A wide angle lens with a wide maximum aperture is one of the most versatile optics a photographer or filmmaker can have in their bag. If you are a Fujifilm shooter and looking to add one to your collection, the XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR is an intriguing option, 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)

Innovators and philosophers like Elon Musk and Sam Harris have been theorizing what our world will look like once artificial intelligence completely takes over our everyday lives. We aren't quite there, but if you've ever dreamed of a day when all your skin retouching might be completed using AI and neural networks, well, the future is a lot closer than you might think. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Whether you spend the winter in frigid temperatures and knee-deep snow or are just dreaming of your next tropical escape, these gorgeous tropical destinations are adored by nature photographers and those who just want maximum relaxation while on vacation. Check out the slideshow below for a quick escape to paradise and find the location information provided by the photographer below each image. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post 14 Images Of Tropical Destinations appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Landscape photography is made for manual mode, as you have the time to evaluate exactly how you want to expose the frame, both from a creative and technical standpoint. If you are newer to photography and feeling a bit overwhelmed by interpreting and managing all the parameters and settings that go into it, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know about using manual mode for landscape photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting with a wide aperture for portraits with a shallow depth of field is a highly popular look, but when you are photographing in the sun with flash, you can run into impossible-to-solve exposure issues — impossible until you introduce some new techniques. This helpful video tutorial will show how to deal with strong sun in outdoor portrait situations to produce better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has announced two new super telephoto primes ideal for wildlife and sports photographers, the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm F8 L IS USM. The latter is the longest lens yet for Canon’s EOS R mirrorless system, and both lenses are compatible with Canon’s RF1.4x and RF2x extenders for extreme telephoto reach up to an incredible 2400mm with the RF1200mm F8 L IS USM and RF2x. Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM The RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has a minimum focusing distance of 8.53 feet. Built-in image stabilization provides up to 4.5 stops of correction. The lens is 6.4 inches in diameter, 17 inches in length and weighs 6.9 pounds. Slightly heavier at 7.4 pounds—but remarkably light for...

A few years ago, Richmond, Virginia-based visual artists Jada and David Parrish found themselves stuck in a creative rut. The daily grind of their photography business combined with the global pandemic had taken a toll, and their passion-turned-business started to lack a bit in the passion department as they found themselves consumed with projects that didn't challenge or inspire. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The Canon 5DS and 5DS R were notable for offering 50-megapixel sensors at a time when that was an extremely high resolution for a full frame camera. Nowadays, 45-50 megapixels is much more common on higher-end camera bodies, with full frame options topping out at 61 megapixels. It looks like Canon plans to eclipse that figure by a significant amount with a new camera, however. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers are making some terrible mistakes with their TikTok and Instagram Reels content. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post 9 Tips to Improve Your Food Photography Styling appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Want to capture mouthwatering food photos? Then you must master food styling, which is the art of making your food as attractive as possible. I’ve been doing food photography for years, and over time, I’ve developed plenty of food styling techniques for incredible results. In this article, I share my 9 favorites, including: How much food to use in each photoSimple elements you can add to enhance the foodAn easy way to come up with plenty new food styling ideas So if you’re ready to style food just like the pros, then let’s get started! 1. Use less food...

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Spear Fishing” by Christopher Baker. Location: Madison, Alabama. “A great blue heron showing off his breakfast,” describes Baker. 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 Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Today, Canon has announced the two latest lenses for RF mount mirrorless cameras, the RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM and RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM, continuing to expand their lineup to new extremes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7 III was widely lauded as one of the most impressive and well-balanced hybrid cameras ever made, making its successor, the a7 IV, one of the most highly anticipated releases in recent memory. Now that the a7 IV is here, is it worth upgrading from the a7 III or can you stick with what you already have? This great video comparison will help you answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Following up from last week’s post let’s look at some of the key feature differences that should factor into your decision. Features in LrC that are not in Lr Since LrC has been around since 2007 it has had more time to evolve and mature. It was also intended to be a more efficient option for people who were using Photoshop, Bridge, and Camera Raw as their primary workflow tools, and so its features were designed with that workflow in mind. LrC was built with a modular approach as a way to house multiple different functions under a unified interface, and so today we have modules for Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print, and Web. The key features found in these...

With so many plugins out there to choose from and with nearly everyone trying to emulate old film looks, is this new plugin worth considering? Check out our review. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Telephoto lenses have a unique charm in landscape photography. How does the new Sony G Master telephoto zoom affect the way you shoot? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

When it comes to wedding photography, most users will want well-balanced cameras with advanced autofocus, decent resolution, good low-light performance, and more, all without being too expensive. Two options that fit those descriptions well are the Sony a7 IV and Canon EOS R6, and this great video comparison takes a look at both cameras and discusses which is the better choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Luminar software has been leading the industry when it comes to artificial intelligence photo editing for years, and now, they are taking things even further with Luminar Neo. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

Modern digital cameras have unbelievable dynamic range and post-processing latitude compared to those of a decade ago, and that has encouraged a lot of us to simply automatically bring the shadows up on every photo without a second thought. Is that the best choice, though? Maybe not. This great video discusses why you should reconsider how you treat the shadows in your photos and how to go about doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm's GFX line of medium format mirrorless cameras brought a level of popularity to a sensor size traditionally reserved for rental houses and a select few photographers by offering a modern take on the format and more importantly, doing so at a competitive price. This great video review takes a look at the latest member of the line, the GFX 50S II, and the performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)