Being competent with your camera and having creative vision is, of course, essential to finding success as a professional, but it also takes a fair amount of business savvy as well. One of the things newer photographers struggle with the most is pricing. This great video tutorial features an experienced pro discussing a common mistake and what you can do to avoid it and increase your chances of success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Wide-Angle vs Telephoto Lenses: Which Is Right for You? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Will Crites-Krumm. Struggling to choose between a wide-angle and a telephoto lens? You’re not alone. Picking the perfect focal length can be tricky, especially because wider and longer lenses each have their benefits (and their drawbacks). Personally, I like both lens types, but certain focal lengths do suit certain shooting styles and subjects. In this article, I explore the key differences between wide-angle and telephoto lenses, and I share when you might want to use one over the other. Let’s dive right in! Wide-angle vs telephoto lenses: the basics Here’s the fundamental difference between wide-angle and telephoto glass: Wide-angle lenses...

A step up in ability makes a huge difference. Suddenly, the future doesn’t seem that far away. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

An incredible location for our shoots is all we want, but with enough creativity and experience, you can transform even a humble place into something special. In this video, YCImaging shows how he shot a cinematic music video without any obscure or expensive locations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The new Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary lens promises nice image quality and a wide focal length in a very light and portable package. Can it deliver on that promise? This great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from the lens in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It can be challenging for many photographers to get qualified leads, but there are steps you can take today to enhance your online exposure and lead generation. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Infante)

Photo By Richard Slack Today’s Photo of the Day is “Tundra Swans” by Richard Slack. Location: Pocosin National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. 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 Richard Slack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Sigma has announced a slew of new lenses that are attracting favorable reviews so far. One of which is the 24mm f/1.4 and this photographer has spent some time hands-on with it for this video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Popular landscape locations are like that for a reason: they are often quite breathtaking and can be a real joy to experience. Nonetheless, the challenge is creating unique imagery that stands out from the thousands of other photos of the location. How can you do that? This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer discussing the dilemma and how you might approach it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Lightroom vs Photoshop: Which Editing Program Is Best? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop are both powerful editing programs, but determining which to use – whether you’re a beginner, an enthusiast, or even a professional – can be tough. And while the two programs are widely used by the photographic community, they each serve a unique purpose and feature essential differences. In other words, it’s important that you choose between Lightroom vs Photoshop carefully. In this article, I explain everything you need to know about these two programs. I discuss key similarities and fundamental differences, and I conclude with a discussion of the best editing software for...

Sigma has announced the release of three new lenses: the 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary, the 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, and the 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Over 20 years of digital photography produced 80,000 images. Culling is a time-consuming, tedious process that I’ve neglected. Consequently, my hard drives and cloud storage are bloated. Can Aftershoot PRO help me lighten the load? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Canon has caused a fair amount of controversy recently over their refusal to allow most third-party lenses for the RF mount. However, recent research data sheds a lot of light on the decision. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I've long been fascinated by the work of Joel Tjintjelaar and Julia Anna Gospodarou. Those two are among the pioneers of a popular editing style for black and white architecture photos that is very graphical and introduces strong contrasts and lighting that feel surreal. In this fantastic video by Ben Harvey, you learn how such images are created. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

We shoot with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera at a real wedding and a live concert and test the camera that changes the rules when it comes to shooting in low light and at high speed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Photo By Jeff Nigro Today’s Photo of the Day is “You Lookin’ At Me?” by Jeff Nigro. 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 Jeff Nigro appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Canon EOS R5 burst onto the scene and instantly showed the industry that the company was extremely serious about contending in the professional mirrorless market. The EOS R6 came with the EOS R5 and brought with it most of the same features as the EOS R5, save for the high-resolution sensor and 8K raw video, and did so at a much lower price. The EOS R6 Mark II builds on that foundation and brings a wide variety of improvements and new features. This great video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you look at landscape photography online, you will probably notice that, for the most part, it is of extraordinary locations that are difficult and pricey to reach, at best. And beyond that, you have further issues to contend with, such as distinguishing your images among the thousands of others created at the spot. This great video tutorial discusses why you should be embracing your local area and how to go about doing it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Tack-Sharp Handheld Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Are you frustrated by the inconvenience of a tripod and prefer shooting handheld? Handheld photography boasts plenty of benefits – it’s far more accessible than tripod photography, it offers added flexibility, and it’s cheaper, too – but if you’re not careful, you risk coming home with memory cards full of blurry files. Fortunately, it is possible to get stunningly sharp images with careful handholding, even if you like to shoot in low light. You just have to understand a few basic camera stabilization techniques, and you also have to be ready to adapt to tricky scenarios as required. As a frequent...

Terry is back, and this is such a good one – packed with tips and techniques for both Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Cloud, and Photoshop. You will learn a ton! (check it out below). Thanks, Terry! You rock! I shared some photos from Friday’s Airshow over on my other blog today Here’s the link if you’ve got a sec. Have a great Monday, everybody! -Scott The post Selection and Masking Tips & Tricks appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips. Original link(Originally posted by Scott Kelby)