Back in 2015, a Kickstarter campaign appeared for a curious plastic box that attaches to your camera’s hot shoe and allows you to stabilize footage in post so successfully that it replicates the feel of a gimbal. How good is the SteadXP, and could it replace your DJI Ronin? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Ever wanted to make a complex mask in Lightroom but haven't had the patience to follow through? Well, using this simple technique, you can do it in just five seconds. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Premium portrait lenses usually offer apertures of around f/1.4 and sit at prices around $1,500 to $2,500. If you just want a portrait-length lens without ultra-narrow depth of field or the high price tag such lenses come with, one with an aperture like f/2 or f/2.8 could be a better choice. Sigma's new 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens seeks to fill that need at an affordable price, and this great video review takes a look at the image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By garynack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A River Runs Through It” by garynack. 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 garynack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

One of Photoshop's most useful and classic techniques is the ability to change the color of any object convincingly. This can come in handy in a wide variety of situations, such as adjusting the color of your subject's clothing, and this great video tutorial will show you how it is done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Stunning Urban Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Leanne Cole. Do you want to capture stunning urban landscape photos? While cities often feel chaotic and complex, there are actually a few simple tips you can use to take beautiful images, consistently. And in this article, I aim to share my best city landscape advice, covering long exposure techniques, urban night photography, urban architecture, and more. Let’s get started. What is urban landscape photography? Urban landscape photography involves capturing photos of cities and towns. Generally speaking, an urban landscape shot has a wide focus – covering more than just, say, a single human subject – and is taken outdoors. An urban...

Mirrorless hasn't only won the battle, it's won the war. Last year — 2020 — was a landmark as more mirrorless cameras were shipped than DSLRs. It is the primary design choice for manufacturers and is therefore the future of the camera. However, the future of photography undoubtedly lies with the smartphone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

Back before we had spectacularly capable modern sensors and advanced post-processing programs, photographers had to turn toward more involved techniques for reducing noise, and those methods are still useful today. This particular technique can both reduce noise in your images and help you create long exposures in post, and this excellent video tutorial will show you how it is done. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Ok, that might be a slight exaggeration. Something like a tornado would probably qualify as bad weather. However, if the weather is not threatening your very safety, I would go so far as to say it is good weather for landscape photography, rain, shine, or anywhere in between, and this great video demonstrates why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Non-destructive editing is crucial to preserving original image detail. It keeps the highest quality image available and will allow for countless re-editing in the future, but how do you do it in Photoshop CC? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

One of Sigma's newest lenses is the 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary, and it brings with the promise of good image quality and performance in a small package, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. How does it hold up in practice? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A frequent refrain among photographers is that the area around their home is just too boring to photograph. Here are a couple of ideas to help you find engaging and meaningful photographic projects in locations that feel completely uninspiring. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

I was invited for the introduction of the new Fujifilm GFX50S II at Fujifilm Netherlands. Besides the introduction to this new mirrorless medium format camera, I was able to use a pre-production model in the studio. In this article, I will share my first impressions of this new camera and compare it with the first version. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

In the world of drone photography, it’s hard to remember that there are players in the market that aren’t DJI. But maybe you are in the mood for something different. Maybe you’re just starting out. It might be worth it, in that case, to check out a few other options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Photo By Thomas Nicholson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Morning Stretch” by Thomas Nicholson. Location: Ranthambhore National Park, India. “A male tiger patrols his territory, marking strategic areas to ensure all of his rivals know to stay away,” says Nicholson. 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 Thomas Nicholson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Outdoor Portrait Photography: 12 Tips for Beautiful Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. If you’re looking to capture stunning outdoor portrait photography, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share my absolute favorite tips for outdoor portraits, including: How to choose the perfect focal lengthHow to focus for tack-sharp resultsThe best light for outdoor portrait shootingKey settings and file typesMuch more! So let’s improve your images, starting with my number one tip: 1. Never select all of the focus points for portraits If you want to take beautiful portraits, consistently, then you’ve got to nail focusing. And a huge, huge focusing mistake I see beginners make? Using...

You shoot perfect pictures. But are they the photographic equivalent of fast food? Maybe it’s time to consider changing the way you shoot and reject sausage machine images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Many a landscape photographer’s favorite season is upon us; that’s right, it’s time for autumn! In the slideshow below, we feature 20 fall color photos from our galleries to celebrate the incredible scenes of the season.  Looking for inspiration for your own photography? Check out our roundup of location guides and tips as well as info for planning your next fall photography trip to help you make the most of the season.  [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Fabulous Fall Color Photos appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Smartphones have reached a point where they are legitimate creative tools, and as such, one of the most useful accessories creatives can purchase is a smartphone gimbal. DJI is one of the leaders in this space, and their new OM 5 gimbal brings their latest features and tech to the table. How does it perform? This great video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm has confirmed on several occasions that it has no intention of producing a full frame camera. What Fujifilm has done instead is produce some of the best APS-C and medium format cameras. The most remarkable thing Fujifilm accomplished was to bring down the overall price of medium format cameras. The GFX 50 series of cameras are the most notable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)