A Dallas, Texas man was arrested after flying a drone in the World Trade Center complex in New York City on August 2 and crashing it into one of the skyscrapers. The man, Adam Ismail, 22, said: "Now, I’ve got a great New York story... I need to make my YouTube pop off." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 12 Creative Photography Project Ideas to Get You Motivated appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Looking for some fun, creative photography project ideas to get you inspired and excited about taking photos? It’s always good to be involved in a photography project, and in this article, I’m going to share 12 of my favorite project ideas, including 52-week projects, 365-day projects, and more. So if you’re ready to find the right project for your needs, then let’s get started! Learning a new technique, such as the zoom burst, makes for a great creative photography project. Before you start your creative photography project As with anything in life, once you have a project idea,...

Like many photographers, I love to see interesting astrophotography. There are plenty of stunning examples out there, usually featuring the Milky Way over a dramatic landscape. Also, like many photographers, I've tried my hand at astrophotography and have not quite gotten the same results. Unlike many other wannabe astrophotographers, my images make me feel happy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The June 2021 update to Lightroom Classic brought two changes to its tethering function, so I wanted to take a closer look at how those changes can impact a tethering workflow. In addition, I’ll share how you could utilize third-party solutions for tethering if the native functionality isn’t giving you what you want. [Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the July issue of Photoshop User Magazine.] One thing I’ve found to be true across all areas of photography is that every decision we make involves a calculation of all the pros and cons (support, cost, functionality, ease of use, quality, speed, robustness of performance, etc.) that matter to our own unique workflows, and then moving forward with the best choice...

Sigma today introduced a new super-tele zoom for full-frame L-mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports will be available later this month for an impressively affordable price of $1,499. Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports Ideal for sports and wildlife photographers, the lens features a built-in Optical Stabilizer system capable of up to approximately 4 stops of stabilization when shooting handheld. For even greater telephoto reach, the lens is compatible with Sigma’s L-mount 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. Our network site Imaging Resource field tested the new lens in advance of today’s announcement. Read the article, “Hands-on with Sigma’s new 150-600mm” for an in-depth review of the lens along with a gallery...

The post How to Correct White Balance in Photoshop: A Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. When you think of white balance corrections, Photoshop probably isn’t the first program that comes to mind. In most cases, white balance is dealt with early in the workflow. And because the tools in Lightroom and other RAW processing suites do a great job, Photoshop isn’t necessary. That said, there are occasions when you might need to alter your white balance in Photoshop – which is where this article will come in handy. Specifically, I’m going to share four non-destructive methods of correcting the white balance. And by the time you’re done, you’ll be able to adjust white...

Canon has just published its results for the second quarter of 2021 and it will make positive reading for the company’s shareholders. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

We've all seen the cute cat GIFs and the funny GIF memes. But, making your own photo-based GIFs is a great exercise and can be a fun way to spice up your photography work without having to dive headfirst into video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)

Tamron has produced a host of excellent lenses for Sony over the last couple of years and has recently been fleshing out its offerings for APS-C. How good is Tamron’s new 11-20mm f/2.8, and should you consider it over the equivalent Sony f/4 lens? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

For the longest time, I had mixed feelings about drones. Once I finally picked one up, I found myself wishing I had done it sooner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Photo by NamHui Anderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “My Daily Life and Life in Quarantine” by NamHui Anderson. Location: White Sands National Park, New Mexico. “The White Sands hill shows the back of a sleeping person and the loneliness of a grass is like the world is restricted by COVID-19,” says NamHui Anderson, “so when this darkness passes and the brilliant sun comes, the shadow disappears and the dream and hope drawn in warm light are expressed.” Canon EOS 7D Mark II. Exposure: 1/250 sec., f/16, ISO 250. 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...

When it comes to portrait lenses, 85mm tends to be the focal length that gets the majority of the attention from gearheads and is often where manufacturers put some of their flagship designs. That being said, 50mm lenses are an excellent choice and often the choice of top portrait photographers, and this excellent video will show you why they are so useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Blackmagic's pocket cinema cameras have been a revelation for videographers with a tight budget and high standards. But their latest iteration, the 6K Pro, while boasting some amazing features, falls well short of being the perfect budget cinema camera — according to this professional videographer, at least. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The post Camera vs Lens: Which Should You Upgrade Next? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anabel DFlux. If you can’t decide whether you should upgrade your camera or your lens, then you’re not alone. Photographers frequently struggle to determine the better upgrade, especially when their gear and budget are limited and they desperately want to improve their photos. But while it can be difficult to pick the best gear, it’s not impossible – and in this article, I aim to help you deal with a longtime debate: Camera vs lens. Let’s dive right in! What are your weaknesses? Every photographer is at a different place, with different gear, different interests, and different shooting capabilities. So you...

Back in film days, you loaded up a 24 or 36 exposure film and shot away until it was used up. Frames were precious because when your film was gone, it was all over. Digital removed that barrier, which has just created different problems. So, should you delete photos and, if you do, when should you stop? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

We’re all aware that the most opportune times to make nature photos are at sunrise and sunset. If you’re a regular reader of my Tip of the Week, you’ve seen the words, “It’s All About The Light.” I often profess that the “sweet light” of early morning and late evening are superb. Their color and quality are unrivaled. The warm glow, the side light and the vibrant and saturated colors they impart can’t be had at any other time of day nor can they be replicated in Photoshop. Every sunrise and sunset is different. The more often you make images during these magical hours, the sooner you’ll comprehend the above words. There are many ways to exploit the sun’s effect at...

Self-publishing your own photobook has never been easier. This helpful video gives you some insights into how to create a platform for your product, choose a printer, take preorders, and get your book on sale. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

OK, well, one heck of a week last week: I went to Maine on a family vacation (which was awesome), and then when the family headed back home I took off for Oshkosh, Wisconsin to shoot the big air show (biggest in the country), with the crew from ISAP (and I’ve got some really handy aviation photography post-processing stuff to share with you here on the blog). Next, I went to Chicago to shoot architecture with my buddy Paul (some really cool stuff to share from there including a new secret shooting location). But right now it’s 12:48 AM Chicago time, and I’ve still got to download my cards from today and back everything up, and then I’ve got a flight...

In a recent article, I talked about upgrading your skillset and knowledge as a photographer. Continuing with that topic, I want to address some of the things that photographers seem to care about, but really shouldn’t. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Submit Your Best "Minimalistic" Photo The last few critiques have been all about complex lighting, but for this critique, we want to keep things simple. Show us your best minimalistic photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)