A 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a lot of creatives, offering a wide maximum aperture and a versatile range of focal lengths. However, they are often rather expensive. Samyang's new 24-70mm f/2.8 AF Zoom comes in at a price significantly lower than many first-party options, making it an intriguing alternative option, and this excellent video review takes a first look at the image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography can be discouraging when the sky is overcast with no chance of dynamic light or beautiful sunset colors. Luckily, overcast weather is actually ideal for certain types of landscape photography if you are willing to step outside of your comfort zone. Check out this video to see how you can create beautiful images even when the weather is gloomy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Devin Rogers)

Photo By Christopher Mills Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Autumn Glory” by Christopher Mills. Location: Aroostook County, Maine. “At the top of Peek-A-Boo Mountain, fall is like a blanket clear to the horizon,” says Mills. 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 Christopher Mills appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

All it takes is this simple composition tip to take your portraits to a new level. In this video and article, I'll be demonstrating this tip and how you can use it in post-production to completely transform your photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

Sony today introduced the a7 IV, upgrading the Alpha system’s most affordable entry into full-frame mirrorless cameras with several features and technologies inherited from the line’s top-tier models. Sony a7 IV The 33-megapixel Sony a7 IV will feature the same BIONZ XR processor in the flagship Sony a1, and though it’s not as fast for burst shooting as the a1, it is capable of continuous capture at up to 10 fps with autofocus and autoexposure tracking. Also like the a1, the AF system employs 759 phase-detection points on the sensor that enables Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF that can now follow birds’ eyes, another feature introduced in the a1. Top view of the a7 IV. For both stills and video,...

With the a7 IV, Sony is intent on producing the best hybrid camera ever created. However, one decision means that Sony has missed a trick when it comes to creating the perfect camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

It might seem like full frame users get all the fun lenses, but APS-C shooters still make up a large portion of photographers. And while they can often use certain full frame lenses, having options made for specifically APS-C can save on size, weight, and price, often quite significantly. Sigma's new 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is made specifically for APS-C users, and this excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 9 Tips for Gorgeous Macro Still Life Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. You may have done macro photography, and you may have photographed still-life subjects. But have you combined them for some macro still life photography fun? Combine the love of gardening with the enjoyment of macro still life photography. These newly-planted African daisies proved beautiful subjects for shooting with my Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera and a Tamron 90mm macro lens.Macro photography speaks to the techniques and equipment we use to get close to a subject so that it appears as large or larger than life-size.Still life photography speaks more to the subject, those often inanimate objects that can be...

We've got a new and improved version of DxO PhotoLab available today, and version 5 will be of interest to advanced photographers and serious amateurs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

I've been one of the loudest critics of Apple's current Thunderbolt-only laptops, but they've quietly admitted their mistakes and brought back HDMI, SDXC, and MagSafe in the new Macbook Pros. I'm going to give them another chance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

What can be achieved in post-production alone is incredibly impressive of late, with simple in-camera work undergoing transformative changes once it's loaded onto a computer. In this video, watch one videographer turn the most basic of product images into an expensive-looking advert. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

In the continuing buildup to the upcoming release of Nikon’s new flagship camera, the Z 9, Nikon has just released the third teaser of the camera to come. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

New Contest: Submit Your Best Smartphone Photos The new iPhones are here and it's time once again to share your best smartphone photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Congratulations to Jemma Lee for winning the recent Motion Blur Assignment with the image, “Fly Like a Flame.” 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 Motion Blur Assignment Winner Jemma Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Dario Calmese is the first black photographer to shoot the cover of Vanity Fair. In this interview, we talk a bit about that as well as his recent collaboration with Adobe to create presets better suited for diverse skin tones. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Storms, whether approaching, leaving or right in the middle of the action, make for some dramatic landscape photography. The safety of the photographer and their gear is of the utmost importance when embarking on a photography adventure like this. But you can observe these incredible scenes from the safety of your phone or computer screen. We scoured our galleries for images of some of the most stunning storms that our readers have submitted and created the slideshow below. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post 27 Images Of Stunning Storms appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

This week Apple announced their new 14” & 16” MacBook Pro laptops which feature their new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. What’s new? Should you get one? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

While you can do a lot with natural light, the beauty of mastering artificial light is having the ability to craft your setup to exactly match your creative thoughts and technical needs. This great video tutorial will show you how to craft a three-light setup that is made to feature your model's physique. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “End of Day” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Ridgway, Colorado. 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

Catchlights are one of those little details in a portrait that are crucial to crafting a professional-level image. Sometimes, you have a photo that is otherwise a great shot aside from the catchlight missing in one of your subject's eyes due to the angle they were at relative to the light source. Luckily, it is a quick and easy fix, and this awesome video tutorial will show you how to approach it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)