The Sony A7R V features a new AI chip capable of tracking focus even on insects! This technology will likely become standard in future Sony cameras, and other brands will probably follow suit. Macro photographers, hold your breath!

#BrianJohnson #MacroPhotography #Videography #SonyA7RV

A palette of hers and spices.

#FoodPhotography
#CulinaryArt
#FoodStyling
#WinifredHarms

Featuring Greg du Toit, Wildlife Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2013:
Image Called: Essence Of Elephants

Being a true low-light specialist, he takes his camera out when it is nearly dark. He enjoys the blue hues accompanying the twilight hours, called Rayleigh scattering or Blue Hour.
He is also a master of slow shutter speeds and panning…Read More

Wildlife Photography Collection by Greg du Toit

Fine art photography by multi-award-winning wildlife photographer Greg du Toit, view his incredible portfolio of breathtaking limited edition prints.

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I just love this photo
I’m revisiting some of my older work and editing them in Lightroom and I’m loving the results.

Maternity shoot I did for my sister.

Just a few bird images (rest to follow if I’m allowed) taken during our recent DPC Photo Safari to Chobe, Botswana. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the incredible experience Bruna. Your expertise and guidance made the entire trip truly unforgettable. I’m so grateful for the memories you helped us create that will allow us to rel…Read More

South African photographer, Roger Ballan is one of the artists we are covering in our Fine Art Photography Course where we will explore various fine art genres and styles. Ballan is a strong proponent of developing your own style and refers to his as “Ballenesque.”

#RogerBallan #Ballenesque …Read More

Latest project that I filmed and edited for the Shoprite Group. We went through 14 drafts and the client wanted to make the video as short as possible.

This elephant thoroughly enjoyed the mud bath!

Working on a black and white collection
I love how the last zebra is looking straight at me whilst the others are not. The baby in the middle is just too adorable!

Creative Wildlife Photography;
There are many ways to create artistic wildlife images. Slowing your shutter speed down opens up a world of creative possibilities. By using Natural light can also be harnessed to produce stunning artistic effects. I’m thrilled to share a few images where I’ve dived into the realm of Photoshop’s brushes. Some of the…Read More

Slow Shutter Speed Creations – Blue Light
Sharing a few more images of the same collection

Slow Shutter Speed Creations – Blue Light
Blue light photography happens when the sun is just a few degrees below the horizon line. At this position, the sun doesn’t directly illuminate the foreground (or your subjects). Instead, this indirect sunlight produces predominantly blue hues caused by an effect called Rayleigh scattering.

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Kruger National Park – Sept 2023

Canon 600D 55 – 250 Zoom
ISO100, f11, 1/6s

#WildlifePhotography

Part 1/2 Learning studio lighting with a light meter is essential for photographers to understand light ratios. Chris Knight explains how to use the light meter and adjust for small differences in this high-impact tutorial.

#ChrisKnight #StudioLighting #PortraitLighting #LightMeter

Many interior photographers prefer exposure blending (HDR) techniques over using flash (flambient) techniques. This tutorial by Anthony Turnham sheds some light on exposure blending techniques using Photoshop.

#AnthonyTurnham #InteriorPhotography

Slow Shutter Speed Creative Wildlife Photography:
A few more slow shutter speed shots. Please post your own creations in this group for all to enjoy.

Slow Shutter Speed Creations. Our wildlife theme for next week is creative/fine art photography. I would like to take the opportunity to share some of my work. I admit this is not my speciality as I find it challenging to…Read More

Wow everyone I saw some great shots posted while I was away Keep on posting!

Stark simplicity speaks volumes.

#FoodPhotography
#CulinaryArt
#FoodStyling
#WinifredHarms

Luke Brouwers “Web of Deceit” Johannesburg 2017
CANON70D 1/80th sec@f/10 ISO100, 24mm(EF24-105mm f/4). I took this image sometime ago at Arts on Main on one of the many walks with Danie and the street photography group. This is all about shadow play. I decided on this title as at the time in SA there was always and still is news about woman abuse.…Read More

“Hong Kong”
Would one call this Fine Art Photography? A combination of two of my own images and edited in Photoshop.
#FineArtPhotography #LongExposure #StreetPhotography
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Mustang Sally. En route during an event we recently had.
Taken with my Oppo Reno10.

American machines. The beauty of these two machines riding on the open road.
Taken with my Canon R50 during our last event.

Explore 20 of the most renowned fine art photographers. While opinions may vary, each artist on this list is worth studying:

#JulienDelagrange #FineArtPhotography

This short tutorial sheds some light on why some artists become successful

#AlbertLaszloBarabasi #FineArtPhotography

Beaunard Grobler. Vivid memories of the walkway near Arc De Triomphe Monument, Paris.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105, 1s at f8 & ISO 125 No Flash

#streetphotography #fineart #BeaunardGrobler

I took this photo of my gorgeous son – he did not really want to be my model, but I like the photo even more because there is no pretension in his face, only the true feeling he felt at that moment! Also thought the Bokeh in the background is adding something special!
#PortraitPhotography
#Portrait

Title: ‘Wings of Fire’’
5DMk4, Tamron 70-200mm with x1.4 Converter, 1/1600 sec at F3.5, ISO 500
Conventional wisdom, when shooting Birds in Flight at sunset is to keep the sun at your back. But sometimes it pays to break the rules. I shot this straight into the setting sun hoping for a few golden highlights under the wings. Initial post proce…Read More

On the relationship between the producer and consumer of art

A central question in the world of art is whether alignment between the artist’s intention and the viewer’s interpretation is necessary to be considered as art.

Exploring this question is well served by exploring some examples:

Example 1: The Mona Lisa
It should not be…Read More

The Cinematographer’s Bible! Check out this short but high-impact video: “Six Rules every cinematographer should know”

#MarkBone #Cinematography #Videography

I had the privilege of photographing my absolutely gorgeous niece. She is becoming a young lady and blew my breath away with her beauty.

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Edward Miller. No 9 Bus, Fleet Street in Heavy Smog, London, 1952
Photo Credit: Edward Miller/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

While preparing for our Fine Art Photography Course, looking for photos from the Straight Photography and Pictorialist movements, I stumbled upon an article about the Great London ‘Pea-Souper’ Fog of 1952 on Fla…Read More

Natural Ballerina.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL 28 mm f/3.5 1/50 sec ISO 100

Simple Beauty Photography!

#DanielNorton #BeautyPhotography #PortraitLighting

Shoot Cinematic Travel Videos on your Mobile Phone

#PaulXavier #TravelPhotography #MobilePhotography #Cinematography

Beaunard Grobler, “Spectator”

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM @ 1/200 sec at f/2.8, no flash only natural light.

The spectator was sitting in an areana tent at the Robertson horse show and competition. She became aware of the camera as the shutter was pressed.

#PortraitPhotography #StreetPhotography #BeaunardGrobler

Beaunard Grobler, “A scene in the Asylum’s bathroom”.

Canon 5D Mark II, EF50mm F1.4 USM at 1/30 sec at f/8 & ISO100. Small penlight was used in the dark to create the mood. Edited/ retouched with Lightroom.

#ArchitecturalPhotography #Conceptual #BeaunardGrobler

Berry Compote. A story of indulgence.

#FoodPhotography
#CulinaryArt
#FoodStyling
#WinifredHarms

View from a Vantage Point.
Kruger National Park.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL 340 mm f/6.3 1/320 sec ISO 100 EXP -0.3
#BirdPhotography

Advanced Notification – Any Interest in Sharing or Renting Timeshare at Burchells Bush Lodge

I am looking for like minded person(s) who might have an interest in going on a Photography outing to the KNP for 7 days, either at end Aug or end Oct this year.

A great time of the year to be in the bush with the end of winter and the coming of…Read More

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila, orange juice and grenadine for the “sunrise”

Playing with some backlighting to try and get that glowing warm look. I used flash coming in from the right back, with a white reflector to lift the shadows in the front a bit.
Taken with my Canon 650D and my Canon 100mm macro lens, on a tripod.
1/200 sec, f11, ISO…Read More

Latest project I filmed and edited for Peace Parks Foundation in Malawi.

Title: ‘Sunrise at Scottburgh’ (Re-submission)
5DMk4, Tamron 18-55mm, 1/100 sec at F6.3, ISO 1000
I think the interesting cloud formation added significantly to this image. No, it’s not AI!
#johngriffin #LandscapePhotography

Easton Chang presents an in-depth tutorial on the art of commercial car photography.

#EastonChang #AutomotivePhotography #CarPhotography

Jerry shares male posing tips

#JerryGhionis #PortraitPosing #PortraitPhotography

Jerry shares some proven portrait and lighting techniques for female portraits.

#JerryGhionis #PortraitPhotography #PortraitLighting

Photographers often draw inspiration from various art forms, periods, and artists. This tutorial demonstrates how to create modern fine art portraits inspired by the Old Masters.

#BarbaraMacFerrin #FineArtPhotography #FineArtPortraiture #PortraitPhotography

Discover smartphone filmmaking in just 20 minutes!

#AnthonyGallo #MobileFilmmaking #MobilePhotography

This short tutorial offers valuable insights into creating moody cinematic lighting even with an entry level camera

#JaredFilms #Cinematography