The post Flat Lay Photography: The Ultimate Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. What is flat lay photography, and how can you capture stunning flat lay photos of your very own? In recent years, flat lay photography has exploded in popularity. And when done well, flat lay shots get tons of attention on social media. But beginners often struggle to capture beautiful flat lays. There’s so much to consider, from subject choice and compositional arrangements to lighting and colors, that many photographers give up without really giving the genre a chance. That’s where this article should help you out. I discuss all of the basics, and I also include plenty of flat...

Who doesn't love film photography? Who doesn't love the convenience of digital? Why not have both? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

I picked up a Fujifilm X-T4 about five months ago to use primarily as a backup camera and for street photography, video, and family use. Although I shoot with a Canon system in my studio, I fell in love with Fuji’s cameras years ago when I acquired an X-Pro1 and a few X lenses. In this article, I offer a friendly critique and some suggestions for Fuji to improve an already great camera system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Leica is a legendary brand, well known for a very specific camera experience and a desirable, unique look to their images. Fujifilm has made significant strides in the past decade, though, and their X-Pro series offers an experience similar to a rangefinder with a variety of interesting advanced and hybrid features. So, is Leica worth its significantly higher price? This great video review compares the Leica M11 to the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It used to be that most supertelephoto zoom lenses were significantly below the standards demanded by professionals, leaving you to either buy a stratospherically priced prime or make do. However, in the last few years, we have seen an explosion of better lenses, and one of the most impressive options out there is the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s not just the price, which is considerably lower than any other camera in the market that gives the same quality. It's a camera like no other, and its digital film footage is pure eye-candy every single time I get into the editing booth. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Redwood Trails” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail, Redwood National Park, California. 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A photography studio can be exciting and profitable. It can also have major pitfalls that you should be aware of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post A Guide to High-Contrast Photography (+ 6 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. High-contrast photography is tough to pull off – but in this article, I’m going to give you plenty of tried-and-tested strategies that guarantee amazing results. While some of my high-contrast photography tips explain how to embrace the power of contrasty lighting, others encourage you to reduce contrast for beautifully detailed images. So whether your goal is to create dramatic, high-contrast images or whether you want to capture high dynamic range scenes with ease, I’ve got you covered. Let’s do this! What is high-contrast photography? Technically, high-contrast photography refers to images with significant variation between light and dark tones. Here’s...

When it comes to landscape photography, most photographers default to using a wide angle lens, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, a telephoto lens can create equally compelling images, of course, and if you have not tried one for your own work, now is the time to head out and give it a shot. This excellent video tutorial will give you six awesome tips to get the most out of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A pen tablet improves your editing and retouching workflow. Here's an affordable option. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

When it comes to lighting, the three main types you can choose from are speedlights, monolights, and packs and heads. These three all have their own merits and drawbacks, and if you are thinking about investing in your own lighting system, it is important to know which is best suited for your work. This excellent video tutorial will show you the ins and outs of all three options and help you decide which to choose. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Kodak Gold 200 film is a popular choice and one of the most affordable stocks you can get, but the 120 format version was discontinued, much to the disappointment of medium format film photographers. Well, after some well-known folk in film photography — at least insofar as social media — kept asking for it, Kodak decided to deliver. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

It happened again. My DSLR has failed on set. While being used to it and calling in for repairs right away, I caught myself thinking whether the time has come to buy a mirrorless. Here are some points that I brought up while having this debate with myself. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Debbie Quick Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fawn Waiting for Mama” by Debbie Quick. Location: Poughkeepsie, New York. “A very young fawn sitting under a tree and waiting for mama to return,” describes Quick. See more of Debbie Quick’s photography at www.debscreativeimages.com. 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 Debbie Quick appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A good 50mm lens with a wide aperture is by far one of the most versatile a photographer can own, suitable for everything from portraiture to low-light events work and more. For Fuji shooters, there is the XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR, and 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)

Last week we started looking at what is the same, so now let’s look at what’s different. What’s Different? The most obvious, and initially potentially disorienting, difference is the interface. LrC’s interface has largely remained the same since it was released in 2007. Yes, it has gained new features since then, and some panels have been revamped, but a photographer moving directly from the original version to the current version of LrC would be completely oriented to where things are and even find many of the same panels and adjustments. However, a photographer moving from LrC to Lr may need a little time to get oriented to where certain adjustments are located. The most obvious difference in the interfaces is the...

Most people are familiar with DJI's consumer drones, but beyond those, the company also makes some impressively powerful and specialized enterprise drones. The Matrice 30 Enterprise is the latest at that level, and it offers some impressive new features. This great video takes a first look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 11 Best iPhone Tripods (in 2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. What is the best iPhone tripod? What tripod should you choose for iPhone group portraits, long exposures, landscapes, and more? If you’re struggling to choose the perfect iPhone tripod, you’re not alone. There are so many options to evaluate, including models designed to fit just about every photography style and budget – which is where this article comes in handy. Below, I reveal my favorite tripods for iPhone photography; by the time you finish reading, you’ll know which tripod to buy, no matter your style, methods, and budget. Note that, since it’s almost impossible to find one tripod that meets the...

Welcome back, and this time we’re digging in a bit deeper into using Layers and picking up where we left off week issue where I introduced the wonder and magic that is Layer Blend Modes. But this time we’re going to look at the big brother (or older cousin or maybe Uncle, I dunno) of these Blend Modes, which are the “Blend If” sliders. This is definitely a more advanced feature – but not because it’s hard to use (it’s simple), but because you probably wouldn’t even think to use these until you’re a little more advanced in your Photoshop skills, but I think it’s worth introducing them to you now, because (a) they’re really a lot of fun (b) it...