Fstoppers https://fstoppers.com/ en-US https://media.fstoppers.com/sites/all/themes/fstop_wide/images/fstoppers-logo-black-trans.png Fstoppers https://fstoppers.com/ Photography News and Community for Creative Professionals 296 78 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:53:22 -0400 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:01 -0400 Patience and Perspective: Keys to Captivating Landscape Photography https://fstoppers.com/landscapes/patience-and-perspective-keys-captivating-landscape-photography-662457?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Crafting the perfect landscape photograph involves much more than just pointing a camera at a scenic view. This fantastic video shares the process and will help you find and create better images.

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Visual Storytelling in the Face of Tragedy: A Photojournalist's Account   https://fstoppers.com/photojournalistic/visual-storytelling-face-tragedy-photojournalists-account-662456?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

A photographer's encounter with a tragedy can be transformative, both personally and professionally. Justin Mott's coverage of a deadly stampede in Cambodia for The New York Times offers a deep dive into the complexities and emotional weight carried by photojournalists on assignment.

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This Is One Of The Most Powerful Gifts Being An Artist Can Provide https://fstoppers.com/business/one-most-powerful-gifts-being-artist-can-provide-661969?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Being an artist means more than just creating the perfect image.

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Understanding and Controlling Noise: Tips for Every Photographer https://fstoppers.com/post-production/understanding-and-controlling-noise-tips-every-photographer-662340?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Understanding how to manage and reduce noise is a critical aspect of editing for any photographer who shoots at high ISOs. This helpful video tutorial will show you what noise is and how to manage it in your images.

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5 Common Beginner Landscape Photography Mistakes https://fstoppers.com/landscapes/5-common-beginner-landscape-photography-mistakes-662339?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

The evolution of a photographer's skill set and perspective over time can drastically change the way they view their craft, especially in the realm of landscape photography. This video documents one such examination and some common mistakes that emerged.

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5 Helpful Tips on How to Choose the Right Camera https://fstoppers.com/gear/5-helpful-tips-how-choose-right-camera-662338?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Choosing the right camera can be a daunting task for photographers and videographers alike, whether they are just starting out or looking to upgrade their gear. Nonetheless, it's a pivotal decision and one that takes a lot of thought. This helpful video will make the decision easier.

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Embracing Early Mornings: The Secret to Stunning Landscape Photography https://fstoppers.com/landscapes/embracing-early-mornings-secret-stunning-landscape-photography-662337?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Waking up early for sunrise photography sessions can transform a photographer's portfolio, offering unique lighting conditions and serene landscapes devoid of crowds. This practice is not just about capturing the golden hour but also about embracing the discipline required to seize these moments, for which you'll often be greatly awarded.

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Stop Wasting Your Money on Things You Don't Need https://fstoppers.com/business/stop-wasting-your-money-things-dont-need-662336?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Choosing the right gear in photography extends beyond mere preference; it gets into the strategic selection of tools that profoundly affect the quality and focus of a photographer's work, as well as their bank account.

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Sony Releases Major Firmware Updates for a1, a7S III, a7 IV, and a9 III https://fstoppers.com/gear/sony-releases-major-firmware-updates-a1-a7s-iii-a7-iv-and-a9-iii-662312?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

The long-awaited firmware updates for the Sony Alpha a1 and a7S III are finally here! They're packing many requested features, new upgrades, and useful enhancements, but are they really the upgrades we were hoping for?

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Is Access to Key Photographic Locations a Growing Concern? https://fstoppers.com/landscapes/access-key-photographic-locations-growing-concern-661962?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Access to key photographic locations is increasingly becoming a concern among photographers worldwide. As iconic landscapes attract more visitors each year, issues surrounding access, preservation, and management arise. This article delves into the factors contributing to the potential loss of access to these sites and explores perspectives from both landowners and photographers.

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Flash Photography Essentials: 5 Quick and Easy Tips https://fstoppers.com/lighting/flash-photography-essentials-5-quick-and-easy-tips-662187?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Understanding the fundamentals of flash photography is crucial for photographers aiming to elevate their portraits. This fantastic video tutorial shares five tips sure to help you improve.

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Transform Your Photography With Advanced Lightroom Masking Techniques   https://fstoppers.com/landscapes/transform-your-photography-advanced-lightroom-masking-techniques-662186?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Mastering Lightroom's masking tools can significantly elevate a photographer's post-processing workflow, allowing for precise adjustments that bring creative visions to life without much work. This helpful video tutorial will put you on the right path.

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Innovations in Video Technology: A Preview of NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas https://fstoppers.com/business/innovations-video-technology-preview-nab-show-2024-las-vegas-661964?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

The NAB Show is back and is set for April 13-17 in Las Vegas. This year, learn about the creator economy, innovation in media, engage in workshops, and network with industry leaders.

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Peakto Search: A Lightroom Plugin Which Instantly Finds Any Photo or Video You Have https://fstoppers.com/lightroom/peakto-search-lightroom-plugin-which-instantly-finds-any-photo-or-video-have-661805?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Here's something that should excite Adobe Lightroom users. It's a plug-in that will index your online or offline photo or video assets and bring them up in Lightroom instantly. It's a Mac app from CYME, the company that has a similar app called Peakto that's currently offered for Mac users. The difference is that Peakto searches those assets and they can be opened in any editor, including Lightroom, Capture One, DxO, Luminar, and others. Peakto Search is aimed at Lightroom users and appears as a menu bar item on your Mac.

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A Review of the New Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Cameras https://fstoppers.com/reviews/review-new-sigma-100-400mm-f5-63-dg-dn-os-contemporary-lens-fujifilm-x-cameras-662181?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

100-400mm lenses are some of the most versatile out there, offering a ton of reach suitable for everything from birds to landscapes, making them desirable for many photographer's kits. Nonetheless, such lenses can be pricey, which is what makes the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary an intriguing option. The excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from the lens in the real world.

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A Review of the New Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art Lens https://fstoppers.com/reviews/review-new-sigma-50mm-f12-dg-dn-art-lens-662176?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

The new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art is here, and it promises extreme performance and remarkable image quality at all apertures, all for a very reasonable price. How does it perform in the real world? This excellent video review takes a look.

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Nikon Announces NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Full Frame Superzoom Lens https://fstoppers.com/gear/nikon-announces-nikkor-z-28-400mm-f4-8-vr-full-frame-superzoom-lens-661990?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

For Nikon shooters looking to lighten their load without sacrificing reach, Nikon has just announced the release of the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR full frame superzoom.

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Last Chance To Enter Our Wedding Photography Critique https://fstoppers.com/critiques/last-chance-enter-our-wedding-photography-critique-662195?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Each month this year, Fstoppers is running a genre specific Critique the Community contest with some amazing prizes. The theme for March is "Weddings," and we are giving away $3,000 in prizes to 3 lucky winners. Oh, and one of the most successful wedding photographers I know, Pye Jirsa, will be guest judging the images. Here are the details!

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The Godox X3 Flash Trigger: Easy Touchscreen Operation for the X Trigger System https://fstoppers.com/reviews/godox-x3-flash-trigger-easy-touchscreen-operation-x-trigger-system-661933?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

The Godox X3 is a premium flash trigger, with a crystal clear OLED touchscreen and minimalist design. But does this trigger have the brains to match the beauty? In this review, I'll test the X3 versus Godox's previous flagship trigger and help you figure out which option is best for your flash kit.

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Tips for Photographing Dramatic Seascapes https://fstoppers.com/bts/tips-photographing-dramatic-seascapes-661910?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Photographing a seascape with crashing waves along the shore and the movement of the water can be a challenge for a landscape photographer. This video provides several tips on capturing dramatic images from the seashore with an ultrawide lens.

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How to Improve Your Photography Without Spending Money https://fstoppers.com/education/how-improve-your-photography-without-spending-money-661998?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Photography is an art form that allows us to document life’s journey and encapsulate moments that hold profound significance. This fantastic video details one photographer's transformation from a corporate professional to a passionate artist, giving a compelling narrative about pursuing happiness and finding solace in photography.

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Adobe Adds Structure Reference to Firefly Generative AI https://fstoppers.com/artificial-intelligence/adobe-adds-structure-reference-firefly-generative-ai-661821?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Adobe has unveiled a new feature inside its Adobe Firefly portal that gives users more control over the final look of images and art created using Generative AI. The feature is called Structure Reference and offers users control over an aspect of their output that has been unavailable previously.

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Capturing Beauty in the Mundane: The Art of Noticing https://fstoppers.com/education/capturing-beauty-mundane-art-noticing-661997?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Capturing the essence of everyday moments has become a transformative trend, particularly resonating with photographers who seek to find and showcase beauty in the mundane. This trend, which emphasizes the art of noticing the subtle yet profound beauty in our surroundings, offers a fresh perspective.

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Sigma Announces the 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art Lens https://fstoppers.com/gear/sigma-announces-50mm-f12-dg-dn-art-lens-661996?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Sigma promises the potential for truly extraordinary imagery with the new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens, the latest addition that pairs unmatched brightness with precision craftsmanship. Here's a look at the remarkable new lens.

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A Beginner Photographer's Guide to the Magical World of Specialized Photography Lenses https://fstoppers.com/gear/beginner-photographers-guide-magical-world-specialized-photography-lenses-661911?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Unlock the full potential of your photography journey with specialized lenses designed to elevate your creativity and skills. From capturing the minute details of a dewdrop to bending the rules of perspective, this guide introduces you to the world beyond standard lenses.

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