In the last few years, Viltrox has earned a reputation for manufacturing lenses at some of the lowest prices out there that somehow still compete with more expensive options. Their latest offering, the AF 75mm f/1.2 XF, offers Fujifilm X Series users a nice combination of an ultra-wide aperture and a portrait focal length at a very reasonable price. This great 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)

The post 7 Tips for Stunning Indoor Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ed Verosky. Looking to create high-quality indoor portraits? You’ve come to the right place. While shooting indoors can be tough, you can get great results by mastering your lighting, carefully choosing your camera settings, and applying a dash of post-processing. And that’s what I explain in this article. I share: A few easy ways to set up (or find) beautiful lightingHow to choose the perfect camera settingsHow to post-process your photos for a beautiful final look So if you’re scheduled for an indoor photoshoot and you don’t know what to do, or you’re simply looking to improve your portrait shots, then let’s...

At first sight, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II doesn’t seem to be much different compared to its predecessor. But looks are deceiving. Perhaps it’s the best mirrorless camera for a reasonable price you can buy at this moment. Canon Netherlands gave me this camera for a review. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

In the past few years, Sigma has mostly focused on standard focal lengths between about 20mm and 135mm, but that does not mean they do not have their eyes on more extreme options. In fact, three new patents have emerged for lenses with long focal lengths ranging from 400mm to 700mm. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When starting out with off-camera flash, especially in portraiture, we don't always have access to a lot of high-tech or expensive strobes and modifiers. Here's a simple setup that will help you create stunning low-key rim lit images with very little equipment required. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Backyard Photo Safari appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Staying close to home for the first weekly challenge of the year, your challenge theme is “Backyard Photo Safari” which ties in perfectly with Simon’s post over here which is well worth a look for tips and advice before you give this challenge a try. Use the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSBackyardSafari in your posts on social media or in your comment post below. I’ve shared a couple of Simon’s photographs from the article below, but I also popped out halfway through typing up this article and tried to capture some bees playing in my lavender bush as the sun set...

Painting is an art form. So are music, prose, and dance. No one argues otherwise. But photography, since its very inception, has had to justify itself as a legitimate art form. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Apparition, Yellowstone National Park. This would not have been much of a composition in any other season. The juxtaposition of the dark trees with the white ice-caked one and the thick atmosphere and separation created by the mists of a nearby geyser were wholly the products of winter conditions. It should be noted that this was made on a partly cloudy, blue-sky day in the late morning. Isolating details of the landscape can create mystery from an otherwise unremarkable scene. Depending on which poll you consult, most people’s favorite season is either spring, summer or fall. Regardless of the rankings at the top, one constant across these surveys is that winter places last by a noticeable margin. It is generally seen...

What do you think it takes to become a pro landscape photographer? You might come up with a whole range of possible options, but according to this pro, you might be thinking about it all wrong. See what he says it takes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

24mm prime lenses with wide maximum apertures are popular for a variety of applications, as they offer a versatile wide focal length that is not so wide that significant issues with distortion or composition start to creep in, making them a favorite for everything from events coverage to nightscapes. For Sony users, there is the Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA, and this excellent video review takes a look at the 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)

The post Canon Will Unveil the EOS R8 Before February 23rd appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon’s next RF-mount mirrorless camera, the EOS R8, will “be announced ahead of [the CP+ show] in February” – and because the show is slated to begin on February 23rd, you can expect to see an R8 announcement sometime within the next 45 days.  This news comes from Canon Rumors, which had previously reported on an upcoming mirrorless model that will sit between the EOS R10 (Canon’s entry-level RF-mount camera) and the EOS R7 (Canon’s higher-level RF-mount APS-C camera). At the time, CR speculated that the EOS R8 would feature an APS-C sensor and lack an electronic viewfinder,...

Photo by Jeff Schewe My heart sank when I heard the news that Martin Evening, one of the legends of our industry, one of its most talented and prolific authors, a gifted instructor, an award-winning photographer, and one of our reader’s favorite columnists in Photoshop User magazine, had passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was only 63, passing far too soon, but the impact his life and career had on the worldwide Photoshop and Lightroom community will be felt for many years. You can see Martin’s fingerprints on Lightroom every time you export a file or go to print in Lightroom Classic’s Print module and choose that all-important last step of applying Output Sharpening. That sharpening came...

Photo By Debbie O’Dell The Wasatch Range is a beautiful mountain range located in northern Utah. The highest peak is Mount Nebo, at the southern end of the range, at 11,928 feet. There’s a wide variety of wildlife living in the area, including deer, moose, elk and black bear. Early fall is my favorite time of year to photograph in the Wasatch. The days are warm, and the nights are crisp and cool. The leaves of the scrub oak, maple and aspen trees turn brilliant shades of red, yellow, orange and gold. There’s the possibility of snow on the mountain peaks. The animals begin growing their thick coats of fur for the approaching winter. All of this presents many opportunities for...

To improve as a photographer, sometimes, it pays to stop worrying about what others are doing, and, instead, focus on what you do best. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Digital cameras have been around for just a moment compared to the long history of film photography, and that means within those many decades are some truly interesting and unique cameras. One of the weirdest and most beloved among those is the Rollei 35, and this great video takes a look at five reasons why it was such a fun and interesting camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers who are new to working with artificial light often think that strobes always look distinctly different from natural light. And while it is true that you can shoot creative, highly stylized images that would not be possible with just sunlight, you can use strobes to emulate natural light to make subtle, natural looks. This excellent video tutorial will show you three off-camera flash lighting techniques that will allow you to create effective and compelling portraits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If part of your business is capturing headshots, then this is for you. Even if you're thinking of adding it to your portfolio, it's worth checking these essential tips and tricks as, if you're a commercial photographer, you can up your customer's average spend by offering this essential service. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Snow Flowers And Trees” by Hi il Lee. Location: West Virginia. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Photo By Dave Stoker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wintering Cranes” by Dave Stoker. Location: Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, Arizona. “Sandhill Cranes gather in their winter home during their annual migration,” explains Stoker. 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 Dave Stoker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Now in its fifth generation, the Sony a7R series has earned a reputation for offering a wide range of impressive features paired with the highest-resolution sensor available in a full frame camera, making it the workhorse of choice for a lot of photographers and filmmakers. Is it the best hybrid camera on the market right now? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)