If you're just starting out in photography, it can be daunting with how many terms, rules, and acronyms there are floating around, and that's without the practical side. So, here are a staggering 100 tips to help you get started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Backlighting, when understood and controlled correctly, can produce amazing results in portrait photography. Many of you may already know this, but have you tried it with your pets? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony a1 are amazing cameras. I have used both next to each other. If you could use one of these for one month with a 50mm f/1.2 lens, which camera would you choose and why? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

When Canon launched the RF mount with the EOS R, your choices were limited to that one camera if you wanted to buy into Canon's stellar new lens system. While it's a bit long in the tooth, it's definitely still a viable camera, and possibly the best camera to get if you're starting out in the system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Just when you thought your brand new super-spec gaming machine was powerful enough to handle anything, something new comes along to dash your hopes and monster rig dreams. A recent video from Intel demonstrates an AI tool that "enhances" graphics to look photorealistic. The implications of this could be incredible for gaming and photography industries. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Ever wonder what it would be like to cuddle with lions? Or how about watch owls dance to hip-hop? Action cameras are amazing tools to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments but what about capturing nature in all its wonder and weirdness? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

I've been doing astro-imaging for more than 20 years. Originally, there were not a lot of editing options, but over the years that has changed. But Astro Panel 5 offers some intriguing options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Photo By Theresa Ditson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grand Canyon Monsoon” by Theresa Ditson. Location: Arizona. “An electric storm rolled through the Grand Canyon this particular summer, bringing with it fast-moving clouds and lightning bolts and eventually a douse of rain as it came closer,” says Ditson. “No lightning trigger was used on this one, as I discovered I was missing my cable to connect it!” 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...

These new flagship smartphones seem to be flipping towards a different direction. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Cara Delevingne has joined the crypto game and is selling an NFT all about her vagina. The successful model and actor is auctioning a video in which she appears to be naked. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Tom Anderson)

The post How to Take Great Group Photos: 12 Easy Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. If you’re looking to take beautiful group photos, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to share 12 simple tips for capturing stunning photos of groups. Specifically, I’ll discuss: How to pose a group like a proA simple trick to capture everyone in the group looking their bestHow to pick the perfect group photo locationMuch, much more! So if you’re ready to become a group photography expert, then let’s get started! 1. Prepare ahead of time There is nothing that will make group photo subjects turn on you faster than you not being prepared....

While many lighting brands today are trying to simplify their products, the Fusion TLC Raven arrives as the most feature-rich wireless trigger ever made. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

She Dies Tomorrow has been celebrated for its unsettling sensibilities and unorthodox filmmaking techniques. Independent Spirit Award-nominated cinematographer Jay Keitel's work on the film is one of the main factors in the film's moody success. I recently had the chance to ask Keitel a series of questions about his approach to filmmaking on She Dies Tomorrow. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

New locations can be challenging for all of us. How you approach them can make the difference between a successful image or a frustrating day. This excellent video tutorial features a photographer discussing his approach to working at a new location. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most fundamental but frequently misunderstood concepts in photography is crop factor, or how different sensor sizes relate to each other. If you are new to photography and not sure of how crop factor works, this excellent video will get you up and running in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Weekly Photography Challenge – Toys appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week our challenge is inspired by some posts I’ve spotted over on THIS website showcasing some great product photography! After reaching out, we have a handful of images to share for a little inspiration! A big thanks to Oziii Obsessions Photography for his help with this challenge! Toy photography is super fun! you can make it as realistic or as far from realistic as you like, and just have fun with it! Toys, Jedi, Dolls, , Lego, Cars.. I’ve just found a small plastic man wearing a hiking backpack on my desk, I don’t know what adventures he’ll have this week,...

If winter is the season of monochrome, spring is the season of color. Spring, following a season of coma-like dormancy, reminds us that we inhabit a miraculous living organism. We are reminded that our planet is a colorful one. Absence, indeed, makes the heart grow fonder. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brian Christianson)

Of the many things you have to learn about in photography, aperture is by far one of the most important and fundamental to the way your images will look. If you are new to photography, this excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about aperture to take better creative and technical control of your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re curious which sliders control which parts of your image, Lightroom has a way of showing you. Just hover your cursor over one of the sliders (as seen below where I’m hovering over the Exposure slider). The tonal range that particular slider affects shows up highlighted in the Histogram in light gray (as seen below). You can file this part under “nice things to know,” but while we’re here at the Exposure slider, look at how much of the overall tonal range of your image is affected by this one single slider. While we say the Exposure slider controls the all-important midtones of your image, you can see from the highlighted area above it also affects the upper shadow areas and the...

Consumer drones have made remarkable strides in the last few years, and it is now possible to get professional image quality from affordable devices, opening entirely new perspectives and creative possibilities to photographers. If you are new to working with a drone, this great video tutorial will give you some helpful tips on settings and editing to get the best possible images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)