic eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii in the distance. I wait until the dense part of the Milky Way gases are visible, which, at this time of year in May, is now almost 1 a.m. I love photographing the full moon with mountains or a crescent moon on the horizon, but...

Last month, Canon announced a tiny, lightweight ultra-wide angle prime lens for its full frame mirrorless cameras: the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM. Given how affordable it is, can it offer decent performance? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Enough about the “best lenses” for this kind of photography. Let’s talk about what is practical and what works. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

B&H Photo’s Optic 2021 event brought together more than 40 innovators and leading photographers, many of whom we’ve featured in Outdoor Photographer, to talk about a range of topics in photography today. One of them is Canon Explorer of Light Jennifer Wu, who was featured in our August 2021 issue telling the story of her journey in night photography, “Reaching For The Stars.” In this video presentation at Optic 2021, Wu gives a comprehensive introduction to night photography, including gear recommendations, camera settings, key techniques and tricks of the pros like light painting. It’s a long presentation at just under one hour, but one worth bookmarking for future reference if you want to learn and explore night photography for yourself. The...

The post 10 Tips for Spectacular (and Spooky!) Halloween Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Looking for Halloween photography tips and tricks? Want some fun Halloween photoshoot ideas to take your images to the next level? In this article, I’m going to share plenty of techniques for beautiful Halloween pictures, including: Lighting tips for spooky resultsCompositional secrets to give your images an edgeEasy ways to photograph your kids and their adorable costumesFun Halloween photo ideasMuch more! So if you’re ready to pick up that camera on the scariest day of the year… …then let’s get started! 1. Include spooky or atmospheric Halloween props Halloween involves plenty of objects, from pumpkins and costumes to skeletons,...

With the arrival of the Sony a7C, some wondered whether Sony might be pondering bringing its APS-C line of cameras to an end. However, the new 18-50mm f/2.8 lens from Sigma suggests that the weight and price advantages offered by the smaller format have just breathed fresh life into Sony's crop-sensor cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Two Seasons” by Hi il Lee. Location: Utah. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The brand new Sony a7 IV offers some remarkable specifications as a hybrid camera and could be a perfect choice for countless wedding photographers and videographers. Having used it to shoot a couple of weddings, one filmmaker lets you know his thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Adobe just announced updates to Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Adobe Camera Raw. This brings Lightroom Classic up to version 11.0, Lightroom up to version 5.0, and Adobe Camera Raw to 14.0. There’s an exciting new feature added to all three programs that transforms what we knew as local or selective edits to what will now be referred to as Masking. This is a huge evolution that brings along a new interface, powerful new features, and a significant improvement to how we can adjust specific regions of our photos. While Masking is sure to be the most talked about addition, there are other new features to know as well. Let’s dive in and see what this release has to offer. Upgraded Catalog...

Nikon has been drip-feeding nuggets of information about its forthcoming flagship camera, but Nikon India appears to have jumped the gun and revealed some details a little too early. The Z 9 is expected to shoot stills at 120 frames per second, and capture 8K60 video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

How did Squid Game save Netflix? With a global launch on the same date with translations in over 130 languages. How can you adopt this strategy? Let’s look at Simon Says, an online transcription service that surprised me in a good way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Woodlands and forests are smorgasbords of colors, textures, and interesting light. But, what is the best lens for capturing the details with the most variety and versatility? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Hello again everyone! It's time to release the third episode of our 8-part video tutorial series about long exposure photography, and how different filters can produce dramatic results. Remember, each time we release a new video, we also give away some awesome prizes. Read through this post to find out how to enter this week's contest. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Elia Locardi)

There are few more consistent, wholesome, and informative content creators out there than Unmesh Dinda. In this video, he comprehensively breaks down Hue Masks in Adobe Photoshop and how it can be a power color grading tool. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The iPhone 13 Pro is here, and it certainly has the best cameras of any iPhone, but how much better? And is it really worth the upgrade? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Few lenses are more versatile than a 50mm with a wide aperture, as it can competently tackle everything from low-light situations to portraits. The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM offers some of the company's best features along with a very wide aperture, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Questions for Photographers (You Should Always Ask!) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. If you meet a photographer, what questions should you ask them? What questions about photography will help you understand what they do? How can you use their knowledge to improve your own photography? I’ve spent a lot of time interviewing photographers, and I’ve developed a list of essential questions for photographers that I highly recommend you commit to memory. These are the types of questions that will give you the best, most useful advice, and they’ll also help you understand how the photographer approaches their own photography. That way, the next time you run into a photographer you admire or...

The process of creating an image has changed quite a bit over the past two centuries on the journey to what we know now. If you are a history geek or just want to learn more about how things came to be what they are today, check out this fantastic video that will take you on a journey through various photographic processes, from the very earliest through to 20th-century techniques and methods. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunrise In Bryce” by Lace Andersen. Location: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. 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 Lace Andersen appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

We are always wanting to improve our photography, and there is always room to grow to be better. The path forward is not always clear, though. If you are wondering how to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five clear steps to take that will illuminate how to grow as a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)