The cleaning of your equipment is an essential part of your photographic practice. Up until a month ago, I used my blower brush and cleaning pen for this. Now, however, these two items have not seen the light of day since I received my Nitecore BB21 blower. This small, versatile, and compact device has taken over the cleaning of my camera gear and a few other components as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S promises wildlife, bird, and sports photographers a ton of reach in tandem with a remarkably portable design sure to please those who are used to carrying around massive supertelephoto primes. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Prepare to learn new skills! Make the most of color grading using the Blend If sliders to take your color grading further. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Milk appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Milk! In all of its forms, great when lit to highlight details, the best in my morning coffee, straight from the cow as a kid? You choose – just show us MILK. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSMilk – The photograph needs to be new, taken for this challenge. Here are some basic tips if you need them! Photographing milk can be a creative and visually appealing endeavor, whether you’re capturing the texture, movement, or patterns created by the liquid. Here are some steps and tips to help you photograph milk effectively: Gather Your Equipment:Camera: Any camera with manual settings...

Landscape photographers often employ filters for a variety of reasons in order to shape and improve their images. With so many options out there, it can be difficult for a beginner to know which filters are truly useful and which you can probably live without. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing some of the most important filters for the genre. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Picture the scene, you are at a location, camera in hand, ready to capture some epic shots of a landscape that looks the same as it has thousands of years ago! You, however, are not alone, you are in the company of other photographers who feel that a challenge is in order and not any old challenge, an only 400mm challenge. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Tilt-shift lenses were once must-have equipment for certain genres of photography, particularly architecture, as they allowed photographers a high level of control in order to correct geometric issues and produce the highest quality images. Nonetheless, cameras have come a long way in recent years, and modern editing software can produce small miracles. So, do you still need a tilt-shift lens? This interesting video essay discusses the issue. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In landscape photography, just like any other, light can make or break a photo, and as such, one of the most important things a new photographer should do is learn how to read light. This awesome video tutorial features an experienced professional discussing how to read light and how urban environments can help you become a better landscape photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Terry’s done it again – fantastic video on all the new features just announced at Adobe MAX. Check it out below: Thanks, Terry – Great stuff as always. How To Back Up and Organize Your Images When Travelling I did a course on how I backup and organize my images in Lightroom when I travel, and it’s gotten a really great response. Check out the short trailer below: You can watch the course (and have unlimited access for life) for just $29 or you can sign up for a KelbyOne membership and watch it and nearly 1,000 other full-length courses on everything from Lightroom to Photoshop to Photography and more. Here’s the link to the course. Have a great weekend, everybody. Go...

How immersed do you get in your editing and retouching workflow? Perhaps a large color-accurate screen with pen functions might interest you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

When most photographers think of dodging and burning, they think of it being used to sculpt a subject's face and as a high-end retouching technique. But dodging and burning is nothing more than the skillful shaping of light in a frame, and as such, it is an appropriate and useful technique for just about any genre of photography. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to use it to create a dramatic landscape image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

5DayDeal is back with a photography bundle that's better than ever. This year for the first time ever, Fstoppers is including two tutorials, Photographing the World 1 with Elia Locardi and the Headshot Crash Course with Peter Hurley. The full bundle only costs $166 and is 97% off the total value of the bundle. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

Whether you are new to photography or a seasoned professional, sometimes pre-shoot nerves can feel overwhelming. This article explores why even pro photographers still experience pre-shoot nerves and how to use that feeling in the pit of your stomach to your advantage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

When you think of landscape photography, you likely think of using a wide angle lens to capture a wide swath of a scene in order to encapsulate its grandeur. And while that is an excellent way to use a wide angle lens and one of the primary reasons they are so popular, longer focal lengths have a place in landscape photography as well. This fun video follows some of YouTube's most well-known landscape photographers as they grab their 400mm lenses to see what they can create. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers generally like to focus on objective things: camera settings, lighting ratios, finances, etc. It is only natural to want to put your attention toward easily quantifiable things. However, that is not all it takes to find success as a professional. This fantastic video essay features an experienced pro discussing a subtler but crucially important skill all aspiring professionals need to develop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I have been searching for a portable power station that can meet my energy needs on the go and power my home office during power outages for some time now. And with the Bluetti AC60, I found a compact solution. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

In the beginning, the iPad was mostly an entertainment device meant for content consumption, but it quickly evolved into an incredibly powerful device for content creators, and when combined with Adobe's apps, it is an intriguing option for photographers on the go. This awesome video tutorial will show you how to use the iPad to edit landscape images using both Lightroom and Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you offer portrait services in any way, be it weddings or family portraits, you will have sold a fair few stretched canvases in your time. Other wall products have come and gone over the years, but in this article, we explore why canvas is still that go-to product for photographers to showcase their work to portrait clients and suggest an elevated version to help you stand out from the rest. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kim Simpson)

Sigma's new 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens offers APS-C shooters a very nice combination of ultra-wide focal lengths in tandem with a wide maximum aperture, making it a nice option for a variety of shooters, including landscape photographers, events shooters, and much more. How does it hold up in practice? This awesome video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For many photographers, the pursuit of passion is often overshadowed by the looming fear of financial instability. Visions of artistic fulfillment are frequently interrupted by sleepless nights, wondering if next month’s bills will be covered. In a saturated market where every other person with a camera considers themselves a photographer, standing out and making a comfortable living can seem like an elusive dream. But what if amidst these swirling doubts, you came across a story so compelling, it reignites the fire in your belly and renews your faith in the power of persistence and innovation? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeremy Bustin)