Nikon's Z 9 mirrorless camera is here, and it challenges the supremacy of the Sony a1 and Canon EOS R3 at the top of the professional mirrorless camera race. One of the genres that often demands such cameras is wildlife photography, and this awesome video review takes a look at how the Z 9 performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Cate Hotchkiss Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Of Fog and Light” by Cate Hotchkiss. Location: Mt. Hood National Forest, 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 Cate Hotchkiss appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon EOS R5 and the recent EOS R3 have received most of the attention the last few years, but hidden behind them is the EOS R6, which offers a lot of the same features and advanced capabilities at a much more affordable price. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from the camera in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Creative Photography Accessories and Tools Everyone Should Own appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Looking for the perfect creative photography accessories to spice up your photos? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share my favorite fun photography tools, all of which practically guarantee creative images. I’m talking about filters, lighting accessories, toys, and more to take your images to the next level. You’ll also find a few basic items on this list, some of which you may already own – but I make sure to explain exactly how you can use it each tool to capture uniquely beautiful images. So if you’re ready to discover the coolest photography accessories on the planet…...

Needles Overlook above Indian Creek Canyon, Utah. Another example of why you want to wait for a turbulent weather pattern before you head into the field. The summer monsoon season on the Colorado Plateau always presents great opportunities for dynamic compositions, but I certainly couldn’t have imagined my luck when I watched this rainbow appear just before sunset. Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, Gitzo Mountaineer tripod, Acratech Ultimate ball head. If someone had told you before COVID that you soon wouldn’t be able to travel to any of your favorite overseas photo locations and all the workshops you were signed up for would soon be canceled, you probably would have scratched your head trying to figure...

I raise you my swirly bokeh to your circular bokeh because I intuitively know that it looks nicer. However, is my swirly Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G on the Fuji X-T4 more blurry than your circular Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 on the Nikon D850? Read on. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

The Holidays are here and we are celebrating with our best sale of the year! Right now, all Fstoppers photography and video tutorials on sale. Every photography or video course is automatically 30% off but when you add additional products to your cart, you can get up to 60% off each tutorial. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Light painting might be a staple technique most photographers try and learn early on in their time with their first camera, but it has occasional commercial applications. One of the best examples of that is automotive photography. In this video, see an edit of a light-painted Porsche from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

As photographers, we spend a lot of time trying to get the perfect exposure and discussing and learning a variety of techniques to do so. But what is a "correct" exposure anyway? Maybe it does not exist at all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Product photography is a deceptively deep genre of the craft and to get the most out of it requires experience and often a lot of lighting equipment. But that isn't to say lots of lighting equipment is always necessary. Here is how one photographer uses only natural light and still gets some beautiful results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Explore the world of wildlife without even leaving your screen with this slideshow of 20 images of wildlife. From big cats and bears to penguins and pine martens, join us in celebrating the work of these incredible wildlife photographers.  Looking to improve your wildlife photography skills? See what opportunities are available for fall wildlife, get ready for winter wildlife photography and check out our guide of the best cameras for wildlife photography.  [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Wild For Wildlife Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

In the past few years, sky replacement software has exploded in both options and capabilities, and there are now several well-established options for photographers to choose from. On1, Luminar, and Photoshop all have varying sky replacement capabilities with different levels of performance, and this great video takes a look at all of them to show you which performs the best. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Can you emulate studio gel lighting with Lightroom's new masking tools? In short, yes, but is it as good as the real thing? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Welcome to the next, and 5th episode of our 8-part video tutorial series about long exposure photography, and how different filters can produce dramatic results. As a reminder, every time we release a new video, we give away some great prizes. Make sure to follow the instructions in this post to enter this week's contest. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Elia Locardi)

Canon's EOS R3 is here, and it takes another major step forward for the company, offering specs sure to capture the attention of a lot of photographers and videographers. Do those specs hold up in the real world? This great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Foggy Fall Morning” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Virginia. “A great blue heron touching down on a foggy morning in a Virginia wetlands park,” describes Bysshe. 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 Stan Bysshe appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

With holiday deals bringing the price back down to less than a grand, the Nikon Z 5 is arguably the best value full frame mirrorless camera on the market right now. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The post Exposure Triangle: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Melinda Smith. What is the exposure triangle? How does it work? And how can you use it to capture beautifully detailed photos? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share the ins and outs of the photographic triangle of exposure. I’ll identify the three triangle corners, I’ll explain what they do, and I’ll explain how you can use the triangle to instantly elevate your photos. If you’ve never encountered the exposure triangle, or you’re not sure how it works, then you’re in for a treat. It genuinely is the most revolutionary concept in photography, and by the time you’ve...

Have you considered taking a photo tour or safari but aren’t sure if it’s worth the time, money and effort? There are many things to consider before making such a commitment, so let’s take a look at the factors that are generally at the top of everyone’s concerns. Money Yes, a photo tour/safari will cost more than if you go by yourself. But at what price do you realize it’s worth the extra dollars to come home with the best possible shots? As with any photo trip, the goal is to come back with wonderful images. If you do not accomplish this because you didn’t know where to be at what time and what to do if the light wasn’t the...

Finding success in a single area of the photography industry is no small task. And yet, R. J. Kern has managed to find success not only as a wedding photographer but now as a fine art photographer as well. I sat down with him one afternoon to pick his brain on his top five tips for emerging fine art photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Abby Ferguson, MFA)