A Reddit user recently shared a Tweet that pretty much summed up the dark side of portrait photography. Twitter user, @uhhhhmad wrote, “no dude I think it’s really cool and normal ur “photography” just consists of pictures of hot girls.” In case you missed it, the tweet is certainly meant to be received sarcastically. And while at first, it tickles the funny bone, it serves as a reminder to us all what a sad, dark place this section of our industry can be. Let’s take a look at the real problem, why it exists, and what we can do to move forward.
Have you ever wondered how photographers and media creators make their images so dreamy, and so otherworldly? More often than not, presets, actions, overlays, and LUTs have been used, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Presets allow us to make the images we had envisioned from the start. We have found a fantastic deal on a bundle of presets that’s packed with over 600 presets, actions, overlays, and LUTs. The images you create with this bundle will genuinely stun your clients and the thousands who will see them on social media. Right now, the StyleMyPic’s Legacy Retouching Creative Collection is just $29. For a limited time, you can save $571 on this incredible bundle of presets. Join us after the break for more details.
We’ve featured a great deal of thought-provoking works on alien worlds and space exploration, but today, the spotlight shines on something closer to home. Five decades after the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing, the Saturn V rocket remains a stunning reminder of humanity’s astronomical achievements in engineering and space flight, as photographer and videographer Zac Henderson shows us in his remarkable abstract series.
We all love to look at new cameras and new lenses, as many of us believe that new gear will help us produce better images. While that may be true to some small degree, we can tell you that apart from knowing basic things like understanding how to compose, and how to light, knowing how to edit your images, and using the right tools for that job is just as important when it comes to creating great photos. Here we will take a look at four photo editing tools that will make your life so much easier when it comes to editing your images.
The autofocus mode is certainly a blessing for many photographers, especially those who are just starting out. To provide the best results out of this mode, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are equipped with AF focus point options, which allow users to set the focus on their subjects. However, we can see why this can be intimidating to explore for beginners (What, more settings to fiddle around with? I just want to shoot!). This is where today’s photography cheat sheet will be especially useful.
We all love saving money on top-rated gear, and when the photography gear we want has a clearance sticker put on it, things get even better. Right now, Adorama is having a massive clearance, refurb, and open-box sales event, and you can save a ton of money. Hurry, though, because these deals will be first come, first served. Pick up a refurbished Nikon D810 for just $1,749.95, a Nikon D750 for only $1,049.95, and like-new open box Pansonic G9 for just $1,099! There are also deals on lenses like the Nikon 24-120 F4, which can be yours for $594.95. Then there are deals on memory cards, bags, printers, lighting, and so much more. Be sure to check out all of the open box deals, refurbished items, and special deals on Adorama’s website, too, as we have listed only a handful of them after the break.
Feeling the need for some serious photography inspiration? We’re sure today’s featured series by Italian photographer and videographer Bruno Pisani fits the bill. Aside from being a showcase of moody scenes and stunning details, it’s also a great example of what we can achieve when we work on our creative vision before anything else. If you’re into landscape photography or simply have a fondness for otherworldly imagery, you’re in for a treat!
Decades after Ansel Adams pioneered the Zone System for black and white photography, his technique remains an effective way to achieve contrasty and moody monochromes. Since it was developed for shooting, processing, and printing in film, Mark Wallace decided to come up with his own abbreviated version for digital photographers. So, if you’ve been wanting to achieve those punchy and contrasty monochromes, this quick video is a must-watch for you!
APS-C shooters will tell you just how difficult it can be to find good ultra-wide lenses to shoot with. Tokina knows this, and they have been making wide lenses for crop cameras for some time now. According to Tokina, the new Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 is one of their best ultra-wides yet. Designed with landscape, architecture, documentary, and astrophotographers in mind, this Tokina lens for Canon and Nikon APS-C DSLR’s might be the one you’ve been waiting for. Join us after the break for technical specs, images, and release information.
Earlier today, Olympus announced their new OMD EM5 Mk III camera with a fair amount of new tech. There’s also some recycled tech inside that comes from their higher-end cameras. There are some of you out there that will deny Olympus and Micro Four Thirds their rights to the camera market, but I’d disagree with you. They’re often tied with Fujifilm for having some of the best ergonomics and I simply think that the way that you approach shooting them is completely different. In the same way that you think about a Leica M or the Leica SL’s use in a different wavelength than you do with other camera makers you should do the same with Olympus. While our entire industry embraces the philosophy of always shooting in RAW and editing later, I’ve gone against that philosophy for a while. Instead, I opted to get it right in-camera as much as possible. We shouldn’t be using post-production as a crutch. To that end, embracing the unique tech inside of Olympus cameras I think is worthwhile. Finally, all of this could have been better emphasized with a beautiful, revamped Olympus Pen F camera.