Topaz Labs recently released its all-in-one Photo AI suite that magically removes noise, sharpens, and increases resolution all at the single click of a button. But how does it compare with its own individual products, in this case DeNoise AI? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Rules (Breaking them!) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. You’ve come a long way (with your photography) in the last couple of years, haven’t you! You now have a good grasp of general ‘photography rules’ Now, break them and make the best photograph you can. That’s your challenge! Free form rule breakin’ fun – let’s see what you come up with! Tag your shots #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSRuleBreakers and share them on our Facebook Group or in the comments below this post. Here’s a look at some rules that you already know – click this link Not sure where to start? Break the rule of thirds? Over exposing for the hell...

If you want to know how good your camera is, pushing its abilities as far as they will go is the way to find out. Combining speed, vibration, and low light stretches its photographic capabilities, and flying mud, rain, and thick fog help too. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Mesa Arch and its Golden Sunburst” by Jonathan Burns. Location: Canyonlands National Park, 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 Jonathan Burns appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Recently, rumors emerged saying that the Canon EOS R6 Mark II's release was imminent. That story continues, and it seems that in addition to the new camera next month, we will also see a mirrorless version of one of Canon's most legendary lessons. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Catchlights are one of the most important bits of a portrait that signify a professional image. It is not uncommon, however, for your subject to be posed in a way where they just miss having a catchlight. That is no reason to bin that photo, though, as you can add a realistic catchlight quickly and easily in Photoshop. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to do just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Sony Launches the a7R V, with AI Autofocus, 61 MP, and 8K Recording appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. On Wednesday, Sony announced the a7R V, a high-resolution, feature-packed, AI-equipped mirrorless camera that comes as the successor to the hugely popular a7R IV. Like the a7R IV, the a7R V ostensibly caters to professional landscape and commercial photographers requiring class-leading resolution; thanks to a whopping 61-megapixel sensor equipped with impressive high-ISO capabilities and outstanding dynamic range, photographers can capture detailed landscape and product shots, which can then be heavily cropped and turned into impeccable prints, magazine spreads, and even billboards.  But while the original a7R models sacrificed speed in favor of resolution, the...

You knew there’d be a workaround to get these new amazing AI portrait masking features over on your mobile advice, and you probably knew it would be Terry White that would figure out how to make that happen. This is pretty brilliant, but there is one catch: it only works on Apple mobile products: the iPhone and iPad – for some reason, it doesn’t work on Android devices. But, if you’re an IOS user, this is pretty darn clever. Check it out: Thanks, Terry. Very clever. First Look at On1 Effects 2023 ON1 software just released major updates to their plug-ins, including my favorite, On1 Effects 2023. I did a video showing all the new goodies (below), including the cool new...

A common misconception surrounding success on YouTube is that it all hinges on the best or right gear for the job. A lot of readers of Fstoppers are here to research cameras and lighting to level up the quality of their videos, and rightfully so. But without the right processes in place, no amount of professional quality gear will matter. I can guarantee you that 99% of where content creators go wrong on YouTube is in the planning stages, before they even press record. Trust me. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

It can be easy to look at top photographers and think that they have simply unattainable levels of skill and natural talent and as such, that a normal person can never reach such heights. However, the truth is a lot more complex than that, and it is something that you should really think about as you grow and mature as a photographer. This excellent video essay discusses why photography is less about skills and more about the time and dedication you put into its pursuit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The OM System OM-5 mirrorless camera is here, and it brings with a lot of the company's innovative features and technology at a relatively affordable price. This excellent video review takes a look at the new camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Are some types of landscape photography inevitably doomed to failure? If they proceed from a desire to depict what Immanuel Kant referred to as "the sublime", then this may well be the case. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joseph Walsh)

Photo By Jeremy Janus Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sunrise at Mount Whitney” by Jeremy Janus. Location: Near Lone Pine, California. “When we started the ascent to the top of Mount Whitney it was 2 a.m., explains Janus. “We slept horribly the night before due to the excitement of conquering the biggest mountain in the contiguous United States, which sits at 14,505 feet. We had to trek through the dark of the forest, hike over streams and rivers, and pass by tons of other hikers all with the light of our headlamps. We began to get above the treeline just as the light from the sunrise started to shine over the mountains. I hustled to get to a point where...

When you are shooting in a studio, you have full control over the lighting and content in the frame, but if you are shooting in another environment, particularly outside, you may end up with unwanted shadows distracting from your subject, ruining an otherwise compelling photo. All is not lost, though. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to convincingly remove those shadows using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A wide-aperture 24mm lens is useful for a huge range of applications ranging from astro work to event photography, and when you add in macro capabilities and image stabilization, it becomes all the more versatile. The Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has all those things, making it quite the intriguing option for a lot of photographers, and this excellent video review takes a look at just what kind of image quality and performance you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 9 Tips for Mouthwatering Commercial Food Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Suzi Pratt. Have you been tasked with photographing food for a client? Or are you simply looking to level up your commercial food photography game? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share my best tips for commercial food photoshoots, including: How to find plenty of photographic inspirationHow to create a variety of beautiful setupsHow to increase your odds of getting hired a second timeMuch more! While these tips apply to all commercial food photography, throughout this article, I do reference a photoshoot where I was tasked with capturing chocolate chip cookies for my local grocery store. I use...

Congratulations to Harry Lichtman for winning the recent Sidelight Assignment with the image, “Light Play.” See more of Lichtman’s photography at www.harrylichtman.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 Sidelight Assignment Winner Harry Lichtman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The other morning I posted an unnecessarily snarky tweet about VERO and a breach of my copyright. That afternoon, I found myself on an hour-long Zoom call with founder CEO Ayman Hariri after he got in touch to discuss what VERO can do to improve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

The AstrHori 85mm f/2.8 Macro & Tilt lens is one of the weirdest options you will come across, and at $329, it is also surprisingly affordable. So, what all can you do with it, and does it offer the performance and image quality needed to make all those strange functions worthwhile? This great video review takes a look at the lens and what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Venus Optics has established themselves as a company that produces unique and high-quality lenses that enable new and interesting creative approaches. Their newest lens is the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APS-C APO, made for a wide variety of APS-C mirrorless cameras. This excellent video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)