The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge – Panning appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We tried this one a few years back, so it’s time to try it again and also introduce our new members to it, too. Panning is a technique where you move the camera as you press the shutter button. The resulting photos feature a beautiful streaked blur. Panning is a great way to produce images full of energy, motion, and even abstract effects. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSPanning in your post.Panning Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips) (This is one of our articles on panning how-to) Photo: Kunal Malhotra Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSPanning in your post, here...

Have you ever wondered what camera gear the top content creators never leave home without? If you have, this video is for you. If you haven't, this video still might be for you! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

In this rapidly evolving world of photography, it's essential to take a step back and scrutinize how well we're reflecting our business in its current state, including growth in our personal photos, websites, and social media profiles. In the previous article, we discussed five actionable strategies to address commonly overlooked areas, from updating personal images to refreshing website content, and from leveraging social media to nourishing creativity through personal projects and continuous learning. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

In today's world, many of us feel the pressure to constantly create and put out content, and that can be quite frustrating and detrimental to our process and enjoyment. There is something to be said for letting photos come to you, in a manner of speaking. This great video follows a landscape photographer as he does just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Every once in a while, a lens comes along that rewrites the boundaries of lens design and offers photographers unique creative and technical opportunities that were not possible before. Right now, that is the new Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, which offers the widest maximum aperture ever seen in a 14mm lens and the widest focal length ever seen in an f/1.4 lens. How does it hold up in practice? This fantastic video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We do a Lightroom and Photoshop tip each week on my photography Podcast “The Grid” (aired live Wednesdays at 1:00 PM ET), and this week I did a tip on a way under-rated, under-used masking feature that a lot of folks are sleeping on (but shouldn’t). Check out this clip from the show where I show the tip: Pretty handy, right? You change that one little thing, and it becomes so useful. Have a great weekend, ya’ll. Hope to catch you here next week. -Scott P.S. I know a lot of you use On1 Software’s plug-ins to extend what Lightroom Classic can do. If that’s you, check out the full two-day, two-track conference coming up next month on getting the most of...

Photography has long been an evolving art form, and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced a new wave of innovation. As in many fields, AI has begun to shape the landscape of wedding photography, changing how photographers capture, edit, and deliver photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Sachs)

In the past few years, Nikon has really filled out their mirrorless camera lineup, and there are now options from well under $1,000 to top-of-the-line flagships costing north of $5,000. With eight different models to choose from, there is something for just about anyone. So, which is right for you? This fantastic video takes you through Nikon's entire mirrorless camera lineup to help you choose the right one for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In today's video, I light the bottle of Oliveum Hot Sauce on fire for an online advertising campaign I'm about to run. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Fstoppers has partnered with 5DayDeal to offer the best video bundle deal of 2023. Included are education, software, and tools from a wide of variety leaders in the industry that will help take your work to the next level. The product list is incredible this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

If you're living in the northeastern part of the United States, unless you've been under a rock the last day or two, you've probably noticed that the wildfires from Canada are turning the skies a funky shade of yellowish orange. The thing is, your cameras probably haven't noticed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Sigma has recently announced the world's first 14mm f/1.4, which is a dream for astro, real estate, landscape, and architectural photographers around the world. The images so far shown have been incredible, and in this video, Christopher Frost puts the lens through its paces. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

Stepping into the world of professional photography isn't just about mastering the art of creating stunning images. It's about becoming a dynamic, evolving brand in an industry that never stands still. As photographers, we are visual storytellers, but often, we become so engrossed in narrating other people's stories that we overlook our own. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Rex Jones)

Fujifilm makes quite a few nice lenses for its popular X Series line of mirrorless cameras, but sitting at the very top of the lineup, at least in price, is the XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR. The 200mm f/2 features an impressive combination of a long focal length and a wide aperture and promises extreme performance to match. This great video review takes a look at the lens and if it can match that high price tag. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photoshop's new Generative Fill feature has been capturing the imaginations of a ton of creatives in the past week or so, and it offers a lot of potential for a wide array of different applications. Like any other tool, though, it pays to know it well so you can get the best results from it. This great video tutorial discusses five common mistakes that can derail the tool and what you can do to get the most from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For astrophotographers and real estate photographers, this lens is very exciting! Sigma has announced the world's fastest 14mm lens for the Sony FE Mount and Leica L mounts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

Photoshop has some pretty incredible features, and while some, like the new Generative Fill tool, get all the headlines, others are buried deep in several layers of menus, where you might never even know they exist. One such feature is Path Blur, which can quickly and dramatically transform your images. What is Path Blur, and how can you use it in your work? This excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Whether you’re a beginner, have never heard of ON1 Photo RAW, or want to enhance your editing skills, this ultimate guide is perfect for you. Learn how to navigate and utilize the powerful features of ON1 Photo RAW 2023, the leading raw photo editor, to create stunning images. Introduction Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your photos using ON1 Photo RAW 2023? Check out this video from the ON1 VP of Product, Dan Harlacher. Whether you’re a beginner in photo editing or an experienced photographer seeking to elevate your photo editing software skills, this video guide will meet your needs. This video will give you an excellent resource to explore the features and editing techniques in ON1 Photo...

Brian McCarty, a self-proclaimed toy geek and an incredible photographer, tells the stories many people don’t want to hear in a way familiar to the world. He depicts children’s accounts of conflict and loss through toys as an advocation against the horrors of war. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Géran Raath)

Never having used the Exascend brand before, when given the opportunity to review them, I leaped at the chance. Would they match the high standards I hoped for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)