Insta360 has now introduced the Insta360 Flow a handheld, lightweight, foldable, and pocketable gimbal with tonnes of features to help you create stunning videos. If you've ever used one of their products you'll know the quality they deliver. I've personally had the opportunity to try the Insta360 One X2 and loved it, and hopefully will own the new X3 in the future. So when they asked for a review I jumped at the chance. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Street photography is a realm of photography that carries enormous weight. A genre derived from some of the world's photographic pioneers — the big names. The generations taking cameras to the front lines of war, documenting death, destruction, humility, and the human spirit, and bringing it home to document the everyday. It’s a genre of photography like no other, and here’s why you should be shooting it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)

Stock up on hard drives and RAM, because the rumors were true. Canon EOS R5 users can now shoot images at a whopping 400 megapixels. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

OM Digital Solutions has announced the opening of a new Technology Centre, close to its Research and Development base in Tokyo. This is superb news for photographers and the wider photographic industry. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

It's annoying, I know. You thought you had it figured out. You thought you'd ticked every box, but I guarantee you didn't. I certainly didn't and haven't to this day! The amount of gear we use as photographers is ridiculous. It makes even the smallest of shoots a test in organization, packing, loading, unloading, setting up, packing down, and remembering to do it all again. But there are some items that simply can't be ignored. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Barrow)

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo of the Day is “First Strike” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada. “I was out to pursue photos of the Lyrid Meteor Shower, but I was treated to something even better: an active thunderstorm forming from sunset into the night!” says Sullivan. “I set up camp on the top of a mountain to capture clouds changing color at sunset, but I ended up capturing much more. The lightning continued for over an hour into the night, so I kept my cameras going while cooking dinner on a campfire nearby. This storm started as some nice clouds at sunset with a little rain coming down, but the clouds consolidated over time to become a...

Want some easy and immediately actionable advice that will improve both your images and your workflow in no time? This is the video for you. This helpful tutorial features 10 helpful tips, tricks, and accessories that will make you a better photographer in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is a common hobby and profession in which high amounts of money and valuable equipment frequently change hands, making it a popular target for scammers. This excellent video essay details some of the most common scams in the industry and how to recognize and avoid them to ensure you are not taken advantage of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Cyanotype Photography: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you looking to try cyanotype photography but don’t know where to start? Keep on reading. Cyanotype photography has a long history, and it’s currently experiencing a strong comeback. There are many professional artists and even hobbyists using cyanotype to do some amazing things – so don’t think that, just because it’s old, it’s no longer relevant. In this article, I’ll show you how to make cyanotypes at home with a basic setup and a few dollars’ worth of materials. Then I’ll give you some tips and tricks to help you explore and find your own creative path. Let’s get started! What...

Lighting modifiers aren’t quite as expensive as they used to be. However, some of the quality and flexibility has gotten lost along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

The technical side of photography takes a lot of committed study and practice to master, and it is something to be proud of when you have gained the skills to stride confidently into a variety of scenarios and produce adept images. Nonetheless, just that alone is not enough to find success and recognition, particularly in the professional realm. This great video essay features an experienced photographer discussing what it is that differentiates the most memorable pros from their peers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We all dream of heading to a thrift store, pawn shop, or storage unit auction and finding a great camera or lens for a fantastic price. This person actually took a chance on a similar auction, dropping $175 on mostly unverifiable camera gear to see if it contained any hidden gems, and this fun video takes you through the unboxing to see if the gamble paid off. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are hundreds of cameras in existence, some more successful than others. However, some cameras have become icons that managed to define the industry and technology for years. Despite technology evolving rapidly in the past 20 years and cameras becoming too good to be true, some pieces of gear were so perfect that professionals used them despite newer versions coming out. In this article, I will look at five of the most iconic cameras ever made. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Learning photography is a complex process that takes the confluence of a variety of skills and knowledge sets in order to find success. And while there is certainly a ton of specific information you will need to learn, if you follow the five simple rules contained in this helpful video tutorial, you will find yourself ahead of the curve in no time at all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Lori Hibbett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Moonbows in the Spring” by Lori Hibbett. Location: Yosemite, National Park, California. “When the snow melts in the Yosemite high country, Yosemite Falls can get enough spray for us to capture moonbows in the spray,” explains Hibbett. “We brought our group up here early in the evening and saw that the moonbow was getting underway. It’s always fun to hang out and meet new people who want to experience this fun phenomenon.” 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....

Sony just announced the new Sony ZV-E1 full-frame interchangeable lens camera. Currently the smallest and lightest full-frame interchangeable lens camera on the market. But who is this camera designed for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

In a recent interview, Fujifilm offered some interesting insights into the company, its accomplishments, and the future of its cameras and lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being a new photographer, whether you have aims of going pro or you simply enjoy the hobby, comes with a lot of challenges you need to overcome to find success and contentment with the craft. If you are just getting started and looking for some guidance, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced photographer sharing some important advice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I gave a favorable review to Peakto a couple of weeks ago, and one thing I noticed is that they do frequent updates, which is a positive thing in my view. Bug fixes and new features are frequent. Today, they've offered an update to Peakto that includes integration with Pixelmator Pro, a popular photo editor. Peakto, please note, is a Mac-only application. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

As you learned in my articles about editing mistakes, too strong image transformations can harm the quality of your photos. But if you use them selectively, they can be of great help. In this article, I show how to use selective image transformation in Photoshop to fix compositions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)