Photo By David Connel The canyons of Arizona and Utah are some of my favorite photographic locations. The reflective light makes the canyon walls glow. After a day of photographing this particular slot canyon, I thought it would make a great night project. The canyon was too narrow to capture the Milky Way but was wide enough for the full moon. I used one of the many available star charting apps to determine if, where and when the moon would line up above the canyon walls. Hiking back to this spot on the predetermined evening, I paid close attention to the landmarks that would be visible in the dark of night in order to find my way back to the trailhead...

There is a saying that zoom lenses can make you a lazy photographer. And that might be true if you use them the wrong way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Vinson)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Don’t Forget To Look Behind You” by Ryan Cairl. 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

A 35mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is a classic choice for a wide range of applications. With a wide but still mostly neutral focal length and lots of light-gathering and subject-isolating power, it is equally at home in the studio, at a wedding, or on the street. For Sony shooters, the top option is the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM, and this excellent video review takes a long-term look at the lens and how its price, performance, and image quality stand up to other options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

24-70mm f/2.8 lenses are the workhorses of choice for a lot of photographers and filmmakers, as they cover a range of the most commonly needed focal lengths and pair them with a wide maximum aperture, making for a versatile combo. However, such lenses are rarely cheap. The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN makes a few smart compromises to bring its price way down, 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 post Fujifilm’s Next Cameras: The X-H2 and X-H2s appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The Fujifilm X-H2 and X-H2s will launch in 2022 – perhaps even as soon as the Fujifilm X Summit, scheduled for May 31st.   This news comes from Fuji Rumors, which has long reported on the two upcoming cameras and has carefully compiled a list of (rumored) X-H2 and X-H2s specs. The X-H2 and X-H2s are successors to the Fujifilm X-H1, the rugged, high-end, APS-C mirrorless camera featuring powerful still and video capabilities. The X-H1 debuted back in 2018, and rumors suggest that the X-H2 and X-H2s will outperform the X-H1 in a handful of key areas. The X-H2, for instance,...

What makes a great landscape photograph? An interesting subject and artful framing are important, but even more important is the quality of light. If the exposure is poor, photographs of the most beautiful scenes, thoughtfully composed, will still be unusable. Long exposure of ocean waves made possible by using a neutral density filter to reduce the light for a slower shutter speed. Photo by Warren Wise Landscape Photography. Optical filters are the key to controlling the light that your camera records. Though today’s image processing software is incredibly powerful, there’s no digital substitute for the control that optical filters provide when making your exposures. For example, optical filters can enable you to use much slower shutter speeds than you otherwise could...

There are a lot of pitfalls that can cause blurry landscape photos, some obvious and some a bit more subtle. This excellent video tutorial discusses some easily missed causes of blurry landscape photos and what you can do to fix them or avoid them in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Beth Young for winning the Shapes, Patterns, Textures And Lines Assignment with the image, “Lupine Leaves, Yosemite National Park.” See more of Beth Young’s work at www.optimalfocusphotography.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Shapes, Patterns, Textures And Lines Assignment Winner Beth Young appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Fujifilm is widely considered the king of film simulations and for good reason. Anyone who has owned a Fuji camera over the past decade appreciates the variety of excellent film recipes that can be created in camera and no doubt has their own go-to simulations they love to use. But is there a better way to give your photos a vintage look? In this review of Dehancer Film Emulator, we will find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens was widely respected for being a versatile hidden gem in the company's offerings, bringing with it 1:1 macro performance, some of the best image stabilization in any lens, and, of course, extremely sharp images. The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is its successor, and it brings with it some worthwhile improvements, most notable being its increased magnification. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One of the most useful accessories any photographer can have is a tripod, suitable for anything from allowing you to get sharp images at longer exposures or to take some of the weight and strain off your neck and back. There are a ton of options out there, however, and if you are wondering which one is right for you, check out this awesome video that will give you five tips for choosing the correct option. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Premiere Pro templates are one of the few quick solutions that can help elevate your video production. Graphics, text, typography, and animations can help you illustrate your points far more effectively. Unfortunately, trying to get all of those elements into your video, especially if creating them from scratch in a software like After Effects, can be expensive or time-consuming. A company called Videvo has a great solution. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Photo By Ross Stone Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sparrow Wookie” by Ross Stone. Location: Schurz, Nevada. 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 Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

It used to be that if you wanted to change the color of an object, you generally needed to jump into Photoshop to do it effectively. However, Lightroom has gained some quite advanced features in the last few years, and it is now possible to convincingly change the color of many objects without having to resort to Photoshop. This great video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to do it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography studios can be very profitable if you create them the right way. Photography studios can earn you $100K in medium markets and up to $200K+ in some of the larger markets. In addition to photographers renting the studio, there are other alternative methods to booking your studio day and night. There are workshops, yoga classes, private dinners, and even YouTubers needing a space regularly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post 8 Tips for Pro-Level Smartphone Product Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you struggling to capture stunning smartphone product shots? You’re not alone. Smartphone product photography often seems tough, especially when you’re starting out. But here’s a secret: With a little bit of know-how, you can take product photos with a smartphone that look just as good as product photos captured with a DSLR or mirrorless camera. You just need to take advantage of your camera settings, your equipment, your lighting options, and your compositional skills – all of which I explore in this article. So no matter your product photography skill level, read on for plenty of tips, tricks, and...

Editing video can be a very time-consuming task, and any spot where you can save even just a few seconds can add up to big gains overall. This helpful video tutorial discusses 10 tips that will speed up your editing process and leave you more time for other things. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Hopefully, these videos help readers de-stress, and maybe you’ll learn something new along the way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

High-quality zoom lenses are expensive, usually running over $2,000, and as such, most of us are always looking to get more mileage out of what we already own. The thought of doubling your zoom's reach with an affordable 2x teleconverter is definitely appealing, but will it work in practice? This great video review takes a look at the situation for Sony shooters. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)