A photographer with a passion for long exposures has shared an insight into how he creates UFO-style light halos within his landscape images. His posts containing his work have garnered hundreds of thousands of likes on the video-sharing site TikTok. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jack Alexander)

When a new camera is released, many photographers will upgrade almost at once. A new camera often promises more resolution, a larger dynamic range, less noise, and perhaps new functions. But it won’t promise a better photo. Or does it? Let’s take a look at a reason to upgrade or the lack of reason. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Nam Hui Cho Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Harmony of Drift Ice” by Nam Hui Cho. 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 Nam Hui Cho appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Wide-aperture 85mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, a fact the seemingly never-ending arms race between manufacturers for the most bokeh-licious portrait lens can attest to. Not all of us want to spend over $2,000 on such a lens, though, and there are plenty of options that still offer good image quality at much more affordable prices. This excellent video comparison takes a look at two such options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are lots of gear rumors and predictions that come out at the start of a year, so I thought I would chip in with my predictions for the industry as a working photographer and give my predictions as to how 2022 will likely pan out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

The post 10 Travel Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Travel photography is one of the most exciting forms of picture taking; it evokes images of exotic, far-away places and distant lands, enough to thrill any budding photographer. But how should you approach photographing a new destination? How can you capture images that stand the test of time? In this article, I share 10 travel photography ideas – that are guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing. So whether you’re headed to a gorgeous city or a stunning island, keep reading. You’re bound to find an idea or two that’ll kickstart your photos! 1. Photograph the city from a...

Wedding photography is a challenging and complex genre that takes a lot of different variables coming together to produce successful work. If you are looking to improve your own work and gain more confidence in your abilities, check out this fantastic video that will give you 23 helpful tips from a seasoned pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Bird photography is tremendously difficult and so is photographing in a jungle. So, it follows that photographing birds in a jungle will require a lot of skill in patience. Watch as two veteran wildlife photographers go through recent shots and offer some tips and mistakes to avoid. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The L-bracket is a pretty simple idea: have a way of mounting your camera vertically or horizontally to the tripod. Between that simple idea and the actual product, however, is a big difference in execution. I recently tried out Smallrig’s L-bracket for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 series, and I was really impressed by how it elevates that fundamental concept to accessory perfection. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

The sea has so many different styles of photography that can be conducted with it that if you live near an ocean, it can be a brilliant source of both imagery and practice. In this video, one photographer sets out to capture huge waves crashing into a lighthouse. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

It is common to see family members using their phones to take photographs at family events. Often these images aren’t memorable because of poor composition and bad lighting. Here’s an easy lighting setup you can use to create professional-quality photographs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photo By CateHotchkiss Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pine Forest Palette” by CateHotchkiss. Location: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. 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 CateHotchkiss appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Most YouTubers have set up their home studios bit by bit and learned how to achieve the shots and looks that they want by trial and error. In this video, veteran photographer and YouTuber Becki, of the duo Becki & Chris, shares eight tips that they've learned over the years, and I think they just might help you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

The Leica M11 is here, and it brings with it a bevy of new features and improvements that have captured the attention of Leica fans and general photographers alike. This excellent video review takes a look at the new camera and if it can keep up with the legendary standards set by its predecessors. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. If you want to capture flattering portraits, then you must master lighting. Fortunately, this is pretty easy, thanks to lighting patterns – that is, simple portrait lighting setups you can consistently use for nice-looking images. In fact, portrait lighting patterns are great for beginners and advanced shooters alike; as an experienced portrait photographer, I use these patterns all the time in my own work. Below, I share six useful photography lighting techniques that every portrait artist should know. I also include lighting diagrams, so you know exactly how to replicate the pattern in your own studio. Are you ready...

Under the category of "so crazy, it's brilliant" comes the cinematography cart, a rolling photo-video stockroom. It might be something to consider for your future shoots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Should you think more about having a coherent and distinctive style to your photography? If you want to raise your game, then finding your own look is imperative. There's one surefire way of developing that. However, some big obstacles will try to trip you up along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Around The House appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week our challenge is brought to you by dPS Group Member, Kathie Dillon. Thanks Kathie! “Around The House” is our theme – which really does leave your options open! The photograph has to be taken on your property / in your house / where you live. Hey! We have a weekly We newsletter with some fantastic free tips – sign up here Must be a new photograph!Must be taken in or around your house!It’s that simple! You could try out some ‘Rules’ while you were at it – Find them here It could be a ‘people’ story?It could be...

Photography is a wonderful thing that can be tremendously satisfying, but on the other hand, it can also be very difficult and quite frustrating. The next time you find yourself in that space, remember that you watched this video and that you are not alone in experiencing those feelings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I can think of so many times throughout my career where I have drooled over that latest camera release or that most recent lens that my brain convinces me that I simply have to have. Realistically, though, what photographer out there hasn't done that at least once in their career? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)