Jessica Kobeissi has a much-needed rant in response to comments from viewers who assume that everyone not using mirrorless has been left behind in the dark ages. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

Do you ever feel like you carry too much camera gear when out practicing landscape photography? A camera bag, a camera body, a trio of lenses, batteries, filters, a tripod, maybe a drone or action cam: it all adds up. This video looks at taking a minimal approach and some of the advantages that it brings. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

A lot of interesting photography equipment is released almost every week. This could be an upgrade to something you currently are using or something new that you've never considered buying before. However, think twice about spending your hard-earned money on new photography equipment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Viltrox has continued to establish themselves as a manufacturer of capable lenses that are priced quite competitively, making their options intriguing for a wide range of photographers and filmmakers. Their latest lens, the Viltrox PRO Series AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro, offers Fujifilm users a relatively neutral equivalent focal length of 40mm in tandem with an extremely wide maximum aperture of f/1.2, making it a potential workhorse for many applications. This great video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Back in 2017, Sigma released the 14mm f/1.8 Art, a lens which offered the widest maximum aperture seen in a full frame 14mm lens by more than a full stop. Now, they have released the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, which offers even more light-gathering power and sits as the world's widest f/1.4 full frame lens. Can its performance and image quality match those impressive specs? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sometimes, when you want to win the big game, you have to be willing to call your own number. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Photography equipment is not cheap, and as such, it pays to think long and hard about where exactly you are spending your money. And so, when it comes time to upgrade some of your gear, is it better to put your money toward a camera or a lens first? This helpful video tutorial features an experience photographer discussing the topic and offering some great advice to help you ensure you get the equipment that will serve you and your budget best. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We often think of photo composition in an additive way, including an increasing numbers of elements in the frame to balance each other out, until the shot feels relatively full and satisfying. However, thinking about how you can leave things out of the image can often be a great way to reduce distractions and bring your viewer's attention back to the subject. This great video tutorial discusses negative space and how to use it in your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over the past few years, there has been a remarkable rise in M and LTM lens manufacturers, throwing in with Leica and Voigtlander in an attempt to carve out some space of their own. Many of these lenses lean towards the more affordable side of the marketplace, with TTArtisan and 7Artisan joined by revived "classics" like Meyer-Optik Görlitz or handmade, artisanal lenses like MS-Optics. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by CS Muncy)

Photoshop's Generative Fill feature has generated a ton of buzz in the last few months with its ability to drastically edit and alter photos in just a few seconds. One photo task that can often be tedious is restoring old or damaged photos, and a lot of Generative Fill's capabilities seem perfectly tailored to the task. Can it save you a lot of time and effort? This great video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the neat things about landscape photography is that any one frame can be edited in numerous ways to produce many vastly different but equally compelling results. And while many editing techniques are somewhat ubiquitous across all those different styles, this interesting video tutorial explores an unusual but simple approach to adding more atmosphere to foggy landscape images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This is a handy shortcut, but this is also a “heads up” because clicking on a photo in a collection and hitting delete simply removes the photo from that Lightroom Classic collection (the original photo is still on your computer or external hard drive, depending on where you store your original images). However, this shortcut actually: Removes the image from your collectionRemoves the image from Lightroom altogetherRemoves the image from your computer (or external hard drive) and puts it straight in the trashIt doesn’t give you a “Are you sure you want to delete this forever?” warning first – it just deletes it immediately. So, it can be very handy, but it’s also very potent, so use this one with care....

Landscape photography is a challenging genre that requires the confluence of technical skill, creative vision, careful planning, physical effort, and sometimes, a bit of luck. If you would like to improve your landscape photos, check out this fantastic video tutorial that offers five useful tips sure to put you on the track to better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We all know that AI is changing every industry and photography is a long way from being exempt from that. What many may not know, however, is photographers have an edge when it comes to image-generating AI: Let me show you how. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Ever wonder about VR filmmaking, but aren’t sure how to get started? Here is a mini-primer using the Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR lens and the R5 C camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

These images have been described as the greatest photographic document of Caribbean people in post-war Britain. Hear what creator Vanley Burke himself has to say about his iconic "Rivers of Birminam" photo series. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

Composition can be one of the hardest skills of landscape photography to learn for more pleasing images. The rules can be overwhelming: the rule of thirds, leading lines, golden ratio, and more. This video brings it all down to one element to help master composition and landscape photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeffrey Tadlock)

Hendrix used it. As did Hemingway. Slash still does, and so too does George Saunders. It's simple, relatable, and easy to implement. Best of all, it really does help take your creative work to the next level. Learn how you can use it, too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The new Hasselblad XCD 28mm f/4 P offers uses a very portable wide angle lens that still brings with it some innovative features and the promise of image quality able to keep up with the demands of 100-megapixel medium format lenses, making it intriguing for a range of applications, particularly street photography. Can it live up to those high demands in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to different filter systems, they may seem simple, but they can have wildly differing user experiences, with some a breeze to use and others an awkward, fumbling debacle. Is this magnetic system the best on the market? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)