The impact of smartphones on photography has been well documented and profound. One lesser-discussed element of smartphones' influence on photography, however, might be the change in what photographers now want and expect from dedicated cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

50mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are some of the most popular out there, offering a versatile focal length useful for everything from portraits to events, in tandem with excellent low-light and narrow depth of field capabilities. Both Sigma and Sony recently released new premium 50mm f/1.4 options, and this great video comparison takes a look at both to help you decide which is right for your needs and budget. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Color spaces are perhaps not immediately a primary concern of beginner photographers. However, they are in fact crucial to how you see and perceive the images you make. There are two main color spaces that are used in digital photography: sRGB and Adobe RGB. Your camera is probably set to the more inferior, sRGB profile. In this article, we will discuss why you should switch to Adobe RGB as a professional photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

While micro four thirds is still seeing development from a few companies, one manufacturer is throwing in the towel. In a recent interview, Sigma's CEO indicated that due to a decrease in demand for micro four thirds lenses, the company will no longer be developing new options for the format, though they will maintain their current lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winter Landscape” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Springdale, Utah. 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

At its most fundamental level, photography is about being able to read light and create images with interesting, dynamic, or flattering light. If that is something you are still learning, this great video tutorial will show you a simple setting hiding in just about every camera that will make the process a lot easier. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sigma's Foveon sensors have long had a small but loyal following who love their sharp images and vibrant, accurate colors. Since the advent of the L mount alliance, there has long been the hope that the Foveon sensor might find its way into a full frame camera. Sigma's CEO recently confirmed that those hopes might soon come true. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from editing photos to writing text, to generating "photos" out of thin air. This technology is going to revolutionize every facet of the world, and photographers need to be ahead of the curve or risk being left behind permanently. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Recent research shows that there are excellent reasons why you should abandon the camera phone that have nothing to do with how good the pictures are. There’s a darker side to camera phones that we ignore at our peril. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Conventional wisdom in studio portrait photography tells us to avoid shooting portraits wide open. But in this video, I will show you why I shoot portraits wide open all the time, and you should try it too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

If you find your photos are often a bit monotonous and lacking in interest and you are unsure of how to break out of that rut, this is the video tutorial for you. A simple change of habit can help you take more varied images and expand your eye beyond what you are used to shooting. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Ice appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’re coming out the end of summer here in Melbourne, so ice, unless I’m making an early arvo iced coffee, is hard to come by – that said, this week your challenge is to depict ice, however you like, lit however you like, as creatively as possible for the weekly challenge. Use the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSIceChallenge when you share your photo on social media. For those that were wondering, here’s how I used ice, today…. (It was a warm one) You can use ice blocks or ice packs or an icy glare or… You choose! Look forward to checking out this week’s...

For several years, I had wanted to travel to Antarctica and explore the region photographically. Images that I had seen from this part of the Earth seemed truly otherworldly. In February 2019, I finally had a chance to go as part of a photo workshop led by John Paul Caponigro and Seth Resnick, two outstanding teachers. Travel to this region was a bit arduous, but the excitement of finally getting to see the southernmost part of the world more than overcame the long travel. A day after we arrived in Punta Arenas, Chile, we flew to the Antarctica Peninsula. Later that day, we set sail on the icebreaker ship that we were to be housed on for the week. Each morning...

Canon’s cinema line of cameras ushered forward the post-DSLR years for video users, and now, they could be set to do the same with mirrorless designs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Snowy Textures” by Bill Sisson. Location: Big Valley, Central Pennsylvania. “A late-winter snowstorm had coated the valley in central Pennsylvania where I live,” explains Sisson. “As I was driving around the valley searching for images to capture, I saw this intersection of ridge lines and different textures in the distance. The storm was still moving out, so low clouds clung to the ridge tops. I used a long lens to isolate this detail in the landscape.” 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...

Very few people jump right in to running a photography business full-time. The vast majority start out slowly, doing photography on the side while they maintain their primary income from another job. That can be a particularly stressful time, but as this excellent video essay details, with the right mindset, you can become more intentional and focused and achieve your goals sooner. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

24-70mm f/2.8 lenses are the workhorses of choice for a huge range of photographers, as their versatile focal length range and relatively wide maximum aperture make them suitable for many different genres and shooting scenarios. For Sony shooters looking for the best the company can offer, there is the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, and this excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Sigma Announces Three Lenses for Nikon Z-Mount Cameras appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Sigma announced that three lenses will soon be available for Nikon Z-mount cameras: The 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, the 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, and the 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary.  While the lenses have not been specifically designed for the Nikon lineup – you can already grab EF-M mount, X mount, Micro Four Thirds mount, L-mount, and E-mount versions – they are the first Sigma lenses available for Z-mount cameras, and the three units will undoubtedly provide Sigma’s usual optical excellence at a very reasonable price. Note the “DC” designation, which indicates that the...

Before we get to the article – some quick news. My all-new book, “Light it, Shoot it, Retouch it” (for flash), is finally here, and my publisher has an absolutely insane one-day sale on it. All the details are on my daily blog today at scottkelby.com – hope you’ll check it out (and get the book for nearly 60% off). Retouching Teeth, Hair, and Eyes It’s our third installment of this new retouching column (well, I’m not sure it’s quite “new” anymore). Last week, we looked at using a skin-smoothing technique and how we could use that to create smoother transitions of tones on our subject’s face, and we got to use some of the new Person Mask Options. This time,...

This camera was released a whopping seven years ago. Being the last-of-the-line DSLR for Canon, it is still the best 5D camera they will ever make. While there are photographers switching from DSLR to mirrorless, the 5D Mark IV is still being sold to photographers worldwide. Let’s review this camera and see how good it is in 2023. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)