Ever since the arrival of the RF mount, Canon has shown they are willing to push the boundaries of lens design to new levels. It seems they don't plan to slow down, with two new patents emerging, including one for a 300mm f/2.3 mirror lens with autofocus. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A photographer who spent $3,000 on a Sony camera was shocked to discover nothing but an empty box and bags of mysterious white powder when it was delivered. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The wedding season typically runs in the summer months in most countries. However, winter wedding photos can look magical if done right. I spoke to Finnish photographer Lauri Hytti about his experiences and tips on how to master shooting the perfect snowy scene. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

We are lucky to have a huge range of quality supertelephoto zoom lenses to choose from nowadays — so many, in fact, that it can be difficult to know which is right for you. This excellent video review takes a look at three of the best options: the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports, and the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the funniest jokes about being a freelancer goes as follows: I did not want to work 9-5, so I quit my job and became a freelancer, and now, I work 24/7. While it sounds funny, it is largely true. Most freelancers work way more than people in regular jobs. But, there is a way to have a freelance job while working normal hours. The secret is staying productive. Here is how I do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Congratulations to Karthik Subramaniam for winning the recent Stillness Assignment with the image, “Patience.” 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 Stillness Assignment Winner Karthik Subramaniam appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

There is a common myth about commercial photography: it is a genre just like landscape, macro, and product. However, this could not be further from the truth. As someone who thought so, I spent too much time creating “commercial” work. What I should’ve done instead is this. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

When it comes to creating compelling, professional-level portraits, it can be easy to think that you need a complex, multi-light setup in order to get worthwhile results. And while two or three lights can certainly give you more versatility, you can absolutely create compelling results with just one light. This excellent video tutorial will show you two effective and straightforward one-light setups for portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Stephani Holdorf Today’s Photo of the Day is “Snow and Frost Covered Trees” by Stephani Holdorf. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. 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 Stephani Holdorf appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

If you've ever had to make complex selections in Adobe Photoshop, you know how frustrating it can be. Well, in this video, learn five tips for ensuring you get it exactly right with the easiest method possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Film continues to enjoy a steady resurgence, and one of the most intriguing ways to differentiate it from working with digital is to pick up a 645 medium format camera, which produces negatives far bigger than even the most expensive digital medium format cameras. One of the best such options is the Mamiya 645 AFD, and this great video review takes a look at the camera after running 250 rolls of film through it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for many creatives, offering a useful range of focal lengths and a decently wide aperture. However, for those who do not need that fast aperture, an f/4 option is both far cheaper and more portable, making it a nice alternative. Sony's FE 20-70mm f/4 G is one such option, and it offers extra reach at the wide end, making it more versatile. This excellent video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The 31 Best Street Photography Quotes appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Street photography is a powerful medium that’s capable of memorializing the beauty and complexity of the world around us. Capturing emotion and telling stories that are both personal and universal is at the heart of the timeless street shots, and if you use your camera to document the world around you, you provide a legacy for generations to come. In this article, I share some of the best street photography quotes composed by an array of photographers. I hope these quotes will give you a glimpse into how some of the most accomplished shooters see the world around them – and...

2022 departed with bad weather, and 2023 roared in with even worse weather, bringing waves of storms marching across North America. Sometimes, bad weather brings opportunities to photograph interesting atmospheric sights, but on balance, as an astrophotographer, I’d rather see clear skies! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Being a freelancer, I used to love going to coffee shops and working away there. It seemed convenient at first, as there were plenty of like-minded people doing freelancer things. Little did I know that by going to coffee shops, I was actually harming my productivity. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Having multiple cameras as a photographer is always a good idea as it gives you security and versatility. The good news is you can easily add an extra camera to your arsenal for less than $100. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Have you had any trouble figuring out the proper exposure when using ND filters for landscape photography? This guide offers various ways to get you started. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Browse any amateur fashion photography page, and you will quickly discover that a lot of the work is just pretty girls in average outfits. It almost seems like a lot of this “photography” is not so much about the clothes as it is about the girls. In this article, we will discuss the causes of this phenomenon and answer the question: what is real fashion photography? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Douglas Croft Today’s Photo of the Day is “Dent du Géant” by Douglas Croft. Location: Chamonix, France. “The needle of Dent du Geant towers over the French Alps near the ski town of Chamonix,” describes Croft. 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 Douglas Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Picking up from last week, and hopefully the creative wheels in your mind are turning now as you think about all the possibilities for customizing these to your own personal workflow and taste. Let’s keep working with that portrait photo you have selected and click the Reset button to clear away any existing masks and settings. Click the Masking icon (if not still in Masking mode) and look for the People section under Add New Mask (at the bottom). Click the icon for the person shown to see all the individual features that can be detected and masked. Now, you could check Entire Person, and have a single mask for the whole person, but for this exercise, uncheck Entire Person and...