Dani Diamond is well known for his portraiture work, particularly his natural light work. But of course, he works with artificial lighting too, and in this great video tutorial, he will walk you through a one-light setup and how he modifies it to create a professional-level portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Edit Low-Light Photos in Lightroom: Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremie Schatz. Shooting in low light is hard. On the one hand, you must avoid blur that comes from a too-slow shutter speed; on the other hand, you must avoid noise that comes from a too-high ISO. And if you’re not careful, you’ll end up with unpleasantly dark shadows, unpleasantly bright highlights, or both. Fortunately, experienced photographers have a simple trick up their sleeve, one that helps produce crisp, low-noise images: Editing. It might sound unbelievable, but a bit of editing can take an unimpressive low-light photo and turn it into a beautiful masterpiece with just a few simple tweaks....

Photographers who travel a lot or walk long distances know that carrying around a bag of several lenses to cover every possibility is exhausting. A single lens that can cover all those focal lengths can make life a lot easier. One such lens is the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD, and this great video review takes a look at it and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Grand Island National Recreation Area is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Superior, about a half-mile offshore from the town of Munising. This 13,500-acre wilderness island is part of the Hiawatha National Forest and features massive sandstone cliffs, just across the lake from its famous neighbor, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Summer visitors arrive by ferry or kayak and enjoy hiking, mountain biking and backpacking. Winter visitors face the daunting and potentially dangerous task of crossing Lake Superior on snowshoes, cross-country skis or snowmobiles to access a wonderland of ice caves and ice curtains that stretch for miles along its rugged shore.  Weather At Grand Island National Recreation Area Lake Superior can produce extreme weather that...

Is it possible that gear that costs you more can end up costing you less? Let’s explore. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

A Brenizer portrait is a composite photograph that is created by combining 9-15 different captures into a single final image. The technique is often performed using a full frame digital camera but the final image has a perspective that resembles an image taken on a medium format camera. In this video, photographer Steven Schultz takes this technique one step further by using a medium format film camera to create a Brenizer portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

There are few horrors in life quite like dropping your camera or knocking it off of a table. We've all been there, but there are lots of ways you can prevent damage. In this video, David Bergman goes through a few of the methods you can use to safeguard your equipment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Medium format has seen a bit of a renaissance in the last few years, with bodies gaining advanced features typically reserved for cameras with smaller sensors and coming down in price significantly — to the point that they are viable alternatives to full frame cameras. So, do you need a medium format camera? This great video compares some of the best cameras out there to help you decide. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Morning With The Sherwins” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: California. “The Sherwin range is one of the sub-range of the Sierra Nevada mountains that runs from just south of Mammoth Lakes down to just above Bishop,” explains Harshaw. “On this morning, as I began to drive back towards the US 395, I got a better look at Mt. Morrison on the left and Mt. Laurel on the right with the rest of their brothers in the range dusted with their first blanket of snow. With Hot Creek winding its way towards the Sierra Nevada mountains and the private fishing resort with its cabins nestled next to it, I reveled in the...

Wide angle lenses are the standard choice for landscape photography, but they challenge the photographer to compose images in which a huge part of the scene is in the frame. This great video tutorial follows a photographer as he shoots with a super-wide angle lens and shows you how to compose with such a challenging focal length. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post A Guide to Wireless Remote Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Stacey Hill. What makes a wireless remote (also known as a remote release) so special? Should you use one in your own photography? In this article, I explain the precise benefits of wireless remote photography. I also discuss when you should use a remote (and when it’s better to stick to the old press-the-shutter-button standard). By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know why remotes are great – and whether you should buy one for your own camera. Let’s get started. What is a remote in photography? Camera remotes, also known as remote releases or wireless releases, have one primary purpose: They let...

Fifty years since the radical Olympus OM-1 SLR first appeared, the new OM System OM-1 is announced. It looks like another giant leap forward for photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

OM SYSTEM OM-1 OM Digital Solutions, formerly known as Olympus, has unveiled its first camera under the new OM SYSTEM brand. Though the Olympus name remains on the OM-1, the company states that this is a nod to the company’s history and that future OM SYSTEM cameras will not include Olympus branding. OM-1 (top) The OM-1 is an advancement of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 series cameras, similar to the E-M1 Mark III and E-M1X in design but with enhanced capabilities. The 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor is a new Stacked BSI (backside-illuminated) type and is paired with the latest TruePix X image processor that’s three times faster than its predecessor. The combination enables an increase in maximum ISO to 102,400 and...

Bad light is something every landscape photographer will have to deal with at one time or another, but that does not mean you have to pack up your bag and head back home without any worthwhile images. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer walking you through dealing with poor lighting and still coming home with interesting photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When I got asked to review a smartphone I had my doubts. I don’t believe a smartphone can be used for serious photography. But I realized it was an opportunity to see if my opinion was biased or not. I received the Sony Xperia 5 III to look closer at its photographic abilities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Fujifilm's medium format mirrorless cameras have gained popularity for offering superlative image quality and modern features normally reserved for cameras with smaller sensors at significantly more affordable prices than traditional medium format options. The great video follows a photographer as he compares the GFX 100 to the GFX 100S along with the GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Generally, the longest focal length lenses available are 800mm f/5.6 options, aside from rare or discontinued examples. And even as a prime, such a lens is massive. So, you can imagine just how big things get if you want to make a zoom that can reach 800mm with an f/5.6 aperture, but that is just what this lens known as the "Sigmonster" can do. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Trying to capture a perfectly balanced shot during blue hour has its challenges. These three tips will have you capturing more successful images for your portfolio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Photo By jmcgary2001 Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pine Marten 3” by jmcgary2001. 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 jmcgary2001 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Shooting video has never been better for consumers and with C-Log and C-Log 3 profiles on some Canon cameras, you gain access to far more malleable footage when it comes to post-processing. However, when you look at the preview of log footage, it looks like it's sitting beneath a high pass filter in Photoshop, so how do you properly expose for it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)