Many of us photographers have found the last year particularly challenging when it comes to feeling creative, finding motivation, and seeking inspiration. This excellent video is a reminder that breaking out of a rut doesn’t come about by sitting at home waiting for it to happen. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

When you buy new (or used) lenses, they almost always come with a lens hood that you can attach to the end of the lens. They serve various purposes but do you really need to use them? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photo By Laura Zirino Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Globemallow and Towers” by Laura Zirino. Location: Castle Valley, Utah. “Fields of globemallows bloom in spring, surrounded by towering monoliths in Eastern Utah,” describes Zirino. “This is the entrance to Castle Valley, famous for these towers. The far tower in the center, Castleton Tower, is a favorite of climbers.” 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...

The post Full Frame vs APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds: Camera Sensors Explained appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. What’s the difference between full-frame vs APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds sensors? And how do these sensor differences affect your photos? Thinking about camera sensors can get pretty confusing. That’s why I break it all down for you in this article – and I offer plenty of examples to illustrate the camera sensor effects. So if you want to know, once and for all, how sensor type impacts your images, then let’s get started. What is a full-frame vs an APS-C (crop) vs a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera? The sensor is the part of a...

When I was teaching my session on “How to Organize Your Wildlife Images in Lightroom” at our Wildlife Photography Conference, I had a number of questions about whether or not to even keep images that that didn’t ‘make the cut’ (meaning, they’re not really keepers or picks or 5-star images — why keep those ones you don’t like?) . Get Ready To Go “Old School” I’m going to answer this question with something that won’t make sense to a lot of folks, and I have a bit of trouble reconciling it myself, but it’s what I do and there’s an old school reason why, but I’m not sure my reason really makes sense beyond “Well, that’s what I’ve always done.” Luckily, at...

Etymology: The study of words. Photography: The art of taking and processing photographs. Photo = light Graphy = to write    In regard to etymology, photography means to write with light. Flash allows a photographer to add light where it doesn’t appear naturally. Subjects that appear in shadow can now be illuminated. At dawn and dusk, when the sky is included in the composition, anything that appears in the foreground has less light. The difference may be between 4 to 5 stops. This being the case, the entire foreground reveals less detail. To even out the difference, a bracketed series of exposures can be made and optimized using HDR software. But what if the subject moves during the bracketing? When the subject...

A photographer in New York has filed a class-action complaint against Sony for alleged defects that cause unreasonable failures in the shutter of the wildly popular a7 III. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Viltrox has been quietly busy producing a number of lenses for the Sony system, the latest being the 24mm f/1.8 that’s priced a refreshing $429. Is it any good? This review seeks to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Creating great photographs is difficult, we all know this. But there are key components to great photography that, if focused on, can help get you much closer, more frequently. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When I first wrote about using mirrorless cameras for journalism in 2014, the Sony Alpha series had just been launched a few months before in 2013. Panasonic was just hitting its stride with the GH series of cameras and Fuji had just really started kicking off its X-Series cameras. Things have certainly changed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Soft lighting is often more flattering, but if you are new to working with strobes, it can be a bit tricky to create it in a natural way. This excellent video tutorial will show you a one-light setup that will help you create soft light that is flattering and suitable for a range of portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Astrophotography is a genre that requires specialized equipment, deep knowledge, and a lot of patience. It is a treat to watch a talented astrophotographer in action, and this neat behind-the-scenes video shows you the process of shooting an entrancing galaxy a whopping 55 million light-years away. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The saying goes that you need to practice 10,000 hours before you master something. I think this is a bunch of rubbish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Breakfast” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Long Island, New York. 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

The post How to Photograph Silhouettes in 8 Easy Steps appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. In this article, I’m going to show you a step-by-step process for doing stunning silhouette photography. I’m also going to share tips and tricks that work really, really well for silhouette shooting; that way, you can get gorgeous results as soon as possible. So if you’re ready to discover the secrets to amazing silhouettes, let’s dive right in! Silhouette photography: the basics Silhouettes are a wonderful way to convey drama, mystery, emotion, and mood. They often stand out thanks to their simplicity as well as the story that they convey. I love silhouettes because they don’t give a clear...

Even if you aren’t the type of photographer to be interested in a cicada, let me tell you why this summer’s event will be an amazing photo opportunity. It might just not be what you expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by kate g)

There are few times more enjoyable to shoot during than golden hours, but the lighting can be tricky too. This video will help you with some important tips for using a flash and balancing it perfectly during a sunset. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Few things are more important when it comes to making a successful photo than getting it in focus. This fantastic video tutorial will show you a range of tips and settings to increase your chances of getting an image sharply in focus. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

NASA/JPL’s recent posting of the first Mars panoramic view from the Perseverance rover brought me back to some experimentation I had been doing a few years ago with spherical (360x180 degree) panoramic photos. Standardized viewers for interactively viewing panoramas aren’t readily available even today, but one option for sharing is to post a video on YouTube. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

A wide-aperture 50mm lens is one of the most versatile out there, useful for anything from portraiture to low-light events coverage. For Nikon shooters, the premium option is the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S, and this excellent video review takes a look at its performance and image quality in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)