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45. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/kf-concept-filters-put-to-the-test/">K&#038;F Concept Filters Review: A Hands-On Test of 4 Filters</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/kdadfar/">Kav Dadfar</a>.</p>
46. <p>This article was updated in May 2024 with contributions from Kav Dadfar and Jaymes Dempsey. I&#8217;ve long been an advocate of carrying as little camera equipment as possible. In fact, most other photographers are surprised to hear how little I carry with me on any trip. Besides the extra weight, carrying more gear means you [&#8230;]</p>
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52.  
53.  
54. <p><em>This article was updated in May 2024 with contributions from Kav Dadfar and Jaymes Dempsey.</em></p>
55.  
56.  
57.  
58. <p>I&#8217;ve long been an advocate of carrying as little camera equipment as possible. In fact, most other photographers are surprised to hear how little I carry with me on any trip. </p>
59.  
60.  
61.  
62. <p>Besides the extra weight, carrying more gear means you have more things to lose or have stolen. But while carrying less is always better &#8211; in my opinion, anyway! &#8211; there are some things I simply can&#8217;t live without. <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/5-camera-filters-enhance-your-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="Filters (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Filters</a> are one type of accessory that I <em>always </em>take with me, as they&#8217;re essential for my photography. So when I was sent four new K&amp;F Concept filters, I was very excited to put them to the test.</p>
63.  
64.  
65.  
66. <p>Here are the K&amp;F Concept filters that I review below:</p>
67.  
68.  
69.  
70. <ul>
71. <li>The <a href="https://geni.us/KFConcept77mmND2-512" target="_blank" aria-label="77mm ND8-ND128 Variable Neutral Density filter (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND8-ND128 Variable Neutral Density filter</a></li>
72.  
73.  
74.  
75. <li>The <a href="https://geni.us/KFConcept77ND2-32CPL" target="_blank" aria-label="77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filter (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filter</a></li>
76.  
77.  
78.  
79. <li>The <a href="https://geni.us/dPSKFConceptCircPolar" target="_blank" aria-label="77mm Circular Polarizer filter (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm Circular Polarizer filter</a></li>
80.  
81.  
82.  
83. <li>The <a href="https://geni.us/dPSKFConcept77ND2-32" target="_blank" aria-label="77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter</a></li>
84. </ul>
85.  
86.  
87.  
88. <p>I display test shots for each of the filters I tried, and I offer my thoughts on the performance of each model. </p>
89.  
90.  
91.  
92. <p><em>Note: K&amp;F Concept sent me these filters free of charge. However, I am not paid or affiliated with K&amp;F Concept, and my review is honest and based on my personal experience using the products!</em></p>
93.  
94.  
95.  
96. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="why-should-you-use-filters">Why should you use filters?</h2>
97.  
98.  
99.  
100. <p>As advanced as digital cameras are these days, they still occasionally need some help to capture photos the way you want, especially if you&#8217;re a landscape, cityscape, or outdoor portrait photographer. Often the big issue in photography is light. Too much of it, not enough, too harsh, in the wrong place &#8211; if only you could control outdoor light like in a studio!</p>
101.  
102.  
103.  
104. <p>Filters can help a photographer control light in varied circumstances. There are lots of filters that satisfy different needs. Two of the most common filters in use today are neutral density filters and polarizing filters.</p>
105.  
106.  
107.  
108. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="polarizing-filters">Polarizing filters</h3>
109.  
110.  
111.  
112. <p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-and-buy-polarizing-filters/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Polarizing filters</a> help remove unwanted reflections. For example, if you are photographing water or through glass, they&#8217;ll reduce reflections so you can capture the subjects <em>behind </em>the reflective surface. In addition to reducing reflections, they also boost color saturation (especially blues and greens). So they&#8217;re great for photographing popular landscape subjects, such as waterfalls, beaches, lakes, and rivers.</p>
113.  
114.  
115.  
116. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="neutral-density-filters">Neutral density filters</h3>
117.  
118.  
119.  
120. <p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/neutral-density-filters-landscape-photos/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Neutral density filters</a> reduce the amount of light that enters the lens. This allows you to select a shutter speed that&#8217;s <em>slower </em>than usual.</p>
121.  
122.  
123.  
124. <p>ND filters are commonly used to create <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-capture-motion-blur-in-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="motion blur (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">motion blur</a> in the landscape &#8211; such as when photographing water during the day or moving clouds. </p>
125.  
126.  
127.  
128. <p>However, even in day-to-day photography, ND filters can be useful to help avoid overexposure at <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/aperture/" target="_blank" aria-label="wide apertures (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">wide apertures</a>. Outdoor portrait photographers sometimes carry ND filters for this exact reason.</p>
129.  
130.  
131.  
132. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="square-filters-vs-screw-on-filters">Square filters vs screw-on filters</h2>
133.  
134.  
135.  
136. <p>There are two types of filters these days: square filters and screw-on filters.</p>
137.  
138.  
139.  
140. <p>Square filters are square or rectangular pieces of glass (or plastic) that attach to your lens by way of a holder. </p>
141.  
142.  
143. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
144. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178769" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-2-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178769" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-2-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-2-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-2-1.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A square filter mounts to your lens via a filter holder. Note the brackets on the front of my lens.</figcaption></figure></div>
145.  
146.  
147. <p>As the name suggests, screw-on filters screw onto your lens directly (i.e., no holder is necessary).</p>
148.  
149.  
150. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
151. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178768" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-1-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178768" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-1-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-1-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-1-1.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This filter screwed right onto the front of my lens.</figcaption></figure></div>
152.  
153.  
154. <p>There are pros and cons for using both, and certain types of filters are commonly found in one configuration. I have always used square filters, but the K&amp;F Concept filters that I tested were all screw-on, so it was a chance for me to experience something new.</p>
155.  
156.  
157.  
158. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-kf-concept-filters-that-i-reviewed">The K&amp;F Concept filters that I reviewed</h2>
159.  
160.  
161. <div class="wp-block-image">
162. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178770" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-3-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178770" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-3-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-3-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-3-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-3-1.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
163.  
164.  
165. <p>As I noted in the introduction, I reviewed these K&amp;F Concept filters: </p>
166.  
167.  
168.  
169. <ul>
170. <li>The <a aria-label="77mm ND8-ND128 Variable Neutral Density filter (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/KFConcept77mmND2-512" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND8-ND128 Variable Neutral Density filter</a></li>
171.  
172.  
173.  
174. <li>The <a href="https://geni.us/KFConcept77ND2-32CPL" target="_blank" aria-label="77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filter (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filter</a></li>
175.  
176.  
177.  
178. <li>The <a href="https://geni.us/dPSKFConceptCircPolar" target="_blank" aria-label="77mm Circular Polarizer filter (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm Circular Polarizer filter</a></li>
179.  
180.  
181.  
182. <li>The <a aria-label="77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/dPSKFConcept77ND2-32" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter</a></li>
183. </ul>
184.  
185.  
186.  
187. <p>K&amp;F Concept offers plenty of other options, but these four filters provide a nice overview of the company&#8217;s filter selection. I was able to test circular polarizers <em>and </em>neutral density filters to give you a sense of whether K&amp;F Concept&#8217;s filter lineup is worth considering.</p>
188.  
189.  
190.  
191. <p>Note that I tested the 77mm version of these filters simply because I was using a lens with a 77mm filter thread. If you purchase any of the filters I discuss, make sure you match the filter size to <em>your </em>lens&#8217;s thread, not mine; otherwise, you&#8217;ll find that the filters don&#8217;t screw onto your lens. K&amp;F Concept offers each filter in various sizes, and the performance is identical from size to size, so my review of the filters will remain relevant regardless of your lens size. </p>
192.  
193.  
194.  
195. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="packaging-and-unboxing">Packaging and unboxing</h2>
196.  
197.  
198.  
199. <p>My first impression of the filters was of the beautiful and secure packaging in which they arrived. K&amp;F Concept packages each filter in a hard cardboard box, with each filter placed in a hard plastic case <em>inside </em>the cardboard box. Each filter is further protected inside the plastic box because it&#8217;s wrapped in a plastic bag and placed on a piece of foam. </p>
200.  
201.  
202. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
203. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178771" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-4-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178771" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-4-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-4-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-4-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-4-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-4-1.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">K&amp;F Concept provides you with a circular plastic case for each filter, which slips inside a hard cardboard box.</figcaption></figure></div>
204.  
205.  
206. <p>The plastic box makes the filters extremely accessible when needed, as the lid flips open. The circular polarizing filter comes in a slightly different plastic box &#8211; it twists open rather than flips &#8211; but it&#8217;s still secure inside due to some rubber ridges. This stops the filter from rattling around in the case.</p>
207.  
208.  
209. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
210. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178772" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-5-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178772" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-5-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-5-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-5-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-5-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-5-1.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The circular polarizer came with a twist lid rather than a flip lid, but it&#8217;s still very secure!</figcaption></figure></div>
211.  
212.  
213. <p>I will need to stick some small stickers on the plastic boxes and write the filter name on them to make them easier to find; this is currently lacking on the plastic boxes. Other than that, the packing is very impressive.</p>
214.  
215.  
216.  
217. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="build-and-ease-of-use">Build and ease of use</h2>
218.  
219.  
220.  
221. <p>With the exception of the circular polarizer filter, the filter frames are made from an aluminum alloy. (The polarizer filter frame is made from extra-tough magnalium). Even though the frames are very slim in design, they certainly feel rigid, and I noticed no real bending even when I tried to force them.</p>
222.  
223.  
224. <div class="wp-block-image">
225. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178773" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-6-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178773" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-6-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-6-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-6-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-6-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-6-1.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
226.  
227.  
228. <p>All the filters are made from coated optical glass that is designed to reduce reflections. It&#8217;s also waterproof and scratch-resistant, which is always helpful for outdoor photography where you never quite know what you&#8217;ll encounter!</p>
229.  
230.  
231.  
232. <p>Bottom line: The filters are highly durable and should serve you well, even if you shoot in fairly rough environments.</p>
233.  
234.  
235.  
236. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="filter-performance">Filter performance</h2>
237.  
238.  
239. <div class="wp-block-image">
240. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178847" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-14.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178847" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-14.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-14.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-14.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-14.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-14.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
241.  
242.  
243. <p>As someone who has always used square filters, I was skeptical about the quality of these screw-on filters. I was worried they would affect image quality by producing vignettes or color casts &#8211; this is a common problem when using cheaper filters &#8211; so I was determined to conduct rigorous tests.</p>
244.  
245.  
246.  
247. <p>I deliberately headed out during the early afternoon as I wanted to evaluate these filters in harsh light. Below, I share my sample images and my thoughts on the performance of each model.</p>
248.  
249.  
250.  
251. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="testing-the-kf-concept-circular-polarizer">Testing the K&amp;F Concept Circular Polarizer</h3>
252.  
253.  
254.  
255. <p>I conducted my first test with the <a aria-label="77mm Circular Polarizer filter (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/dPSKFConceptCircPolar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm Circular Polarizer filter</a>. Below are two images taken from the same place only seconds apart. The image on the left was captured with no filter. Then I placed the filter onto my lens to capture the image on the right:</p>
256.  
257.  
258. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
259. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178843" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:33.6%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="504" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-10-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C504&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178843" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-10-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-10-1.jpg?resize=300%2C101&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-10-1.jpg?resize=768%2C258&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-10-1.jpg?resize=600%2C202&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-10-1.jpg?resize=717%2C241&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Left: No polarizer. Right: K&amp;F Concept polarizer attached.</figcaption></figure></div>
260.  
261.  
262. <p>Note the reflections in the water in the unfiltered shot; in the polarized image, the reflections are almost completely gone, allowing you to see the rocks on the riverbed. </p>
263.  
264.  
265.  
266. <p>If you look carefully, you can see that the blue in the sky was subtly boosted by the polarizing filter. There is a very slight vignette in the top left corner, but this is so minor that it can easily be removed in post-production.</p>
267.  
268.  
269.  
270. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="testing-the-kf-concept-nd-nd-variable-neutral-density-filter">Testing the K&amp;F Concept ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter</h3>
271.  
272.  
273.  
274. <p>I conducted the next test with the <a href="https://geni.us/dPSKFConcept77ND2-32" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener">77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter</a>. It screwed in easily and was easy to remove without any jamming. </p>
275.  
276.  
277.  
278. <p>This filter is a variable ND model, so by rotating the front of the filter, you can get different light-blocking intensities. Therefore, it was important to test the filter at a variety of strengths. As you can see from my sample images below, the ND filter performed very well across the board, with no color casts or vignetting.</p>
279.  
280.  
281. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-178844 size-full is-style-with-caption">
282. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178844" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:29.4%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="441" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-11-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C441&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178844" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-11-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-11-1.jpg?resize=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-11-1.jpg?resize=768%2C226&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-11-1.jpg?resize=600%2C176&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-11-1.jpg?resize=717%2C211&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">From the left: ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16, and ND32.</figcaption></figure></div>
283.  
284.  
285. <p>I also didn&#8217;t come across the X-cross issue &#8211; where an X-shaped vignette appears across the frame &#8211; that sometimes occurs with variable ND filters.</p>
286.  
287.  
288.  
289. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="testing-the-kf-concept-nd-nd-variable-neutral-density-filter">Testing the K&amp;F Concept ND8-ND128 Variable Neutral Density filter</h3>
290.  
291.  
292.  
293. <p>The <a aria-label="77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/dPSKFConcept77ND2-32" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density filter</a> was also easy to screw on and remove from my lens, and it performed well, too:</p>
294.  
295.  
296. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-178845 size-full is-style-with-caption">
297. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178845" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:29.47%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="442" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-12-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C442&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178845" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-12-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-12-1.jpg?resize=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-12-1.jpg?resize=768%2C226&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-12-1.jpg?resize=600%2C177&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-12-1.jpg?resize=717%2C211&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">From the left: ND8, ND16, ND32, ND64, and ND128.</figcaption></figure></div>
298.  
299.  
300. <p>Vignetting was kept to a minimum, there was no X-cross, and the image colors were natural. </p>
301.  
302.  
303.  
304. <p>The thing that I found so useful with these variable filters is the ease of transporting them and the amount of space saved in my <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/thinktank-vision-15-camera-bag-review/">camera bag</a>. To be able to carry two ND filters that cover such a wide range is definitely a huge benefit!</p>
305.  
306.  
307.  
308. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="testing-the-kf-concept-nd-nd-variable-neutral-density-and-circular-polarizing-filter">Testing the K&amp;F Concept ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filter</h3>
309.  
310.  
311.  
312. <p>The final filter tested was the <a aria-label="77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filter (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/KFConcept77ND2-32CPL" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">77mm ND2-ND32 Variable Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filter</a>. While I was impressed with the other filters, this is the one that I really found useful. </p>
313.  
314.  
315.  
316. <p>If I need to shoot with an ND filter and a polarizer, I normally screw on my circular polarizing filter, then screw on my filter holder ring, put the holder on, and add the filters I need before I&#8217;m ready to shoot. It&#8217;s a time-consuming process, and it&#8217;s one that I&#8217;d prefer to avoid.</p>
317.  
318.  
319.  
320. <p>Fortunately, this K&amp;F Concept filter does it all! It works as a polarizer <em>and </em>as a variable ND filter, so instead of mounting multiple filters to the front of my lens, I can just add one. You can see below how using the filter gave me a <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/essential-equipment-long-exposure-photography/">longer shutter speed</a> to achieve smooth water &#8211; even in relatively bright light &#8211; and also removed much of the water reflection. This helped bring out the details on the riverbed.</p>
321.  
322.  
323. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-178846 size-full is-style-with-caption">
324. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-178846" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:22.53%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="338" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-13-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C338&#038;ssl=1" alt="K&amp;F Concept filter review" class="wp-image-178846" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-13-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-13-1.jpg?resize=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-13-1.jpg?resize=768%2C173&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-13-1.jpg?resize=600%2C135&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kav-Dadfar-2019-13-1.jpg?resize=717%2C162&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">From left: No filter, ND16, and ND32.</figcaption></figure></div>
325.  
326.  
327. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="kf-concept-filters-verdict">K&amp;F Concept filters: verdict</h2>
328.  
329.  
330.  
331. <p>As mentioned, I have always been skeptical of using circular or screw-in filters. However, I am thoroughly impressed with the K&amp;F Concept filters I reviewed. The image quality is superb and the added benefit of just using one variable ND filter and adjusting the gradient without having to stack filters is really useful.</p>
332.  
333.  
334.  
335. <p>The thing that I really loved about these filters is how premium they look, feel, and perform. In fact, I didn&#8217;t notice any difference between these K&amp;F Concept filters and my (much more expensive) square filters.</p>
336.  
337.  
338.  
339. <p>Another huge benefit of these filters is the cost. At the time of writing, the 5-stop variable ND and CPL filter is priced around $90. And you get six filters for that price! Individually purchasing high-quality filters will be a lot more expensive. This will obviously help anyone starting out and wanting to build their accessories up without spending a small fortune. I, for one, will be adding these filters to my collection!</p>
340. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/kf-concept-filters-put-to-the-test/">K&#038;F Concept Filters Review: A Hands-On Test of 4 Filters</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/kdadfar/">Kav Dadfar</a>.</p>
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349. <title>7 Tips for Gorgeous Bird Photography Lighting</title>
350. <link>https://digital-photography-school.com/bird-photography-lighting/</link>
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353. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jaymes Dempsey]]></dc:creator>
354. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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361. <p>When I discovered bird photography for the first time, I was obsessed. I was 13 years old and on a family vacation to the seaside, so I had plenty of time to learn; I spent long hours reading books and articles, hoping to absorb as much information as possible so that I could take the [&#8230;]</p>
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365. <div class="wp-block-image">
366. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237024" style="width:1200px"><span class="space" style="width:1200px; padding-top:91.17%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1094" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1005.jpg?resize=1200%2C1094&#038;ssl=1" alt="tips for beautiful bird photography lighting" class="wp-image-237024" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1005.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1005.jpg?resize=300%2C274&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1005.jpg?resize=600%2C547&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1005.jpg?resize=768%2C700&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1005.jpg?resize=717%2C654&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
367.  
368.  
369. <p>When I discovered <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/10-incredible-bird-photography-tips-beginners/" target="_blank" aria-label="bird photography (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">bird photography</a> for the first time, I was <em>obsessed</em>. I was 13 years old and on a family vacation to the seaside, so I had plenty of time to learn; I spent long hours reading books and articles, hoping to absorb as much information as possible so that I could take the kind of photos I saw in professional bird photography portfolios.</p>
370.  
371.  
372.  
373. <p>But while I learned all about camera settings, gear, and composition, there was one topic that I didn&#8217;t grasp until years later: lighting.</p>
374.  
375.  
376.  
377. <p>You might think that lighting a bird photo is simple &#8211; after all, the sun does it for you, and you have zero control over the sun! &#8211; but it actually involves careful consideration of the sun&#8217;s position in relation to you and your subject. Plus, the quality of the light is dramatically affected by the amount of cloud cover and the sun&#8217;s angle.</p>
378.  
379.  
380.  
381. <p>I’ve been photographing birds for over a decade, and in this article, I share all my best bird photography lighting tips, including:</p>
382.  
383.  
384.  
385. <ul>
386. <li>The best time of day for amazing bird images</li>
387.  
388.  
389.  
390. <li>My favorite lighting direction to capture plenty of detail</li>
391.  
392.  
393.  
394. <li>A simple way to produce artistic bird photos</li>
395.  
396.  
397.  
398. <li>The type of lighting you should consistently avoid</li>
399. </ul>
400.  
401.  
402.  
403. <p>Ready to level up your bird photography? Then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip:</p>
404.  
405.  
406.  
407. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="shoot-during-the-golden-hour">1. Shoot during the golden hour</h2>
408.  
409.  
410.  
411. <p>If you want great bird photos, there’s one type of lighting that will rarely let you down:</p>
412.  
413.  
414.  
415. <p>That gorgeous yellow light produced by the low sun in the hour or two after sunrise and the hour or two before sunset. (In other words, <em><a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-photograph-golden-hour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">golden hour light</a></em>.)</p>
416.  
417.  
418. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
419. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237004" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:58.1%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="581" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C581&#038;ssl=1" alt="bird photography lighting roseate spoonbill feeding" class="wp-image-237004" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-2.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-2.jpg?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-2.jpg?resize=600%2C349&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-2.jpg?resize=768%2C446&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-2.jpg?resize=717%2C417&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I photographed this roseate spoonbill as the sun was setting. Note the warmth on those feathers, as well as the lack of heavy shadows.</figcaption></figure></div>
420.  
421.  
422. <p>In fact, many bird photographers refuse to shoot outside of the golden-hour window &#8211; and while I don’t advocate such an extreme approach, I <em>do </em>think that you should shoot during the golden hours as much as possible.</p>
423.  
424.  
425.  
426. <p>Plus, the golden hours tend to coincide with birds’ peak activity, so it’s often the best time to capture great subjects in great poses, anyway.</p>
427.  
428.  
429.  
430. <p>Golden hour lighting is soft<em>, </em>and it comes from a low angle. Therefore, you get flattering illumination, minimal shadows, and evenly lit subjects that feature plenty of detail.&nbsp;</p>
431.  
432.  
433. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
434. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237021" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:66.7%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="willet in golden hour sunlight" class="wp-image-237021" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-1.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Another golden-hour image, this time featuring a willet. Willets are fairly drab birds, but with golden-hour light, they seem to come alive! Here, I&#8217;ve photographed the willet in the evening, with the low sun behind me and off to my left.</figcaption></figure></div>
435.  
436.  
437. <p>You can also use the low sun to produce stunning artistic effects, such as silhouettes. (More on that in a later section!)</p>
438.  
439.  
440.  
441. <p>When I go on bird photography trips, I do my best to <em>never </em>miss a golden-hour lighting opportunity. If the forecast shows clear skies, then I&#8217;ll aim to be up with the sunrise, and I&#8217;ll also be sure to head back out around three hours before sunset. </p>
442.  
443.  
444.  
445. <p>Bottom line: The more you can shoot during the golden hour, the better. When planning your outings, be sure to check the sunrise and sunset times. Then be prepared to get in position before the magic light appears.</p>
446.  
447.  
448.  
449. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="avoid-photographing-when-the-sun-is-high-in-the-sky">2. Avoid photographing when the sun is high in the sky</h2>
450.  
451.  
452.  
453. <p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/photography-in-harsh-mid-day-light/" target="_blank" aria-label="Midday light (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Midday light</a> is the complete opposite of golden hour light.</p>
454.  
455.  
456.  
457. <p>It’s contrasty. It’s unflattering. It washes out colors. And it comes from high above the birds’ heads, so it produces unpleasant shadows that obscure detail.</p>
458.  
459.  
460.  
461. <p>Am I going to say that you should never, ever photograph around noon? No. You can take great photos of birds at any time of day &#8211; but if you shoot when the sun is high in the sky, you’ll have a much harder time getting solid images. Colorful birds will look bland, and your camera will struggle to record detail (especially when faced with birds featuring both black and white plumage).</p>
462.  
463.  
464.  
465. <p>When I was starting out as a bird photographer, this was a mistake that I often made. I would head to the local park in the middle of the day, and I&#8217;d end up with a slew of photos featuring harsh shadows and washed-out colors. It was a frustrating experience, but I learned from it, and I now rarely schedule bird photography outings to coincide with strong midday lighting.</p>
466.  
467.  
468.  
469. <p>Instead, I generally try to schedule my bird photography for late in the afternoon or early in the morning, and I suggest you do the same. But if you <em>do</em> find yourself out on a shoot in the middle of the day, try to reduce the harsh light by, for instance, working in the shade or heading to a beach (where the bright sand will reflect light up toward the bird). In my experience, neither of these approaches is ideal &#8211; midday shade still tends to sap colors, while even a reflective beach won&#8217;t completely cancel out the effects of a high sun &#8211; but they&#8217;re better than the alternative!</p>
470.  
471.  
472.  
473. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="cloudy-days-are-okay-but-not-ideal">3. Cloudy days are okay, but not ideal</h2>
474.  
475.  
476.  
477. <p>At this point, I’ve shared the benefits of shooting early and late in the day, and I’ve explained why you shouldn’t shoot when the sun is high in the sky. But you might be wondering: What about overcast light? Does that work for bird photography? Or should you avoid cloudy days, too?</p>
478.  
479.  
480.  
481. <p>For many bird photographers, cloudy days are neutral. They don’t offer the beautiful, flattering light of the golden hour. But they don’t come with the harsh, unpleasant light of a bright midday sun, either.&nbsp;</p>
482.  
483.  
484.  
485. <p>Personally, I don’t mind cloudy days; the light is soft and the shadows are minimal, which helps emphasize the little details. And the gentler lighting helps saturate colors, which can be great for photographing colorful birds such as warblers. I captured this next image around 11 AM on an overcast morning:</p>
486.  
487.  
488. <div class="wp-block-image">
489. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237008" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:66.7%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="little blue heron on a cloudy day with fish" class="wp-image-237008" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-3.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-3.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-3.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-3.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-3.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
490.  
491.  
492. <p>Had the sun been shining, the shadows would have been unbearably strong, and I would have packed up instead of hanging out with this little blue heron. But thanks to the clouds, I was able to capture a flattering portrait of my subject, even if it doesn&#8217;t have the same level of drama as a golden-hour photo.</p>
493.  
494.  
495.  
496. <p>I want to mention, however, that cloudy days do come with a problem: The light is (relatively) weak. This is less of a problem when the (obscured) sun is higher in the sky, but outside of those midday hours, if you&#8217;re dealing with overcast skies, you&#8217;ll need to boost your ISO to capture fast-moving birds and <a aria-label="birds in flight (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/tips-for-photographing-birds-in-flight/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">birds in flight</a>. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to drop your <a aria-label="shutter speed (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/shutter-speed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">shutter speed</a>, and you’ll end up with blurry photos.</p>
497.  
498.  
499.  
500. <p>When I&#8217;m photographing in morning or afternoon overcast light, I&#8217;ll often boost my ISO a couple of stops. Depending on the light levels, I may also reduce my shutter speed so it sits between 1/320s and 1/1000s. No, these speeds aren&#8217;t great for capturing fast-moving subjects, but I&#8217;ll work hard to press the shutter button when the birds are relatively stationary (and I&#8217;ll take a <em>lot </em>of photos to increase my chances of nailing a sharp shot!).</p>
501.  
502.  
503.  
504. <p>So when shooting on cloudy days, pay careful attention to your <a aria-label="bird photography camera settings (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/bird-photography-camera-setting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">bird photography camera settings</a>. And pay careful attention to the level of cloud cover, too. If the day is <em>really </em>overcast, you may want to consider staying indoors, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.</p>
505.  
506.  
507.  
508. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="use-front-light-to-capture-lots-of-gorgeous-detail">4. Use front light to capture lots of gorgeous detail</h2>
509.  
510.  
511.  
512. <p>When photographing birds during the golden hour, the sun is low in the sky, which means you can work with three broad types of lighting:</p>
513.  
514.  
515.  
516. <ul>
517. <li><a aria-label="Backlight (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/backlighting-in-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Backlight</a>, which comes from behind the subject</li>
518.  
519.  
520.  
521. <li>Sidelight, which comes from next to the subject</li>
522.  
523.  
524.  
525. <li>And <a aria-label="front light (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/front-light-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">front light</a>, which comes from in front of the subject (and beams over your shoulder)</li>
526. </ul>
527.  
528.  
529.  
530. <p>Any of these lighting types can work well for bird photography, but front lighting is my go-to choice, and here’s why:</p>
531.  
532.  
533.  
534. <p>It illuminates birds <em>directly</em>, so you get plenty of gorgeous detail, and you don’t have to deal with difficult shadows. In fact, most of the images featured throughout this article were front lit, including this one:</p>
535.  
536.  
537. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
538. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237010" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:66.7%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-8.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="tricolored heron lit from the front" class="wp-image-237010" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-8.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-8.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-8.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-8.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-8.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-8.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">See how this tricolored heron features a lot of detail and lacks shadows? That&#8217;s because I positioned myself so I could capture direct front lighting.</figcaption></figure></div>
539.  
540.  
541. <p>By the way, there’s an old trick you can use to always find a good front-lit angle:</p>
542.  
543.  
544.  
545. <p>Simply watch your own shadow, and when you find a subject, change your position until your shadow points at the bird. I like to adjust my angle when I’m a good distance away from my subject; then, once the shadow is pointing in the right direction, I get down on the ground and start a slow approach.</p>
546.  
547.  
548.  
549. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="use-backlight-to-get-beautiful-silhouettes">5. Use backlight to get beautiful silhouettes</h2>
550.  
551.  
552.  
553. <p>Front lighting is a great way to capture detailed bird shots, but what if you want to take images that are intensely <em>artistic</em>? That’s where backlighting comes in.</p>
554.  
555.  
556.  
557. <p>Get down low to the ground, and position yourself so your subject sits between you and the sun. You can experiment with the sun&#8217;s placement, but I generally recommend <em>either </em>keeping it just outside the frame <em>or </em>using the bird to block it.</p>
558.  
559.  
560. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
561. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237012" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:78.27%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1174" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nature-photography-mistakes-3.jpg?resize=1500%2C1174&#038;ssl=1" alt="bird photography lighting cormorant silhouette" class="wp-image-237012" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nature-photography-mistakes-3.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nature-photography-mistakes-3.jpg?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nature-photography-mistakes-3.jpg?resize=600%2C470&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nature-photography-mistakes-3.jpg?resize=768%2C601&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nature-photography-mistakes-3.jpg?resize=717%2C561&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">To capture this cormorant silhouette, I positioned myself so the sun was just off to the right-hand side, then I exposed for the background while letting the bird go completely dark.</figcaption></figure></div>
562.  
563.  
564. <p>Switch your camera over to <a aria-label="Manual mode (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/shoot-manual-mode-cheat-sheet-beginners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Manual mode</a>, then deliberately crank up that shutter speed until you’re dramatically underexposing the bird. Take a shot, then quickly review it on your LCD. The best silhouettes tend to feature a bright &#8211; but still detailed! &#8211; background and a pitch-black bird, though you can always try boosting the <a aria-label="exposure (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">exposure</a> slightly to keep some detail in your subject, as I discuss in the next section.</p>
565.  
566.  
567.  
568. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="overexpose-backlit-subjects-for-artistic-bird-photos">6. Overexpose backlit subjects for artistic bird photos</h2>
569.  
570.  
571.  
572. <p>If you position yourself so that the bird sits between you and the sun, you have two basic options:</p>
573.  
574.  
575.  
576. <p>You can expose for the background, thereby creating a silhouetted bird (see above!).</p>
577.  
578.  
579.  
580. <p>Or you can expose for the bird, which will create a blown-out, detailless background:&nbsp;</p>
581.  
582.  
583. <div class="wp-block-image">
584. <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237014" style="width:400px"><span class="space" style="width:400px; padding-top:150%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="400" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-6.jpg?resize=400%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="snowy egret lit from behind " class="wp-image-237014" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-6.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-6.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-6.jpg?w=667&amp;ssl=1 667w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
585.  
586.  
587. <p>The silhouette technique is much more common, and it can be a great way to highlight beautiful background colors at sunrise and sunset. That said, in certain cases, an overexposed background can look beautiful, too.&nbsp;</p>
588.  
589.  
590.  
591. <p>By the way: There’s nothing wrong with trying out <em>both </em>methods. If the bird is being cooperative, why not underexpose for a nice silhouette, then overexpose for a blown-out background?&nbsp;</p>
592.  
593.  
594.  
595. <p>Be careful with your exposures, however. You want to blow out the background, but you want to keep plenty of detail on the bird. You may need to take several shots before you really nail the exposure, so be ready to shoot and adjust as required!</p>
596.  
597.  
598.  
599. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="use-sun-and-shade-for-gorgeous-colors-and-effects">7. Use sun and shade for gorgeous colors and effects</h2>
600.  
601.  
602.  
603. <p>What happens when you take golden hour sunlight and you combine it with shade?&nbsp;</p>
604.  
605.  
606.  
607. <p><em>Lots and lots of magic</em>.</p>
608.  
609.  
610.  
611. <p>A sun-shade combination is a great way to produce all sorts of artistic effects. It’ll help you get the kind of bird photos that stand out from the crowd.&nbsp;</p>
612.  
613.  
614.  
615. <p>For instance, if you find a background that’s front lit by the sitting sun and you juxtapose it with a shaded bird in the foreground, you’ll end up with stunning background colors:</p>
616.  
617.  
618. <div class="wp-block-image">
619. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237016" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:77.6%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="776" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-5.jpg?resize=1000%2C776&#038;ssl=1" alt="bird photography lighting white-morph reddish egret sun-shade combination" class="wp-image-237016" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-5.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-5.jpg?resize=300%2C233&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-5.jpg?resize=600%2C466&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-5.jpg?resize=768%2C596&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-5.jpg?resize=717%2C556&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
620.  
621.  
622. <p>And if you find a background that’s in the shade but a bird that’s powerfully lit &#8211; here, sidelight is often your friend! &#8211; you’ll get a beautiful low-key effect, where the bird stands out but the background is intensely dark:</p>
623.  
624.  
625. <div class="wp-block-image">
626. <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-237018" style="width:400px"><span class="space" style="width:400px; padding-top:150%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="400" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-4.jpg?resize=400%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="white-morph reddish egret sun-shade lighting" class="wp-image-237018" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-4.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bird-photography-lighting-4.jpg?w=667&amp;ssl=1 667w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
627.  
628.  
629. <p>The best effects come from lots of trial and error, so when you’re out shooting, don’t be afraid to play with different combinations of sun and shade. Some of the images won’t turn out great, but others will look <em>amazing</em>.</p>
630.  
631.  
632.  
633. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="bird-photography-lighting-tips-final-words">Bird photography lighting tips: final words</h2>
634.  
635.  
636.  
637. <p>Now that you’ve finished this article, you know how to find the best lighting for bird photography. And you know how to use lighting to produce plenty of gorgeous effects.</p>
638.  
639.  
640.  
641. <p>So head out with your camera. Find some birds. And practice your lighting techniques!</p>
642.  
643.  
644.  
645. <p><em>What types of light do you plan to use in your bird photography? What types of birds do you like to photograph? Share your thoughts in the comments below!</em></p>
646. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/bird-photography-lighting/">7 Tips for Gorgeous Bird Photography Lighting</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/jaymes-dempsey/">Jaymes Dempsey</a>.</p>
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655. <title>A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography</title>
656. <link>https://digital-photography-school.com/photograph-minimalist-landscape/</link>
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659. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Simon Bond]]></dc:creator>
660. <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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665.  
666. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/photograph-minimalist-landscape/">A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simon-bond/">Simon Bond</a>.</p>
667. <p>Do you ever wish that your landscape photos were more striking &#8211; the kind of images that cause people to stop and stare? You might think the answer is to travel to breathtaking locations, but I have another, much simpler suggestion: Try going minimalist. You see, in landscape photography (and any type of photography, really!), [&#8230;]</p>
668. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/photograph-minimalist-landscape/">A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simon-bond/">Simon Bond</a>.</p>
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670. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/photograph-minimalist-landscape/">A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simon-bond/">Simon Bond</a>.</p>
671. <div class="wp-block-image">
672. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260283" style="width:1200px"><span class="space" style="width:1200px; padding-top:103.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1244" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/minimalist-landscape-photography-1006.jpg?resize=1200%2C1244&#038;ssl=1" alt="A guide to minimalist landscape photography" class="wp-image-260283" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/minimalist-landscape-photography-1006.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/minimalist-landscape-photography-1006.jpg?resize=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1 289w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/minimalist-landscape-photography-1006.jpg?resize=579%2C600&amp;ssl=1 579w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/minimalist-landscape-photography-1006.jpg?resize=768%2C796&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/minimalist-landscape-photography-1006.jpg?resize=717%2C743&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
673.  
674.  
675. <p>Do you ever wish that your <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/11-surefire-tips-for-improving-your-landscape-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="landscape photos (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">landscape photos</a> were more <em>striking</em> &#8211; the kind of images that cause people to stop and stare? You might think the answer is to travel to breathtaking locations, but I have another, much simpler suggestion: Try going <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/photographic-minimalism/" target="_blank" aria-label="minimalist (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">minimalist</a>.</p>
676.  
677.  
678.  
679. <p>You see, in landscape photography (and any type of photography, really!), the simplest images are often the most striking. And minimalism is all about keeping it simple. </p>
680.  
681.  
682.  
683. <p>With minimalism, the basic goal is to pare down your landscape images until they&#8217;re reduced to a few simple elements. It&#8217;s not difficult to do, though creating this type of image does require thoughtful use of your lens, careful composition, and consideration of your location. In this article, I explain how you can capture amazing minimalist landscape photos of your own!</p>
684.  
685.  
686.  
687. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="choose-the-right-location">1. Choose the right location</h2>
688.  
689.  
690. <div class="wp-block-image size-full wp-image-170315 is-style-with-caption">
691. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-170315" style="width:5616px"><span class="space" style="width:5616px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="5616" height="3744" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?resize=5616%2C3744&#038;ssl=1" alt="A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography" class="wp-image-170315" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?w=5616&amp;ssl=1 5616w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-05.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">In this photo, the main subject is the mountain in the distance. The remainder of the frame is kept simple.</figcaption></figure></div>
692.  
693.  
694. <p>You can do minimalist landscape photography in a <em>lot </em>of locations. You don&#8217;t need classic landscape photography features, such as picturesque waterfalls or stunning coastal rivers, to get good minimalist shots.</p>
695.  
696.  
697.  
698. <p>But that doesn&#8217;t mean that you can capture amazing minimalist shots anywhere. Yes, you have a lot more options, but you&#8217;ll want to choose your location carefully. In my experience, w<em>here </em>you take your photo will go a long way toward ensuring success.</p>
699.  
700.  
701.  
702. <p>So where can you capture the best minimalist shots? </p>
703.  
704.  
705.  
706. <p>In general, you&#8217;ll have the most success in relatively remote locations. Minimalism is all about simplicity, and remote locations tend to be visually simple. Once you add in too many people and human-made structures, the world starts to get more complex, and achieving a simple shot becomes a lot harder.</p>
707.  
708.  
709.  
710. <p>When photographing in a busier environment, you&#8217;ll need to use the correct lens and camera angle to maintain minimalism with your photo. More remote locations naturally have a minimalist feel, but the challenge in those locations is locating a strong main subject.</p>
711.  
712.  
713.  
714. <p>The following are locations you could use for a minimalist landscape image:</p>
715.  
716.  
717.  
718. <ul>
719. <li><strong>Coasts</strong>: Beaches, oceans, and sand dunes are great locations for minimalist photography. The great expanse of the sea invites minimalism. You can further build on this by flattening the sea through a <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/long-exposure-photography-201-edit-long-exposure-seascape/">long exposure</a>. Interesting rock formations or a lighthouse can make great main subjects.</li>
720.  
721.  
722.  
723. <li><strong>Deserts</strong>: Whether you&#8217;re photographing on the sand or on the ice, deserts are the land equivalent of the sea when it comes to minimalism. Vast, uniform in their features, and without the clutter of human development, deserts offer plenty of minimalist possibilities!</li>
724.  
725.  
726.  
727. <li><strong>Mountains</strong>: These breathtaking formations do offer opportunities to create minimalist landscape photos. If you photograph too many mountains in one scene, the result can feel cluttered, so choose your compositions with care. For instance, a lone hut surrounded by the green foothills of a mountain range would make for a good minimalist shot!</li>
728. </ul>
729.  
730.  
731. <div class="wp-block-image size-full wp-image-170317 is-style-with-caption">
732. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-170317" style="width:3877px"><span class="space" style="width:3877px; padding-top:66.65%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="3877" height="2584" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?resize=3877%2C2584&#038;ssl=1" alt="A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography" class="wp-image-170317" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?w=3877&amp;ssl=1 3877w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-07.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanks to their relative simplicity, deserts make excellent locations for minimalist landscapes.</figcaption></figure></div>
733.  
734.  
735. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="pick-your-lens-carefully">2. Pick your lens carefully</h2>
736.  
737.  
738.  
739. <p>The lens you choose is just as important as the location for a minimalist landscape. There is no absolute rule for which lens to use; it depends on the location you find yourself in. </p>
740.  
741.  
742.  
743. <p>If you have chosen a location in the wilderness, the chances are you can use either a wide-angle lens or a long telephoto lens. However, if you&#8217;re photographing in an area with lots of human-made structures, your lens choice becomes even more important.</p>
744.  
745.  
746.  
747. <ul>
748. <li><strong><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-photographing-wide-angle-landscapes/" target="_blank" aria-label="Wide-angle lenses (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Wide-angle lenses</a></strong>: These lenses work well for minimalism, as you can use that wide angle to create the nice negative space required for a minimalist landscape while capturing the main subject &#8211; such as a distant mountain on the horizon &#8211; small in the frame. In a more cluttered environment, you need to be careful, however. The wide field of view could easily cause unwanted elements to appear in the frame and make your composition appear far too busy. If that happens, you&#8217;ll either need to adjust your perspective to exclude those elements from the frame, or you&#8217;ll need to use a longer lens instead.</li>
749.  
750.  
751.  
752. <li><strong><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/tips-shooting-landscapes-telephoto-lens-2/" target="_blank" aria-label="Telephoto lenses (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Telephoto lenses</a></strong>: These lenses allow you to zoom in on a particular portion of your scene. Here, the challenge is to avoid compressing too many things into the same photo. Choose an area on the horizon that&#8217;s interesting but devoid of too many extra elements. This focal length can be a big advantage in a busier setting that&#8217;s generally too chaotic for minimalism, yet has portions of the skyline that can be zoomed in on to create a minimal image.</li>
753. </ul>
754.  
755.  
756. <div class="wp-block-image size-full wp-image-170311 is-style-with-caption">
757. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-170311" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-01.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography" class="wp-image-170311" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-01.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-01.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-01.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-01.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-01.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-01.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I used a wide-angle lens to capture this minimalist landscape. Note how the wide field of view let me highlight the repeating patterns in the sand juxtaposed against the flat blue sky.</figcaption></figure></div>
758.  
759.  
760. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="adjust-your-perspective">3. Adjust your perspective</h2>
761.  
762.  
763.  
764. <p>Photos that are taken at eye level work well for many situations. However, when you&#8217;re trying to capture a minimalist landscape image, changing to a <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/make-photos-creative-using-camera-angles/" target="_blank" aria-label="new perspective (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">new perspective</a> can simplify the composition very effectively!</p>
765.  
766.  
767.  
768. <p>When simplifying a landscape scene, here are some perspectives and <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/4-rules-of-composition-for-landscape-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="compositional approaches (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">compositional approaches</a> to keep in mind:</p>
769.  
770.  
771.  
772. <ul>
773. <li><strong>Bird&#8217;s-eye view</strong>: Things look very different when you&#8217;re looking down from high above the landscape. The higher you get, the more dramatic this becomes, and the more the landscape becomes more abstract and simple. There are many amazing minimalist landscape shots taken with drones, and this is why!</li>
774.  
775.  
776.  
777. <li><strong>Worm&#8217;s-eye view</strong>: At the other extreme is the worm&#8217;s-eye view; that is, photos taken from low down so the camera is pointed upward. These photos can include a small amount of the horizon line and make the remainder of the photo about the sky, giving you a landscape shot with a very minimalist feel.</li>
778.  
779.  
780.  
781. <li><strong>Frames</strong>: The use of a frame-within-a-frame technique &#8211; where you frame the landscape with some sort of human-made or natural frame, like a window or a stand of trees &#8211; can result in a wonderfully simple image. The landscape itself need not be fully minimalist, so long as the surrounding frame excludes chaotic areas of the scene and emphasizes enough <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/minimalism-using-negative-space-in-your-photographs/">negative space</a> to tick the minimalist box.</li>
782.  
783.  
784.  
785. <li><strong><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/7-steps-refraction-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="The lensball (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">The lensball</a></strong>: A lensball basically frames a landscape inside a spherical object. That allows you to frame a minimalist landscape and keep the area surrounding the ball simple. It&#8217;s an unconventional way to get a minimalist shot, but it works, and the result can be ultra-creative!</li>
786. </ul>
787.  
788.  
789. <div class="wp-block-image size-full wp-image-170318 is-style-with-caption">
790. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-170318" style="width:700px"><span class="space" style="width:700px; padding-top:66.71%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="700" height="467" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-08.jpg?resize=700%2C467&#038;ssl=1" alt="A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography" class="wp-image-170318" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-08.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-08.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-08.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-08.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">With a lensball, you can take a scene that is normally fairly complex and capture it in a minimalist way.</figcaption></figure></div>
791.  
792.  
793. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="find-a-good-main-subject">4. Find a good main subject</h2>
794.  
795.  
796.  
797. <p>Almost every type of photo is strengthened by having a main subject. In some cases, the inclusion of that main subject can be more of a challenge. Portrait photos, for instance, have an obvious main subject: the person you&#8217;re photographing. Landscape photos, on the other hand, may not always have an obvious main subject &#8211; in some cases, it&#8217;s not needed &#8211; but for most landscape shots, having this additional focal point will boost the image.</p>
798.  
799.  
800.  
801. <p>Now, for minimalist landscape photography, the main subject won&#8217;t just act as a standard focal point. Instead, thanks to the negative space every else in the frame, it&#8217;ll <em>leap </em>out of the photo. </p>
802.  
803.  
804.  
805. <p>So what type of object could you use for this main subject?</p>
806.  
807.  
808.  
809. <ul>
810. <li><strong>A lone tree</strong>: This is a minimalist landscape <em>classic</em>! There&#8217;s a good reason that lone trees work so great for this type of photography: It&#8217;s a clear focal point, it looks beautiful, and it can be incorporated into various compositional approaches (symmetry, rule of thirds, etc.). It&#8217;s also relatively easy to isolate a lone tree.</li>
811.  
812.  
813.  
814. <li><strong>A single person</strong>: A lone person silhouetted against the horizon. Someone riding their bike up the ridge of a hill. A hiker standing at the base of a mountain. If you include a single person in your minimalist landscapes, the photos will have more narrative &#8211; though it&#8217;s up to you whether you want to wait for a person to walk through your frame or whether you want to stage the scene.</li>
815.  
816.  
817.  
818. <li><strong>A building</strong>: Most landscape photographers like to avoid including too many buildings in the frame, but a single building surrounded by negative space can look fantastic. In rural settings, look for red-walled barns against green hills; in coastal settings, see if you can incorporate a lighthouse into your shots.</li>
819. </ul>
820.  
821.  
822. <div class="wp-block-image size-full wp-image-170316 is-style-with-caption">
823. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-170316" style="width:5616px"><span class="space" style="width:5616px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="5616" height="3744" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?resize=5616%2C3744&#038;ssl=1" alt="A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography" class="wp-image-170316" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?w=5616&amp;ssl=1 5616w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-06.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The single yurt acts as the main subject in this photo. Notice how it stands out thanks to all the negative space around it!</figcaption></figure></div>
824.  
825.  
826. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="try-other-techniques">5. Try other techniques</h2>
827.  
828.  
829.  
830. <p>Minimalist landscapes naturally dovetail with several other well-known photography techniques. You can apply one or more of these to your photo as you see fit:</p>
831.  
832.  
833.  
834. <ul>
835. <li><strong>Silhouettes</strong>: <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-silhouettes/" target="_blank" aria-label="To photograph a silhouette (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">To photograph a silhouette</a>, you&#8217;ll need to point your camera toward the light &#8211; often toward a sunset sky. This means landscape features in your photo will likely be black, while the sky will (hopefully!) be filled with color. This will give you a good chance of creating a minimalist image.</li>
836.  
837.  
838.  
839. <li><strong><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/step-by-step-guide-to-long-exposure-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="Long exposure (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Long exposure</a></strong>: Blurred clouds moving across the sky and flat water skimming across the ocean&#8217;s surface are both the result of long-exposure photography. Use a tripod and expose for more than five seconds to flatten the sea. To see cloud movement, you&#8217;ll generally need an exposure longer than 30 seconds.</li>
840.  
841.  
842.  
843. <li><strong>Color harmony</strong>: This is all about maintaining a nice color palette throughout the photo. Working with cold colors or warm colors is a good starting point &#8211; but for an even more minimalistic effect, try keeping the same color but in different shades. There is a lot of potential for this in landscape photography, especially when the photo is taken from a bird&#8217;s-eye point of view.</li>
844.  
845.  
846.  
847. <li><strong>Black-and-white conversions</strong>: <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/better-black-white-landscape-photos/" target="_blank" aria-label="Black-and-white landscape photography (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Black-and-white landscape photography</a> is powerful, at least in part, <em>because </em>it&#8217;s inherently minimalistic. A B&amp;W conversion strips away color information, simplifying the shot. And if you use a high-contrast approach when editing, you can get even more minimalistic results. If you&#8217;re struggling to simplify the landscape, try a black-and-white conversion and see what you think.</li>
848. </ul>
849.  
850.  
851. <div class="wp-block-image size-full wp-image-170313 is-style-with-caption">
852. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-170313" style="width:3701px"><span class="space" style="width:3701px; padding-top:66.71%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="3701" height="2469" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?resize=3701%2C2469&#038;ssl=1" alt="A Simple Guide to Minimalist Landscape Photography" class="wp-image-170313" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?w=3701&amp;ssl=1 3701w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Minimalist-landscape-03.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This photo has a relatively complex set of elements, but my black-and-white conversion helped simplify the shot. </figcaption></figure></div>
853.  
854.  
855. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="dont-be-afraid-to-go-minimalist">Don&#8217;t be afraid to go minimalist!</h2>
856.  
857.  
858.  
859. <p>Landscape photography and minimalist photography are both extremely popular, especially on social-media platforms. That&#8217;s why I think it&#8217;s such a great idea to combine them!</p>
860.  
861.  
862.  
863. <p>So head out with your camera and see if you can take some beautiful minimalist landscape photos. Remember that minimalism doesn&#8217;t require classically breathtaking scenes; instead, seek out relatively remote locations, then use various compositional approaches to simplify the shot. Pretty soon, you&#8217;ll have a portfolio of breathtaking landscapes! </p>
864.  
865.  
866.  
867. <p>Now over to you:</p>
868.  
869.  
870.  
871. <p><em>Have you experimented with this type of image? Will you use any of the approaches mentioned in this article? Share your thoughts and photos in the comments below!</em></p>
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877.                  <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/11-surefire-tips-for-improving-your-landscape-photography/">Landscape Photography</a>
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882. <li class="list-item  has-children" data-list-item=""><div class="item-wrapper"><span class="list-text">GENERAL <span class="circle" aria-hidden="true"></span></span></div><ul class="sub-list nested-3"><li class="list-item " data-list-item="113508"><div class="item-wrapper"><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/ultimate-guide-landscape-photography/?utm_source=dPS&utm_medium=topic_cluster&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fdigital-photography-school.com%2Fphotograph-minimalist-landscape%2F" class="list-text">The dPS Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography <span class="circle" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></div></li><li class="list-item " data-list-item="63692"><div class="item-wrapper"><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/10-common-mistakes-landscape-photography/?utm_source=dPS&utm_medium=topic_cluster&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fdigital-photography-school.com%2Fphotograph-minimalist-landscape%2F" class="list-text">10 Most Common Mistakes in Landscape Photography – and 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901. <title>How to Create a Pep-Ventosa Inspired Still Life</title>
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905. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Moss]]></dc:creator>
906. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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912. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/pep-ventosa-inspired-still-life/">How to Create a Pep-Ventosa Inspired Still Life</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/charlie-moss/">Charlie Moss</a>.</p>
913. <p>Pep Ventosa is a Catalan artist who creates incredible images that explore the boundaries of photography. Made from multiple layers of similar photographs, they create an abstract and often surreal effect with a painterly feel. (To see what I mean, check out Ventosa&#8217;s website!) Ventosa usually works with large-scale subjects, such as buildings and trees, [&#8230;]</p>
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919.  
920.  
921. <p>Pep Ventosa is a Catalan artist who creates incredible images that explore the boundaries of photography. Made from multiple layers of similar photographs, they create an abstract and often surreal effect with a painterly feel. (To see what I mean, check out <a aria-label="Ventosa's website (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.pepventosa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow" class="ek-link">Ventosa&#8217;s website</a>!) Ventosa usually works with large-scale subjects, such as buildings and trees, but you can borrow his ideas to create a Pep-Ventosa inspired <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/tips-for-getting-started-with-still-life-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="still life (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">still life</a>.</p>
922.  
923.  
924.  
925. <p>Fortunately, while Ventosa&#8217;s images are breathtakingly beautiful, the approach isn&#8217;t hard to recreate. In this article, I explain how you can produce a still life in Ventosa&#8217;s style. Here&#8217;s my example photo, which I use to walk you through the process:</p>
926.  
927.  
928. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
929. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190326" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:150%"></span><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190326" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:150%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190326" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=717%2C1076&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">My Pep-Ventosa style still life. Below, I explain the step-by-step approach I used to get this result!</figcaption></figure></div>
930.  
931.  
932. <p>This is an ideal experiment for <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/photoshop-layers-for-beginners/" class="ek-link">someone new to working with layers</a> who wants to try and create a fine-art still life. You&#8217;ll find that even the most mundane objects can create beautiful, ghostly images, and you don&#8217;t need lots of equipment to get started. </p>
933.  
934.  
935.  
936. <p>To create the image displayed above, I used a simple still-life setup (with my camera on a tripod, a paper backdrop, and window light). I used Photoshop to edit the files, but you can get a similar effect with any layer-based editor, such as Affinity Photo.</p>
937.  
938.  
939.  
940. <p>So if you&#8217;re ready to get creative and have some fun, then let&#8217;s get started!</p>
941.  
942.  
943.  
944. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="step-shoot-your-base-images">Step 1: Shoot your base images</h2>
945.  
946.  
947.  
948. <p>First of all, you&#8217;ll need your base images. I started with <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-diy-tabletop-studio-setup/">a simple tabletop set up</a> next to a window so that I could work with natural light. You could also use studio lights or lamps for this technique. </p>
949.  
950.  
951.  
952. <p>Just bear in mind that different lighting will produce very different results, so it can be a good idea to play around until you get an effect that you like. If you&#8217;re after an ethereal image, a larger, more diffused light source is generally best. </p>
953.  
954.  
955. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
956. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190333" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pep-ventosa-still-life.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190333" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pep-ventosa-still-life.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pep-ventosa-still-life.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pep-ventosa-still-life.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pep-ventosa-still-life.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pep-ventosa-still-life.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pep-ventosa-still-life.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I&#8217;ve positioned my still-life setup next to the window to take advantage of the softer lighting.</figcaption></figure></div>
957.  
958.  
959. <p>You can choose any subject for this, but something simple &#8211; a vase, a cup, a bowl, an apple &#8211; is a great way to start. You&#8217;ll also want to keep the background simple in order to keep the viewer focused on the subject. For my image, I chose to photograph a magnolia blossom in a glass bottle, and as you can see, I used white paper for the backdrop.</p>
960.  
961.  
962.  
963. <p>Once you have your camera set up and an interesting object in place to photograph, take your first image. Then rotate the object a small amount and shoot another. I like to take at least ten images, which seems to always create a good effect. If you choose to start working with lots more images, you begin to run into Photoshop&#8217;s file size limitations quite quickly! </p>
964.  
965.  
966.  
967. <p>The first time you try this out, you&#8217;ll want to put your camera on a tripod (or at least some kind of stable surface). This will keep your background consistent and allow you to move the object without worrying about having your camera in the same place each time. I used a tripod to position my camera just above the tabletop surface, then I rotated the bottle and shot my series of photos.</p>
968.  
969.  
970.  
971. <p>However, once you&#8217;ve mastered the technique, you can try moving <em>both </em>the camera and the object as you photograph!</p>
972.  
973.  
974.  
975. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="step-edit-the-image-files">Step 2: Edit the image files</h2>
976.  
977.  
978.  
979. <p>You can choose to import the images straight into Photoshop and layer them into a stack manually if that&#8217;s your preferred workflow. However, I prefer to start in Lightroom Classic; that way, I can make any basic edits to ensure that all my files have a similar exposure, a consistent white balance, etc. Here&#8217;s my set of photos from the setup I discussed above:</p>
980.  
981.  
982. <div class="wp-block-image">
983. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190332" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:40.27%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="604" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-lightroom-catalogue.jpg?resize=1500%2C604&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190332" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-lightroom-catalogue.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-lightroom-catalogue.jpg?resize=300%2C121&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-lightroom-catalogue.jpg?resize=600%2C242&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-lightroom-catalogue.jpg?resize=768%2C309&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-lightroom-catalogue.jpg?resize=717%2C289&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
984.  
985.  
986. <p>As you can see, the images are all very similar, but each one is slightly different from the last. I&#8217;ve tried not to blow out any highlights or get too much black in the shadows. Having the images quite flat in this respect can be helpful when you start to work with the <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/photoshop-blending-modes-for-fine-art-portraiture/" class="ek-link">layer blending modes in Photoshop</a>.</p>
987.  
988.  
989.  
990. <p>Also, take this opportunity to clean up any blemishes or marks on the backdrop. Anything left in now will be harder to tidy up later.</p>
991.  
992.  
993.  
994. <p>When you&#8217;re ready to start layering your images, select them all in Lightroom Classic, then choose <strong>Edit In>Open as Layers in Photoshop</strong>. This will create an image file with all of your base photographs stacked as Photoshop layers. </p>
995.  
996.  
997. <div class="wp-block-image">
998. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190331" style="width:1300px"><span class="space" style="width:1300px; padding-top:70%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1300" height="910" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lightroom-stack-multiple-layers.jpg?resize=1300%2C910&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190331" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lightroom-stack-multiple-layers.jpg?w=1300&amp;ssl=1 1300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lightroom-stack-multiple-layers.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lightroom-stack-multiple-layers.jpg?resize=600%2C420&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lightroom-stack-multiple-layers.jpg?resize=768%2C538&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lightroom-stack-multiple-layers.jpg?resize=717%2C502&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
999.  
1000.  
1001. <p>Now you&#8217;re ready to start the fun bit of editing your Pep-Ventosa inspired still life!</p>
1002.  
1003.  
1004.  
1005. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="step-work-with-photoshop-blend-modes">Step 3: Work with Photoshop blend modes</h2>
1006.  
1007.  
1008.  
1009. <p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/first-3-photoshop-blend-modes-need-understand/" class="ek-link">Blend modes</a> can be intimidating if you&#8217;ve never used them before, but they&#8217;re easier than they might seem, and this Pep-Ventosa experiment is a great time to play with them! There are 27 different blending modes in total, and each one will blend your layers together in a slightly different way. This gives you lots of options for your still life.</p>
1010.  
1011.  
1012.  
1013. <p>At the top of the layer stack is a drop-down box that is available as long as you have a layer highlighted: </p>
1014.  
1015.  
1016. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1017. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190330" style="width:847px"><span class="space" style="width:847px; padding-top:97.17%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="847" height="823" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/photoshop-layers-still-life.jpg?resize=847%2C823&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190330" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/photoshop-layers-still-life.jpg?w=847&amp;ssl=1 847w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/photoshop-layers-still-life.jpg?resize=300%2C291&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/photoshop-layers-still-life.jpg?resize=600%2C583&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/photoshop-layers-still-life.jpg?resize=768%2C746&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/photoshop-layers-still-life.jpg?resize=717%2C697&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/photoshop-layers-still-life.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w" sizes="(max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The blend mode box! I&#8217;ve set the blend mode to Multiply, but there are plenty of options to choose from.</figcaption></figure></div>
1018.  
1019.  
1020. <p>This is where the blend modes are hiding. Each option allows the layers underneath to show through according to different computer algorithms.</p>
1021.  
1022.  
1023.  
1024. <p>For the image above, I set each layer to the Multiply blend mode and set the opacity between 25% and 50%. </p>
1025.  
1026.  
1027.  
1028. <p>This resulted in an extremely dark image (because the colors multiply together mathematically), so I also added a Curves layer to bring the exposure back up to something normal.</p>
1029.  
1030.  
1031.  
1032. <p>Spend some time experimenting with different blending modes. In my experience, Multiply, Soft Light, and Overlay give interesting results for this type of photoshoot. Some of the others might also look good, depending on your base images.</p>
1033.  
1034.  
1035.  
1036. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="step-finishing-your-pep-ventosa-still-life">Step 4: Finishing your Pep-Ventosa still life</h2>
1037.  
1038.  
1039.  
1040. <p>Once you&#8217;ve finished adjusting your layers, you can save the image, close Photoshop, and reopen Lightroom Classic. Now that you&#8217;re done with the creative styling, go ahead and adjust the colors and tone to suit your style. </p>
1041.  
1042.  
1043.  
1044. <p>At this point, you can treat the file as you would any other image. That means you can apply effects, filters, or presets to the image &#8211; have fun, and don&#8217;t be afraid to experiment.</p>
1045.  
1046.  
1047. <div class="wp-block-image">
1048. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190327" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-presets.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190327" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-presets.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-presets.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-presets.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-presets.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-presets.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1049.  
1050.  
1051. <p>If you&#8217;ve never worked with presets in Lightroom Classic before, <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/should-you-purchase-lightroom-presets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">consider buying a large set to get you started.</a> As you experiment with them and use them more and more, you&#8217;ll get to know how the settings work, and then you can start <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/the-beginners-guide-to-lightroom-presets/" class="ek-link">building your own</a>.</p>
1052.  
1053.  
1054.  
1055. <p>Changing the colors in Lightroom Classic can change the whole mood of a photo. A dark, shadowy blue image can feel quite melancholy and introspective, while a warmer-toned image can feel more hopeful and even joyous.</p>
1056.  
1057.  
1058.  
1059. <p>When you shoot a still life image, it&#8217;s not just the subject that conveys emotion, but the colors too. So while you&#8217;re finishing off the colors in Lightroom Classic, make sure that they&#8217;re helping to communicate your message.</p>
1060.  
1061.  
1062.  
1063. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="step-consider-how-youll-print-your-image">Step 5: Consider how you&#8217;ll print your image</h2>
1064.  
1065.  
1066.  
1067. <p>These kinds of images are just begging to be printed quite large on beautifully textured paper, and there are plenty of labs that will do this for you! A textured paper can really enhance the fine art feel of a Pep Ventosa inspired still life &#8211; it works beautifully with the multiple-layer effect you&#8217;ve created in Photoshop.</p>
1068.  
1069.  
1070.  
1071. <p>If you don&#8217;t intend to print your image, you could try adding textures to your file in post-processing. Open the image (again) in Photoshop, and <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-textures-to-create-compelling-photographs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">try out different textures</a> until you get an effect you&#8217;re happy with. But remember: textures are always best when kept subtle!</p>
1072.  
1073.  
1074.  
1075. <p>Here&#8217;s my image with a texture added:</p>
1076.  
1077.  
1078. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1079. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190326" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:150%"></span><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190326" style="width:1000px"><span class="space" style="width:1000px; padding-top:150%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190326" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/still-life-textures.jpg?resize=717%2C1076&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Pep-Ventosa inspired still life with a bit of texture around the edges of the frame.</figcaption></figure></div>
1080.  
1081.  
1082. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="capture-a-creative-still-life-photo">Capture a creative still-life photo!</h2>
1083.  
1084.  
1085. <div class="wp-block-image">
1086. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-190329" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ventosa-flower-photo.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="Create a Pep-Ventosa inspired still life photo." class="wp-image-190329" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ventosa-flower-photo.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ventosa-flower-photo.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ventosa-flower-photo.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ventosa-flower-photo.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ventosa-flower-photo.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ventosa-flower-photo.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1087.  
1088.  
1089. <p>Hopefully, you&#8217;re now feeling inspired and ready to capture a Pep-Ventosa inspired image of your own. I&#8217;ve shared one way to use layering for a ghostly effect, but you don&#8217;t have to stop there. </p>
1090.  
1091.  
1092.  
1093. <p>There are so many different ways you could use this technique. You could combine it with other photographic techniques or different post-processing. And of course, there is an infinite number of different subjects that you can photograph!</p>
1094.  
1095.  
1096.  
1097. <p>Please do try to create your own Pep-Ventosa inspired still life. And don&#8217;t forget to post your results in the comments. I&#8217;d love to see the different ways that we all interpret this idea!</p>
1098. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/pep-ventosa-inspired-still-life/">How to Create a Pep-Ventosa Inspired Still Life</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/charlie-moss/">Charlie Moss</a>.</p>
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1112. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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1117.  
1118. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/dps-bi-weekly-photo-challenge-l/">dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: L</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/gtvone/">Sime</a>.</p>
1119. <p>You&#8217;re lucky! I nearly went with SPRING just to be ironic (It&#8217;s Winter in 29 days here in Melbourne) but no no, this week(s) we take the L &#8211; A photo of an L, a photo with a main theme that says L or starts with L or sounds like sheer L&#8230; see what I [&#8230;]</p>
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1123.  
1124. <p>You&#8217;re lucky! I nearly went with SPRING just to be ironic (It&#8217;s Winter in 29 days here in Melbourne) but no no, this week(s) we take the L &#8211; A photo of an L, a photo with a main theme that says L or starts with L or sounds like sheer L&#8230; see what I did there? </p>
1125.  
1126.  
1127.  
1128. <p>L is for&#8230;. Landscape and Light and ..whatever else you can come up with! Most creative will be featured on our social media in two weeks! </p>
1129.  
1130.  
1131. <div class="wp-block-image">
1132. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260241" style="width:1727px"><span class="space" style="width:1727px; padding-top:74.99%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1727" height="1295" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2201.jpg?resize=1727%2C1295&#038;ssl=1" alt="dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: L" class="wp-image-260241" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2201.jpg?w=1727&amp;ssl=1 1727w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2201.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2201.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2201.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2201.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2201.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1133.  
1134.  
1135. <p><strong>Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSTheLetterL in your post, here in the comments or over on social media. You can tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter!</strong></p>
1136.  
1137.  
1138.  
1139. <p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/weekly-challenge/"><strong>Find all of our previous weekly challenges here.</strong></a></p>
1140.  
1141.  
1142.  
1143. <p>Simply upload your shot into the comment field (look for the little camera icon in the Disqus comments section) and they’ll get embedded for us all to see or if you’d prefer, upload them to your favourite photo-sharing site and leave the link to them. Show me your best images&nbsp;in this week’s challenge. Sometimes it takes a while for an image to appear so be patient and try not to post the same image twice.</p>
1144.  
1145.  
1146.  
1147. <p><strong>Share in the dPS Facebook Group</strong></p>
1148.  
1149.  
1150.  
1151. <p>You can also share your images in&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener"  href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitalphotographyschoolgroup/">the dPS Facebook group</a>&nbsp;as the challenge is posted there each week as well.</p>
1152. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/dps-bi-weekly-photo-challenge-l/">dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: L</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/gtvone/">Sime</a>.</p>
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1161. <title>The Essential Guide to Camera Angles in Photography</title>
1162. <link>https://digital-photography-school.com/make-photos-creative-using-camera-angles/</link>
1163. <comments>https://digital-photography-school.com/make-photos-creative-using-camera-angles/#comments</comments>
1165. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mat Coker]]></dc:creator>
1166. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
1167. <category><![CDATA[Photography Tips and Tutorials]]></category>
1168. <category><![CDATA[beginner]]></category>
1169. <category><![CDATA[Composition]]></category>
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1171.  
1172. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/make-photos-creative-using-camera-angles/">The Essential Guide to Camera Angles in Photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/mat-coker/">Mat Coker</a>.</p>
1173. <p>If you want to add interest and variety to your photos, you don&#8217;t need to travel to far-flung locations or spend thousands of dollars on fancy new lenses. You can dramatically enhance your images by experimenting with elements that go into each image you take, including the camera angle. You see, every image must be [&#8230;]</p>
1174. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/make-photos-creative-using-camera-angles/">The Essential Guide to Camera Angles in Photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/mat-coker/">Mat Coker</a>.</p>
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1176. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/make-photos-creative-using-camera-angles/">The Essential Guide to Camera Angles in Photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/mat-coker/">Mat Coker</a>.</p>
1177. <div class="wp-block-image">
1178. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256676" style="width:1200px"><span class="space" style="width:1200px; padding-top:97%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1164" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1006.jpg?resize=1200%2C1164&#038;ssl=1" alt="Discover the power of angles in photography" class="wp-image-256676" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1006.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1006.jpg?resize=300%2C291&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1006.jpg?resize=600%2C582&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1006.jpg?resize=768%2C745&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1006.jpg?resize=717%2C695&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1006.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1179.  
1180.  
1181. <p>If you want to add interest and variety to your photos, you don&#8217;t need to travel to far-flung locations or spend thousands of dollars on fancy new lenses. You can dramatically enhance your images by experimenting with elements that go into each image you take, including the camera angle.</p>
1182.  
1183.  
1184.  
1185. <p>You see, every image <em>must </em>be taken from some angle. Many beginner photographers keep the camera angle conventional by just standing and pointing the camera straight ahead, and the results can get a little&#8230;boring. But an easy <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/composition-in-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">compositional technique</a> that&#8217;ll spice up your shots is to get out of the habit of the straight-ahead angle and instead use creative alternatives that show the world from a completely different perspective.</p>
1186.  
1187.  
1188.  
1189. <p>But what photography angles are available to you? And which angles are best? How do you decide on the right camera angle for each situation? That&#8217;s where this article comes in handy.</p>
1190.  
1191.  
1192.  
1193. <p>Below, I share five angles that pretty much always get great results. I explain how to use them, when they look best, and I offer some tips and tricks to take your images to the next level. I conclude with a practical experiment, in which I photograph a scene from a few different angles to show you <em>exactly </em>what each adjustment can do for your photos.</p>
1194.  
1195.  
1196.  
1197. <p>Ready to level up your images by making a simple change to your shooting approach? Let&#8217;s dive right in.</p>
1198.  
1199.  
1200.  
1201. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-five-essential-photography-angles">The importance of camera angles</h2>
1202.  
1203.  
1204.  
1205. <p>I&#8217;d like you to try an exercise:</p>
1206.  
1207.  
1208.  
1209. <ol>
1210. <li>Get out your camera and find a subject to photograph. (The subject doesn&#8217;t have to be especially interesting! You can photograph a flower, a cup, a cooperative person, or a toy; just make sure that whatever you choose is relatively stationary and small enough that you can photograph from above its &#8220;top&#8221; if needed.)</li>
1211.  
1212.  
1213.  
1214. <li>Stand in front of your subject. Hold your camera at eye level, then take one photo.</li>
1215.  
1216.  
1217.  
1218. <li>Now, without moving your feet, photograph the subject from as many different angles as possible (or until you get bored).</li>
1219.  
1220.  
1221.  
1222. <li>Once you&#8217;re done, count the number of images you captured, then keep reading below.</li>
1223. </ol>
1224.  
1225.  
1226.  
1227. <p>How did it go? How many angles did you find? </p>
1228.  
1229.  
1230.  
1231. <p>The exercise might seem a little silly, but here&#8217;s the point that I wanted to get across:</p>
1232.  
1233.  
1234.  
1235. <p>There is literally an <em>infinite </em>number of camera angles that are available to you as a photographer. You can always adjust your camera upward, downward, right, or left, and the result will be a new perspective with a slightly (or radically!) different look. As you moved from angle to angle, you could undoubtedly see the image change; different parts of the subject were emphasized, different parts were hidden, and the elements of the background changed, too.</p>
1236.  
1237.  
1238.  
1239. <p>And bear in mind that I asked you to photograph the subject without moving your feet. If you <em>were </em>to walk around the subject while trying the exercise above, the number of angles available to you would increase even further. (For those interested in mathematics, your initial infinite set of angles would multiply into an even larger infinity!)</p>
1240.  
1241.  
1242.  
1243. <p>But while there are technically an infinite number of camera angles for photographers to work with, I recommend you learn just <em>five</em>. They can act as your angle bread and butter, and while you&#8217;re free to improvise angles on your own, these are tried-and-tested options that are practically guaranteed to work.</p>
1244.  
1245.  
1246.  
1247. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-five-essential-angles-for-photographers-to-know">The five essential angles for photographers to know</h2>
1248.  
1249.  
1250.  
1251. <p>If you can commit these five angles to memory, then you&#8217;ll be ready to handle nearly any situation. And if you use a variety of angles consistently, the quality of your photos will go through the roof. </p>
1252.  
1253.  
1254.  
1255. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-bird-s-eye-view">1. Bird’s-eye view</h3>
1256.  
1257.  
1258. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1259. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256662" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:75%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-2.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256662" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-2.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-2.jpg?resize=717%2C538&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The bird&#8217;s-eye view angle involves photographing from directly above with your camera pointed downward. For larger scenes or subjects, like this winding road, you&#8217;ll need a drone, a helicopter, a plane, or some sort of high-elevation vantage point. For smaller scenes or subjects, like a cake on a kitchen counter, you can handhold your camera without much trouble!</figcaption></figure></div>
1260.  
1261.  
1262. <p>The <a aria-label="bird's-eye view angle (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/change-of-perspective-in-photography-start-from-the-top/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">bird&#8217;s-eye view angle</a> is simple in theory, though &#8211; depending on your subject &#8211; it can be difficult to pull off.</p>
1263.  
1264.  
1265.  
1266. <p>Simply get high above your subject, then shoot directly downward! You&#8217;ll end up with an image that shows the subject from the top, like this:</p>
1267.  
1268.  
1269. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1270. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256664" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-4.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256664" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-4.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-4.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-4.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-4.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-4.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A spiral staircase is a classic subject for the bird&#8217;s-eye view camera angle. </figcaption></figure></div>
1271.  
1272.  
1273. <p>A bird&#8217;s-eye view perspective often looks great. For one, it shows the viewer a completely new angle (after all, most people don&#8217;t normally spend their time looking down from high up!). And it features plenty of subject detail, as your camera generally won&#8217;t be obstructed by trees, people walking by, and so on.</p>
1274.  
1275.  
1276.  
1277. <p>Plus, a bird&#8217;s-eye view angle lets you show your subject in its environment, which can add interest and even narrative to your shots.</p>
1278.  
1279.  
1280.  
1281. <p>This photography angle is also a great way to create graphic compositions, as the overhead perspective often flattens the scene, emphasizing lines, shapes, and (especially) shadows. That&#8217;s one of the reasons a bird&#8217;s-eye view is such a popular method for food and still-life flat lays (like the one pictured below!). </p>
1282.  
1283.  
1284. <div class="wp-block-image">
1285. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256666" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:59.27%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="889" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-3-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C889&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256666" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-3-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-3-1.jpg?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-3-1.jpg?resize=600%2C356&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C455&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-3-1.jpg?resize=717%2C425&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1286.  
1287.  
1288. <p>However, achieving a bird&#8217;s-eye view angle can take some work. You can use stairs, balconies, and ladders to get high above your subject, but if you need to capture an entire scene and there are no good vantage points, you&#8217;re often out of luck. In landscape photography, for instance, often the only way to get a bird&#8217;s-eye perspective is with a drone, and these present problems of their own (e.g., they&#8217;re expensive, and battery life is very limited).</p>
1289.  
1290.  
1291.  
1292. <p>So when you&#8217;re shooting scenes that easily allow you to capture that high-angle view, go for it! Otherwise, use alternative camera angles, such as:</p>
1293.  
1294.  
1295.  
1296. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-the-high-angle">2. The high angle</h3>
1297.  
1298.  
1299. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1300. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256667" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-1.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This coffee drinker was shot from a high angle; the camera wasn&#8217;t positioned directly above, but you can sense the photographer looking down toward the coffee cup.</figcaption></figure></div>
1301.  
1302.  
1303. <p>A high angle isn&#8217;t as extreme as a bird&#8217;s-eye view angle. Instead, you just need to identify your subject, then get a reasonable distance above it so you&#8217;re pointing your lens downward at around 45 degrees. </p>
1304.  
1305.  
1306.  
1307. <p>Fortunately, this angle is generally easy to pull off &#8211; you mostly just need to stand up or raise your camera above your head &#8211; and the result is very cool. A high angle often makes your subject look smaller or more vulnerable:</p>
1308.  
1309.  
1310. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1311. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260258" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:100%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.jpeg?resize=750%2C750&#038;ssl=1" alt="High Angle How to Make Your Photos More Creative With Angles" class="wp-image-260258" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.jpeg?resize=717%2C717&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.jpeg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">By raising my camera above my subject, I was able to create the perspective of an adult looking down at a child.</figcaption></figure></div>
1312.  
1313.  
1314. <p>It&#8217;s a great way to photograph kids, and I also recommend a high angle when photographing pets (especially dogs). </p>
1315.  
1316.  
1317. <div class="wp-block-image">
1318. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260262" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:80%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-12.jpeg?resize=750%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="How to Make Your Photos More Creative With Angles" class="wp-image-260262" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-12.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-12.jpeg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-12.jpeg?resize=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-12.jpeg?resize=717%2C574&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1319.  
1320.  
1321. <p>Note that a <em>subtly </em>higher angle is often useful in serious portrait photography, as it adds dynamism and has a slimming effect. You&#8217;ll often see this variation in senior portrait photos, graduation photos, etc., and if you&#8217;re photographing people, it&#8217;s a great angle to try. </p>
1322.  
1323.  
1324. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1325. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256668" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.27%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="994" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?resize=1500%2C994&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256668" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?resize=115%2C75&amp;ssl=1 115w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-5.jpg?resize=717%2C475&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Here, a subtle high angle makes the subject seem both cute and vulnerable.</figcaption></figure></div>
1326.  
1327.  
1328. <p>(I also like to use the high angle when photographing pets. It makes dogs and cats look unbelievably cute, especially if you can get them to look straight at the camera!)</p>
1329.  
1330.  
1331.  
1332. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-face-to-face">3. Face to face</h3>
1333.  
1334.  
1335.  
1336. <p>The face-to-face angle is done at your subject&#8217;s eye level. (If you&#8217;re photographing a flower, it&#8217;s on the level of the flower&#8217;s head; if you&#8217;re photographing a landscape, it&#8217;s generally a few feet off the ground; if you&#8217;re photographing a person, it&#8217;s right at their eyeline.)</p>
1337.  
1338.  
1339.  
1340. <p>The effect is often highly engaging and helps to establish a connection between the subject in your photo and the person viewing it.</p>
1341.  
1342.  
1343.  
1344. <p>This angle is a wonderful way to help the viewer access the small world of the subject. It works great with children:</p>
1345.  
1346.  
1347. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1348. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260259" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:100%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?resize=750%2C750&#038;ssl=1" alt="Face to Face How to Make Your Photos More Creative With Angles" class="wp-image-260259" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?resize=717%2C717&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Get down on the child&#8217;s eye level, and you can show them in their own little world! That&#8217;s what I did for this photo, and the result is extremely intimate.</figcaption></figure></div>
1349.  
1350.  
1351. <p>And it&#8217;s also great for standard portraits. </p>
1352.  
1353.  
1354.  
1355. <p>It&#8217;s a popular angle in nature photography, too. Wildlife and bird photographers generally shoot on a level with their subject &#8211; it&#8217;s part of the reason why you&#8217;ll sometimes see photographers crawling along a beach toward a tiny shorebird! And you&#8217;ll often see flower photographers lying in the dirt, attempting to achieve that perfect face-to-face perspective.</p>
1356.  
1357.  
1358.  
1359. <p>If you want to use this angle, my recommendation is to make sure you get as close to eye level as you can, even if it feels uncomfortable. You may need to kneel, or even lie down, to get the best effect.</p>
1360.  
1361.  
1362. <div class="wp-block-image">
1363. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260265" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:80%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-16.jpeg?resize=750%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="Face to Face How to Make Your Photos More Creative With Angles" class="wp-image-260265" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-16.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-16.jpeg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-16.jpeg?resize=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-16.jpeg?resize=717%2C574&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1364.  
1365.  
1366. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="4-the-low-angle">4. The low angle</h3>
1367.  
1368.  
1369.  
1370. <p>As you might expect, the <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/7-tips-for-great-low-angle-shots/" target="_blank" aria-label="low-angle shot (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">low-angle shot</a> is achieved by getting <em>below </em>the subject&#8217;s eye level and shooting upward. It&#8217;s not a hugely popular angle because of its difficulty &#8211; you often need to get down in the dirt &#8211; but the results are often worth the effort.</p>
1371.  
1372.  
1373.  
1374. <p>You see, as you get down lower, you make the subject appear larger. This often adds a <em>looming</em> feeling to your photos, and it&#8217;s great for emphasizing toughness or confidence:</p>
1375.  
1376.  
1377. <div class="wp-block-image">
1378. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256673" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.4%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="996" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?resize=1500%2C996&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256673" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?resize=115%2C75&amp;ssl=1 115w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-7.jpg?resize=717%2C476&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1379.  
1380.  
1381. <p>You can also use a low angle to make a scene look big, vast, and even epic. Landscape photographers love to use a low-angle effect to emphasize small foreground elements that then lead the viewer&#8217;s eye toward a stunning background.</p>
1382.  
1383.  
1384.  
1385. <p>And you can use a low angle to make more vulnerable subjects appear bigger. I often use it to photograph kids:</p>
1386.  
1387.  
1388. <div class="wp-block-image">
1389. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260261" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-13.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-260261" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-13.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-13.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-13.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-13.jpeg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-13.jpeg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1390.  
1391.  
1392. <p>One tip: When pursuing a low angle, you&#8217;ll get the most noticeable effects if you shoot with a wide lens &#8211; so shoot around 35mm and wider if you can!</p>
1393.  
1394.  
1395.  
1396. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-bug-s-eye-view">5. Bug’s-eye view</h3>
1397.  
1398.  
1399.  
1400. <p>The <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/ants-view-perspective-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="bug's-eye view angle (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">bug&#8217;s-eye view angle</a>, also known as the worm&#8217;s-eye view angle, works just the way it sounds:</p>
1401.  
1402.  
1403.  
1404. <p>You get down as low as you can and look straight up toward your subject. </p>
1405.  
1406.  
1407. <div class="wp-block-image">
1408. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256671" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-10.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256671" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-10.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-10.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-10.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-10.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-10.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1409.  
1410.  
1411. <p>This angle is certainly unusual; viewers rarely experience such a point of view in day-to-day living, so it adds an interesting and creative perspective to images.</p>
1412.  
1413.  
1414.  
1415. <p>Unfortunately, a bug&#8217;s-eye view isn&#8217;t so easy to achieve. It&#8217;s often impossible to shoot from below a subject (e.g., this is rarely an option for landscape photographers) &#8211; but when you <em>can </em>use a bug&#8217;s-eye view, the effect is quite striking.</p>
1416.  
1417.  
1418. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1419. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-256672" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:60.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="912" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-11.jpg?resize=1500%2C912&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-256672" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-11.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-11.jpg?resize=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-11.jpg?resize=600%2C365&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-11.jpg?resize=768%2C467&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/camera-angles-photography-11.jpg?resize=717%2C436&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A bug&#8217;s-eye view is basically the opposite of the bird&#8217;s-eye view discussed above. It works great for tall architectural subjects, like this building &#8211; though shooting small subjects with a bug&#8217;s-eye view can be very difficult, or even impossible.</figcaption></figure></div>
1420.  
1421.  
1422. <p>Try capturing your children this way when at the local playground. You can also use the bug&#8217;s-eye angle for interesting architectural shots, especially when shooting building interiors.</p>
1423.  
1424.  
1425. <div class="wp-block-image">
1426. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260260" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:56.27%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="422" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-11.jpeg?resize=750%2C422&#038;ssl=1" alt="Bug Eye View How to Make Your Photos More Creative With Angles" class="wp-image-260260" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-11.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-11.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-11.jpeg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-11.jpeg?resize=717%2C403&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1427.  
1428.  
1429. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-to-use-photography-angles-a-practical-example">How to use photography angles: a practical example</h2>
1430.  
1431.  
1432.  
1433. <p>As I mentioned at the start of this article, it&#8217;s usually a good idea to capture more than one angle when you photograph a scene. This will expand your creativity, help you explore new perspectives, and provide you with more views to tell a photographic story. </p>
1434.  
1435.  
1436.  
1437. <p>These next photos demonstrate how I captured one scene from three different angles.</p>
1438.  
1439.  
1440.  
1441. <p>I was photographing my daughter on a country road, and in this first photo, I used a high angle to show her <em>and </em>the mud puddle behind her:</p>
1442.  
1443.  
1444. <div class="wp-block-image">
1445. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260264" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:71.47%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="536" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-15.jpeg?resize=750%2C536&#038;ssl=1" alt="How to Make Your Photos More Creative With Angles" class="wp-image-260264" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-15.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-15.jpeg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-15.jpeg?resize=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-15.jpeg?resize=717%2C512&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1446.  
1447.  
1448. <p>Then I used a face-to-face angle to show her emotions:</p>
1449.  
1450.  
1451. <div class="wp-block-image">
1452. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260266" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-17.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1" alt="Camera angles in photography" class="wp-image-260266" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-17.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-17.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-17.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-17.jpeg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-17.jpeg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1453.  
1454.  
1455. <p>Finally, I got down low to make the moment bigger and to emphasize the excitement she felt while having fun in the mud puddle:</p>
1456.  
1457.  
1458. <div class="wp-block-image">
1459. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260263" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:71.47%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="536" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-14.jpeg?resize=750%2C536&#038;ssl=1" alt="Three How to Make Your Photos More Creative With Angles" class="wp-image-260263" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-14.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-14.jpeg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-14.jpeg?resize=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-14.jpeg?resize=717%2C512&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1460.  
1461.  
1462. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="camera-angles-in-photography-final-words">Camera angles in photography: final words</h2>
1463.  
1464.  
1465.  
1466. <p>Well, there you have it:</p>
1467.  
1468.  
1469.  
1470. <p>Five camera angles you can use to improve your photos.</p>
1471.  
1472.  
1473.  
1474. <p>Really, as long as you know these five camera angles and practice them occasionally, you&#8217;ll be able to get unstuck <em>any </em>time you&#8217;re uninspired or feel like your photos are boring or predictable. </p>
1475.  
1476.  
1477.  
1478. <p>So commit them to memory! And have fun.</p>
1479.  
1480.  
1481.  
1482. <p>Now over to you:</p>
1483.  
1484.  
1485.  
1486. <p><em>Which of these picture angles do you like best? Which do you plan to try first? Share your thoughts in the comments below!</em></p>
1487.  
1488.  
1489.  
1490. <p><em>Note: This article was updated in May 2024 by dPS&#8217;s Managing Editor, <a aria-label="Jaymes Dempsey (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/jaymes-dempsey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Jaymes Dempsey</a>.</em></p>
1491. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/make-photos-creative-using-camera-angles/">The Essential Guide to Camera Angles in Photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/mat-coker/">Mat Coker</a>.</p>
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1500. <title>Fisheye Photography: A Quick Guide (+5 Tips)</title>
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1505. <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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1510.  
1511. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens/">Fisheye Photography: A Quick Guide (+5 Tips)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simon-bond/">Simon Bond</a>.</p>
1512. <p>This article was updated in April 2024 with contributions from Simon Bond and Jaymes Dempsey. If you want to capture breathtaking photos that go beyond what the human eye can see, then it&#8217;s tough to go wrong with a fisheye lens. Fisheye photos don&#8217;t exactly look natural, but that&#8217;s not the point; with a fisheye [&#8230;]</p>
1513. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens/">Fisheye Photography: A Quick Guide (+5 Tips)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simon-bond/">Simon Bond</a>.</p>
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1515. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens/">Fisheye Photography: A Quick Guide (+5 Tips)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simon-bond/">Simon Bond</a>.</p>
1516. <div class="wp-block-image">
1517. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-232760" style="width:1200px"><span class="space" style="width:1200px; padding-top:92.17%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1106" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fisheye-photography-1005.jpg?resize=1200%2C1106&#038;ssl=1" alt="a guide to fisheye photography (+ tips)" class="wp-image-232760" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fisheye-photography-1005.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fisheye-photography-1005.jpg?resize=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fisheye-photography-1005.jpg?resize=600%2C553&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fisheye-photography-1005.jpg?resize=768%2C708&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fisheye-photography-1005.jpg?resize=717%2C661&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1518.  
1519.  
1520. <p><em>This article was updated in April 2024 with contributions from Simon Bond and Jaymes Dempsey.</em></p>
1521.  
1522.  
1523.  
1524. <p>If you want to capture breathtaking photos that go beyond what the human eye can see, then it&#8217;s tough to go wrong with a fisheye lens. </p>
1525.  
1526.  
1527.  
1528. <p>Fisheye photos don&#8217;t exactly look <em>natural</em>, but that&#8217;s not the point; with a fisheye lens, you can create mind-bending, expansive images full of eye-catching effects. </p>
1529.  
1530.  
1531.  
1532. <p>In this article, I share everything you need to know about fisheye photography. First, I give a basic definition of fisheye lenses, and I discuss <em>when </em>this type of lens works best. Then &#8211; in case you&#8217;re looking to get started with fisheye photography but don&#8217;t have the right gear &#8211; I offer recommendations for the best fisheye lenses available today.</p>
1533.  
1534.  
1535.  
1536. <p>Finally, I end with a few of my favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for beautiful fisheye portraits, landscapes, and more. (I also share plenty of fisheye examples along the way, so you know exactly what a fisheye lens can do.)</p>
1537.  
1538.  
1539.  
1540. <p>Are you ready to become a fisheye photo master? Let&#8217;s dive right in, starting with:</p>
1541.  
1542.  
1543.  
1544. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-a-fisheye-lens">What is a fisheye lens?</h2>
1545.  
1546.  
1547.  
1548. <p>A fisheye lens is an ultra-wide lens with a near 180-degree field of view. The glass in a fisheye lens curves heavily outward; as a result, it captures far more of the scene than even an ultra-wide-angle lens.</p>
1549.  
1550.  
1551.  
1552. <p>When capturing this huge field of view, a fisheye lens produces extensive <a aria-label="distortion (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/lens-distortion-in-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">distortion</a>. As a result, fisheye images are noticeably curved around the edges:</p>
1553.  
1554.  
1555. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-with-caption">
1556. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193808" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193808" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="fisheye photography architecture" class="wp-image-193808" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">When you use a fisheye lens, you can expect heavy distortion. Notice how intensely the edges of the frame are curved; that&#8217;s thanks to fisheye lens optics! But distortion isn&#8217;t always a bad thing, and in this case, it gives the composition a stronger sense of movement, as the walls swirl around the person down below.</figcaption></figure></div>
1557.  
1558.  
1559. <p>Generally speaking, distortion is problematic &#8211; but fisheye photographers work to <em>embrace </em>the distortive effect. Indeed, fisheye photography is all about capturing unique perspectives and compositions. You shouldn&#8217;t use a fisheye lens if you&#8217;re obsessed with creating natural-looking photos. Instead, you should use a fisheye lens to create artistic, eye-catching images!</p>
1560.  
1561.  
1562.  
1563. <p>Fisheye lenses, unlike most standard lenses, feature a bulbous front element. For this reason, you cannot use a regular lens cap on a fisheye lens, and you cannot use standard filters, either. These accessories are designed for non-fisheye lenses with relatively flat front elements, and they simply won&#8217;t fit over a fisheye model. </p>
1564.  
1565.  
1566.  
1567. <p>Note that you can get either a prime or a zoom fisheye lens. The majority of fisheyes are prime lenses, and they typically offer an f/2.8 maximum <a aria-label="aperture (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/aperture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">aperture</a> and a focal length of 8mm or 15mm. Manufacturers do sell a few zoom fisheye lenses, which feature smaller (f/4) maximum apertures but &#8211; thanks to the zoom range &#8211; deliver greater flexibility.</p>
1568.  
1569.  
1570.  
1571. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="circular-vs-diagonal-fisheye-lenses">Circular vs diagonal fisheye lenses</h2>
1572.  
1573.  
1574.  
1575. <p>Broadly speaking, fisheye lenses fall into two categories: circular and diagonal.</p>
1576.  
1577.  
1578.  
1579. <p>Circular fisheye lenses do not cover the entire camera sensor. Instead, they cover a portion of the sensor to produce a circular image, which results in a black frame around each file, like this:</p>
1580.  
1581.  
1582. <div class="wp-block-image">
1583. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260190" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-101.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="A circular fisheye effect" class="wp-image-260190" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-101.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-101.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-101.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-101.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-101.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-101.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1584.  
1585.  
1586. <p>Diagonal fisheye lenses, on the other hand, are designed to cover the entire camera sensor. The edges of an image captured with a diagonal fisheye lens will be heavily distorted, but the frame will include detail throughout, like this:</p>
1587.  
1588.  
1589. <div class="wp-block-image">
1590. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260191" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.93%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1004" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?resize=1500%2C1004&#038;ssl=1" alt="Fisheye photography with a diagonal fisheye effect" class="wp-image-260191" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?resize=600%2C402&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?resize=436%2C293&amp;ssl=1 436w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-102.jpg?resize=717%2C480&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1591.  
1592.  
1593. <p>Both types of fisheye lenses can create arresting images, and neither is <em>better </em>than the other. It all depends on the kind of photography you enjoy! Personally, I like using a diagonal fisheye lens, but the choice is really up to you.</p>
1594.  
1595.  
1596.  
1597. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-should-you-use-a-fisheye-lens">When should you use a fisheye lens?</h2>
1598.  
1599.  
1600.  
1601. <p>Fisheye lenses are a great way to capture stunning creative effects. The intense distortion produces eye-catching, even disorienting, compositions, and you can use fisheye lenses for all sorts of unique shots. </p>
1602.  
1603.  
1604.  
1605. <p>Photographers rely on these lenses to produce fresh, original images of dozens of subjects, and here are just a few of the many popular choices:</p>
1606.  
1607.  
1608.  
1609. <ul>
1610. <li>Architectural interiors</li>
1611.  
1612.  
1613.  
1614. <li>Sweeping landscapes</li>
1615.  
1616.  
1617.  
1618. <li>Street scenes</li>
1619.  
1620.  
1621.  
1622. <li>City skylines</li>
1623. </ul>
1624.  
1625.  
1626.  
1627. <p>Remember, however, that fisheye shots are heavily distorted and therefore unrealistic &#8211; and sometimes shocking &#8211; in their rendering of everyday subject matter. Therefore, fisheye lenses are <em>not </em>ideal if your goal is to capture accurate documentary photos, flattering portraits, meditative still-life shots, or naturalistic landscapes. </p>
1628.  
1629.  
1630.  
1631. <p>So before pulling out that fisheye lens, ask yourself:</p>
1632.  
1633.  
1634.  
1635. <p>Do I <em>want </em>a creative, unusual, unnatural image? Or do I want a more conventional, yet also more accurate, rendering of my subject?</p>
1636.  
1637.  
1638.  
1639. <p>The choice is yours!</p>
1640.  
1641.  
1642.  
1643. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-best-fisheye-lenses-you-can-buy-today">The best fisheye lenses you can buy today</h2>
1644.  
1645.  
1646. <div class="wp-block-image">
1647. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260192" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-100.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="A fisheye lens in a camera bag" class="wp-image-260192" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-100.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-100.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-100.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-100.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-100.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fisheye-photography-100.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1648.  
1649.  
1650. <p>Most major camera manufacturers don&#8217;t produce many (or any) fisheye lenses. Fortunately, however, third-party lens makers <em>do </em>offer all sorts of fisheye lenses; not only are these products compatible with a variety of different camera mounts, but they&#8217;re cheap, too!</p>
1651.  
1652.  
1653.  
1654. <p>If you&#8217;re in the market for a fisheye lens, here are a few of the models I recommend.</p>
1655.  
1656.  
1657.  
1658. <p>For Canon DSLR shooters &#8211; or Canon mirrorless users who own an EF to RF-mount adapter &#8211; the <a aria-label="EF 8-15mm f/4L USM (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/Canon8-15dPS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">EF 8-15mm f/4L USM</a> is an outstanding pick. It offers great optics, and you get <em>both </em>a circular fisheye effect and a diagonal fisheye effect, depending on the focal length. But be warned: It&#8217;s extremely pricey! If you&#8217;re looking for a budget fisheye lens for Canon DSLRs, the <a aria-label="Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/Rokinon8mmdPS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">Rokinon 8mm f/3.5</a> is a solid alternative, though it&#8217;ll only produce a diagonal fisheye effect on APS-C cameras (on full-frame Canon cameras, you&#8217;ll get a circular fisheye effect instead).</p>
1659.  
1660.  
1661.  
1662. <p>For Nikon DSLR shooters, the <a aria-label="8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/Nikon8-15mmdPS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED</a> is a solid choice: it&#8217;s sharp, well-built, and it even offers close-focusing capabilities. Like Canon&#8217;s 8-15mm lens, Nikon&#8217;s fisheye model can create circular <em>and </em>diagonal fisheye effects, so if you&#8217;re not sure which you prefer, you can have fun playing with both! And while the Nikon 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is more reasonably priced than its Canon counterpart,  a budget option is the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 I recommended above, which is <a aria-label="also available for Nikon F-mount cameras (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/Rokinon8mmNikondPS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">also available for Nikon F-mount cameras</a>.</p>
1663.  
1664.  
1665.  
1666. <p>For Four-Thirds photographers, the <a aria-label="Olympus M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/Olympus8mmdPS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">Olympus M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8</a> is a fantastic buy. Not only does it produce beautiful diagonal fisheye images, but the f/1.8 maximum aperture lets you shoot handheld in low-light conditions and still come away with sharp, well-exposed images. </p>
1667.  
1668.  
1669.  
1670. <p>Unfortunately, Sony doesn&#8217;t currently manufacture any fisheye lenses for its mirrorless lineup. However, <a href="https://geni.us/Rokinon8mmSony" target="_blank" aria-label="this Rokinon 8mm f/3.5mm (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">this Rokinon 8mm f/3.5mm</a> does work on Sony E-mount cameras (though for a diagonal fisheye effect, you&#8217;ll need to use it with an APS-C model). </p>
1671.  
1672.  
1673.  
1674. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-fisheye-photography-tips-for-beautiful-results">5 fisheye photography tips for beautiful results</h2>
1675.  
1676.  
1677.  
1678. <p>Now that you&#8217;re familiar with the fisheye photography basics, let&#8217;s take a closer look at <em>how </em>you can create amazing fisheye photos.</p>
1679.  
1680.  
1681.  
1682. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-create-distortion-on-the-horizon-line">1. Create distortion on the horizon line</h2>
1683.  
1684.  
1685.  
1686. <p>If you&#8217;re after creative landscape photos and you don&#8217;t mind heavily emphasizing the fisheye effect, then start by including a horizon line in your image&#8230;</p>
1687.  
1688.  
1689.  
1690. <p>&#8230;and position it so as to create a heavy curve across the image.</p>
1691.  
1692.  
1693.  
1694. <p>The result is very cool, and it&#8217;ll certainly cause the viewer to do a double-take:</p>
1695.  
1696.  
1697. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-default">
1698. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193806" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-03.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="fisheye photography landscape beach" class="wp-image-193806" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-03.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-03.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-03.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-03.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-03.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-03.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1699.  
1700.  
1701. <p>In fact, by adjusting the position of your fisheye lens, you can make the horizon curve downward (as in the example above) or upward. </p>
1702.  
1703.  
1704.  
1705. <p>To make the horizon line bend downward, simply aim the lens toward the ground (i.e., the lens should be below parallel to the ground). Note that a large portion of the photo <em>will </em>feature the foreground, so make sure you include plenty of close-up interest!</p>
1706.  
1707.  
1708.  
1709. <p>And to make the horizon line bend upward, aim the camera toward the sky. Try to create this upward effect when the sky features dramatic clouds, such as at sunrise or sunset; that way, the heavily featured sky will pull its weight.</p>
1710.  
1711.  
1712.  
1713. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-take-photos-of-architecture">2. Take photos of architecture</h2>
1714.  
1715.  
1716.  
1717. <p>Yes, it&#8217;s a simple fisheye photography tip, but it&#8217;s important to emphasize:</p>
1718.  
1719.  
1720.  
1721. <p>The fisheye lens is an absolute <em>gift </em>for architectural photographers. </p>
1722.  
1723.  
1724.  
1725. <p>The distortion can be used for amazing <a aria-label="creative effects (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/5-ways-to-get-creative-with-a-fisheye-lens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">creative effects</a>, whether you&#8217;re shooting outdoors (and capturing beautiful building facades) or you&#8217;re shooting indoors (and capturing museum interiors, images of tight spaces, or even photos of your own living room). I love to use the fisheye distortion to frame my subject:</p>
1726.  
1727.  
1728. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-default">
1729. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193808" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193808" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="fisheye photography architecture" class="wp-image-193808" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-04.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></span></figure></div>
1730.  
1731.  
1732. <p>And you can often even incorporate elements from <em>behind </em>the lens; the focal length really is that wide!</p>
1733.  
1734.  
1735.  
1736. <p>Because fisheye lenses distort architecture so radically, as soon as you find an interesting architectural subject, I recommend you mount the lens on your camera, then simply spend some time walking around and looking through the viewfinder. Over time, you&#8217;ll start to understand the fisheye perspective &#8211; and you&#8217;ll also have a ton of fun along the way!</p>
1737.  
1738.  
1739.  
1740. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-use-intentional-camera-movement">3. Use intentional camera movement</h2>
1741.  
1742.  
1743.  
1744. <p><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-intentional-camera-movement/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Intentional camera movement</a> (ICM) is a creative technique that involves moving the camera during the course of an exposure to create an impressionistic blur:</p>
1745.  
1746.  
1747. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-default">
1748. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193811" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:70.87%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1063" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-07.jpg?resize=1500%2C1063&#038;ssl=1" alt="fisheye photography radial blur" class="wp-image-193811" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-07.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-07.jpg?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-07.jpg?resize=600%2C425&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-07.jpg?resize=768%2C544&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-07.jpg?resize=717%2C508&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1749.  
1750.  
1751. <p>More specifically, you set your camera to <a aria-label="Manual mode (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/shoot-manual-mode-cheat-sheet-beginners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Manual mode</a>, dial in a long <a aria-label="shutter speed (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/shutter-speed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">shutter speed</a> (often around 1/15s and beyond), then &#8211; as you fire the shutter &#8211; move the camera from left to right, up and down, in circles, and so on.</p>
1752.  
1753.  
1754.  
1755. <p>Now, intentional camera movement works with all types of lenses, and there are plenty of non-fisheye photographers who love the technique.</p>
1756.  
1757.  
1758.  
1759. <p>But if you combine ICM with a fisheye lens, you can capture incredibly novel effects. For instance, you can create a cool radial blur effect; here, you simply rotate the camera around an imaginary central point while shooting. As you can imagine, fisheye distortion actually intensifies the result. (In fact, the radial blur technique is how I captured the image displayed above!)</p>
1760.  
1761.  
1762.  
1763. <p>And if you&#8217;re shooting at night, you can use a <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/kinetic-light-painting-vs-light-painting/" target="_blank" aria-label="kinetic light painting technique (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">kinetic light painting technique</a> to create photos like this:</p>
1764.  
1765.  
1766. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-default">
1767. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193805" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-02.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="fisheye photography kinetic light painting" class="wp-image-193805" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-02.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-02.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-02.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-02.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-02.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-02.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1768.  
1769.  
1770. <p>Just put your camera on a tripod, use a long shutter speed, and &#8211; after triggering the shutter &#8211; rotate the camera in a circle, stopping every so often to create areas of sharpness in your image. For the best results, choose a location with plenty of lights and shoot at night.</p>
1771.  
1772.  
1773.  
1774. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="4-don-t-forget-to-capture-fisheye-portrait-photography">4. Don&#8217;t forget to do fisheye portrait photography</h2>
1775.  
1776.  
1777.  
1778. <p>Fisheye photographers tend to neglect portrait subjects, but in my view, that&#8217;s a major mistake. </p>
1779.  
1780.  
1781.  
1782. <p>Sure, fisheye distortion isn&#8217;t always the most flattering, but the effects are plenty eye-catching (and by carefully positioning your portrait subject in the frame, you can avoid distorting the model).</p>
1783.  
1784.  
1785.  
1786. <p>For disorienting shots, try getting up close to your model, then ask them to point a finger, a prop, or even their eye toward the camera.</p>
1787.  
1788.  
1789.  
1790. <p>Alternatively, if you want to keep your model looking normal, position them in the center of the frame, but use the fisheye effect to distort interesting architecture all around the scene edges. Be sure to back up slightly so that the model is smaller in the frame. </p>
1791.  
1792.  
1793.  
1794. <p>When done correctly, this can create an interesting framing effect around the subject:</p>
1795.  
1796.  
1797. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-default">
1798. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193809" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-05.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="fisheye photography portrait" class="wp-image-193809" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-05.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-05.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-05.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-05.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-05.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1799.  
1800.  
1801. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-use-a-fisheye-for-a-standard-ultra-wide-perspective">5. Use a fisheye for a (standard) ultra-wide perspective</h2>
1802.  
1803.  
1804.  
1805. <p>Throughout this article, I&#8217;ve emphasized the creative potential of fisheye lenses. </p>
1806.  
1807.  
1808.  
1809. <p>But did you know that you can actually use fisheye lenses&#8230;normally? In other words, by carefully angling your fisheye lens, the resulting images will feature an ultra-wide perspective but very little distortion:</p>
1810.  
1811.  
1812. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-default">
1813. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193807" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-01.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="fisheye photography city skyline" class="wp-image-193807" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-01.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-01.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-01.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-01.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-01.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-01.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1814.  
1815.  
1816. <p>Of course, you can do this with an ultra-wide lens, but purchasing a second lens can be expensive. Plus, even the widest lenses don&#8217;t quite reach fisheye focal lengths.</p>
1817.  
1818.  
1819.  
1820. <p>Here&#8217;s how it works:</p>
1821.  
1822.  
1823.  
1824. <p>Aim your lens at the horizon line. And keep the angle <em>completely flat</em> (so the lens is perfectly parallel to the ground). </p>
1825.  
1826.  
1827.  
1828. <p>You will need to avoid objects on the edge of the frame because they&#8217;ll still distort &#8211; though if you do include a few edge objects, you can always correct the distortion in post-processing. </p>
1829.  
1830.  
1831.  
1832. <p>In my experience, this type of &#8220;standard&#8221; fisheye photo is great for locations with a minimalist feel, like coastlines and deserts. That said, you can always use it to capture interesting architecture, skylines, and so much more.</p>
1833.  
1834.  
1835.  
1836. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="bonus-create-the-fisheye-effect-with-a-lensball">Bonus: Create the fisheye effect with a lensball</h2>
1837.  
1838.  
1839.  
1840. <p>Fisheye lenses can be expensive, but if you like the idea of fisheye photography and can&#8217;t justify the price, you do have another option:</p>
1841.  
1842.  
1843.  
1844. <p>The <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/7-steps-refraction-photography/" target="_blank" aria-label="lensball effect (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">lensball effect</a>. </p>
1845.  
1846.  
1847.  
1848. <p>Simply purchase a glass ball, then &#8211; when you find a nice subject &#8211; hold the ball in front of your camera. The lensball will replicate a fisheye lens, and you&#8217;ll get a distorted, circular result:</p>
1849.  
1850.  
1851. <div class="wp-block-image caption-align-left is-style-default">
1852. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-193810" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-06.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="lensball fisheye effect" class="wp-image-193810" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-06.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-06.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-06.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-06.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-06.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens-06.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1853.  
1854.  
1855. <p>Of course, the effect isn&#8217;t exactly the same, and you won&#8217;t get an image that&#8217;s sharp throughout. But you can have lots of fun experimenting with the lensball effect, and you can certainly capture some stunning images!</p>
1856.  
1857.  
1858.  
1859. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="fisheye-photography-final-words">Fisheye photography: final words</h2>
1860.  
1861.  
1862.  
1863. <p>Now that you&#8217;ve finished this article, you&#8217;re ready to do some stunning fisheye photography!</p>
1864.  
1865.  
1866.  
1867. <p>So grab a fisheye lens (or a lensball) and get shooting.</p>
1868.  
1869.  
1870.  
1871. <p>Now over to you:</p>
1872.  
1873.  
1874.  
1875. <p><em>What do you plan to photograph first with your fisheye lens? Which of these tips will you incorporate into your own workflow? Share your thoughts in the comments below!</em></p>
1876. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/creative-uses-for-a-fisheye-lens/">Fisheye Photography: A Quick Guide (+5 Tips)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simon-bond/">Simon Bond</a>.</p>
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1896. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/best-monitors-photo-editing/">The Best Monitors for Photo Editing in 2024</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simonringsmuth/">Simon Ringsmuth</a>.</p>
1897. <p>A good monitor is one of the most important components of an editing workflow, but which monitor is best for photographers? With so many options to choose from, it&#8217;s easy to feel overwhelmed at the prospect of choosing the perfect photo-editing monitor; however, some models do stand out from the rest and should be at [&#8230;]</p>
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1901. <div class="wp-block-image">
1902. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260206" style="width:1200px"><span class="space" style="width:1200px; padding-top:103.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1244" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/best-monitor-photo-editing-1005.jpg?resize=1200%2C1244&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-260206" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/best-monitor-photo-editing-1005.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/best-monitor-photo-editing-1005.jpg?resize=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1 289w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/best-monitor-photo-editing-1005.jpg?resize=579%2C600&amp;ssl=1 579w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/best-monitor-photo-editing-1005.jpg?resize=768%2C796&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/best-monitor-photo-editing-1005.jpg?resize=717%2C743&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1903.  
1904.  
1905. <p>A good monitor is one of the most important components of an <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/basic-photo-editing-for-beginners/" target="_blank" aria-label="editing workflow (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">editing workflow</a>, but which monitor is best for photographers? </p>
1906.  
1907.  
1908.  
1909. <p>With so many options to choose from, it&#8217;s easy to feel overwhelmed at the prospect of choosing the perfect photo-editing monitor; however, some models do stand out from the rest and should be at the top of your list. There are also some key features to look for on any monitor you plan to purchase, as well as some qualities to ignore or avoid altogether. Regardless of your skill level, workflow needs, and budget, you have plenty of great options at your disposal &#8211; and this guide will help you find the right one for you!</p>
1910.  
1911.  
1912. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1913. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259532" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.73%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1001" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-glass-ball-lights.jpg?resize=1500%2C1001&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitors for editing photos" class="wp-image-259532" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-glass-ball-lights.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-glass-ball-lights.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-glass-ball-lights.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-glass-ball-lights.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-glass-ball-lights.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-glass-ball-lights.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">When editing images, you need a monitor that can keep up with the brilliant colors, bright whites, dark shadows, and fine details in your photos.</figcaption></figure></div>
1914.  
1915.  
1916. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="how-to-choose-the-right-monitor-for-editing-photos">How to choose the right monitor for editing photos</h2>
1917.  
1918.  
1919.  
1920. <p>While some monitors are designed to suit a variety of use cases &#8211; such as gaming, word processing, graphic design, and 3D modeling &#8211; these are a bit like all-in-one printers/scanners/copiers. They&#8217;re average at a lot of things, but they don&#8217;t stand out in any particular way. In other words, they&#8217;re not ideally suited to any single given task. </p>
1921.  
1922.  
1923.  
1924. <p>Monitors designed for a specific purpose work much better when used for that purpose, and photography is no exception. Anyone considering a monitor for photo editing should take the following features into account:</p>
1925.  
1926.  
1927.  
1928. <p><strong>Physical size:</strong> The saying <em>bigger is better</em> doesn&#8217;t necessarily apply to monitors designed for photo editing. You don&#8217;t want a monitor that&#8217;s too small, but you also don&#8217;t want to edit photos on a gigantic screen that takes up your entire wall.</p>
1929.  
1930.  
1931.  
1932. <p><strong>Pixel density:</strong> This refers to the size of the individual dots, or pixels, that the monitor can display. Mobile phones have very high pixel densities; as a result, text, graphics, and icons appear so smooth that you can&#8217;t even see the individual pixels. While high pixel densities are increasingly common in monitors, you can still find some inexpensive options with low pixel densities. These make your photos, and everything else on screen, look blurry and slightly out of focus, so you should be sure to avoid such models when making your choice.</p>
1933.  
1934.  
1935. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
1936. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259538" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.87%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1003" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?resize=1500%2C1003&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259538" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?resize=436%2C293&amp;ssl=1 436w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-pothos.jpg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo editors need monitors that can keep up with the demands of modern digital photography. The best editing monitors show intricate details and display tack-sharp images.</figcaption></figure></div>
1937.  
1938.  
1939. <p><strong><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/camera-color-spaces-explained/" target="_blank" aria-label="Color gamut (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Color gamut</a>:</strong> This refers to the range of colors that a monitor can display. Some less expensive monitors are simply not capable of displaying a broad range of colors, and while they might be fine for documents, email, and browsing the internet, they are not ideal for photo editing. When choosing a monitor for photo editing, look for one with a high color gamut. High sRGB values such as 99% are great, but if you can get a monitor that has a DCI-P3 color gamut, you will likely find it to be much better suited for photo editing.</p>
1940.  
1941.  
1942.  
1943. <p>So without further ado, let&#8217;s take a look at the best monitors for photo editing that you can buy today:</p>
1944.  
1945.  
1946.  
1947. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-best-monitor-for-professional-photographers-apple-pro-display-xdr">1. The best monitor for professional photographers: Apple Pro Display XDR</h2>
1948.  
1949.  
1950.  
1951. <p>Working professionals who demand the highest performance and whose livelihoods depend on the images they create with their cameras need look no further than the <a href="https://geni.us/AppleProDisplaydPS" target="_blank" aria-label="Apple Pro Display XDR (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">Apple Pro Display XDR</a>. It has nearly every feature a professional could ask for &#8211; and, as you might expect, it has a high price tag to match. It&#8217;s designed specifically for photo and video editing, and it boasts an ultra-high pixel density of 218 PPI and an extremely wide viewing angle so you can see images clearly, even when looking from the side.</p>
1952.  
1953.  
1954. <div class="wp-block-image">
1955. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259621" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:84.53%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1268" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-apple-pro-display-xdr.jpg?resize=1500%2C1268&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259621" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-apple-pro-display-xdr.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-apple-pro-display-xdr.jpg?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-apple-pro-display-xdr.jpg?resize=600%2C507&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-apple-pro-display-xdr.jpg?resize=768%2C649&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-apple-pro-display-xdr.jpg?resize=717%2C606&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
1956.  
1957.  
1958. <p>At 32 inches, the Apple Pro Display XDR is not only one of the best displays for professional photo editing but also one of the biggest. It has an incredibly wide color gamut, which means it&#8217;s capable of displaying a massive amount of colors so professionals can see all the subtle details in their high-megapixel images. It&#8217;s even offered with a special coating designed to minimize glare, which is very useful in bright environments or offices with overhead lighting. </p>
1959.  
1960.  
1961.  
1962. <p>The biggest drawback of the Apple Pro Display is the cost: Its $5000 price tag doesn&#8217;t include the anti-glare texture option or even a monitor stand. For professionals, the price might not matter, but for everyday shooters, this monitor is simply overkill.</p>
1963.  
1964.  
1965.  
1966. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
1967. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
1968. <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>
1969.  
1970.  
1971.  
1972. <ul class="is-style-default">
1973. <li>Anti-glare option makes a big difference in bright environments</li>
1974.  
1975.  
1976.  
1977. <li>Extraordinary color reproduction</li>
1978.  
1979.  
1980.  
1981. <li>Tru-Tone feature automatically adjusts colors for any viewing environment</li>
1982. </ul>
1983. </div>
1984. </div>
1985.  
1986.  
1987.  
1988. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
1989. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
1990. <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>
1991.  
1992.  
1993.  
1994. <ul class="is-style-default">
1995. <li>Very high price tag</li>
1996.  
1997.  
1998.  
1999. <li>Does not ship with a stand</li>
2000.  
2001.  
2002.  
2003. <li>Overkill for all but the most demanding professional photographers</li>
2004. </ul>
2005. </div>
2006. </div>
2007.  
2008.  
2009.  
2010. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-best-monitor-for-amateur-photographers-dell-ultrasharp-ud">2. The best monitor for amateur photographers: Dell UltraSharp U2724D</h2>
2011.  
2012.  
2013.  
2014. <p>Dell might not be the first name that comes to mind in terms of monitors since the company tends to cater more to business and enterprise clients with excellent laptops and reliable desktops. However, Dell&#8217;s monitors are highly regarded among the photography community &#8211; and with good reason. The <a href="https://geni.us/DellUltraSharpU2724D" target="_blank" aria-label="UltraSharp U2724D (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">UltraSharp U2724D</a> has many features that amateur photographers will appreciate, and the price tag won&#8217;t break the bank. It does a great job at color reproduction, has an LCD panel designed to give you deep blacks and bright whites, and is big enough to provide plenty of space without taking up an entire desk.</p>
2015.  
2016.  
2017. <div class="wp-block-image">
2018. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259619" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:85.47%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1282" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-u2724d.jpg?resize=1500%2C1282&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259619" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-u2724d.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-u2724d.jpg?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-u2724d.jpg?resize=600%2C513&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-u2724d.jpg?resize=768%2C656&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-u2724d.jpg?resize=717%2C613&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2019.  
2020.  
2021. <p>While the 98% P3 color gamut on the Dell UltraSharp U2724D doesn&#8217;t match the highest-end monitors available, it&#8217;ll work just fine for amateurs who want a good monitor for editing but don&#8217;t want to spend too much money. The monitor doesn&#8217;t have a webcam but does have a variety of useful expansion ports, and the refresh rate of 120 Hz makes it easy on the eyes even over long periods of editing. (High refresh rates are typically more important with gaming and other fast-moving use cases, but it never hurts to have when editing images!) Amateur photographers will find a lot to like here and will be well-served with the UltraSharp U2724D for many years to come.</p>
2022.  
2023.  
2024.  
2025. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2026. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2027. <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>
2028.  
2029.  
2030.  
2031. <ul class="is-style-default">
2032. <li>Includes a wide color gamut but is still quite affordable</li>
2033.  
2034.  
2035.  
2036. <li>Includes an array of expansion ports for peripherals</li>
2037.  
2038.  
2039.  
2040. <li>The high refresh rate can be easy on the eyes, especially for long editing sessions</li>
2041. </ul>
2042. </div>
2043. </div>
2044.  
2045.  
2046.  
2047. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2048. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2049. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2050. <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>
2051.  
2052.  
2053.  
2054. <ul class="is-style-default">
2055. <li>Not the biggest screen size compared to some of its peers</li>
2056.  
2057.  
2058.  
2059. <li>The simple, somewhat-outdated physical design feels more appropriate for an office cubicle</li>
2060. </ul>
2061. </div>
2062. </div>
2063. </div>
2064.  
2065.  
2066.  
2067. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-best-monitor-for-hobbyist-photographers-asus-proart-display-pacv">3. The best monitor for hobbyist photographers: Asus ProArt Display PA329CV</h2>
2068.  
2069.  
2070.  
2071. <p>Hobbyist photographers don&#8217;t necessarily make a lot of money from their images, but they do take their craft seriously and often want something better than entry-level gear even if it means spending a bit more money. The <a href="https://geni.us/AsusProArtdPS" target="_blank" aria-label="Asus ProArt Display PA329CV (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">Asus ProArt Display PA329CV</a> does an outstanding job at meeting the needs of hobbyist photographers and even includes a C-clamp monitor stand to free up space on a desk or table.</p>
2072.  
2073.  
2074. <div class="wp-block-image">
2075. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259618" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:87%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1305" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-asus-proart-PA329CV.jpg?resize=1500%2C1305&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259618" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-asus-proart-PA329CV.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-asus-proart-PA329CV.jpg?resize=300%2C261&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-asus-proart-PA329CV.jpg?resize=600%2C522&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-asus-proart-PA329CV.jpg?resize=768%2C668&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-asus-proart-PA329CV.jpg?resize=717%2C624&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2076.  
2077.  
2078. <p>Asus has been making high-quality computer hardware and peripherals for years, and its ProArt series is designed to go beyond the boring, drab, featureless monitors common in office environments and store displays. This one has a bright, brilliant display with an impressive color gamut that allows for faithful reproduction of all the intricate color details in any photograph and makes it easy to edit <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/the-basics-of-raw-files-and-what-to-do-with-the-darn-things/" target="_blank" aria-label="RAW files (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">RAW files</a> with precision. While the 4K resolution could be slightly better, especially given the size of the screen, the sheer quality of the pixels on display puts this monitor at the top of the list for any hobbyist photographer.</p>
2079.  
2080.  
2081.  
2082. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2083. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2084. <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>
2085.  
2086.  
2087.  
2088. <ul class="is-style-default">
2089. <li>Large size with an affordable price</li>
2090.  
2091.  
2092.  
2093. <li>The included C-clamp gives you more space on your desk</li>
2094.  
2095.  
2096.  
2097. <li>Includes built-in color presets ideal for photo editing</li>
2098. </ul>
2099. </div>
2100. </div>
2101.  
2102.  
2103.  
2104. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2105. <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>
2106.  
2107.  
2108.  
2109. <ul class="is-style-default">
2110. <li>Pixel density is a bit lower than some of its peers</li>
2111.  
2112.  
2113.  
2114. <li>Doesn&#8217;t include a webcam; this isn&#8217;t necessary for photo editing, of course, but it&#8217;s a bit unfortunate at this price</li>
2115. </ul>
2116. </div>
2117.  
2118.  
2119.  
2120. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-best-monitor-for-casual-photographers-lg-ultrafine-up">4. The best monitor for casual photographers: LG UltraFine 27UP650</h2>
2121.  
2122.  
2123.  
2124. <p>Casual photographers are interested in photography and enjoy editing images but aren&#8217;t keen on spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the latest and greatest technology. They want a workhorse that will get the job done but don&#8217;t necessarily prioritize 6K resolutions and off-axis viewing angles. The <a href="https://geni.us/LGUltraFine27UP650dPS" target="_blank" aria-label="LG UltraFine 27UP650 (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">LG UltraFine 27UP650</a> is a great choice for casual photographers because it is well-suited for image editing as well as a variety of other applications &#8211; and it comes at a very reasonable price that&#8217;s easy to afford. It&#8217;s a workhorse monitor that&#8217;s easy to recommend for casual photo editors (and many other people, too!).</p>
2125.  
2126.  
2127. <div class="wp-block-image">
2128. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259617" style="width:1266px"><span class="space" style="width:1266px; padding-top:118.48%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1266" height="1500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-lg-ultrafine-27UP650.jpg?resize=1266%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259617" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-lg-ultrafine-27UP650.jpg?w=1266&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-lg-ultrafine-27UP650.jpg?resize=253%2C300&amp;ssl=1 253w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-lg-ultrafine-27UP650.jpg?resize=506%2C600&amp;ssl=1 506w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-lg-ultrafine-27UP650.jpg?resize=768%2C910&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-lg-ultrafine-27UP650.jpg?resize=717%2C850&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2129.  
2130.  
2131. <p>The LG UltraFine 27UP650 is all about balance and compromise, but not necessarily at the expense of quality. Its 95% P3 color gamut won&#8217;t win any awards, and you won&#8217;t find special anti-glare coating or ultra-high refresh rates on this display. However, what you get with this monitor is a laundry list of very good technical specifications on a brilliant 4K screen at a price that&#8217;s <em>far</em> below many of its high-end peers. It&#8217;s great for casual photo editing, and it can easily handle other tasks such as spreadsheet work, internet surfing, and even gaming. While dedicated photographers might not care about those other things, casual photographers usually do, and that&#8217;s why the LG UltraFine 27UP650 is such a good option.</p>
2132.  
2133.  
2134.  
2135. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2136. <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>
2137.  
2138.  
2139.  
2140. <ul class="is-style-default">
2141. <li>Outstanding value makes it a great choice for casual photographers</li>
2142.  
2143.  
2144.  
2145. <li>27-inch size is not too small, but it&#8217;s also not too large for people with small workspaces</li>
2146.  
2147.  
2148.  
2149. <li>Can be rotated 90 degrees, which is great for portraits and not common among its similarly-priced peers</li>
2150. </ul>
2151. </div>
2152.  
2153.  
2154.  
2155. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2156. <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>
2157.  
2158.  
2159.  
2160. <ul class="is-style-default">
2161. <li>Color reproduction is fine but could be better</li>
2162.  
2163.  
2164.  
2165. <li>No USB ports for peripherals like memory card readers or external storage drives</li>
2166. </ul>
2167. </div>
2168.  
2169.  
2170.  
2171. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-best-monitor-for-enthusiast-photographers-dell-ultrasharp-ukb">5. The best monitor for enthusiast photographers: Dell UltraSharp U3224KB</h2>
2172.  
2173.  
2174.  
2175. <p>Dell hit a home run with this foray into the high-end monitor market. The <a href="https://geni.us/DellUltraSharpU3224KB" target="_blank" aria-label="Dell UltraSharp U3224KB (opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">Dell UltraSharp U3224KB</a> is a great choice for enthusiast photographers who are tempted by the amazing features of the Apple Pro Display XDR but don&#8217;t want to empty their pockets to get it. This UltraSharp&#8217;s list of features is long and includes nearly everything a photo editor could ask for, including 6K resolution for clean, crisp details and a 99% P3 color gamut.</p>
2176.  
2177.  
2178. <div class="wp-block-image">
2179. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259616" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:100%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?resize=1500%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259616" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?resize=717%2C717&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-dell-ultrasharp-U3224KB.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2180.  
2181.  
2182. <p>While this monitor is great for photo editing, it also excels at other tasks like videoconferencing thanks to a high-quality 4K webcam and general daily usage. It has an array of expansion ports so you can hook up other gear like <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/best-external-hard-drives-photographers/" target="_blank" aria-label="external drives (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">external drives</a> or another monitor, and the built-in speakers sound impressive for their size. It&#8217;s a bit overkill for casual and hobbyist photographers, but for enthusiast photographers who obsess over the tiniest details and need a high-performing screen that&#8217;s easy on the eyes and lighter on the wallet than some other options, this is a great choice.</p>
2183.  
2184.  
2185.  
2186. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2187. <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>
2188.  
2189.  
2190.  
2191. <ul class="is-style-default">
2192. <li>Amazing set of features for all types of photo editing</li>
2193.  
2194.  
2195.  
2196. <li>Specifically designed to reduce eye strain, which helps during long editing sessions</li>
2197.  
2198.  
2199.  
2200. <li>Huge array of expansion ports for peripherals</li>
2201. </ul>
2202. </div>
2203.  
2204.  
2205.  
2206. <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
2207. <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>
2208.  
2209.  
2210.  
2211. <ul class="is-style-default">
2212. <li>An unsightly camera bump along the top of the display</li>
2213.  
2214.  
2215.  
2216. <li>Significantly more expensive than most other options on this list</li>
2217. </ul>
2218. </div>
2219.  
2220.  
2221.  
2222. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="monitors-for-photo-editors-to-avoid">Monitors for photo editors to avoid</h2>
2223.  
2224.  
2225.  
2226. <p>Before concluding this article, I want to mention a few types of monitors that you should <em>avoid </em>for your photo editing. Some of these options may be tempting, but I urge you to go in a different direction.</p>
2227.  
2228.  
2229.  
2230. <p><strong>Ultrawide curved monitors:</strong> If you have never seen a gigantic, expansive monitor &#8211; some of which are available in mind-melting sizes such as 49&#8243; &#8211; you will be shocked the first time you lay eyes on one. Ultrawide curved monitors swallow your entire field of view and let you easily use multiple applications at the same time without constantly minimizing windows. They&#8217;re outstanding for lots of use-case scenarios like gaming and even office work, but not great for photo editing.</p>
2231.  
2232.  
2233. <div class="wp-block-image">
2234. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259613" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:84.27%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1264" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-samsung-ultrawide.jpg?resize=1500%2C1264&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259613" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-samsung-ultrawide.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-samsung-ultrawide.jpg?resize=300%2C253&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-samsung-ultrawide.jpg?resize=600%2C506&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-samsung-ultrawide.jpg?resize=768%2C647&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-samsung-ultrawide.jpg?resize=717%2C604&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2235.  
2236.  
2237. <p>The main appeal of ultrawide curved monitors is their ability to give users vast amounts of horizontal display space, almost like two or three separate monitors glued together. But they don&#8217;t excel at things that matter most to photographers, like color reproduction or pixel density. Ultrawide monitors can display two or three images side by side, but if that&#8217;s your goal, I&#8217;d recommend just getting two monitors that are better suited for photo editing instead of a single ultrawide.</p>
2238.  
2239.  
2240.  
2241. <p><strong>Televisions: </strong>It&#8217;s not uncommon for people to use flatscreen televisions as computer monitors. The price-to-size ratio of a television compared to a monitor is tough to beat, but the downside is that televisions are not well suited to photo editing or most other computer-related tasks. Televisions are designed to be viewed from farther away, generally have a much narrower color gamut, and can make photographs appear either oversaturated or washed out. Televisions are fine for PC gaming, but they&#8217;re not recommended for photo editing.</p>
2242.  
2243.  
2244.  
2245. <p><strong>Older HD monitors:</strong> If you are using a monitor to edit photos that&#8217;s more than a few years old, you might be hindering your photo editing without realizing it. Older monitors have lower pixel densities that can make you think your camera or lens is broken, when in reality they simply can&#8217;t display fine details compared to modern screens. They also have poor viewing angles, smaller color gamuts, lower maximum brightness, and refresh rates that can lead to eyestrain. Decade-old DSLR and mirrorless cameras can produce incredible images, but if you are editing your files on monitors from the same era, I strongly recommend upgrading your screen <em>before </em>getting a new camera.</p>
2246.  
2247.  
2248. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2249. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-259623" style="width:1500px"><span class="space" style="width:1500px; padding-top:66.73%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1001" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-flowers.jpg?resize=1500%2C1001&#038;ssl=1" alt="The best monitor for editing your photos" class="wp-image-259623" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-flowers.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-flowers.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-flowers.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-flowers.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-flowers.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/best-monitors-for-photo-editing-flowers.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I shot this on a ten-year-old Nikon D750, but I edited it on a modern high-resolution monitor. My monitor allowed me to see the tiniest details and all the subtle color variations along with bright highlights and rich blacks.</figcaption></figure></div>
2250.  
2251.  
2252. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="pick-the-perfect-monitor-for-your-editing-requirements">Pick the perfect monitor for <em>your </em>editing requirements!</h2>
2253.  
2254.  
2255.  
2256. <p>No matter what kind of photographer you are, or what type of images you create with your camera, it&#8217;s important to have a monitor for photo editing that meets your needs. You don&#8217;t need to spend thousands of dollars on a pro-level monitor; as I&#8217;ve detailed above, there are plenty of excellent monitors that come with a reasonable price tag and work great for more budget-conscious users.</p>
2257.  
2258.  
2259.  
2260. <p>Of course, if you <em>are </em>a professional or semi-professional photographer and you require the best of the best for your post-processing workflow, there are some great models that&#8217;ll really help your business. Hopefully, this article helped you land on the right monitor for your needs!</p>
2261.  
2262.  
2263.  
2264. <p>Now over to you:</p>
2265.  
2266.  
2267.  
2268. <p><em>What&#8217;s your favorite monitor for photo editing, and what qualities do you look for that you think would be important for other photographers to consider? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!</em></p>
2269. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/best-monitors-photo-editing/">The Best Monitors for Photo Editing in 2024</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/simonringsmuth/">Simon Ringsmuth</a>.</p>
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2278. <title>How to Use Split Toning to Make Your Photos Stand Out</title>
2279. <link>https://digital-photography-school.com/use-split-toning-make-photos-stand/</link>
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2282. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pete DeMarco]]></dc:creator>
2283. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
2284. <category><![CDATA[Post Production Tips]]></category>
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2288.  
2289. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/use-split-toning-make-photos-stand/">How to Use Split Toning to Make Your Photos Stand Out</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/pete-demarco/">Pete DeMarco</a>.</p>
2290. <p>Have you ever taken a picture and been disappointed because it didn’t capture the moment? Maybe the image technically looked exactly like what you saw, but when viewing the image afterward, it was lacking&#8230;something. It&#8217;s one of the greatest challenges photographers face: expressing a feeling or vision in a two-dimensional medium. Fortunately, as photographers, we [&#8230;]</p>
2291. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/use-split-toning-make-photos-stand/">How to Use Split Toning to Make Your Photos Stand Out</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/pete-demarco/">Pete DeMarco</a>.</p>
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2293. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/use-split-toning-make-photos-stand/">How to Use Split Toning to Make Your Photos Stand Out</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/pete-demarco/">Pete DeMarco</a>.</p>
2294. <div class="wp-block-image">
2295. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260183" style="width:1200px"><span class="space" style="width:1200px; padding-top:103.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1244" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-1006.jpg?resize=1200%2C1244&#038;ssl=1" alt="Use split toning to enhance your photos" class="wp-image-260183" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-1006.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-1006.jpg?resize=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1 289w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-1006.jpg?resize=579%2C600&amp;ssl=1 579w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-1006.jpg?resize=768%2C796&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-1006.jpg?resize=717%2C743&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2296.  
2297.  
2298. <p>Have you ever taken a picture and been disappointed because it didn’t capture the moment? Maybe the image technically looked exactly like what you saw, but when viewing the image afterward, it was lacking&#8230;<em>something</em>.</p>
2299.  
2300.  
2301.  
2302. <p>It&#8217;s one of the greatest challenges photographers face: expressing a feeling or vision in a two-dimensional medium. Fortunately, as photographers, we don&#8217;t have to rely on our cameras alone; we can also express ourselves through <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/post-processing-tips/" target="_blank" aria-label="post-processing adjustments (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">post-processing adjustments</a>. And one of the most overlooked tools in the photographer’s processing kit is <em>color</em>.</p>
2303.  
2304.  
2305.  
2306. <p>I’m not talking about the color of the things in your photograph, like a red car or yellow dress. I&#8217;m talking about the overall color cast &#8211; the color tone of the image as a whole. Color affects the way people feel, so if your images aren&#8217;t producing the feeling that you&#8217;re after, a color adjustment (also known as a <em>color grade</em>) might just do the trick.</p>
2307.  
2308.  
2309.  
2310. <p>Now, most editing programs offer a variety of tools for tweaking the color of your images, but in this article, I want to share one of my absolute favorite <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/lightroom-color-grading/" target="_blank" aria-label="color-grading methods (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">color-grading methods</a>: split toning. It&#8217;s how I managed to create an image like this one:</p>
2311.  
2312.  
2313. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2314. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260223" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="501" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.jpeg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1" alt="Osaka Sunset" class="wp-image-260223" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.jpeg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.jpeg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.jpeg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This cityscape image looked nice, but it needed a little something extra. I added a warm split-tone, and everything fell into place!</figcaption></figure></div>
2315.  
2316.  
2317. <p>Before I overwhelm you with the immense power of split toning, however, I&#8217;d like to spend a few seconds covering white balance, which is a more basic method of color grading an image.</p>
2318.  
2319.  
2320.  
2321. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="toning-your-images-with-white-balance">Toning your images with white balance</h2>
2322.  
2323.  
2324.  
2325. <p>When you want to adjust the overall color tone of your image, <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-white-balance/" target="_blank" aria-label="white-balancing tools (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">white-balancing tools</a> are a good starting point.</p>
2326.  
2327.  
2328.  
2329. <p>Adjusting the white balance allows you to create warm or cool effects on a broad level. For instance, if it’s a cloudy day, you might want to move the temperature slider towards the warmer side, making your image appear more yellow-orange or sunny. Move it in the opposite direction, and your image will get cooler or more blue.</p>
2330.  
2331.  
2332. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2333. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260225" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-3.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1" alt="Fisherman in Xingping China" class="wp-image-260225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-3.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-3.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-3.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-3.jpeg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-3.jpeg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">White balance is a decent tool for tweaking the overall color tone of your images, but it&#8217;s not very sophisticated. A cool split tone really helped this image pop!</figcaption></figure></div>
2334.  
2335.  
2336. <p>Although changing the white balance of an image is helpful, both for correcting color casts and creating mood, it is still a global adjustment. It affects the entire image. In other words, it&#8217;s simplistic.</p>
2337.  
2338.  
2339.  
2340. <p>In my experience, editing the tone of your image with just the white balance is often like a mechanic trying to fix an engine with a sledgehammer. It&#8217;s not the right tool for the job.</p>
2341.  
2342.  
2343.  
2344. <p>To make more fine-tuned adjustments so you can have greater control over the overall mood of your images, split toning is the better choice!</p>
2345.  
2346.  
2347. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2348. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260226" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="501" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-4.jpeg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1" alt="Penang Sunrise at Fisherman Jetty" class="wp-image-260226" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-4.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-4.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-4.jpeg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-4.jpeg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-4.jpeg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Here, I&#8217;ve combined magenta and warm tones for a harmonious split-tone effect.</figcaption></figure></div>
2349.  
2350.  
2351. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="how-to-split-tone-an-image">How to split tone an image</h2>
2352.  
2353.  
2354.  
2355. <p>Toning first started as a way to change the color of black-and-white photographs. For instance, in the past, chemicals were added to the development process to give prints a sepia tone. Later on, other chemical toners were used to give images two different tones (e.g., red and blue); this was an early example of split toning in action!</p>
2356.  
2357.  
2358.  
2359. <p>It may sound complicated, but in today’s digital darkroom, all split toning really means is that you add color to the shadows, highlights, or both. Used straightforwardly, you can split tone an image by adding a color cast to the highlights, and then you add a <em>separate </em>color cast to the shadows. </p>
2360.  
2361.  
2362.  
2363. <p>One of the most common split-toning approaches is to make the highlights yellow and the shadows blue, or vice versa. However, you can also adjust a single color to create a particular mood (by adding blues into the shadows and nothing into the highlights, for instance).</p>
2364.  
2365.  
2366.  
2367. <p>For a long time, Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw offered a dedicated split-toning panel that looked like this:</p>
2368.  
2369.  
2370. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2371. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260222" style="width:500px"><span class="space" style="width:500px; padding-top:53.4%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="500" height="267" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image.jpeg?resize=500%2C267&#038;ssl=1" alt="Split Tone Window in Adobe Lightroom" class="wp-image-260222" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image.jpeg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image.jpeg?resize=300%2C160&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This is what the split-toning panel used to look like in Adobe Lightroom Classic.</figcaption></figure></div>
2372.  
2373.  
2374. <p>However, a few years ago, Adobe replaced the split-toning panel with a color grading panel. Here&#8217;s what the new panel looks like:</p>
2375.  
2376.  
2377. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2378. <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260175" style="width:365px"><span class="space" style="width:365px; padding-top:164.38%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="365" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-10.jpg?resize=365%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="How to Use Split Toning to Make Your Photos Stand Out" class="wp-image-260175" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-10.jpg?resize=365%2C600&amp;ssl=1 365w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-10.jpg?resize=183%2C300&amp;ssl=1 183w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/split-toning-photography-10.jpg?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w" sizes="(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Lightroom Classic panel with split-toning capabilities.</figcaption></figure></div>
2379.  
2380.  
2381. <p>While the name has changed, you can still use the panel for split toning. In fact, in addition to a Shadows wheel and a Highlights wheel, you now have a Midtones wheel, which lets you selectively tone the midtones of your images! </p>
2382.  
2383.  
2384.  
2385. <p>Most editing programs offer this type of color-grading panel, including Capture One and ACDSee Photo Studio. If you&#8217;re not sure whether your program of choice includes split-toning tools, look for color wheels like the ones displayed above. (And if you&#8217;re in a pinch, a Curves tool can also do the trick; it&#8217;s just a bit more difficult to operate.)</p>
2386.  
2387.  
2388.  
2389. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="how-i-like-to-split-tone-my-photos-magenta-zen">How I like to split tone my photos: magenta zen</h2>
2390.  
2391.  
2392.  
2393. <p>My favorite color cast to add to my images is magenta. Like a yin and yang varnish, this color (a purplish-red) represents harmony, balance, love, and personal growth. It has a calming effect that stimulates creativity and happiness.</p>
2394.  
2395.  
2396.  
2397. <p>When split toning for magenta, I usually make my adjustments to either the shadows or highlights. I rarely make changes to both, as it tends to be overkill. </p>
2398.  
2399.  
2400.  
2401. <p>More often than not, I adjust the shadows, as it’s usually the underexposed, darker parts of the image I am trying to bring out. If the image is very bright, then I apply the magenta split tone to the highlights.</p>
2402.  
2403.  
2404. <div class="wp-block-image">
2405. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260227" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="501" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1" alt="Dubai Cityscape" class="wp-image-260227" title="Dubai Cityscape_.jpg" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2406.  
2407.  
2408. <p>There is no rule as to how far you should move the sliders. However, I like to keep things pretty restrained. It all depends on the image and the intensity of the colors, shadows, and highlights. </p>
2409.  
2410.  
2411.  
2412. <p>Another bonus to adding some magenta is that it tends to take off the rough color edges. Browns, greens, and yellows are smoothed out, giving your photos a softer tone.</p>
2413.  
2414.  
2415. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2416. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260228" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:76.53%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="574" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-6.jpeg?resize=750%2C574&#038;ssl=1" alt="Pudong Shanghai Cityscape" class="wp-image-260228" title="Pudong Shanghai Cityscape.jpg" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-6.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-6.jpeg?resize=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-6.jpeg?resize=600%2C459&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-6.jpeg?resize=717%2C549&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Here&#8217;s another one of my magenta split tones. Thanks to the magenta in the shadows, the image feels more harmonious!</figcaption></figure></div>
2417.  
2418.  
2419. <p>As I said, I like to use magenta in my photos, but you might prefer something different, and that&#8217;s completely okay. Whether a certain color works in an image also depends on the existing colors and tones in the photo, so don&#8217;t get discouraged if a particular split-tone effect works nicely on one image but looks unnatural on the next.</p>
2420.  
2421.  
2422.  
2423. <p>If you&#8217;re not sure how to pick the right colors for your split-tone effect, I recommend just dragging your cursor around the different color wheels and see what you think. The more you experiment with different effects, the sooner you&#8217;ll get a good sense of how different colors can impact your images.</p>
2424.  
2425.  
2426.  
2427. <p>One more tip is to do your best to keep the effect relatively natural. When you first start out with split toning, it&#8217;s easy to go color-grade crazy and apply intense toning to each and every image. But while this might look good at first, you&#8217;ll soon come to realize that the resulting images have unnatural colors (and obvious editing effects). </p>
2428.  
2429.  
2430.  
2431. <p>If you&#8217;re not sure if you&#8217;ve overdone an image, it can help to take a quick peek at the original image prior to your edits. Another handy approach is to walk away from your computer for a few minutes, then come back with fresh eyes!</p>
2432.  
2433.  
2434.  
2435. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="a-few-more-examples-of-split-toned-images">A few more examples of split-toned images</h2>
2436.  
2437.  
2438.  
2439. <p>If you&#8217;re interested in split toning but are still struggling to understand what it can do for your images, here are a few more of my photos, all edited with a split-tone effect:</p>
2440.  
2441.  
2442. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2443. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260229" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="501" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7.jpeg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1" alt="Sunset at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi" class="wp-image-260229" title="Sunset at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi.jpg" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7.jpeg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7.jpeg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7.jpeg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A warm split tone works great with that low sun!</figcaption></figure></div>
2444.  
2445. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2446. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260230" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:100%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.jpeg?resize=750%2C750&#038;ssl=1" alt="Umbrellas in Busan Rain" class="wp-image-260230" title="Umbrellas in Busan Rain_.jpg" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.jpeg?resize=717%2C717&amp;ssl=1 717w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.jpeg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">For a night scene like this one, a cooler split tone &#8211; with blues or purples in the shadows &#8211; often looks nice.</figcaption></figure></div>
2447.  
2448. <div class="wp-block-image is-style-with-caption">
2449. <figure class="aligncenter"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260224" style="width:454px"><span class="space" style="width:454px; padding-top:132.16%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="454" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-2.jpeg?resize=454%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="Sunrise at Taj Majal" class="wp-image-260224" title="Sunrise at Taj Majal.jpg" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-2.jpeg?w=454&amp;ssl=1 454w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-2.jpeg?resize=227%2C300&amp;ssl=1 227w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Look carefully at this image. Do you see how simple and harmonious the color palette feels? That&#8217;s thanks to split toning!</figcaption></figure></div>
2450.  
2451.  
2452. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="have-fun-split-toning-your-photos-and-dont-forget-to-experiment">Have fun split toning your photos &#8211; and don&#8217;t forget to experiment!</h2>
2453.  
2454.  
2455.  
2456. <p>As I said above, while I like to use magenta to color grade my images, split toning is about so much more! </p>
2457.  
2458.  
2459.  
2460. <p>Yes, magenta often works well, and you can use it in your photos to see what you can produce, but I&#8217;d encourage you to move beyond this simple adjustment. For instance, try adjusting the warmth or coolness using the split toning panel instead of the white balance panel. </p>
2461.  
2462.  
2463.  
2464. <p>You can also use a classic orange-teal split tone to give your photos a cinematic feel, or you can add blues or oranges into the shadows to create an old film look. Have fun, get creative, and find what works for you!</p>
2465.  
2466.  
2467.  
2468. <p>Now over to you:</p>
2469.  
2470.  
2471.  
2472. <p><em>Do you plan to use split toning as part of your editing workflow? How will you approach it? Share your thoughts &#8211; and your split-toned photos! &#8211; in the comments below.</em></p>
2473. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/use-split-toning-make-photos-stand/">How to Use Split Toning to Make Your Photos Stand Out</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/pete-demarco/">Pete DeMarco</a>.</p>
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2482. <title>Should You Upgrade to a Full-Frame Camera? Weigh These Pros and Cons Before You Decide.</title>
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2493. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/is-it-time-to-go-full-frame-weight-these-pros-and-cons-before-you-decide/">Should You Upgrade to a Full-Frame Camera? Weigh These Pros and Cons Before You Decide.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/brucewunderlich/">Bruce Wunderlich</a>.</p>
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2497. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/is-it-time-to-go-full-frame-weight-these-pros-and-cons-before-you-decide/">Should You Upgrade to a Full-Frame Camera? Weigh These Pros and Cons Before You Decide.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/brucewunderlich/">Bruce Wunderlich</a>.</p>
2498. <div class="wp-block-image">
2499. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-260169" style="width:1200px"><span class="space" style="width:1200px; padding-top:103.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1244" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full-frame-camera-upgrade-1005.jpg?resize=1200%2C1244&#038;ssl=1" alt="Should you upgrade to a full-frame camera?" class="wp-image-260169" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full-frame-camera-upgrade-1005.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full-frame-camera-upgrade-1005.jpg?resize=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1 289w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full-frame-camera-upgrade-1005.jpg?resize=579%2C600&amp;ssl=1 579w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full-frame-camera-upgrade-1005.jpg?resize=768%2C796&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full-frame-camera-upgrade-1005.jpg?resize=717%2C743&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span></figure></div>
2500.  
2501.  
2502. <p>Has anyone ever said&nbsp;to you, “That’s a nice photo; you must have an expensive camera&#8221;? It&#8217;s a common line &#8211; and a common source of frustration for photographers. According to photography legend Ansel Adams, <em>“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!”</em></p>
2503.  
2504.  
2505.  
2506. <p>Your camera is simply a tool, one that you use to create your vision of the scene in front of you.&nbsp;A camera can only do what you tell it to; it&#8217;s not going to capture that &#8220;nice photo&#8221; all by itself. </p>
2507.  
2508.  
2509.  
2510. <p>That said, specific camera types and models do come with different benefits. So if a camera doesn&#8217;t perform up to your expectations, then it may be time for an upgrade &#8211; from <a aria-label="APS-C to full frame (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/camera-sensors-explained/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">APS-C to full frame</a>.</p>
2511.  
2512.  
2513.  
2514. <p>I recently made the jump from a crop sensor camera to a full-frame body. In this article, I <em>don&#8217;t </em>want to get into a technical discussion about the differences between a crop-sensor camera and a full-frame camera. Instead, I want to talk about <em>if </em>and <em>when </em>upgrading to a full-frame camera is desirable, especially for those who are on the fence about purchasing a full-frame body. </p>
2515.  
2516.  
2517.  
2518. <p>So let&#8217;s start with a discussion of some important full-frame pros and cons:</p>
2519.  
2520.  
2521.  
2522. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="advantages-of-a-full-frame-camera">Advantages of a full-frame camera</h2>
2523.  
2524.  
2525. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-95971 size-post-large-image is-style-with-caption">
2526. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-95971" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="501" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-1.jpg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1" alt="Full frame photo of a forest at sunset" class="wp-image-95971" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-1.jpg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-1.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-1.jpg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I took this image at ISO 6400 on a&nbsp;full-frame <a aria-label="Nikon D750 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/initial-impressions-nikon-d750/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Nikon D750</a>. Thanks to the larger sensor, I was able to capture great tonal range and acceptable noise levels, <em>despite </em>the ultra-high ISO setting.</figcaption></figure></div>
2527.  
2528.  
2529. <p>Shooting with a full-frame camera comes with several important benefits. Here are the main advantages to bear in mind as you consider an upgrade from APS-C to full frame: </p>
2530.  
2531.  
2532.  
2533. <ul>
2534. <li><strong>Enhanced low-light performance:</strong> Full-frame cameras have larger sensors, which in turn have bigger pixels; as a result, you get less noise at higher <a aria-label="ISOs (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/iso-settings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">ISOs</a>. In most cases, you will get a one- or two-stop improvement in high-ISO noise over crop-sensor cameras. Thus, with a full-frame camera, you can push your ISO higher in low-light situations to maintain a faster shutter speed or a narrower aperture. </li>
2535.  
2536.  
2537.  
2538. <li><strong>More control over&nbsp;<a aria-label="depth of field (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/understanding-depth-field-beginners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">depth of field</a>:</strong> This is a commonly misunderstood benefit of full-frame cameras because the larger sensor does not really affect the depth of field of an image. However, with the larger sensor of a full-frame camera, you can move closer to the subject while using an equivalent focal length, and this causes the depth of field to become narrower. Ultimately, you get smoother background <a aria-label="bokeh (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-achieve-nice-bokeh-in-plain-english/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">bokeh</a>.</li>
2539.  
2540.  
2541.  
2542. <li><strong>Improved <a aria-label="dynamic&nbsp;range (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/understanding-dynamic-range-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">dynamic&nbsp;range</a> and color&nbsp;depth:</strong>&nbsp;A full-frame sensor can record more tonal range within shadows and highlights. Detail and color are much improved at both ends of the spectrum. With a full-frame camera, you&#8217;ll often be able to successfully capture a high-contrast scene with a single shot, and you won&#8217;t have to rely on HDR techniques or GND filters to ensure that the shadows and highlights have plenty of detail.</li>
2543. </ul>
2544.  
2545.  
2546.  
2547. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="disadvantages-of-a-full-frame-camera">Disadvantages of a full-frame camera</h2>
2548.  
2549.  
2550. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-95975 size-post-large-image is-style-with-caption">
2551. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-95975" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:78.53%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="589" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-5.jpg?resize=750%2C589&#038;ssl=1" alt="Great Blue Heron in flight" class="wp-image-95975" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-5.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-5.jpg?resize=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-5.jpg?resize=600%2C471&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-5.jpg?resize=717%2C563&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This heron&nbsp;in flight was captured&nbsp;at a high ISO to achieve the fast shutter speed needed&nbsp;to get&nbsp;a sharp wildlife image.</figcaption></figure></div>
2552.  
2553.  
2554. <p>Shooting full frame isn&#8217;t all sunshine and roses. Sure, there are plenty of benefits (see above!), but there are some significant drawbacks, too:</p>
2555.  
2556.  
2557.  
2558. <ul>
2559. <li><strong>Expense:</strong> Not only is the cost of a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera higher than crop sensor alternatives, but you may&nbsp;also need to invest in full-frame lenses, which can set you back thousands of dollars.</li>
2560.  
2561.  
2562.  
2563. <li><strong>Size and weight:</strong> Simply put, full-frame cameras are bulkier than their crop-sensor counterparts. With advances in mirrorless technology, this is less of a problem &#8211; full-frame mirrorless cameras like the Sony a7 IV are very compact compared to full-frame DSLRs like the Nikon D850 &#8211; but for travel photographers, street photographers, and anyone else looking to keep their setup light and portable, the difference will be noticeable. Perhaps more importantly, full-frame lenses are larger and heavier; here, mirrorless technology has <em>not </em>made a significant difference, and you can expect that full-frame 70-200mm f/2.8 lens to weigh you down, regardless of whether you use a mirrorless camera or a DSLR.</li>
2564.  
2565.  
2566.  
2567. <li><strong>No crop factor:</strong> The telephoto reach of a full-frame camera is lessened by not having a crop sensor. A 200mm lens on a full-frame camera reaches 200mm; a 200mm lens on a 1.5x crop sensor camera reaches 300mm. However, whether this is a benefit or a drawback depends on the type of subjects you like to shoot. For wildlife, sports, and bird photographers, a crop factor offers much-needed extra reach. For landscape and cityscape photographers, on the other hand, a crop factor often takes away from the desired wide perspective.</li>
2568. </ul>
2569.  
2570.  
2571.  
2572. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="questions-to-ask-before-upgrading-to-full-frame">Questions to ask before upgrading to full frame</h2>
2573.  
2574.  
2575.  
2576. <p>If you&#8217;ve made it this far and you still like the sound of a full-frame camera, it&#8217;s time to ask yourself a few key questions:</p>
2577.  
2578.  
2579.  
2580. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="how-much-will-it-cost">How much will it cost?</h3>
2581.  
2582.  
2583.  
2584. <p>As mentioned above, a full-frame camera is significantly more expensive than a crop sensor one, plus you&#8217;ll likely need to purchase new lenses. </p>
2585.  
2586.  
2587.  
2588. <p>There isn&#8217;t much use in changing to full frame if you are not going to use high-quality lenses designed for full-frame cameras. So if you plan to make the jump to full frame, you may want to begin by upgrading your lenses to those compatible with full-frame cameras. (Full-frame lenses work well on crop-sensor cameras, but the reverse is not true!)</p>
2589.  
2590.  
2591.  
2592. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="what-type-of-photography-do-you-enjoy-shooting">What&nbsp;type of photography do you enjoy&nbsp;shooting?</h3>
2593.  
2594.  
2595. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-95973 size-large is-style-with-caption">
2596. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-95973" style="width:579px"><span class="space" style="width:579px; padding-top:129.36%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="579" height="749" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-3.jpg?resize=579%2C749&#038;ssl=1" alt="Boys sitting by a waterfall" class="wp-image-95973" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-3.jpg?w=579&amp;ssl=1 579w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-3.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-3.jpg?resize=464%2C600&amp;ssl=1 464w" sizes="(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Choosing a smaller aperture of f/22&nbsp;produced enough depth of field to keep both the boys and the waterfalls in focus&nbsp;when using my&nbsp;full-frame Nikon D750.</figcaption></figure></div>
2597.  
2598.  
2599. <p>Full-frame sensors offer advantages and disadvantages for different types of photography.</p>
2600.  
2601.  
2602.  
2603. <ul>
2604. <li><strong>Landscape:</strong> Enhanced low-light performance and more detail are both key advantages of full-frame cameras for <a aria-label="landscape photography (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/11-surefire-tips-for-improving-your-landscape-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">landscape photography</a>. You also get a wider perspective thanks to the lack of a crop factor. The only possible drawback here is the effectively shallower depth of field, but this can be compensated for by using&nbsp;a smaller f-stop.</li>
2605.  
2606.  
2607.  
2608. <li><strong>Portraits:</strong> The larger size of a full-frame sensor will result in a shallower depth of field. For <a aria-label="portraiture (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-take-stunning-portraits/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">portraiture</a>, this means the backgrounds can feature more blur and make the subjects stand out better.</li>
2609.  
2610.  
2611.  
2612. <li><strong>Wildlife:</strong> A full-frame camera loses the telephoto reach that a crop sensor camera offers. Nevertheless, a lot of <a aria-label="wildlife photography (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-for-improving-your-wildlife-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">wildlife photography</a> is shot in <a aria-label="low-light situations (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/low-light-wildlife-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">low-light situations</a>, where a full-frame sensor gives a significant advantage.</li>
2613.  
2614.  
2615.  
2616. <li><strong>Sports:</strong> As with wildlife photography, high-ISO capabilities are helpful for <a aria-label="sports photography (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-sports-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">sports photography</a>. However, the loss of increased reach may be a problem, depending on your lenses.</li>
2617. </ul>
2618.  
2619.  
2620. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-95977 size-post-large-image is-style-with-caption">
2621. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-95977" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.13%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="496" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-7.jpg?resize=750%2C496&#038;ssl=1" alt="Architecture at sunset" class="wp-image-95977" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-7.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-7.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-7.jpg?resize=600%2C397&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-7.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-7.jpg?resize=115%2C75&amp;ssl=1 115w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-7.jpg?resize=717%2C474&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This scene was captured at 24mm on a full-frame Nikon D750. The white line shows how much of this image would be captured on a crop sensor camera from the same shooting&nbsp;location. For this type of cityscape photography, a full-frame field of view is very helpful!</figcaption></figure></div>
2622.  
2623.  
2624. <p>To summarize: </p>
2625.  
2626.  
2627.  
2628. <p>If you are a portrait or landscape shooter, there are many reasons to switch to full frame. In fact, nearly every professional portrait and landscape photographer ultimately makes the switch from APS-C to full frame. </p>
2629.  
2630.  
2631.  
2632. <p>However, if you&#8217;re a sports or wildlife shooter, you&#8217;ll need to consider more carefully. There are plenty of serious sports and wildlife photographers who prefer to use a crop-sensor camera; in fact, it&#8217;s the reason that Canon has consistently released fast-focusing, rugged APS-C cameras such as the <a aria-label="Canon 7D Mark II (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/Canon7DMarkII" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">Canon 7D Mark II</a>, and more recently, the (mirrorless) <a aria-label="Canon EOS R7 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://geni.us/CanonEOSR7GG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopenernoreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored" class="ek-link">Canon EOS R7</a>. </p>
2633.  
2634.  
2635. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-95976 size-post-large-image is-style-with-caption">
2636. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-95976" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.67%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="500" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-6.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1" alt="Bald Eagles in a nest" class="wp-image-95976" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-6.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-6.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-6.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-6.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-6.jpg?resize=717%2C478&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This image was captured at 600mm with a full-frame camera. The white line shows the reach advantage that a crop sensor camera would provide. Still, capturing this image&nbsp;in low-light conditions with an ISO of 2000&nbsp;was possible thanks to my full-frame sensor &#8211; and if I were working with an APS-C camera instead, I might have ended up with a frustratingly noisy file.</figcaption></figure></div>
2637.  
2638.  
2639. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="is-your-current-camera-holding-you-back">Is your current camera holding you back?</h3>
2640.  
2641.  
2642.  
2643. <p>Every camera has a limited number of shutter releases, so if your camera is nearing the end of its life cycle, it might be time to consider an upgrade. If your older crop sensor model is limiting your results in low light, and you are constantly frustrated by <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-avoid-and-reduce-noise-in-your-images/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">high levels of noise</a>, you might benefit from an upgrade to full frame.</p>
2644.  
2645.  
2646.  
2647. <p>However, keep in mind that it’s convenient to blame a camera for taking poor images, but it may not be the camera that&#8217;s holding you back. </p>
2648.  
2649.  
2650.  
2651. <p>Many times, photographers don’t get the results they expect from high-end equipment simply because they struggle with more fundamental techniques. No matter what type of camera you shoot with, get to know it and how all of its features work before moving on to a different one.</p>
2652.  
2653.  
2654. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-95972 size-post-large-image is-style-with-caption">
2655. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-95972" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="501" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-2.jpg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1" alt="Cityscape at sunset" class="wp-image-95972" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-2.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-2.jpg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-2.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-2.jpg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Despite the low light, I was able to capture a sharp handheld photo of this cityscape by increasing the ISO (which allowed me to use a faster shutter speed). My camera&#8217;s full-frame sensor ensured that the final photo had limited noise and plenty of dynamic range.</figcaption></figure></div>
2656.  
2657.  
2658. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="what-is-your-level-of-photography-experience">What is your level of photography experience?</h3>
2659.  
2660.  
2661.  
2662. <p>A full-frame camera is probably not the best option for beginners. </p>
2663.  
2664.  
2665.  
2666. <p>Having a good handle on the <a aria-label="exposure triangle (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">exposure triangle</a> (<a aria-label="aperture (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/aperture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">aperture</a>, <a aria-label="shutter speed (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/shutter-speed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">shutter speed</a>, and ISO) and how its key components work together is essential if you&#8217;re going to take advantage of a full-frame sensor. If you&#8217;re not familiar with these different elements, and you&#8217;re not making careful camera settings decisions on your own, you may struggle to notice a useful difference between APS-C and full-frame sensors.</p>
2667.  
2668.  
2669.  
2670. <p>(Also, full-frame cameras are generally designed with advanced users in mind. Therefore, manufacturers often leave out beginner-friendly modes and guides that are helpful for new users but are avoided by professionals.)</p>
2671.  
2672.  
2673.  
2674. <p>Basically, if you are a beginner, I&#8217;d recommend starting with an entry-level camera and working up to a full-frame model. In fact, if you are looking for a camera to take photos of <a aria-label="family (opens in a new tab)" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-for-creating-great-family-portraits/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">family</a> and friends, a crop-sensor model is a great choice. </p>
2675.  
2676.  
2677.  
2678. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="do-you-make-large-prints">Do you make large prints?</h3>
2679.  
2680.  
2681.  
2682. <p>A full-frame sensor has larger pixels, which will capture more light. This results in high-quality files and, consequently, beautiful large prints. If you never make prints larger than 8&#215;10&#8243;, then a full-frame model won&#8217;t help you much here.</p>
2683.  
2684.  
2685.  
2686. <p>Also, since full-frame sensors are bigger, they tend to contain more megapixels. A 45 MP full-frame camera will produce far better large prints than a 24 MP APS-C camera (all else being equal, of course!).</p>
2687.  
2688.  
2689. <div class="wp-block-image wp-image-95974 size-post-large-image is-style-with-caption">
2690. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><span class="responsive-image wp-image-95974" style="width:750px"><span class="space" style="width:750px; padding-top:66.8%"></span><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="750" height="501" src="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-4.jpg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1" alt="Bare trees at sunrise" class="wp-image-95974" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-4.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-4.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-4.jpg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-4.jpg?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/full-frame-4.jpg?resize=717%2C479&amp;ssl=1 717w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Captured with a full-frame Nikon D750,&nbsp;this sunrise image&nbsp;reveals a nice range of tones, without any of the digital noise in the shadows that is likely&nbsp;to be present with some crop-sensor cameras.</figcaption></figure></div>
2691.  
2692.  
2693. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="will-purchasing-a-full-frame-camera-make-you-a-better-photographer">Will&nbsp;purchasing a&nbsp;full-frame camera make you a better photographer?</h2>
2694.  
2695.  
2696.  
2697. <p>You may have heard this quote, <em>&#8220;Skill in photography is acquired by practice, not by purchase.&#8221; </em></p>
2698.  
2699.  
2700.  
2701. <p>Do you need a full-frame camera to capture great images? No, of course not! Most new crop sensor cameras on the market today are engineered to take beautiful images, and a great photographer can take great images with any camera, whether the sensor is full frame or crop.</p>
2702.  
2703.  
2704.  
2705. <p>But if you&#8217;re an experienced photographer, switching to full frame does come with real benefits that&#8217;ll expand your capabilities as a shooter.</p>
2706.  
2707.  
2708.  
2709. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" data-section id="the-bottom-line">The bottom line</h2>
2710.  
2711.  
2712.  
2713. <p>If you are thinking of upgrading from a crop-sensor camera, be sure to consider the price, lens compatibility, and type of photography you do before you make the change to full frame. Jumping to a larger sensor can be intense &#8211; but if you&#8217;re ready for that big step, the results are often rewarding.</p>
2714.  
2715.  
2716.  
2717. <p>Now tell me:</p>
2718.  
2719.  
2720.  
2721. <p><em>Are you ready to go full frame? Please leave your answer in the comments below!</em></p>
2722. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/is-it-time-to-go-full-frame-weight-these-pros-and-cons-before-you-decide/">Should You Upgrade to a Full-Frame Camera? Weigh These Pros and Cons Before You Decide.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com">Digital Photography School</a>. It was authored by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital-photography-school.com/author/brucewunderlich/">Bruce Wunderlich</a>.</p>
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