Experimenting with colors is one of the best ways to make portraits interesting. A particular color scheme — or the absence of it — can set the mood and aesthetic of a photo. We see this at work with photography trends like retro, neon, and pastels. Today, we have yet another perfect example of portrait photography made more eye-catching in the latest series of Munich-based fashion and fine art photographer Elizaveta Porodina.
The debate about whether or not DSLRs are on their way out seems to be getting louder and louder with each and every passing day. It’s almost impossible to jump online and visit message boards without seeing someone proclaim that Mirrorless is the new king and that DSLRs are dead. However, a recent error on a post about a potentially new Sony A9 II (which was soon fixed by the website) whipped up a frenzy in the comment section there. The title read The upcoming A99 III, instead of A9 II, and the reaction in the comment section got us thinking about the current situation regarding DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras. Let’s talk about the issue after the break.
If you’re ready to take the next steps in your photography journey by adding off-camera flash into your workflow, congratulations! We applaud you for wanting to take this on. A lot of people think that mastering flash is hard, but we’re here to tell you that’s a bunch of hogwash. Off-camera flash is an easy way to add drama, and extra dimension to your images, and the best part, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get started with it. We have rounded up some of our favorite lights that we have reviewed over the years and have put them in one place for you. These lights are great for beginners and even for pros looking for some new gear.
Thinking of exploring your town tonight for some interesting street stuff to photograph? Night photography comes with its own set of challenges especially since you’re often forced to work in low light. You’ll also need to adjust your camera settings for every subject or shooting situation. That can be laborious if you’re still getting acquainted with your camera, not yet used to shooting at night. Fortunately, we have a photography cheat sheet ready to help you figure your settings around.
There’s some terrific end of summer and beginning of fall sales going on right now from the likes of Sigma, Tamron, Pentax, and Canon. If you’re looking for lens deals, you’re in the right place. You can pick up the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2 lens for just $1,199 on both Canon EF and Nikon F platforms right now. You can also score the Sigma 35mm f1.4 for only $699 for Canon EF, and Nikon F mounts. If you’re a Pentax shooter you can get limited lenses on the cheap too with the 77mm on sale at $696.95, the 31mm limited is just $896.95, and the 15mm Limited is only $446.95. There are great deals on Canon RF Mount lenses too. The RF 24-240mm with a huge accessory kit is only $989.98, the RF 24-105mm f4 is just $899, and the RF 35mm f1.8 with a free accessory kit is only $499. Come in and check out all the lens deals after the break.
X-Rite has been helping photographers, and videographers get their colors right for many years. X-Rite ColorChecker Passports have been an essential tool for many, and now X-Rite is looking to take things further by introducing the X-Rite i1Display screen calibration tools. Join us after the break to find out more about the New Xrite i1Display tools.
All documentary photography by Jenna Shouldice. Used with permission. “During labor, I feel like a magnet to the experience,” explains Jenna Shouldice. She’s a documentary photographer based on Vancouver Island. Her curiosity in the human experience has led her to document one of the most emotional moments a person can go through – giving birth. …
Among the biggest frustrations of photographers is a well-composed shot ruined by blur or lack of focus. Sometimes, you can get away with it if the blur is only minimal and hardly noticeable in small sizes. Otherwise, when the shot calls for sharpness, even the slightest blur can throw off the mood or message of the photo. As with many things about photography, there are some big and small changes that you can do to ensure optimum sharpness in your photos. Today’s photography cheat sheet offers some suggestions for this purpose.
When it comes to prime lenses, none are celebrated or talked about more than the trusty nifty fifty. 50mm prime lenses are loved by many photographers thanks to their exceptional ability to be able to comfortably shoot just about any genre you can think of. We have picked eight premium 50mm prime lenses that impressed us during our time with them. These lenses will help you see why this focal length is adored by so many photographers around the globe. Join us after the break to see which premium 50mm prime lenses we would recommend to anyone.
Can you still shoot Milky Way photos or star trails in film? Why yes, of course, and there are actually still photographers who get pretty good results out of it. We recently spotted an r/analog thread that shows what you can expect should you be brave to finally try it out. This Milky Way snap was shot by Nick Cheng (u/EpicNarwhals on Reddit) using a Canon EOS Rebel K2 loaded with a Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400. On his thread, he also mentioned equipping this film camera with the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 lens that he was using with his Canon EOS RP (and thought “what the hell”) to see if anything would come out.