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This series of articles is excerpted from Rocky Nook’s Enthusiast’s Guide to Exposure by John Greengo covers the controls — shutter, aperture and ISO. The week, John covers depth of field. Depth of field With large apertures(low numbers, e.g., f/1.4, f/2, f/2.8) you can expect a shallow depth of field. This shallow depth of field […]The post The Enthusiast’s Guide to Exposure: Depth of field appeared first on Photofocus.... READ MORE

Instant photography is very much alive, albeit with limited film options. Because of this, we’ve been seeing some bright minds coming up with accessories like instant backs to help increase our options for cameras that can accommodate the instant films available today. Instant backs that allow you to shoot Instax films using Hasselblad cameras have been particularly popular in recent times. The latest of these is the #HVSQ Ver. 2, the second version of the Instax Square film back made by Shenzen-based photographer Tao Yang... READ MORE

Paris-based artist Roman Hill explores the microscopic world as a way to capture the immensity of the universe. His latest short film, titled As Above, looks like a mesmerizing display of cosmic gasses, stars, and galaxies, but it was shot on a tabletop.The whole short film is a single continuous take showing a chemical reaction in a space smaller than a fingernail (0.3×0.3in or 8x8mm).“Illustrating our universe’s never-ending dance of destruction and creation, in which life can emerge,” Hill writes. “The environment in which we... READ MORE

Forget everything you knew about how to create a custom default setting for your raw photos, and let’s get up to speed on the new system. Once you install the 9.2 update your old custom default settings will not work on newly imported photos or when you click the Reset button. This will not affect previously imported photos (unless you click the Reset button). If you’ve never created a custom default for raw photos, then you won’t notice anything different in this regard, but now... READ MORE

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Many years ago, Joan Tortorici Ruppert’s mother handed her a box full of negatives. You see, Joan’s father was an avid photographer, and Joan began to be interested in it too. So, her mom wanted her to have these photos that he’d taken and developed back in the late 1930s. Joan took this “time capsule” […]The post These “shoebox negatives” will take you on an emotional journey to 1930s Chicago appeared first on DIY Photography. ... READ MORE

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My portrait photography education didn’t happen in a classroom, library, or workshop. Most of what I learned came from studying my heroes’ work, trying to figure out why I loved their pictures, and then putting my own twist on them.In fact, I can see that my portrait style has come from a never-ending cycle of:1. Attempting to copy great photographers like Albert Watson and Richard Avedon.2. Failing miserably, but learning something in the process.And in this article, I’m going to give you 21 tips, techniques,... READ MORE

Meet Yvonne and Declan. “They are a funny, easygoing couple and it was great spending time together while portraying their intimacy, love and affection even before the wedding, which kept getting postponed due to the current events occurring in the world right now,” says Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based destination wedding photographer Ameirfikri.The couple, says the photographer, was supposed to get married for the last few days but, “because we are all currently under movement restrictions, they had to keep postponing. My heart is breaking for these... READ MORE

If you buy a Zeiss lens, you are generally in for super-sharp photos with smooth bokeh and a lack of aberrations, all put together in a solid, durable package. This great video review takes a look at one such lens, the Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

I love photographing animals, so here is a comprehensive collection of zoo photography tips that are worth learning to make the most of your next trip to the zoo.The post These Zoo Photography Tips Are Worth Learning Well appeared first on Light Stalking.... READ MORE

Whether you’re at home with your kids, have had photoshoots canceled or just wondering what’s next, we hope that our latest project will help you fill the creative void. This week on The Artists’ Notebook, we’re discussing color and design theory, business skills and lighting. Throughout the week you’ll be able to watch webinars, partake […]The post Today on The Artists’ Notebook: March 25, 2020 appeared first on Photofocus.... READ MORE

Episode 334 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS!Featured: Portrait Photographer, Marco JilpasIn This EpisodeIf you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.Show Opener:Portrait Photographer, Marco Jilpas.  Thanks Marco!Sponsors:– Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm– Get 20% off at BenroUSA.com with offer code PetaPixel20– Get 20% off at Sekonic.com with offer code PetaPixel20– Get FreshBooks cloud accounting FREE for 30 DAYS by entering PetaPixel in the... READ MORE

Lighting and shooting a good portrait is only half the work; after you have taken the winning shot, you still have to edit the image, which is where the other half of the magic happens. This excellent video tutorial will give you a comprehensive lesson on retouching a portrait using Photoshop.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

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Yay! Your couple is having a sparkler exit! It’s exciting, right?Sure, but it can also be terrifying and anxiety-inducing. It’s tough to fix bad lighting while you’re photographing weddings. We have to catch that perfect storm of focus, direction, timing and settings, and it’s always over in a flash (#punny).Overcoming 6 Dark Venue ChallengesInstead of having to say a little prayer every time you click that shutter, here are eight tips to help you take charge of your next sparkler exit.P.S. These tips apply to... READ MORE

I stumbled across this video by LA-based Italian filmmaker Alessandro Serra last night while browsing through social media – as one tends to do a lot more these days. It leapt out at me as I’ve seen a lot of my female friends on Facebook posting that ex-boyfriends they haven’t spoken to for several years […]The post Hilarious short film “Breaking social distancing” shows the potential consequences of breaking isolation appeared first on DIY Photography. ... READ MORE

From Canon: We have confirmed that the following phenomenon may occur during use of the EOS-1D X Mark III digital SLR camera. A new firmware Read more...... READ MORE

Lens manufacturer TTArtisan has released information on a new limited-edition 50mm F0.95 manual focus lens. According to Japanese photo gear distributor Shoten Kobo, TTArtisan will be making only 40 lenses: 20 with a Sony E-mount and 20 with a Fujifilm X-mount.According to the product text, the lens is ‘designed for old lens fans.’ The manual focus lens is constructed of 12 elements in 7 groups, features a 12-blade aperture diaphragm, has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm (20in) and offers an aperture range of F0.95-F16.The... READ MORE

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Being uncomfortable isn’t usually fun. In fact, we’re probably more likely to try to avoid uncomfortable situations than actually run toward them. Yet, it is a valuable skill. Not only in dealing with adversity but giving us confidence and trust in ourselves to recover quickly from failure, manage our fears, and explore the unknown. In today’s episode, we dive a big deeper into this topic and I share a few ways we can all practice getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Enjoy! FOLLOW CHASE: instagram |... READ MORE

Daily Photo – The Inverted RemarkablesThis is one of those fun visual tricks I like to play from time to time. I like it takes the viewer a few seconds (or more!) to figure out what exactly is going on. When you discover the trick, I think you get a little burst of dopamine, and that’s kinda fun. The Inverted Remarkables Photo InformationDate Taken2014-04-30 09:30:31CameraILCE-7RCamera MakeSonyExposure Time1/125Aperture8ISO125Focal Length66.0 mmFlashOff, Did... READ MORE

Looking to use some of this downtime to ramp up your photography business? Professional Photographers of America is offering up education for free.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

With photographers dealing with client cancellations, now is the perfect time to learn a new skill. Play with your photography! I recommend a session or two with water droplet photography. It can be a blast! But it doesn’t come without its share of frustration at times. Here are some tricks to get you going. I’ll […]The post Have downtime? Try out water droplet photography appeared first on Photofocus.... READ MORE

Experimenting with creative effects is among the reasons why film cameras continue to be popular in the digital age, and today’s featured photos make perfect examples. While there’s a myriad of cool effects that you can do with your favorite image editing software, being able to pull off effects with film cameras is still quite an achievement. Case in point is the pixel stretch effect achieved using a mechanical swing-lens panoramic camera! If you have one or a similar camera, we’re sure these photos will... READ MORE