Optical snoots are great ways to get creative images with crisp edges, but you are limited by the horrible gobo collections. Here's how I found a way to make your own for about $11. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)

GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) is a real problem for most photographers, especially as we enter the holiday season. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

While Canon initially focused on full frame cameras and lenses with the RF mount, the release of cameras like the EOS R7 and EOS R10 and associated RF-S lenses has shown that the company also intends to develop APS-C options in tandem with the full frame line. For those APS-C cameras, there are two relatively new lens options, the RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. Which one is right for you? This excellent video comparison will help you pick. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Some of my favorite creative photography techniques to use are those that allow us to capture moments in ways we could never see using just our eyes. One technique, in particular, that I turn to for capturing unique portraits involves using long exposure, aka shutter drag. Long exposure portraits open up a number of creative possibilities and often result in “wow” moments with my clients. Putting the technique to use does require some skill and preparation, but it’s easy enough to master once you know the basics. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pye Jirsa)

Photo By Christoph Stopka Today’s Photo of the Day is “Buck And Rocky Mountain Sunrise” by Christoph Stopka. Location: Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado. “I encountered this big buck during my early-morning hike in Colorado’s Wet Mountains at an elevation of about 9,800 feet,” explains Stopka. “The bucks are getting into rut in November and are very territorial. Just like this big guy. I had walked out of the adjacent forest onto a meadow to get a good look at the beautiful red sunrise tint on the Rocky Mountains in the background when I almost bumped into the buck standing motionless in the meadow. Usually, bucks retreat when they meet humans— except when rut is making them slightly crazy and very unpredictable....

Tamron has established itself as a maker of both pragmatic lenses at practical prices and more unique designs that the photo world has not seen before. The new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is one of those more unique designs, offering an interesting focal length range that sits between two more traditional zoom ranges (16-35mm and 24-70mm). This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Macro lenses with short telephoto focal lengths are some of the most useful and flexible optics a photographer can own, giving you access to a world of detail all around us, but also doubling as a fantastic option for tack-sharp portraits and more. The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art offers that versatile combo at a relatively affordable price ($799), and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The overwhelming majority of professional photographers will tell you that if you want to find success, you need to specialize. However, when you are first starting out, you will probably find a lot of different genres exciting. So, how do you narrow it down to the right focus for you? This awesome video tutorial features an experienced professional photographer laying out a three-step plan for finding your niche as a photographer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Breathtaking Racing Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Wise. Looking to capture stunning images of race cars in action? You’ve come to the right place. I love racing photography, and in this article, I share plenty of hands-on tips and techniques to level up your own photos. I explain: The best cameras and lenses for race car photosHow to choose the perfect settings for sharp (or deliberately blurry!) shotsTricks for more creative imagesMuch more! So if you’re ready to start photographing race cars like a pro, then let’s dive right in! 1. Bring the right cameras and lenses Racing photography does require a certain amount of equipment. Sure, it’d be...

With autofocus achieving superhuman heights in recent years, its ability seems limitless. But when narrative filmmaking, nothing beats the human touch. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Printing your photos and holding a tactile representation of your hard work is a wonderful and exciting experience, but creating a proper print is a skill and area of knowledge unto itself. If you are just starting to print your photos and want to ensure you do not waste your money, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you five common mistakes beginners make when printing photos and how to avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon makes some really impressive lenses, but of course, they come at prices that match that stellar performance. Do you really need that to spend that much, though, or would you be better off going with a more affordable option? This interesting video compares two 50mm options from the company to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Pumpkins appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We ran a poll in the Facebook group! Pumpkins or no pumpkins… 65% in favour, and so here we are. I also asked for pumpkin photos as I have no pumpkin or pumpkin photos! The reason for pumpkins is ‘Halloween’ and, if you don’t do Halloween, you can do a food shoot with a pumpkin, whole or sliced, you can choose! We have four example photos! Your challenge is to go out and take a photograph for this weeks theme – Pumpkins. Use the weekly challenge tags in your post if you share to your social media pages! #dPSWeeklyCHallenge #dPSPumpkinChallenge Don’t forget, we...

If you want to lift your retouching skills to the next level, you should familiarize yourself with frequency separation and how it can aid you in various photo editing tasks. One of those can come up in cityscape and architecture photography. Especially during blue hour and nighttime, you can get unwanted shadows in your photos. In this article, I explain how to remove those with frequency separation. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Creating a successful landscape photo takes a combination of planning, patience, technique, vision, and sometimes, just a bit of luck. Professional landscape photographers have some common habits and productivity hacks they use both to be more efficient and to ensure that they come home with the best possible images. This great video tutorial will take you through some of those habits and hacks to help you improve your landscape work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo of the Day is “Rocky Mountain Bull Elk” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “On this particular October morning, the elk rut was very active and the autumn colors were in transition,” says Putney. “This bull emerged from an aspen grove into a clearing and posed briefly to bugle, responding to other bulls bugling in the distance. 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...

In tandem with shutter speed and ISO, aperture is one of three fundamental exposure parameters that grant you the technical and creative control over your images that you bought a specialized camera for in the first place. If you are new to photography and wondering what aperture is and how it works, check out this great video tutorial that will give you a practical guide to using it for taking better control of your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The latest version of Photoshop is here, and it brings with it some pretty nifty features that will both save you time and help you make better, more precise edits. If you are wondering what is new, what it can do, and how to use it, check out this great video that will give you an overview of what to expect and where to find it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Creating successful portraits is a complex task that requires a lot of specialized knowledge and techniques, but just like any other genre of photography, having a complete mastery of lighting is near the top of the list of requirements. If you would like to improve your portraits, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you four lighting secrets that will put you on the right track. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Canon EOS R6 Mark II Is “in the Near-Term Pipeline” appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Since the release of Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, the company has continued to debut new R-series models without upgrading the old; as Canon fans will undoubtedly know, the EOS R was followed by a slew of cameras: the EOS RP, the EOS R5, the EOS R6, the EOS R3, and most recently, the (APS-C) EOS R7 and EOS R10. But now, four years after the EOS R’s launch, Canon seems ready to revisit and improve upon its original designs. According to Canon Rumors, the EOS R6 Mark II, successor to the EOS...