Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo of the Day is “Singular Perspective” by Bob Faucher. Location: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. “A photographer positions himself on a ledge overlooking Bryce Canyon in the early blue hour of morning to be able to capture unique, unobstructed views of the first light of dawn on the hoodoos,” describes Faucher. 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 Bob Faucher appeared...

Katelyn James answers the most common questions she gets about the Canon R6. She's done a ton of videos on the R6, but there are still more questions here that get answered. Like, are low megapixels an issue with the R6? This is the video to watch. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is one of the classic workhorses in countless photographers bags, suitable for a huge range of genres and scenarios. As such, you can often expect top-shelf performance out of professional 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. For Sony shooters, there is the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, and this excellent video review takes a quick look at the image quality and performance you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Best Street Photography Documentaries in 2023 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Looking for street photography advice and inspiration? Then I highly recommend watching a documentary on history’s best street photographers. In my experience, following renowned shooters as they capture life will help expand your ideas, and it will reveal a variety of techniques and approaches to try. Additionally, after learning about the incredible life and work of a master like Henri Cartier-Bresson, you’ll want to grab your camera and immediately head out to take photos! But which street photography documentary should you view? Fortunately, we have a wealth of films available on various online platforms. Below, I’ve shared my seven favorites,...

Fujifilm's latest release in their X mount range is the Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 LM WR Lens, a compact and lightweight lens that is perfect for a wide range of photography, including macro, portraits, and street. With a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, it also allows for great low-light performance. Yes, there are wider apertures from the Fujifilm range, but none I expect can shoot as close to the subject and still provide highly detailed images as this one can. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

“After a heavy snow last year on the Front Range of northern Colorado, I went to check on a nesting pair of bald eagles,” recalls Arthur Trevino. “This one was perched on a bare cottonwood tree. I pulled my car over and waited for it to fly off. When it did, I followed it with my camera, firing away as it dove to grab a prairie dog. It missed and landed a few feet away. The prairie dog turned around and lunged at the eagle and startled it, which gave the prairie dog time to scamper away to its burrow and live another day.” See more of Arthur Trevino’s work at pappadukes.com. Sony a9, Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS. Exposure:...

When you have gained a lot of confidence in your ability with a camera and have built out a nice portfolio, you might start thinking about going professional. However, even though it absolutely takes those aforementioned items, they are not enough on their own. It takes a good amount of business savvy to create a reasonable income from photography. This helpful video tutorial will show you five essential items that will make your business life a little easier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo of the Day is “Illumination” by Gary Fua. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Gary Fua appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I'm not a novice to the world of computer hardware. I've been building my own Intel-based PCs for the better part of 25 years, but the new world order of Apple Silicon has turned conventional wisdom on its head for those looking to buy a machine for multimedia work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Sadness appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Emotions can be easy to capture in a photograph, but sometimes you need to be in the right place at the right time to photograph an expressed feeling. This week we’re trying to freeze the emotion of sadness in a photograph – how will you do it? Use the hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSSadness in your posts on social media so we can find them. Remember, sadness doesn’t need to be a portrait of a person, like this beautiful example below: Photo by Dmitry Ganin on Unsplash Emotion can also be expressed through a scene, like this example below of a landscape (Black &...

Most of the time, a landscape photo will show the horizon. The best position of that horizon depends on what's important in the photo. Do you place the horizon at the top, the bottom, or somewhere else in the frame? If you struggle with that decision, this article may give a helping hand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

35mm lens with wide maximum apertures are some of the most popular and versatile options available, offering the ability to tackle a huge variety of shooting scenarios and genres, including things like wedding photography, astrophotography, street work, and more. For Fujifilm users, there is the XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Perhaps no choice is more fundamental to and impactful on your images than the focal length you employ. So, how do you choose the right focal length for a photo? It is a more complex question than it might seem on the surface. If you are new to photography, be sure to check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you some helpful advice and knowledge for choosing the right focal length. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II: Which Will Come First? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. For years, Canon users have discussed the “EOS R1” camera, a flagship mirrorless model that promises to pack a high-resolution sensor, lightning-fast shooting, and excellent recording capabilities into a single body. But while the EOS R1 camera does seem to be a genuine product in the Canon pipeline, its release timeline has been repeatedly delayed.  Then there’s the EOS R5 Mark II, the rumored successor to the incredible (and incredibly popular) EOS R5, which debuted back in July 2020 alongside the EOS R6. Since the EOS R5’s release, we’ve seen the launch of an...

Sony's AirPeak drone is the world‘s smallest drone that can carry a full frame Alpha series mirrorless camera. It's also a versatile aerial platform that's capable of carrying other payloads. Check out how professional drone pilot Craig Coker deployed powerful drone-lighting tools to capture stunning images of world-class athletes in the first AirPeak "Light The Night" showcase. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

What does it really take to get by in an industry where any Tom, Dick, and Harry has it in them to harvest likes on images like basking sharks devouring krill? Who’s doing it better? Well, everyone, right? What’s happening, day to day, week to week in the life of an active professional photographer? Well, I’m laying it all on the line. Telling it like it is. Here’s a desperately honest account of what happens in an average week for me, an honestly average photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)

Lightroom is bursting with a variety of tools for editing your images, but one that is often overlooked is the Targeted Adjustment Tool. This tiny icon hiding among the larger sliders and adjustments is quite powerful, though, and with it, you can efficiently make very precise adjustments to multiple aspects of your photos. This great video tutorial will show you where to find the Targeted Adjustment Tool and how to use it to edit your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon's RF lenses have generally been lauded for their impressive image quality and performance (and often, their extreme design), but with all that comes fairly expensive prices. And that is why, at $299, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM looks like quite an intriguing option, particularly when you consider how portable it is as well. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of experience and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Choosing a lens which will give you desired results for a particular portrait assignment is an integral part of being a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

This video from nature photographer Simon d'Entremont offers one of the best explanations of camera metering modes I have come across, complete with examples of each mode and when to use them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)