Ultra-wide angle zoom lenses with wide maximum apertures are popular for a variety of uses, ranging from astrophotography to weddings and events work. For Sony shooters looking for professional-level options, there is the FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Couple Poses: 21 Posing Ideas for Beautiful Couples Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Looking for some couple poses to spice up your next photoshoot? I’ve got you covered. Because in this article, I share 21 of my favorite couple posing ideas – perfect for engagement sessions, wedding sessions, maternity sessions, and more. I also include example illustrations so you know exactly what each pose should look like in action. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to handle a couple photoshoot, whether it’s casual or formal, indoors or out. Let’s do this. 1. The intimate pose Let’s start off with a universally excellent couples pose: The two partners stand...

When it comes to landscape photography, long exposures are one of the most ubiquitous techniques you will see. Taking a long exposure involves more than simply cranking up that shutter speed, however. If you would like to improve your own work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some great tips for taking long exposures. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

HEX has been on a tear lately, releasing plenty of functional bags with some meaningful limited editions. The HEX Back Loader DSLR Backpack V2 continues the trend with a useful and stylish package that’s just about perfect for shooters with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

You can only be profitable as a photographer if you have clients. Clients are the good and bad about being an artist. On one hand, you are paid to do what you love, but on the other, they usually don’t care about the same stuff you care about. In this article, I will tell you exactly what your clients want from you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Humour appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. But how do you use humour (or humor if you’re from the USA) in photography? Here’s a great post on doing just that! This week your weekly photography challenge is humour! (Here’s another example!) as suggested by Kenneth Tyson. Let’s see what you can come up with! Tag your photos with #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSHumour I mean what’s funnier than 5 ‘adults’ stuffed in a phone box! When you share your photo for the challenge, you can share it in the comments of this post, or on your social media and tag us! Make sure you include the hashtags in your caption if you...

Portrait photography is one of the biggest genres in the industry. It's also one of the most competitive types of photography. If you plan on staying ahead of the competition, then having a great workflow will drastically improve your performance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Photography may seem like a very glamorous career. The entry point is very low, and you can start with 0 investment: just use your phone. However, as you progress further and further, you may encounter that there are several things you didn't expect photographers to do. In this article, I will go through some of those. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

The post Sony Unveils the PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, a Compact Lens for Hybrid Shooters appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Sony announced the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, a powerful lens aimed at photographers, videographers, and hybrid shooters.  As the Sony Imaging Solutions Vice President explains, the lens caters to creators of all types: “‘As the content creation landscape continues to evolve and the worlds of still imaging and video continue to merge, we are constantly developing new products to meet this growing demand for hybrid content creators…With an advanced feature set and unmatched portability and flexibility, the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G is perfectly designed to meet these evolving needs...

Photographing a wedding is one of the most challenging and high-pressure scenarios a photographer can face, particularly since there are no do-overs, and they require you to balance a wide variety of skills and techniques, all while being creative at the same time. As such, being as prepared as possible before you ever set foot in the venue is crucial. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced wedding shooter guiding you through the process of photographing the ceremony. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Stephani Holdorf Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Calm Spring in the Tetons” by Stephani Holdorf. Location: Jackson Lake near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 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 Stephani Holdorf appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

This one’s by request: a while back I created an online course called “A Photographer’s Guide to Chicago” and one of the locations I talked about was a parking garage where you can shoot down on an intersection of the “L” (Elevated trains). When my co-host for the course, Larry Becker, saw the behind-the-scenes shot of me taking the shot (shown above), he asked how could I possibly get the shot straight at the angle I was shooting from. The answer? Lightroom’s Guided Edit. Here’s how I used it to fix the perspective issue: STEP TWO: I’m going to click and drag out the tool along the left track (I added a red two-headed arrow here to show you where I’m...

Fujifilm makes some pretty impressive lenses, and in between their well-established X Series and the respected GFX medium format line, photographers have a lot of choices when it comes to narrow depth of field and bokeh. This great video compares an option from each line, the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens and the XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo licensing is not the most exciting topic, but it is one of the most important and one every photographer should have confidently mastered, as it has significant consequences on both your income and your ability to protect and control the dissemination of your images. If you are a bit unsure of the ins and outs of photo licensing, take a bit of time to watch this informative video tutorial that will help you master the basics. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Our reasons for finding our way behind the lens of a camera are as various as the courses we choose to take with our lives. Here are just a few of mine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The latest camera from the ONE R is getting an upgrade, adding some needed features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

I love when a plan works in landscape photography and this was the way I was doing for more than 30 years now: planning and going to the spot, for "harvesting" the photographs. This led to fantastic results though, but there is one more way to get outstanding photographs, you had maybe never thought about before. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Photo By Joshua Moore Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset From Woolyback” by Joshua Moore. Location: Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. “Over the past year, my family has taken more evening drives than I can remember,” says Moore. “We would go out along the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) to catch a sunset and enjoy the views. Usually, we were always alone. We could pull out some chairs or sit in the car and watch. “My wife and I were out on an afternoon drive when we came to the Woolyback Overlook after leaving the Smokies to cruise home along the BRP. The sun was starting to set, and the cloud shelf had an opening in it (I could see through...

The post Flat Lay Photography: The Ultimate Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. What is flat lay photography, and how can you capture stunning flat lay photos of your very own? In recent years, flat lay photography has exploded in popularity. And when done well, flat lay shots get tons of attention on social media. But beginners often struggle to capture beautiful flat lays. There’s so much to consider, from subject choice and compositional arrangements to lighting and colors, that many photographers give up without really giving the genre a chance. That’s where this article should help you out. I discuss all of the basics, and I also include plenty of flat...

When it comes to landscape photography, knowing how to plan in advance will generally yield much more success than simply heading out and winging it. That does not mean you should never just grab your camera and see what you can find, however. In fact, doing that can actually be the better choice in some situations, and this excellent video explores just when you should consider doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)