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Today’s Post by Joe FaracePictorialism, an approach to photography that emphasizes beauty of subject matter, tonality, and composition rather than the documentation of reality. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I’ve always been a fan of the  Pictorialist school of photography, even though in these times this genre seen as archaic and passé.My Early InfluencesAs a young photographer I was greatly influenced by the work of a local Maryland pictorialist, Edward L, Bafford (1902-1981,) and was lucky enough to be... READ MORE

Finding a good viewpoint in landscape photography often requires driving or walking around the subject, often while the light is fading. I decided to try...The post How to plan a landscape photography shoot appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Exploring and capturing the majesty of the universe and the night sky is what astrophotography is all about. However, some celestial objects are more challenging...The post It took two months to create this stunning lunar analemma photo appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

This is a quick video short I did on how to quickly and easily add a fog atmospheric effect to your image: There ya go – easy, peasy!Have a great Monday, everybody! -ScottP.S. I’ll be speaking at the On1 Landscape Photography Conference coming up next month. Some pretty incredible courses at the two-day online conference, including lots of shooting and post-processing sessions. More details at kelbyonelive.com – get your ticket now and save a bunch! The post Adding a Fog Effect in Lightroom appeared first... READ MORE

Some restaurants keep a photo of the local reviewer in the kitchen. The thinking is that if someone notices she’s in the building, everyone can up their game.And some musicians wait eagerly for A&R person to be in the crowd. If they really kill it tonight, a record deal might ensue.The most resilient approach, of course, is to act as if.What if this is your most important post, or your last one? What if the email you’re sending is going to be forwarded to your... READ MORE

Last week, Amazon USA launched started a 15% Prime Card cashback bonus on select Canon RF gear. They have now added more products, but with a 10% Prime Card cashback bonus. This promotion runs until May 31, 2024 or while stock lasts. The bonus program stacks with the current Canon USA instant rebates Canon EOS The post Amazon USA adds more Canon RF gear to their Prime Card bonus promotion appeared first on Canon Rumors.... READ MORE

I've always been fascinated by the latest and greatest technology, and that obsession has carried over to photography ever since I picked up my first camera. However, as cameras have improved, I've begun prioritizing how a camera makes me feel rather than what the camera offers regarding specs and features. Given the most popular cameras these days, I'm not alone in seeking joy over performance.[Read More]... READ MORE

Would you rather see a rare animal species from a great distance, or a more common species nearby? I pondered that question during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last week. More than once, I saw distant grizzlies and wolves that barely took up a few pixels at 600mm (or even 1680mm...... READ MORE

Daily Photo – Itchy Ski PeopleWith it being autumn here in Queenstown there have been a few snow flurries in the last little while. I’m sure everyone who like a bit of the Queenstown winter sports action is starting to get a bit itchy for some action whenever the peaks start to get a covering! This is actually a fun photo from my recent workshop down here in Queenstown. On the last night, I was going to take everyone to my favorite ponds for shooting... READ MORE

Daily Photo – Itchy Ski PeopleWith it being autumn here in Queenstown there have been a few snow flurries in the last little while. I’m sure everyone who like a bit of the Queenstown winter sports action is starting to get a bit itchy for some action whenever the peaks start to get a covering! Itchy Ski People Photo InformationDate Taken2024-05-05 20:01:27CameraCamera MakeExposure TimeApertureISOFocal LengthFlashExposure ProgramExposure Bias... READ MORE

I love short telephoto lenses because of how versatile they can be for anything from portraits to landscapes.[Read More]... READ MORE

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Did you get your hands on a brand-new Fujifilm X100VI (reviewed here)? Congratulations! Here are five accessories you may want for your brand-new camera. (If...The post Top 9 accessories for your brand-new Fujifilm X100VI appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

by Skip Cohen​I'm not sure how many years ago this started, but on Sundays, I began getting away from the topics of business and marketing. It's been at least a decade of rarely missing a Reflections post, and as I've written so many times, I only know what I'm going to write once I sit down at the computer.This morning, as we looked out on the backyard, I spotted the first bloom on the gardenia. We planted... READ MORE

Today’s Post by Joe Farace“Success is hard by the yard, but is a cinch by the inch”—Don FeltnerI’ve often said that success is hard but failure is easy but you can stack the odds in your favor of success by providing outstanding customer service to your photography clients.While this may sound obvious, these days good service is not so common. I think the reason is that good customer service for most consumer and b-to-b goods and services has all but evaporated. That may sound bad... READ MORE

The post A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond.Do you ever wish that your landscape photos were more striking – the kind of images that cause people to stop and stare? You might think the answer is to travel to breathtaking locations, but I have another, much simpler suggestion: Try going minimalist.You see, in landscape photography (and any type of photography, really!), the simplest images are often the most striking. And minimalism is... READ MORE

…but hurry.The words matter. Rushing has a built-in excuse. Rushing pushes us to skip steps or ship junk.But hurrying acknowledges how precious this moment in time is. It honors our good fortune to be in this place, able to contribute something generous.      ... READ MORE

When it comes to $13,000 lenses like the Canon RF 600mm f/4, you’d expect that they would deliver with a state-of-the-art lens cap. And while...The post This 3D-printed $15,000-lens cap is better than Canon’s original appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

I've been delving more deeply into SD cards since two days ago, and it's a bit like digging in ground that has a lot of buried rocks. (Ever had to do that? It's difficult). I'm not getting very far, I have to admit. I don't have a bedrock understanding of the pertinent issues or technologies.Despite which, a few points:—> Running down corporate history is like tracking genealogy in a small village, and I won't get into the weeds. Suffice to say that SanDisk was indeed... READ MORE

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Daily Photo – Sunrise SearchingOut and about searching for sunrise shots. Sunrise Searching Photo InformationDate Taken2024-05-04 20:01:21CameraCamera MakeExposure TimeApertureISOFocal LengthFlashExposure ProgramExposure Bias... READ MORE

For whatever reason, we don't follow Canon USA on Twitter (never X). However, yesterday they launched their first teaser for an upcoming announcement. It's an odd one, but a teaser nonetheless. There's not much here, other than the XF camera in the back and some lucky kid playing with new gear. I'm assuming it's new The post Canon USA has started with the teasers appeared first on Canon Rumors.... READ MORE

Many conspiracy theories retain a foothold along the edges of society. Some of them are relatively innocent; others are downright dangerous. But few persist and propagate as effectively as conspiracies surrounding the Apollo 11 Moon landing.[Read More]... READ MORE

As a photographer with over two decades of experience shooting exclusively with Hasselblad cameras, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and image quality...The post I have been shooting Hasselblad for over 20 years, and I am in love with the 907X CFV 100C system appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. Landscape photography is among the genres and projects most of us engage in once warmer climes set in. However, as with […]... READ MORE