The post Lens Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Lens’s Sharpest Aperture appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dena Haines. Are you tired of blurry images? Are you looking to capture consistently sharp photos, no matter your lens type? There’s a simple solution: You need to find your lens’s sharpest aperture, also known as your lens’s sweet spot. In this article, I share several methods of determining this ideal aperture. I also discuss additional reasons why your photos might be blurry (so you can deal with any and all issues right from the get-go). By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to capture tack-sharp photos with every one of your lenses. Let’s dive right in!...

Photo By Stephen Smith Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Yellow Warbler” by Stephen Smith. Location: Floreana Island, Galapagos. Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon 24-105MM lens at 28mm. Exposure: 1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 320. 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 Stephen Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of February’s selections in the slideshow below! 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For February 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A good wide angle lens can be tremendously useful for a range of photography genres, and Canon shooters have a few options from which to choose, with varying image quality, specs, and, of course, price. The excellent video comparison takes a look at three such lenses, the RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM, RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM, and RF 16mm f/2.8 STM. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

For many photographers and filmmakers, a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a wide variety of genres and shooting situations. That being said, such lenses can be quite expensive. Samyang's 24-70mm f/2.8 AF Zoom comes in at less than half the price of most such lenses, however, making it an intriguing option for a wide variety of creatives. 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)

These new camera backpacks from Manfrotto offer more than just a minimalist design. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photography gear is quite expensive, and filling out your kit can quickly add up in cost. Purchasing used can save you a ton of money, but, of course, you want to make sure the camera or lens you are considering is in good shape and fully functional. This helpful video features an experienced photographer discussing what you should look for and how to evaluate used cameras and lenses before you agree to purchase them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2021, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Seattle, Washington: A local photographer swears final_image_version_8_USE_THIS_ONE_edit_edit_edit_edit_copy.TIFF is the last edit of this image. No really. Promise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are some common habits that photographers tend to fall into, some beneficial and some detrimental. If you want to improve your images and continue to grow as a creative, check out this fantastic video tutorial that discusses five common habits photographers need to unlearn. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kevin King Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Where the Waters Flow” by Kevin King. Location: Iceland. 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 Kevin King appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Leica is a polarizing brand by virtue of their prices and almost nothing else. But, if money was no object, would you shoot with them? Their Noctilux range is on many wishlists, but how good are they really and can they justify the price? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The neat thing about landscape photography is that you can create a wide variety of different photographs of the same frame simply by varying your camera settings. If you are new to the genre and want to know how to set yourself up to create the best possible images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know to prepare your camera to take a shot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being a photographer takes the ability to handle a lot of pressure: the need to constantly bring your best abilities to a shoot, to always be able to innovate creatively, to juggle a wide range of skills needed to run a business, and a lot more. At the end of the day, though, are you remembering to enjoy your photography? This great video is a friendly reminder to take time to enjoy yourself. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Songs About Photography: 11 Great Options (+ Link to Playlist!) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Looking for songs about photography? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share 11 inspiring songs, all of which feature cameras, photographers, photography, and photographic themes. So if you’re in need of some songs about photographs – whether you’re a photographer looking for inspiration or a casual listener who likes photography – then read on! 1. “Kodachrome,” by Paul Simon “Kodachrome” is the lead single from Paul Simon’s third studio album There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973), named after the 35mm film format introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935. Referring to the unique characteristics of...

If they are, there’s a reason – the new AI-powered features won’t work on older phones or tablets. In fact, here’s a list of the devices the AI WON’T work on: Apple:iPod Touch 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPad (5th Gen), iPad (6th Gen), and iPad Pro 9.7. Android:  Those AI featureS only work on Android devices with more than 6 GB of RAM It says Adobe is “working to enable more devices in the future,” but so far, that’s all I know (learned this one the hard way, because I have an older iPad Air, and the AI features won’t work on that iPad, but they do work great on my more recent iPhone 12. Hope you found that helpful. Don’t forget to...

Your departure day has finally arrived. You’re packed, all your gear is ready, all batteries are charged and your adrenalin is pumping. It’s time to begin your photo safari to do a wildlife shoot of your favorite mammal, bird, predator, macro subject and more. A natural instinct is to grab your longest lens to get that once-in-a-lifetime shot. While it’s true that capturing a full-frame portrait of your favorite subject can produce a winner, does it always provide the best shot? Conversely, showing too much of the surroundings in which the animal is located can leave the viewer wondering why the image was made. This is a dilemma that every wildlife shooter faces. Should we zoom in to get the headshot...

YouTube can be a lucrative platform if you can break through the huge crowd of very talented creators all jockeying for position on the platform. Of course, that is a huge caveat, but if you are interested in what kind of income a creator can make at the top of the pile, this informative video that features a high-level YouTuber pulling back the curtain will show you just what you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We are constantly pressured into buying the latest cameras. As the bottom has fallen out of the camera market, maybe it’s time that camera manufacturers had a rethink about what they offer us. Nevertheless, there are good reasons for and against both upgrading and changing your system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Wedding photography can be one of the more daunting genres. For many people, their wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives. As photographers, it's crucial to capture these moments carefully and as best we can. This is especially important when it comes to the bride. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)