When it comes to high-end portrait retouching, Capture One is the choice of many photographers, renowned for its handling of raw files. If you would like to learn how to process a portrait using both Capture One and Photoshop, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to edit an image for the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography, the most common type of compositing we engage in is exposure bracketing for increased dynamic range. Of course, you can also use compositing techniques for artistic purposes as well. This excellent video tutorial will show you how an experienced landscape photographer used the power of compositing to create a single compelling image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The dPS Top Post-Processing Tips of 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Over the last 12 months, we’ve shared dozens of articles on photo editing, including tutorials and guides covering Photoshop, Lightroom, Mylio Photos, Luminar Neo, and much more. Below, we feature our most popular post-processing posts of 2022 – so whether you’re looking to improve your editing skills or you simply need a bit of editing inspiration, read on! 1. Image File Formats in Photography: The Ultimate Guide Image File Formats in Photography: The Ultimate Guide 2. The 20 Best Photoshop Actions in 2022 The 20 Best Photoshop Actions in 2022 3. How to Straighten a Crooked Image in Photoshop (Step...

We look at what makes a successful backup system, the components, the ideal outcome, and how we test that all is working before the inevitable happens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Learning all the technique that goes into using a camera to create a compelling, well-composed photo is an undertaking all itself, but then comes the post-processing that is required to create a polished, complete image. Just like using your camera, there are some common mistakes new photographers make when editing their images. This great video tutorial discusses five such mistakes and what you can do to avoid them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony's a7 series has long been respected as some of the most well-balanced cameras available, offering features and capabilities that satisfy the needs of many photographers and filmmakers without more extreme options that often drive prices higher. This great video review features a creative discussing why among multiple brands and camera bodies, the a7 IV was the camera he returned to the most in 2022. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers and filmmakers can always use more storage. Today only, B&H is offering up to $750 SanDisk and Western Digital memory cards, hard drives, and flash drives. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I received the brand new Sony a7R V from Sony Netherlands for a review. It was a wonderful opportunity to find out if the autofocus is as good as advertised. Looking at the camera in a critical way makes me wonder: which photographer is the camera intended for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Bryce Hill Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ski Day” by Bryce Hill. 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 Bryce Hill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Fujifilm's X-H2 mirrorless camera is one of the most major advancements in the popular and highly regarded X Series, bringing a 40.2-megapixel high-resolution sensor and surrounding it with a variety of new features and upgrades, all enclosed in the company's classic design. This great video review takes a look at the new camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

2022 is fast drawing to a close. There have been some outstanding releases this year, including lenses, bodies, and accessories. But what is the camera of the year? Take a look and see what comes out on top in the Pixel Awards, run by influential industry insiders. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post The dPS Top Photography Tips of 2022 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. We published a huge number of photography tutorials in 2022, including articles tackling camera settings, composition, lighting, and so much more. And below, we share our most popular posts – so if you’re looking for photographic tips, tricks, techniques, or inspiration heading into 2023, be sure to check out one (or more) of these articles: 1. 6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know 6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know 2. 5 Food Photography Tips to Instantly Improve Your Images 5 Food Photography Tips to Instantly Improve Your Images 3. Focus Stacking: The Ultimate Guide (With Step-By-Step Instructions)...

Winter photography can be very rewarding. Images of subjects blanketed in snow, skeletal deciduous trees with eerie shapes and form, clouds of exhaled carbon dioxide implying frigid temperatures and locations with no crowds all await the eager image maker. Early-morning and late-evening sun that glistens off newly formed ice crystals shines like diamonds in the snow. No crowds means you have the place all to yourself. Sounds perfect, so grab your gear and get outside. But before you venture off to capture these winter opportunities, there are some precautions and technical considerations to consider.  Layer Up My first layer is a pair of fleece or polypropylene long johns. If I begin to sweat, these materials wick the moisture away from my...

135mm lenses have long been a popular alternative to the classic 85mm focal length for portrait photography, offering a little more flattering telephoto compression and a different perspective that stands out a bit. Sony users have a choice of two standout lenses, the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE and Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, both of which offer highly competitive performance. This excellent video comparison takes a look at both options to help you pick the right one for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Venus Optics has gained a reputation for producing unique and interesting lenses that allow photographers to explore the boundaries of their creativity. One of their newest lenses is the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APS-C APO, which offers a wide variety of APS-C users an ultra-wide aperture in tandem with a versatile and relatively neutral focal length. This great video review takes a look at the 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 Sony a7 IV and Fujifilm X-H2 are two of the most well-balanced mirrorless cameras currently on the market at their price point, and as such, they are great bread and butter options for a wide range of photographers and filmmakers. If you are interested in the two cameras and wondering which is right for you, check out this excellent video comparison that will help you pick between the two. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This article could have easily been headlined "the best smartphone camera of 2022" and still been accurate, but in what is an astounding piece of data-gathering work, popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee has gathered millions of votes on 16 phones from hundreds of thousands of users to produce what is likely the definitive test for smartphone photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

Photo By Lauren Bunker Merry Christmas! Today’s Photo of the Day is “A Lesson in Snowflake Catching” by Lauren Bunker. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Montana. “During the Bighorn Sheep rut, one ram takes the time to teach another a very important lesson… but not the one you’d expect,” says Bunker. “At a time where the species’ males are typically engaged in head-to-head combat for mating rights, this frame captures what appears to be a humorous class in snowflake catching.” 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...

85mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are some of the most prized options out there, where their short telephoto focal length and narrow depth of field capabilities make them ideal options for portrait photographers. However, such lenses can easily run north of $2,000, which is what makes the Meike 85mm f/1.8, which sits at less than $200, so refreshing. Can it provide the performance and image quality pros need at that price? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While most genres place a lot of emphasis on sharpness, it is often of particular importance in landscape photography. Should we be placing so much emphasis on it, though? Are there other factors that should take priority? This insightful video discusses the issue and all of the other factors besides sharpness that we should consider before we edit a landscape image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)