The Fujifilm X-S20 mirrorless camera and XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR lens are here, and they bring with them the promise of great performance and excellent image quality. How do they hold up in practice? This excellent video takes a first look at what you can expect from both. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Create Levitation Food Photography: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Do you want to try levitation food photography but aren’t sure how to pull it off? Then you’ve come to the right place. The levitation approach to food photography is capable of producing jaw-dropping results that’ll make viewers’ eyes pop, but while you might think it requires fancy gear and incredible camera skills, nothing could be further from the truth. Because here’s the thing: While some levitation shots can get pretty tricky, you can actually start practicing this awesome photography style with just your trusty camera, a tripod, and a bit of editing know-how. So to discover a...

Programming note: I posted Behind The Scenes photos and the stories behind my New York City travel photography workshop, and instead of sharing my photos, I shared some of my participant’s images they made during the workshop (and they crushed it). If you ever wanted to see what these workshops are really like (and how hard we work), give it a quick look. Here’s the link. Now, onto the soul-crushing news of this new stuff: Adobe turned the imaging world upside down with its release earlier this week of an incredible new AI-powered feature called “Generative Fill,” which lets you simply type what you want it to add to your photo (or create from scratch), and it not only does it, it does a pretty fantastic...

Leica has just released their long-awaited update to the fan-favorite Q line-up called the Leica Q3. I’ve been using it for a couple of hours each day for the past three days. So, how does it feel to shoot with it, and should you want one? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ondřej Vachek)

I usually don't speak in absolutes, but in this case, I do believe that every photographer should create a series of images at some point. What might surprise you is that the content of the series is wholly unimportant. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Loved by many when it came out and adored by a solid user base today, the Fujifilm X-Pro2 was truly a hit camera made so well that it still has not truly been replaced even by the newer X-Pro3. And thanks to its age it is finally attainable even for the ones not willing to spend a ton on a quality camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ondřej Vachek)

Fine art photography can be very lucrative, but it is a business and may not be for everyone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Korbin Bielski)

Perhaps no style is more timeless than the black and white photo, but creating a successful monochrome picture takes a lot more than simply pulling all the saturation out of a color photo. If you would like to improve your black and white photos, check out this great video tutorial that shares five helpful tips sure to put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With Adobe's latest beta offering what they call Generative Fill, we're given a very powerful feature that lets us create or undo what is in our images. And I think features like Generative Fill are causing another round of soil searching, praise, and panic from photographers. I've tried to put my own thoughts in order, so I'm humbly sharing them, even though my thoughts will continue to evolve, or maybe devolve. I also wanted to create a forum in comments for your more recent thoughts as AI becomes more and more mainstream. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Being a photographer can be a very expensive endeavor. Seeing pros on the internet have the latest and greatest gear in large quantities makes you wonder if this is what you need to be one of them. The truth is, no. Here is our list of basic gear that you need to start a business. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Back in the mid-2000s, The Flip Video camera was all the rage, a vertically held, brick of a camera that was purpose-built for easy video in an age where video wasn't easy. With the Canon PowerShot V10, the company seems to want to channel some of that magic, but I have to ask: Why? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The 50mm is a staple prime and lives in many photographers' camera bags, but the question is whether there is a vast difference in quality between them. In this video, a Leica and a Sigma are compared to gauge the differences. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

James Quantz Jr is one of the best portrait photographers out there, with his innovative lighting and dramatic concepts making for eye-catching images. While every portrait photographer knows the importance of things like lights, there are some other items that we think about less often, but that can be tremendously useful on a shoot. This fantastic video essay features Quantz Jr discussing five items he brings along on every shoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 12 Tips for Better Nighttime Event Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ben McKechnie. Capturing the magic of nighttime events through photography is like trying to catch fireflies in a jar: exhilarating yet tricky. Festivals, parties, parades, and ceremonies come alive under the stars, but they also bring fast-paced action, challenging lighting conditions, and bustling atmospheres. It’s no surprise that many first attempts at nighttime event photography end with blurry and disappointing shots. Fear not! In this article, I let you in on a range of secrets to help you create breathtaking event shots, no matter the light levels. From equipment and camera settings to composition and preparation, I explore the tried-and-true approaches that’ll...

Filters are some of the most transformational tools when it comes to creating possibilities in landscape photography. Aside from the intended exposure effects, there are some things you might need to learn about using them that will help you achieve better-quality images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Cinema may be a source of inspiration for photographers. And if we have titles of movies coming to mind or names of directors, we usually pay less attention to directors of photography, also called cinematographers. Big mistake! Those are the guys who master cameras and lighting techniques in order to materialize ideas into images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stefan Gonzalevski)

In recent years, we have seen budget full frame cameras become more affordable while medium format prices have become competitive with upper-level full frame options. At the same time, APS-C cameras have continued to grow in capabilities and performance, and micro four thirds is enjoying a resurgence. So, should a new photographer follow the old wisdom of using a larger sensor for the best image quality or consider the benefits of a smaller system? This great video makes a case for the latter. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Can photography change the world? Iranian artist and journalist Farnaz Damnabi's new exhibit, "UNVEILED," set to open at 29 ARTS IN PROGRESS, would seem to suggest yes, at least in part. I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that shifts in power structures can be turbulent. Even minor revisions in social identities can lead to conflict. Damnabi's exhibit is a document of the transformations in the identity, visibility, and recognition of women as equal and free participants in Iran, an unveiling of a new Iran, if you will. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Today, Fufjifilm has announced a new mirrorless camera, the X-S20, and ultra-wide angle lens, the XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR. Here's what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A few years ago, Content-Aware Fill made its debut in Photoshop, and it took the photo world by storm. Photographers could now ask Photoshop to fill in areas of an image intelligently by considering the content in the rest of the frame, and the results were often astounding. Now, we have taken the next step forward, and it looks like another paradigm shift for editing images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)