The post Essential Travel Photography Gear: 5 Must-Have Items appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kav Dadfar. If you’re struggling to choose the right travel photography gear, you’ve come to the right place. You see, new travel photographers are always asking me about the equipment they should buy. And over time, I’ve developed a standard set of items that every travel shooter must own, from the absolute beginner to the serious professional. Below, I share my list of essentials; it features all of the basics, including camera, lens, and accessory recommendations. (By the way, a quick piece of advice before we start: Get adequate insurance to cover your camera and accessories. Accidents and thefts can – and...

The truth is that no matter how much you love photography, just like anything else is life, there will likely be periods when you are sick of it, whether because of creative frustration, frustrating clients, or something else. So, what do you do when that happens? This great video discusses how to handle those periods and come out the other side with a renewed vigor for photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Growing and sustaining a photography business has never been for the faint of heart, but it is possible to do if you have an excellent, multi-faceted plan. I recently collaborated with Lancaster, PA based headshot photographer Richard Waine to compile a list of 20 steps photographers can take to get their phone ringing, and build a business that stands the test of time. These tips will be presented in four installments. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

One of the best parts of the Micro Four Thirds system is the wide selection of sharp but quite portable lenses, and if you do not need a particularly wide aperture, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO is especially compact and light while also not breaking the bank. This excellent 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)

Photography is a complex topic full of myths and misconceptions, and those can lead you astray and be detrimental to your growth and success as a creative. This interesting video essay discusses three common photography myths that can undermine your work and the truth that is often hiding behind them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I think it is fair to say that streaming is complex, especially if you want to go beyond “Instagram live from a selfie camera.” Adding several angles, multiple cameras, and overlays is complex, and you would need quite a lot of gear for that. Well, say goodbye to that. RecNGo is a simple app that makes streaming affordable and accessible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Windy Sand Dunes” by Hi il Lee. Location: New Mexico. 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 Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Modern cameras support fantastic image stabilization, and ISO noise is not a problem anymore. We can shoot freehand in dusk conditions and get stunning, sharp photos. So, have tripods become obsolete? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

One of the most interesting and sometimes frustrating aspects of landscape photography is that you get no control over the elements of the frame, the lighting, or the surrounding conditions. And that will often mean that things will not be as you hoped or planned, but that should not deter you. This excellent video features an experienced landscape photographer discussing one of the key elements to improving your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Why 35mm Is Great for Landscape Photography (+ 4 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Should you use a 35mm lens for landscape photography? Or are you better off with other glass, such as a wide-angle zoom (e.g., a 12-24mm) or even a telephoto lens (e.g., a 70-200mm)? I love 35mm landscape photography. In this article, I explain why 35mm is such a special focal length, and why I encourage everyone to give it a try, no matter their skill level. I also offer a handful of 35mm landscape photography tips, so that – when you do get your hands on a 35mm lens – you can hit the ground running. And,...

If your landscape image has any visible noise in the image, the place it’s most likely to appear is in the sky. If you have a lot of clouds in your sky, those will often obscure the noise, but it’s those big open skies where you can really see the noise, and if you apply sharpening to your image (and I’m hoping you do – a lot of it), it just accentuates that noise. That’s why this technique is so handy. It allows you to apply lots of sharpening to your foreground and other important areas in your image without sharpening the sky. Check it out: STEP ONE: Here’s our image above, and in Lightroom’s Detail panel (where we add sharpening) we’re...

A portrait is a portrait. To simply add the modifier of macro doesn’t change the rules of good composition, light, creativity, depth of field, etc. What does change is the way in which the subject is captured. If you use natural light, time of day and angle of the sun still help determine the success of an image. But you have a tremendous advantage making macro portraits over ones of large mammals or people. With just a few modifications, macro portraits can be made mid-day when most photographers nap, clean equipment, download, edit or explore new locations. You need to modify harsh noon light with a reflector or diffuser. Additionally, sunlight can be overridden via the use of flash and dependent...

When it comes to portrait photos, lighting and shooting the image is only half of the process. Knowing how to edit your images with a careful touch while still applying your signature creative look is the other half. This excellent video tutorial will show you how one photographer edits his shots using a combination of Lightroom and Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, I’d just like to muse a bit of some lessons I’ve learned over a long career as a professional photographer. Hopefully, some of these concepts will help you as well. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Tamron has established itself as a manufacturer of superbly practical and affordable lenses in the last few years, but they have also started to push the boundaries of lens design to create some impressively extreme lenses. One such lens is the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Superzoom lenses are often overlooked because their extreme focal length ranges mean inherent compromises in image quality, but in recent years, we have seen some impressive advances that make them viable options for a lot of work. This excellent video features an experienced landscape photographer making a case for using a superzoom lens for landscape work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being a photographer is fun. Or is it? The good news is that it can be fun. But you have to know some hard truth that photographers sometimes don’t tell. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Masako Metz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Gorse with the Coastline” by Masako Metz. Location: Oregon. 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 Masako Metz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Samyang has long been recognized for creating affordable and sharp manual focus lenses, but in recent years, they have expanded into autofocus options, vastly increasing the versatility of their offerings while maintaining budget prices. One such lens is the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The beauty of shutter speed and aperture is that they are not just for getting technically correct exposures; they allow you to explore creative renderings as well. One way to do this is through dragging your shutter when shooting photos with motion, and this great video tutorial will show you both how to do it and the sort of results you can create. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)