The Canon EOS R8 offers an affordable route into the company's full frame mirrorless lineup, making it an appealing choice for a wide array of amateurs and professionals alike. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon Canada has opened applications for the third cohort of its FUTURES program. Canon's FUTURES is geared to helping emerging storytellers between 20 and 25 years old develop their craft and business acumen. It's heartening to see a major international corporation make a point of nurturing the users of their products. Hurry, applications close on June 30! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

We all know what art is, right? Or maybe not. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Racetrack” by Tom Elenbaas. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. 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 Tom Elenbaas appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Mixing gels and hard light, when done properly, can result in some truly memorable images. In this video, watch as you are walked through the setup, the shoot, and the results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

By popular demand, Sony has just released a new firmware update for the FX-3. This update adds Cinema line features from the FX-9/FX-6 and a few of the popular Alpha features that the community has been asking for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

The post 7 Handy Lightroom Tools to Improve Your Editing Workflow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sebastian Jezierski. Lightroom Classic is a powerful editing program, but did you know that it contains an array of hidden tools that can speed up your workflow while also making it more efficient? It’s true! Adobe packed Lightroom full of helpful little features, and in this article, we take a look at our seven favorites, including: A quick way to adjust the overall look of your imagesHow to make precise exposure adjustments with minimal effortHow to save space when importing imagesMuch more! So whether you’re a beginner just familiarizing yourself with Lightroom’s tools or you’re a serious editor looking to...

Leica's M11 rangefinder represents a notable step forward for the iconic M series, bringing with it a wide range of new features and improvements that are sure to capture the attention of many photographers. How does it hold up in practice, particularly against the reputation of its predecessors? This excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from the camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the best parts of the Sony system is the vast library of different lenses available, making it easy to find an option that fits both your budget and your needs. In particular, there are many options for supertelephoto zooms, with Sony, Tamron, and Sigma each offering multiple choices. This excellent video comparison takes a look at seven such lenses to help you pick the right one for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Make Your Cart Go has teamed up with Inovativ to make pushing carts around a little easier this summer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Congratulations to Katherine Plessner for winning the recent Motivational Moments Assignment with the image, “A Photographer’s Dream Location.” See more of Plessner’s photography on Flickr. 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 Motivational Moments Assignment Winner Katherine Plessner appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Without a doubt, social media has revolutionized the experience, dissemination, and even creation of photographs. Social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter have leveled the playing field in a lot of ways, allowing photographers to instantly share their work with hundreds or thousands of followers. Combined with the availability of high-quality cameras in smartphones and social media algorithms, the number of images disseminated to the world has absolutely exploded. Despite this democratization of the craft, has social media actually diminished the value of photography? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Gary Nack Today’s Photo of the Day is “Boats on the Lake” By Gary Nack. Location: The Dolomites in Italy. “The boats in the foreground along with the chain of boats floating out over the lake made for a really nice sunrise pic somewhere in the Dolomites of Italy,” explains Nack. 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 Gary Nack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Portrait lighting can sometimes take complex multi-light setups, but you would be surprised at what you can accomplish with just a single light — even only a speedlight. In fact, you can even create professional images with one, and it is a great place from which to start as a beginner to artificial light. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to use a single speedlight to create compelling portrait images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The standard zoom lens (24-70mm) is one of the most practical and versatile out there, able to tackle a wide range of applications with ease, including landscape photography. This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer sharing how he uses a standard zoom for his own work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post SANDMARC Tripod Carbon Edition: A Comprehensive Review appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Tripods are essential photography tools, and the SANDMARC Tripod Carbon Edition for iPhone is one of the best I have ever used. Mobile photographers will appreciate its many useful features and thoughtful design, and those who rely on DSLR or mirrorless cameras will also find plenty to like. Small enough to be quite portable, tall enough to be highly useful, and light enough to be hardly noticeable, this tripod checks almost every box on my list and includes one of the best iPhone mounts available. While the price might be a turn-off for some, the adage “You get what you...

What if I told you there is a social media platform on which you can earn money whenever somebody likes your content? And it's not owned by a big corporation but is governed by its community. In this article, I share my experience with such a platform that has been around for several years already. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Perhaps no camera system is more iconic and more polarizing than the Leica M system. While some see it as an overly extravagant status symbol for wealthy people, others absolutely swear by both the experience it offers and the images it produces. So, who is the system really for? This fantastic video review features one photographer sharing his thoughts after four years of using Leica M cameras and lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

AI art generators have made significant strides in recent years, capable of producing stunning pieces of artwork that mimic the styles of famous artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. However, there is still one area where these AI algorithms struggle to accurately replicate, the human hand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

As a photographer, focusing on improving your craft is one of the most important things to do. Money can buy the latest equipment, but it can't buy you knowledge of how to use that equipment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)