“Why can’t I just do this in post-production?” is what I heard asked in a recent event that I went to about mixed lighting and flash. The reason is that many times, a photographer can’t get an organic look and effect to the scene. Further, why work a long time in post-production when you can just get the image right the first time around in-camera? Why can’t you achieve your creative vision without the use of a computer or an app? And why do you need to live by that preset life? In this tutorial, we’re going to walk you through the ideas behind blending natural light and flash.
Previously, we shared some tips for getting your composition spot on when shooting landscapes. For today’s photography cheat sheet, it’s time to work on the exposure with the help of histogram readings. Both elements work hand in hand to create breathtaking landscape photos that are more than just snapshots. So, if you’re working on getting better at shooting landscapes, we’re sure you’ll find these tips handy!
Today, the Nikon 58mm f0.95 S Noct Lens is finally fully announced with detailed specs and all. Perhaps most shocking is the fact that the lens will command a nearly $8,000 price tag. That means that this is a lens that commands a higher price point than some medium format mirrorless cameras. Granted, this is a unique lens. Earlier on, we got to play with it. Besides the lens being pretty much as large as my forearm, it’s a manual focus optic. While I certainly understand the value of manual focus lenses, I don’t really condone them being so rotundas. I mean, it’s massive. The Nikon 58mm f0.95 S Noct should quite honestly be badged as a cinema lens and not a lens designed for stills shooting. I’d expect something like this from Zeiss. But with the Nikon Z series system still being so young, it doesn’t make sense for a lens like this to be launched now. But at the same time, I’m torn to say that Nikon needs it.
Today, Nikon launched the latest member of their Z series mirrorless camera. The new DX-format Nikon Z 50 is joined by two companion NIKKOR Z lenses: the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f4.5-6.3 VR. Compact, lightweight, and bearing the full advantage of the larger Z mount, these new offerings promise to bring superior photo and video quality, speed, portability, and style to creators of all kinds.
If you’re fortunate enough to own any of the Medium Format cameras that Fujifilm has released to the market, you’ll know that you have also been blessed with some genuinely fantastic lenses. Fujifilm GF lenses are some of the best that we have used. All of the lenses offer excellent sharpness and excellent color rendition, and they all exhibit outstanding build qualities. If you’re not sure which of the Fujifilm GF lenses to buy, this guide is for you. Here you’ll find all of our real-world reviews on Fujifilm GF lenses.
Are you a film photographer still looking to tick a dream camera or lens from your wishlist? Or a vintage photography gear collector with an insatiable curiosity for what’s still out there? Maybe you’re a photographer with a taste for weird and wonderful photography contraptions? If you answered yes, you’re surely in for a treat in the latest videos by Paris-based photographer and filmmaker Mathieu Stern.
All images by Josep Fonti. Used with permission. We came across Josep Fonti’s work in a rather unorthodox fashion. To let you see behind the curtain (as they say), we often get sent work or find it through extensive research. But with Josep, we saw his photography on a laptop he had left open at …
One of the most fascinating topics to explore in documentary photography is how people have retained their traditional culture and way of life. Tribes and ethnic groups are perfect for these, as we’ve previously seen in portrait projects that covered the Toda Tribe of the Nilgiris, the Brokpa Tribe of the Himalayas, the Ladakh locals of India, and the Tengger group of Java, Indonesia. This time, we take a peek at the life of the Kazakh eagle hunters of Mongolia, who keep this fascinating age-old practice alive to this day.
Printed photos are perhaps the most fantastic way for folks to really understand the art of photography. Most folks aren’t printing enough, and that’s because digital screens have taken over our lives. But the moment someone starts to see their favorite photo as a print, their jaw drops. So how do you make someone really pay attention to a print and want to buy one? Well, it’s something that requires you to think out of the box. As with most of art and media these days, you need to create something that folks want to interact with or you need to have interacted with the print in some way. It needs to be made special. It needs to be truly one of a kind.
Getting the exposure right is only half of the job when it comes to landscape photography; it’s just as important to have an eye-catching composition. These two elements work together to make an outstanding landscape photo that goes beyond the snapshot. Today’s photography cheat sheet is a great resource both for those who are new to shooting landscapes and those who want to keep improving their composition.