If you're interested in becoming a commercial product photographer but you don't have access to a large studio, powerful strobes, or innumerable backgrounds; don't be dismayed. There are plenty of lighting and compositing tricks you can learn in order to build that killer portfolio that will land you better-paying gigs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The post 10 Tips for Stunning Headshot Photography (in 2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sean Gannon. Do you struggle to capture beautiful headshot photos? Are you looking to take your headshot photography to the next level? You’ve come to the right place. As an experienced headshot photographer, I’ve been exactly where you are. But after a lot of practice (and a fair bit of trial and error), I’ve figured out how to get headshots like this: And in this article, I aim to show you how. I’ll give you plenty of tips, plenty of professional examples, and by the time you’re done, you’ll know how to shoot headshots like a pro. Let’s get started. 1....

Adobe Lightroom is a deep and powerful piece of software with many techniques available for use. Some of the more well-known tools can be overlooked and one photographer believes that is the Radial filter tool is a prime example. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

It's a favorite focal length for portraits. So, how does it cope with landscapes? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Every couple of months, it seems that there’s another manual focus lens from a tiny manufacturer that offers an insanely wide maximum aperture. This short video puts two newcomers head to head: the Laowa 35mm f/0.95 versus the TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Being a photographer (professional or amateur) can be a wonderful thing; after all, it is a dream of many people to devote their lives (or a significant portion of them) to a creative pursuit. Like anything in life, though, it has its drawbacks as well. This great video essay features a seasoned photographer discussing what is good and what is bad about being a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Trying to create the most unique photograph of a landscape is hard to do, especially if it's a well-known photo hotspot like Iceland. But these two local photographers revisited the same spot over and over to produce wildly different and stunning images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

I received a Sony ZV-E10 for review. It’s an interchangeable lens camera for content creators, featuring a nice APS-C sensor. Instead of looking just at the specs and the pros and cons of this camera, perhaps it’s better to look at it from another perspective. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM was one of the most respected lenses in its DSLR line, offering top image quality, impressive image stabilization, and no-fuss autofocus, all at a very reasonable price that made it a top pick for wedding, macro, and portrait photographers. The new RF version promises a range of improvements and new features, and this excellent video review takes a look at if they are worth the price. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge: Just Add Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. I have been thinking about light a lot recently, adding light to images by using lots of different sources, flash, led panels, torches, bedside lamps etc, but I have to level with you, while I love experimenting with light, I’m not a master of ‘all of the settings’ and I mess up often – and that’s ok, we learn. We thought it might be a fun idea to do another “more than one image” challenge to see what adding light, however you like, can lift an image. Share your photo on social media and tag them #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSJustAddLight So today when...

Panasonic's latest camera, the Lumix BS1H, is here, and it brings with it impressive capabilities in about as small a body as you could possibly imagine. Who is it for and how does it perform? This excellent video takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Storm’s Coming” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: Sierra Nevada mountains in California. A summer storm coming over the Sierra Nevada mountains and into the mono basin,” describes Harshaw. 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 Jeff Harshaw appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In the age of social media, we often only ever get to see the best version of things: the best-looking meal images, our best-looking selves in selfies, the best this, the best that. For photographers, this too can mean that we only ever get to see the best images from other photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

The post Canon Unveils a Dual Fisheye Virtual Reality Lens, the RF 5.2mm f/2.8L appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon has announced a one-of-a-kind lens for EOS R cameras: the RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye lens, which looks exactly as strange as it sounds: And check out the lens again, this time mounted to the Canon EOS R5: So what is this bizarre new lens? What’s it’s purpose?  The RF 5.2mm f/2.8L is designed for virtual reality (VR) recording; it’s “the world’s first digital interchangeable dual fisheye lens capable of shooting stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery to a single image sensor.” In other words, the twin fisheye lenses offer two frames covering a huge...

To celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary, Sigma is offering eight prizes of $7,500 to four photographers and four filmmakers. Entry — which is free — is open to any resident of the U.S. who is enrolled in a photography or film course. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Cameras just aren't good enough at processing photos — witness the inexorable rise of the smartphone which leverages adequate hardware and clever software to produce images that look as good as those from a high-flying $2,000 camera. What can manufacturers do to remain relevant in today's market? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

Tamron’s latest lens for Sony APS-C cameras is a superzoom: with a range of 18-300mm, it offers a huge amount of flexibility and might easily replace four or five lenses in your bag. How well does it perform, and what about Tamron’s other new lens, the 11-20mm f/2.8? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Wedding photography is a very competitive business, and with so many options, many couples will make initial decisions based on what they find on your website. So, should you include your pricing on your website, or is it better to save that for a phone call or in-person consultation? This excellent video discusses the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Besides focus, exposure, and composition, there are three other interlinking elements that we need to consider when taking photos. Sometimes, we overlook one of these, concentrating, maybe too much, on the other two. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Landscape photography is a wildly popular genre. Hop on Instagram, and you can quickly find thousands upon thousands of jaw-dropping images. But what is it that separates a really good image from a truly world-class photo? This excellent video essay examines the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)