Peter Hurley is one of the industry's best headshot photographers. For the next few days, you can get Peter's tutorial, Perfecting the Headshot, along with dozens of other photography resources for 97% off. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

There are a lot of popular locations out there, and while they can look enticing, you sometimes get there and realize you are just creating the same images that thousands of photographers before you made. So, is there any point in investing the time, effort, and money to photograph such places? This excellent video features an experienced landscape photographer discussing the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

At an affordable price and with impressive magnification, the Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO looks like an intriguing lens. What kind of image quality and performance can you expect from it? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Golden Triangle appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week is technical composition challenge week here at dPS HQ, and thanks to Kevin, we’re going with the Golden Triangle! (See Kev’s work here) This week use your hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSGoldenTriangle in your post if you share on social media. Remember, this challenge is to push you to go out and shoot something new, not to dig into your archive and share something old – do your best! Oh and please try to keep it to a single image per challenge, two if you realllllly can’t decide. Stealing a little from Kevin’s article below, click through and read the article,...

Congratulations to Philip Kuntz for winning the recent Stormy Weather Assignment with the image, “Storm Over the Hells Canyon.” See more of Kuntz’s photography at www.philipkuntzphotography.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Stormy Weather Assignment Winner Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

At half the price of the Nikon equivalent, how does the Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF Lens for Nikon Z fair? Pretty darned good in my opinion. Third-party lenses can be a hit-or-miss affair with a lack of sharpness, and cheap construction, Viltrox, however, is certainly not guilty of that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Swamp Sunset” by Christopher Baker. Location: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama. 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 Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The professional photography space is crowded, and if you are trying to carve out your spot in it, it can feel like a very competitive pursuit. And while it is true that establishing and maintaining your business can be a very competitive thing, it can actually be detrimental to think of it that way. This excellent video details why that is and what a better approach might be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s not from the fancy new iPhone 14 Pro. It’s not even from a 13. It’s from an old iPhone 12 Pro. I shot it last week while recording a KelbyOne online course on shooting travel with your iPhone. I’m still amazed the camera on my phone can do what it does. I did edit the image in Lightroom (yes, those are the real clouds that were there that morning – no sky replacement), and that editing in Lightroom part is covered in Part 2 of my class – editing the images I shot in Part 1, all on Lightroom mobile on my phone and tablet. Here’s what Canon, Sony and Nikon need to do The low end of the camera market...

The Sony ZV-1F is here, and it brings with it a lot of great features in a small package and at an affordable price. This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the new camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Sony Launches the ZV-1F, an Affordable Camera for Vloggers appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Sony announced the ZV-1F, a reasonably priced, easy-to-use camera geared toward vloggers – but also boasting plenty of features to satisfy beginner and enthusiast photographers. The ZV-1F is impressively compact thanks to a smaller (one-inch) 20 MP sensor and a fixed 20mm lens; you can easily stow the camera in a bag, a purse, or even a pocket, then bring it out at a moment’s notice. The diminutive design is perfect for on-the-go vloggers, street photographers, travel photographers, and casual walkaround photographers, while the 20mm focal length is well-placed for content creators looking to capture...

In today’s article, I’d like to pose a fundamental question. Has the growth of social media been a net positive or negative for the world of photography? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Lightroom's masking features have become quite advanced and powerful in recent iterations, and if you have not checked them out yet, you are really missing out on some impressive features that can make your workflow easier and more efficient and even improve your image quality. This great video tutorial will show you some great tips and techniques to ensure you get the most out of the panel and walk away with realistic but impressive photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

5DayDeal is back with a photography bundle that's better than ever. This year, Fstoppers is including our tutorial with Peter Hurley, "Perfecting the Headshot." 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)

Cameras are constantly improving. Keeping up with the latest model and its arguably better performance can instill a need for a perpetual upgrade and a bad case of G.A.S. Well, I'm here to turn back the clocks and look at a 20-year-old compact digital camera that is a lot more capable than we might give it credit for. Read on to remember, reflect, and be surprised by this forgotten gem. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

Photo By contea2 Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Glorious Amphitheater” by contea2. Location: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. “As a person born and raised in Italy, when I used to hear the word ‘amphitheater’, I instinctively thought about a man-made structure, like the Colosseum,” explains contea2. “As a nature lover, I was absolutely amazed by the discovery of the natural amphitheater that Utah has to offer, of which Bryce Canyon is probably my favorite (followed by the Delicate Arch amphitheater). Watching the sun rising from Inspiration Point has been one of my best moments in the US National Parks and an experience that I would like to repeat in the winter when the hoodoos are covered in snow.” Want...

It has now been over two years since Canon first released the EOS R5 and EOS R6 and showed the world they were extremely serious about competing in the professional mirrorless camera space. As such, it is about time for that first generation of cameras to move to their next iterations. It looks as if that will happen relatively soon, as specifications for the EOS R6 Mark II have emerged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We are often taught that when it comes to portraits, soft light is the most flattering, while hard light, which introduces stark shadows and emphasizes skin texture, is to be avoided. While it is true that softer light is considered more flattering, that does not mean you should never use hard light; in fact, it can be fantastic for the right look and scenario. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to shoot and edit a portrait shot in hard, direct sunlight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Levitation Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Danielle Ness. Want to capture some magical levitation images? Levitation photography might seem difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy. As long as you know the simple, step-by-step process, you can create beautiful levitation photos of your very own, the kind that shock viewers and look consistently incredible. Now, I’ll be the first to admit it: When I started out with levitation photography, I struggled. But over time, I made tweaks and improvements to my approach and capturing good levitation shots got easier and easier. Today, I’m ready to share that approach with you – so you can skip past my mistakes and...

Together with the EOS R7 Canon released the entry-level EOS R10 mirrorless camera. Although I didn’t expect that camera to be special, it turned out to be a surprisingly capable camera. If you want to step into the Canon EOS mirrorless world, you can’t go wrong with this little gem. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)