Voigtlander is known for making all-metal manual focus lenses that offer durable construction and sharp and contrasty images. The Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical lens is another in that tradition, and it offers a unique focal length paired with a very wide maximum aperture. 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)

Canon's 7D series of DSLRs were some of the company's most popular cameras, as they borrowed many features from the company's more expensive full frame bodies and put them all in small and more affordable packages. And so, the announcement of the EOS R7, the mirrorless successor to the 7D line, has generated a lot of excitement. With a range of new features and improvements, it looks to be quite the camera. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 9 Tips for Breathtaking Seascape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Barry J Brady. Capturing beautiful seascape photos might seem difficult, but it’s not as hard as you might think – once you know a few simple techniques. I’ve been doing seascape photography for years, and in this article, I share my top tips, including: The best settings for consistent resultsHow to choose the perfect lighting for stunning seascape imagesHow to pick the right locations and tides for amazing photosMuch more! Ready to capture seascape shots like a pro? Then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip: 1. Take proper safety precautions First things first: Seascape photography can be dangerous. As a seascape...

Lightroom has become quite an impressively capable editing program, able to tackle many advanced post-processing tasks that used to be reserved exclusively for Photoshop. As such, it can easy to overlook some of its tools. This excellent video tutorial will show you a lesser-known tool, what it does, and how to use it to create more precise edits. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As photographers, we often are bogged down in what gear to buy, what lens to choose, what has better specs, and so on. To everyone's satisfaction or disappointment, these things will only make a marginal difference in most cases. As a photographer, you need to have more skills than gear. I am here to tell you the five most important ones. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

And while we're on the subject of which is better, iPhones are far superior to Android devices, the iPad is objectively the best tablet available, and digital imaging is far superior to analog film in every way imaginable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

As the saying goes, an intelligent person makes the difficult seem simple, and an academic makes the simple seem difficult. How does a photographer get on when he shoots ice in Iceland? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Have you been feeling the heat this summer? Taking photos out in the sunshine can be a challenge. However, it can be made a lot easier with the right preparation. Here are five of my photography hot weather essentials. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucas Johnson Faustino)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Exact Placement” by Linn Smith. Location: Florida. “Aiming perfectly for its landing on a water post, a brown pelican displays precise positioning of its target,” descriges Smith. 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 Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I subscribe to Premiere Pro and own Final Cut X and Da Vinci Resolve. I’ve been weighing up which one to focus on in order to become a better editor and video professional. I’ve considered the ease of use when editing and exporting, the support and community of each, and the market demand. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

ACDSee, known for their fast and capable digital asset management software, has announced ACDSee Free, a totally free application that offers a range of features for culling and managing raw files without needing to import any of them. Read on for what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Content-Aware fill is one of the most useful innovations in the history of Photoshop, allowing you to convincingly replace a wide variety of things in an image quickly and easily without having to do a lot of manual cloning and blending. It is not perfect, though, but with a bit of know-how, you can get a lot more from it. This helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about the Content-Aware tool and how to customize it to your needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Reduction of single-use plastic is increasingly on the minds of conscientious consumers, and the practice of shooting with physical film in preference to digital does bring with it considerations in the area. But fear not, Ikigai Film Lab is here to recycle, reuse, and repurpose, to put our anxiety at ease and help us keep shooting with a clearer conscience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)

Running a successful portrait session can be a daunting task, especially for photographers who are new to working in a studio. The myriad of options can easily become overwhelming. There are endless choices for light modifiers, backdrops, props, clothing, poses, and all the rest, but I have found that having a consistent plan and process is the key to success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The post Weekly dPS Photography Challenge: Something Sweet appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Ana shared an article earlier on “dessert photography” and I thought ‘Something Sweet’ sounds perfect! When I’d finished the chocolate chip cookie that my better half had just taken from the oven and made myself a coffee I thought – well, that’s a good theme for this week’s challenge! Very simple and can be interpreted in many ways I guess – something sweet to me, right now, is cake mostly! But I’m keen to see what you come up with! A single image that’s taken this week and screams “Something Sweet” share it in the comments below OR over on our Facebook Group...

Knowing how to balance flash and ambient light is one of the most crucial skills a portrait photographer can have, as it will give you the ability to shoot in just about any environment with full creative and technical control. If you are newer to working with artificial lighting and want to learn this skill, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you how to balance flash and ambient light for better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Looking back at my early portraits often makes me cringe. I’m not even afraid to admit it now. It was always a goal of mine to be a competent portrait photographer, but I was incredibly shy and didn’t know how to engage with the people in front of my lens. I was always somehow dissatisfied with my results, as I could never seem to connect with my subjects on a level deep enough for them to let their guard down. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicklaus Walter)

Photo By Julie Boyd Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sapphire Shoreline” by Julie Boyd. Location: Northern California coast. 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 Julie Boyd appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Unless you're filming horror, shaky footage is almost always highly undesirable. Now, however, you have lots of ways you can create dynamic shots and keep the visuals steady, so which is the best one? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When a passion project collides with a good cause, it's a win-win, and photographer and videographer David Zapatka's lighthouse photography project is just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)