Mish Mash Highlights: 3/14/2018

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Your photography news and more this week with the Mish Mash Highlights. This week Toby's off in Africa on safari, check out the little cute baby baboon! Then in the news, Toby released his a7III official review and it sounds like Canon and Nikon are close behind.While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. But, you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018

• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - To go along with Steve's digital matting tutorial I've added a quick guide for making your own handwritten watermark.
• Vietnam Photography Adventures – Part Three! - A new vlog on Toby's recent tour of Vietnam with the last leg of the trip heading into Cambodia.
• Sony a7III Review – The Only Thing Entry Level Is the Price - The big review is out! - If you are thinking about going full frame or want to upgrade this is a strong option to choose for your next camera.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Did Instagram Just Bring Back Chronological Feeds?Without a big announcement from Instagram, you might have noticed your Instagram feed has changed a bit. Instagram has been testing out a new feed for some that prioritize more recent posts like the original chronological feed that sorted photos by most recent. Something you all want as our Instagram poll was nearly 100% for a change. This is getting more people to see your posts and letting you see posts from people that might have been not showing up often. It's a welcome change, likely as Instagram has been feeling a bit of pressure from Vero and Ello apps so they are trying to keep their users.Sony Exec Predicts Canon and Nikon Full-Frame Mirrorless Within a YearSo the million dollar question, with a camera like the Sony a7III now out when will Canon and Nikon catch up? At least according to Sony's General Manager Kenji Tanaka they think it will be within a year. Canon's been strongly pushing for a full frame mirrorless and market share lately so it is a big possibility that we might see something soon. Would you go for a Canon/Nikon full frame mirrorless or do you want to make the switch to Sony?Other Stories You Might Like:

• Canon Wants a 50% Marketshare
• This Video Shows the Danger of Sharing Photos of Your Favorite Location on Social Media
• Should You Raise Your Photography Pricing?
• Photojournalist faces death penalty in Egypt for covering anti-government protests
• 1923 Leica Camera Sold for $2.95 Million, Setting the New World Record
• Photographer Receiving Death Threats for Using Live Ducklings and Bunnies
• Photo Shoot Helicopter Crash in NYC’s East River Kills 5
• 'I'm Back' digital back for analog SLRs successfully returns to Kickstarter

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_silhouette2

Going a bit darker for the silhouette challenge was hopefully a bit of fun for those of you that submitted. From a technical point it's a nice way to control your exposure to get a different result, and on the artsy side something different you can do for a shoot. There are some really nice shots this week so go check them out!Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_colorful2Some color to hopefully bring in spring, it's still snowy here, unfortunately. For this challenge, it's time to put up some colorful shots! As a tip watch your histogram so you don't blow out your photo, more on that in my shooting reds article.

Roy’s Features:

A clever shot with some nice color and action!

As you can really set the mood with a silhouette this really makes for a nice peaceful scene. 

A nice way to really put the focus and set the scene for those dramatic clouds.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

A neat shot this week with geology showing Mars's watery past.

Imprints on the surface of Mars reveal a history of flowing water. In this Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter image, old stream channels, possibly more resistant to erosion because of their composition, now stand above fan-shaped deposits, each affirming the Red Planet's complex geologic past. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona #nasa #space #mars #water #martian #surface #dark #light #science #solarsystem #planet #picoftheday #pictureoftheday

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Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 3/7/2018

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Toby's slowly making his way to Africa for a safari, taking a bit of a pit stop in Amsterdam for a vacation. With WPPI over this week news is a bit slower but Later.com got a big update for Instagram and Canon is ready to make a move... finally. As always this is your weekly highlights with photography news, Instagram top picks, photos from space, and more!While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. But, you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018

• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - See as a Photographer! Tips on how to see things as a photographer for the best composition for your photos.
  • New Videos!
    • Lightroom Crop and Export for Print or Share Online, a complete guide on how to export your photos and getting them ready to print by Toby
    • The Making of a Black and White Series Part 1, this week David introduces some basics on how to start working on your photos for a great black and white photo.
• Sony a7III vs a7RIII
  • With the a7III out the big question now is should you go with it or the a7RIII. It's a battle of specs and Toby's got all the details.
• Review – Sony 12-24 f/4 and SUPER WIDE NISI Filters
  • The Sony 12-24 ultra wide gets a review after some shooting in Yellowstone plus NISI has a great filter made just to fit it.
• Back to the Serengeti
  • As Toby is soon to be in Africa this is a follow up of all the gear that made the trip and the multiple vlogs from the last tour.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Schedule Posts Automatically to Instagram with Later!Later.com, our favorite site for scheduling Instagram photos, just got a big update to post photos directly to Instagram. This means you can post photos directly from your computer without the risk of a shadow ban and schedule without having to stop later on to push it out from the later phone app. The catch for this is carousel (galleries) and videos still are not automatic, no tagging, no locations, and you need to have an Instagram business page. The locations part is unfortunate as you do get people coming in from there, but overall the benefits are great for someone busy or wanting to post at work.

Sign up today at Later.com and hit the link above for how to use the new feature

Canon is Finally Willing to Cannibalize Its DSLRs for Mirrorless: Report

Canon's latest camera releases were known to be a bit on the safe side, trying to protect their other models. As DSLR sales are dropping and mirrorless are becoming more popular Canon has finally decided to really push into the mirrorless market. Same news as usual with their previous announcement but this time suggesting models having higher end specs competing with their DSLR line. With a release of the m50, a mirrorless entry level with 4K, and pulling their pros for suggestions of whats needed the change is coming. With Sony in the lead at the moment a bit more competition is needed as Canon has been the sluggish one of the big three. Hopefully we'll see more soon including the rumored full frame mirrorless camera from Canon.Other Stories You Might Like:

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• How Two Photographers Unknowingly Shot the Same Millisecond in Time
• Think Tank Photo Releases Modular Belt System V3.0
• Benjamin Von Wong Shows Us How Photography Can Change the World
• New Wireless Trigger Comes Alive With Smart Photo App Features
• A Camera in One Hour: How CPS Saved the Day and My Photo Job
• Photographer Captures Halos Above Rock Pinnacles Using Drones
• Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet (2018) for Creative Beginners and Enthusiasts
• Canadian Bride Fined $115,000 After Online Hate Campaign Against Wedding Photographer
• Photographer Spots ‘One in a Million’ Yellow Cardinal

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_Mood

Showing a bit more mood in your photos was the challenge this week and a good step for something a bit extra to a shot. Whether a person, place, or thing it's another interesting element to add to a scene.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_silhouette2A fun technical challenge this week as you get to play with the light to try to get some nice silhouettes. This is a great challenge for using a flash or waiting for the sun to get a bit lower to really nail the silhouettes. This should be a fun challenge and you can even try a table top shoot.

Roy’s Features:

I'd say that fox is slightly loving the snow in that picture and it's a great shot that sets the mood.

A nice one by Jane, going with a black background really captures the subject without any distractions to put focus on the action and mood. 

Capturing a more candid looking moment for a great shot of the happy couple.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Hubble Finds Huge System of Dusty Material Enveloping the Young Star HR 4796A

The start of a planet, a 150 billion mile wide dust cloud surrounding a star

Also check out: Satellite Eye on Earth: January 2018 - in picturesPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 2/28/2018

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A big week for photography news, it's the end of the WPPI conference with Toby in Las Vegas to cover the event. We've got early thoughts on the new Sony a7III as well as a bevy of lenses, flashes, and more gear. As always this is your weekly highlights with photography news, Instagram top picks, photos from space, and more!While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. But, you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

• Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for:
  • Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
  • Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018
• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - Check your email! - Time for you and your photography, a life tip on getting photos when you can
  • New Video! - Photoshop - Eye Enhancement and Highlights, getting a bit more pop in eyes without going overboard
  • Option 2 PPA Level Review is live, go check your email or the site for the new Video!
• The Sony a7III – Sony’s 4k Update to Entry Level Full Frame
  • An early hands-on from Toby in Vegas, the a7III doesn't cut any corners with A TON of specs in their more entry level full frame.

Preorders are live for the Sony a7III in body only and with a 28-70mm lens

• SIGMA Announces 9 Art Lenses for Sony E-mount cameras
  • For those wanting to switch to Sony, Sigma just made the move a ton easier with a large part of their Art line now available in Sony E Mount. For those with a lot of Sigma Art lenses already remember they do offer a conversion service as well.
• Sigma & Tamron Announce Sony FE Lenses
  • Tamron is also in the Sony lens game this week with a 28-75mm f/2.8 lens. Much smaller and lighter than the Sony edition, this should be great for those traveling that need f/2.8.
• Finally: M50 Canon Camera Offers 4K Video & Several Other Sweet Features
  • While Sony is currently sweeping the news this week Canon has a new mirrorless camera out for $899. It's a bit more of a competitive model than previous generations. The M50 comes with 4K, 120p HD, vari-angle touchscreen, automatic backup and even more sweet features.
• Vietnam Photography Adventures – Part Two!
  • Toby took so much video in Vietnam! We've got part two this week hitting Halong Bay. Warning: Snakes!
• NEW SONY FLASH – F60RM with wireless
  • A new flagship flash from Sony to fill out their accessories. THe F60RM is a flash with built-in wireless that can act as a master or slave in conjunction with their previous products.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.The Canon EOS 4000D might be the cheapest DSLR ever launchedCanon introduces EOS Rebel T7 with updated 24MP sensorCanon's beginner line just got updated with the T7 and there's a new budget-friendly 4000D coming to Europe only for now. The T7 gets an upgrade to the current 24MP sensor but that's about it as Canon is trying to push their higher end models. The 4000D will be an even more streamlined version of the T7 for around $385 body only.

6 Things to Know About Vero, the App Everyone and Their Mother Is Talking AboutAs you might have heard, everywhere, there's a new hot app for photographers on the market called Vero. It's currently having growing pains while upgrading servers to fill demand it's a bit tricky to log in at the moment. Vero is like Instagram in terms of posting, but there's no pesky algorithm in your way, making it a fan of those annoyed with Facebook and Instagram's filtering posts. Billed as a social media platform for users it has no ads, paying for the service with an in-app buy now feature and eventual subscription for later users. There has been a backlash towards the app though, as it's founder has a shady past. If this sounds interesting hurry up, as only the first million subscriptions are free. You can find me at roymckeeiii and Toby at photorectoby.

Get Vero at Google Play or the Apple App Store

Hot Deal! Thanks to WPPI this week get the Canon Pixma Pro-100 Printer for just $99.99 with code BHWPPI18Other Stories You Might Like:

• The New Canon 470EX-AI Speedlite Can Automatically Turn Its Head For a Perfect Bounce Flash
• 500px Sold to Visual China Group, the “getty of China”
• Beware 500px’s (Very) ‘Flexible Pricing’
• This Is What Happens When You Give a Photographer a Spacesuit
• Sigma to Increase Price of Mount Conversion Service
• Court Injunction Insists Canon Italia Must Remove Elia Locardi's Image
• Wacom Announces the Cintiq Pro 24" Pen Display
• Buyer Orders a $6,000 Camera, Amazon Sends a Box of Rocks Instead
• How SpaceX Shoots Close-Up Footage of Launching Rockets
• Ex-Lexar execs have launched a new memory card company, here's why you should care

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_DIY

A do it yourself week with those little DIYs, photography related or not. It's nice to challenge yourself from time to time and these little projects can net you some interesting shots.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_MoodNext week is a bit trickier as you have to capture emotion. While portraits could be key this week you can think out of the box for something such as a rainy day for feeling down and sad. Remember color can play big into this, we read into things a lot and color can be that extra little push that can make the scene.

Roy’s Features:

Bubble solution for a neat DIY! I like the blue stripe for whatever was in the background. Check out Jane's post for some tips on doing this one.

Sharp and colorful! It's certainly a neat DIY with lots of color. 

Capturing smoke takes a lot of photos but you can get some neat shots. What does this one look like to you?

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

NASA spacecraft snaps breathtaking photo of Jupiter storm

A snapshot from Juno recently released by Nasa of Jupiter's giant red dot.

Also check out: Satellite Eye on Earth: January 2018 - in picturesPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 2/21/2018

Toby's in Yellowstone with Animals of Montana having an awesome time, if a bit snowy with the trucks going through two-foot drifts. As always this is your weekly photography news, Instagram top picks, photos from space, and more! After a story came out a couple weeks ago about a photography shoot at a craft store Michaels stores are free to shoot, up for a challenge?While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. Get this week’s news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. But you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

• • Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for, get them while there are spots available! 
    • Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
    • Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018
  • Pen Only - Tuesday Tips - Winter Shooting Tips
    • Condensation, batteries, and more... this week PEN is focusing on how to take care of your camera in the elements in an email that went out.
  • Vietnam Photography Adventures – Part One!
    • Views from Vietnam, part one of an awesome tour Toby recently instructed. Check out the vlog and get some travel inspiration.
  • Fujifilm X-H1 Mirrorless Camera – Serious Video Specs!
    • A new release by Fuji, the X-H1 is a X-T2 for video. Including In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) it could be a great fit for the market and some great competition for the GH5/GH5s.
  • IRIX 11mm f/4 – Affordable Ultra Wide & Rear Filters Suck
    • A great fully manual lens with good results for the price. If you are on a budget a wide angle like this or their 15mm version would be great.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Michaels: Yes, You Can Do That Portrait Challenge In Our StoresThe next viral thing is shooting portraits in a craft store full of fake flowers. Originally starting with Hobby Lobby, their chain has pushed back as it's against store policy. Michaels craft stores instead have fully adopted the idea asking people to come in and tag your photos #michaelschallenge. Just give the workers some fair warning, and tag #PRTV so we can see your shots as well!

This is proof you don’t need an amazing location to get amazing portraits done! All photos taken inside a Michael’s store! #makeitwithmichaels #michaelschallenge #dallasphotographer

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Sony Creates Groundbreaking Backlit CMOS Sensor with Global ShutterOne of the complaints about the Sony a7RII was that it suffered from rolling shutter. If something is moving fast enough in the frame the sensor could not keep up with the subject (the sensor scans row by row) and you'd get odd distortions in your photo with parts of the subject. Sony is trying to beat the issue by incorporating a global shutter that captures the entire image at once fixing this issue. Right now their test sensor is just 1.46MP but it's a great start for the next generation of camera sensors.Taking Apart The Sony A7rIII – In Search of Better Weather SealingInterested in the Sony A7rIII but worried about the weatherproofing? Lens Rentals has completely gutted the new camera to see what makes it tick. Check out this article for all the weatherproofing till the very last screw.Other Stories You Might Like:

• Fstoppers Reviews Opal Opacity Plugin for Lightroom
• Tamron announcement tomorrow: 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lenses
• Sony a7R III Weather Sealing Teardown
• This Crypto-art Rose Is the Most Valuable Virtual Art, Sold for $1 Million
• Google Removes ‘View Image’ Button from Image Search to Protect Photos
• Sigma launches its own web magazine, SEIN Online, highlighting the art of photography
• Fujifilm Sales Increased Thanks to Instant Film Cameras, Not Digital
• Millennial Travellers Paying for Proof 'They Were There' Sparks Asian Photography Boom
• Insect Photographer Seeks $2.7 Million for Copyright Violations from Pest Control Company 
• Silence at the White House
• My Worst Day Ever as a Photographer at the Olympics
• First photos taken with the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_negativespace2

Less is more, literally this week with the Negative Space challenge. You guys nailed it with some really great photos so go hit that hashtag linked above to see all the shots. Putting all that focus on your subject can really lead to a great image if you give it the room it needs with that negative space.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_DIYEver have a DIY project you wanted to try? Now is the chance, especially with Michaels open for some neat in-store photos. Custom bokeh, vaseline for blurring, a neat backdrop, light flares, or your own DIY ... this week it's a chance to try something different.If you do hit up a Michaels use the tag #MichaelsChallenge as well!

Toby’s Features:

Love the wide mouth - the perfectly centered seagull and that flat gray.

So sharp, so perfectly blue and so close to the edge of the frame- look at all that negative space!

Little duck - big pond - love the space, the ripples- well done!

Roy’s Features:

This is great with all the focus on the bridge, you lucked out on the weather.

A great closeup and that bokeh really singles out the flower.

Lots of space using this hole as a way to peep through and simplify your shot with a bit of framing.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

The Opportunity Rovers 5,000th Day on Mars

Sunrise on Mars: Our Opportunity rover was built to last 90 sols, or Martian days. The intrepid rover has survived to see 5,000 sols of exploration and counting. A sol lasts about 40 minutes longer than an Earth day. Here we see sunrise as a new day breaks over the Red Planet on sol 4,999, Feb. 15, 2018. This view looking across Endeavour Crater was taken with Opportunity’s Panoramic Camera (Pancam), yielding this processed, approximately true-color scene. This view combines three separate exposures taken and was processed to correct for some of the oversaturation and glare, though it still includes some artifacts from pointing a camera with a dusty lens at the Sun. Opportunity has driven a little over 28.02 miles (45.1 km) since it landed in the Meridiani Planum region of Mars in January 2004. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell/Arizona State Univ./Texas A&M #sunrise #science #space #Mars #martian #NASA #JPL #MER #robots #omgrobots #technology #sun #opportunity #planet #newday

A post shared by NASA (@nasa) on Feb 17, 2018 at 8:40am PST

Also: He Took a Picture of a Supernova While Setting Up His New CameraPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news and a live show. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 2/14/2018

Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Photorec.tv! It's been a bit of a quick week but we've got a big release from Lightroom and a new lens from Sigma. Not to mention with the Winter Olympics in swing we've got the always popular gear stashes from Canon and Nikon.While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we're doing behind the scenes. Get this week's news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. But you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

• PEN Only - Tuesday Tip - Shooting After Dark
  • PEN members, your email yesterday was ideas and tips for shooting in the dark. Not everyone gets out then and it's a great time to experiment with some ideas from Toby.
• Sigma Announces 14-24mm F/2.8 Art Full-frame Lens
  • Sigma is coming out with one of the big three lenses in the lens holy trinity. If you are shopping around it's the lens to check out for wide angle lenses. We'll be eagerly waiting to review it.
• 2018 Olympics Cameras
  • Camera Porn! Go check out Canon CPS and Nikon NPS gear stashes for the Winter Olympics.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Lightroom Classic CC 7.2 Brings Speed Boost and New FeaturesLightroom finally received another speed update. While not a true speed boost that you may be thinking of, for those with higher end computers this will help a bit and especially when exporting. In terms of specs computers with multi-core CPUs and 12GB+ of RAM are getting most of the benefits from this update as this focuses more on batch processes that use a lot of resources. For those that found Lightroom slowed down while using it over a day, you might see a big speed boost there as well as they've patched some memory leak issues.The big thing to remember is that this is just a first step, from here we'll continue to see more speed updates in future releases making YOUR workflow even faster.Update Includes:

• Faster import grid loading
• Faster import and preview generation
• Faster walking through images in the Loupe View
• Faster rendering of adjustments in Develop
• Faster merge operations of HDR/Panos
• Faster export
• New catalog search features

LUTs Compatible With Capture One and Lightroom Thanks to Lutify.meFor those wanting a bit more of a cinematic feel to their photos, Lutify.me made it possible for you to get that look in Lightroom and Capture One. First off, this is not a preset, your sliders won't move as in Lightroom this change is applied to your color profile. You'll still have room to tweak your photos via the sliders. In Lightroom's Develop module if you scroll all the way to the bottom this is the setting in camera calibration, which can add a lot to the right photo.[gallery td_select_gallery_slide="slide" ids="17571,17572"]

Check it out at lutify.me. You can try out their free set to give this a try. To get Lightroom Luts they are available at $59.99 for 204 Luts, $19.90 a year after if you'd like more updates.

What happened to the photography industry in 2017?[embed]https://youtu.be/DhScE6GFdzI[/embed]An update on a year of photography in the industry. As a first in a decade, over 2017 manufacturers produced more cameras than 2016. A bit of a surprise to some as compact cameras were responsible for a big part of the growth. Not to mention the big push towards mirrorless with folks like Toby making the plunge to Sony and other brands. Watch this video from Lensvid for more info.Skydio R1 4K camera drone boasts game-changing autonomous techFollowing DJI's active avoidance software the new Skydio R1 boasts more advanced software that can navigate through dense woods. Using 13 cameras that work in unison with a powerful onboard system the R1 can plan out movement to avoid branches and leaves in real time to track a subject. While I am a bit more wait and see about these things after the Lily camera drone failure it is good to be seeing some competition coming after DJI's market. While this only has a limited 16 minute flight time it may at least be a proof of concept for smart drones.https://youtu.be/gsfkGlSajHQ Other Stories You Might Like:

• UPDATE: Tamron teases a new lens…is it a new 28-75mm F/2.8 FE?
• Picture of a Single Atom Wins Science Photo Contest
• Customer Stories – Photographing the SpaceX Falcon Major Launch
• Stylizing Your Work With the Use of Color
• More DJI Mavic Pro 2 rumors
• How Many Megapixels Do You Need to Print a Billboard?
• Instagram ‘Regram’ Test Lets Others Use Your Photos in Their Stories
• 4 Young Photographers Who Will Inspire and Amaze You
• RGG EDU is giving away a $300, 8+ hour beer photography course for free
• The Winning Photos of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_favoritethings

A freebie week for your favorite things, and fitting for Valentines. Something a bit different to give you guys the freedom to submit anything you wanted to try out.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_negativespace2Giving your subject a bit of room to breathe is important for composition so this week we’re focusing on Negative Space. A good tip for this challenge is that the closer your subject is to the edge of the shot, the stronger its composition can be in terms of tension which draws focus. So go out there and get creative! 

Toby’s Features:

@angry_runner - I love this photo, they are framed nicely in this space and it's a great shot using natural framing.

@jenandrewsphoto - This is just a really nice image with the jet black background and a sweet moment.

@asifzbaig - I like this one. It's this road that works as a leading line that makes this work.

Roy’s Features:

@karlsmovingcastle - A nice bit of color and a great silhouette with these boats.

@ektull21 - It’s a neat shot and staying low to your subject is great for showing those layers (one of the three Hero angles)

@vanakatherock - And takeoff! There’s nothing like capturing a bit of history.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Then try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

We're continuing the Starman theme from last week, with the right tech you can just barely still see the Telsa sent to space. Check out more about this feat at DIYphotography.https://youtu.be/m4r54ODsOM0Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

 That's all folks! Toby and Co will be out in Yellowstone next week so that means we'll just be having a Mish Mash Highlights article with your photography news. Don't forget to check out Toby's Instagram, @photorectoby, for some wildlife photos with Animals of Montana.

Mish Mash Highlights: 2/7/2018

Hopefully, you've had a good week, ours started great hitting 250,000 subscribers on Youtube! If you haven't yet click here to subscribe! That said, we've got a big Photos from Space this week and the DJI Mavic Pro might be getting a big upgrade.While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we're doing behind the scenes, this week's news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. Join the Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, you can find out more at Photorec.tv/pen.

This Week at Photorec.tv

• Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for, get them while there are spots available! 
  • Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
  • Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018
• Vietnam Photography Gear – What worked, what failed!

With Toby back from Vietnam we've got a review on the new gear that made the trip. Some things worked great, he's in love with the Sony 85mm he bought, other things... not so much. Check it out for some insight on new gear for a long trip.

• PEN only Tuesday Tip -  How to Create a Panorama

As Toby and company are out traveling, a big key element is shooting panoramas with some of the sweeping landscapes they encounter. For a quick Tuesday Tip, we've got a bit on how to shoot something like this and tips for editing after the fact.

• PEN only - 5- minute Lightroom Basics 

Let's be honest for a second. Lightroom is a very big and complicated program to master. So with that, we've started doing some shorter 5 minute Lightroom basics videos to just introduce one bit at a time. Which hopefully should make it a ton easier to digest and learn.

• PEN only - Our First PPA Level Image Review for PEN members

As photographers wanted different levels of critiques it made sense for us to separate it out to a basic critique and a harder PPA level one. We've released our first five picks this week and it's a great way to learn and improve your skills.

• Mavic Air Available now! | B&H - Amazon

Last month the new DJI Mavic Air was announced and caught everyone's attention for being a major improvement over the spark. Well, the wait is over, you can hit the links above to get your hands on the new little drone!

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Olympus PEN E-PL9: A Pint-Sized Mirrorless Camera with 4K VideoA new little option coming out from Olympus, the new PEN E-PL9 is an upgrade that should work well for those traveling light. Considering it has in body image stabilization and 4k @30fps it's certainly an interesting choice against something like the G85. Check it out via Petapixel. Being the cheapest of the PEN line with a new integrated flash it's set as Olympus's option for those jumping to entry-level systems.Canon Continues Leadership of DSLR Camera Market with a Dominating Performance at the Big Game in MinnesotaFrom Canon, they still are on top in terms of sales but the big point to them was this week's Superbowl game. With a lot at stake, they had their Canon Professional services team out covering the event to support all of the professionals shooting. Certainly helpful whether they need a cleaning, a loner camera, or just a bit of tech support. Approximately 80% of the people there were shooting Canon, so they are still king of the hill for now.Rumor: DJI Mavic Pro II will sport 1-inch sensor, may arrive in MarchIt's a rumor, so take this with a grain of salt but we may be getting a Mavic Pro 2 soon. With the big hype over the Mavic Air, the big push for the new Mavic Pro will be a 1-inch sensor upgrade and a longer flight time. With competition closing the gap such as Autel it's interesting to see what may be coming soon.This Video Shows How Everyone Snaps the Same Instagram Travel PhotosA strong point that while we don't try to do it there's a lot of copying for that perfect travel photo. Hopefully this viral video is a push to think out of the box!https://vimeo.com/253334732Other Stories You Might Like:

• Canon Patent Showing Wireless Charging of Cameras
• Reckless drone video under investigation for flying directly above passenger jet
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• Photography at 40,000 Feet
• I Was a Homeless Teen Who Became an Award-Winning Wedding Photog
• How Students Restored Photos Damaged by Hurricane Harvey
• 3 Simple Ways to Use Framing and Layering in Portraits
• A Tale of Two Moons: Peter Lik’s Photographs Called Out by Science

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_text

From “Free Beer” to love, text can really be a great subject for an image or add to your subject. Even if just a bit of context that little bit can help push an image or help the viewer understand the shot.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_favoritethingsYes, from the title we’re going with The Sound of Music this week with a few of your favorite things. Consider this a bit of a wildcard week whether it’s raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens we want those favorite things you remember when feeling sad. Something cheerful, a fond memory, family, food, a knick knack… it’s all fair this week!

Roy’s Features:

A kitchen scene with some great morning light coming in and a happy kiddo! The text really adds to this shot.

A post shared by Jane Glover (@angry_runner) on Feb 5, 2018 at 6:16am PST

Something I didn’t think of was filling in text and this crossword was a great idea by Nancy.

A post shared by NC♥ (@nancycachia) on Feb 6, 2018 at 7:37am PST

A clever sign and a nice memory, sometimes the little things like this make for a great photo.

A post shared by MRobert Photography (@mrobertphoto) on Feb 6, 2018 at 9:17am PST

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

There’s a starman waiting in the sky

If you haven't seen it yet we've got Photos from Space this week with a car... in space. SpaceX needed something to test out their groundbreaking heavy rocket and what better than Elon Musk's Telsa as a test. The spaceman actually does serve a practical purpose of testing out SpaceX's new spacesuit design and there are plenty of little easter eggs they added before launch. Check it out in the links below!https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/960992715579125760

• Out-of-This-World Photos from Falcon Heavy's Historic Debut Flight
• Link to launch | Link to orbiting earth

Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news and a live show. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen Members go check out https://witharsenal.com from the live show.

Mish Mash Highlights: 1/31/2018

A post shared by Toby (@photorectoby) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:21am PST

Toby's back this week, so PEN members, you get a live show! While he was supposed to take a day off Toby and co are back at it this week, hitting the ground running. This week we've got Instagram Scheduling and hopefully a MAJOR update to Lightroom performance.While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we're doing behind the scenes, this week's news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. Join the Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, you can find out more at Photorec.tv/pen.

This Week at Photorec.tv

• • PEN - Image Review #2 Review Coming Soon - For those in PEN we've started up peer reviews and PPA level reviews for those wanting their photo critiqued a bit more. Our first video on the higher level PPA critiques is coming out soon.
  • How-to: Photograph the Milky Way - With summer coming it's about time for the Milky Way to make an appearance. Check out this new video by Toby on how to shoot it for the best photos possible.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Instagram to Finally Allow Users to Schedule PostsDirect posting and scheduling to Instagram is now possible. Unlike Later.com that used a middleman approach, sending a photo and text to your phone, this posts directly onto Instagram saving some time. Check it out at Hootsuite or Sprout Social, for now, other scheduling services may see the same update soon. Albeit hopefully this doesn't mean an increase in bots as well.Why Being Socially Awkward Can Make You a Better PhotographerKnowing who and how you are can help with your photo skills. Play to your strengths with this article by Fstoppers.Adobe is preparing a major Lightroom Classic performance update, and we got to try itAdobe knows their software is sluggish, with an update coming soon for computers with multiple cores and 12GB+ of RAM your soon to see an upgrade. A faster library, develop, and export all around should make your workflow a bit faster. Especially with a speedy machine.Other Stories You Might Like:

A post shared by Darcy Evans. (@darcyevansphotography) on Jan 20, 2018 at 7:44am PST

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• Tested Sony A7rIII at -10 degree Celsius in the snow on the Dolomites.
• This Photo of an Icy Niagara Falls Looks like It’s of a Different Planet
• The 13-Year-Old Award-Winning Wildlife Photographer

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_culture

Challenge was a great opportunity to try something new with Toby's trip in Vietnam. Whether you went with a bit of pop culture or something from your hometown it's a bit of life through a different lens.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_textCapture some text, or things that look like it at least, for this week's challenge. Something a bit different but capturing words as your subject, or adding to it, can really add to a story for your photo.

Roy’s Features:

A great shot by Maxence with the busy energy of a city and graffiti that makes up an area.

A common memorial for surfer culture really fits to a T for this week's challenge.

A post shared by Scott Jung (J4Photo) (@j4photog) on Jan 27, 2018 at 11:05am PST

A bit of local food fits the theme for this week, Eileen has a fitting caption “Food is very representative of a city’s culture. In order to really get to know the place and the people, you’ve got to eat the food “ ~ Emeril Lagasse.

A post shared by Eileen K (@ektull21) on Jan 31, 2018 at 6:23am PST

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

The Super Blue Blood Moon: Pictures From an Astronomical Hat TrickIf you've been following the news last night was the Super Blue Blood Moon. The New York Times put together this gallery of the world waiting, watching, and of course taking photos.Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news and a live show. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Mish Mash Highlights: 1/24/2018

A post shared by Toby (@photorectoby) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:21am PST

Good Morning Vietnam! With the 12hr difference between Michigan and Vietnam Toby's just waking up for another day on tour with McKaylive. This week there's a new DJI drone, a Photoshop update, black and white challenge top picks, and more.While Toby does the Live Show via PEN when not on tour, this is your quick peek at what we're doing behind the scenes, this week's news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. Join the Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live when he gets back, you can find out more at Photorec.tv/pen.Quick Tip! As a reminder, with this cold weather try to bag your cameras before taking them inside, this helps protect it from moisture condensation.

This Week at Photorec.tv

• • PEN ONLY Tuesday Tip - Learning to Print - A basic overview to get you started printing your work.
  • DJI Mavic Air Announced - If you want to buy a drone this is the one. While a bit more expensive than the spark it's smaller and has all the features both Toby and I wanted. You get 12MP Stills and 4K video in a footprint not terribly bigger than a cell phone making it super easy to carry around. Now if I could only get Toby to buy me one?
  • Apps for Photography - We get asked quite a bit about which apps Toby uses while shooting. We've got the list here for some of the top picks, while PhotoPills is expensive it's still one of the best apps to really push your skills.
  • Sony a7RIII – 5 Awesome Features & a Few Complaints - Toby's taken the Sony a7RIII on a few trips by now since the review. He's come up with a few more thoughts that might sell you on this great small camera.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Select Subject is Here: Photoshop Now Has AI-Powered One-Click SelectionsA new update to Photoshop this week with 19.1 and the release of subject selection. Going to select>subject lets Photoshop attempt to select the subject automatically using Adobe Sensei. So far in real-world use, it's not perfect but gives you a start at a layer mask. Like always it will likely be improved in future Adobe updates.Also included in this week's update:

• Decontaminate Colors in Select and Mask now is a slider versus checkbox allowing you to control how much of the effect you get for finer control.
• Windows High-Density Monitor Support, if your using monitor scaling the controls should look a bit nicer after the update.
• Support for the Microsoft Dial
• Better SVG compatibility when copying to Adobe XD

Canon Sends Invitation to Dealers for Major Mirrorless Presentation Next MonthVia Canon Rumors so take this with a grain of salt, but it looks like Canon may be announcing a new mirrorless product to dealers and VIPs. They are keeping the entire thing very hushed but hopefully, it's a sign something is coming down the line.Preset Brewery Lets You Use Lightroom Presets in Photoshophttps://youtu.be/91mhvuIxHeQAt least for those with a Mac, Preset Brewery is a neat little program out this week that will convert a Lightroom preset into one that works in Photoshop. This gives those that want it a way to use a Lightroom preset they like in Photoshop without having to manually set all the sliders again. At the moment it only works one preset at a time for conversion but an update is coming soon. If that sounds good you can buy it now at Preset Brewery for $7.90.LibRaw, Creators of FastRawViewer, Release SonyPixelShift2DNG BetaOne of Toby's issues with the new Sony a7RIII was how it handles the new pixel shift photos. Requiring Sony software for all the work. Now thanks to LibRaw pixel shift photos can easily be converted, in batch, to Adobe DNG for easy editing in Lightroom or Photoshop. In terms of workflow, this should save a fair bit of time, if you have the new a7RIII try it out at https://www.fastrawviewer.com/SonyPixelShift2DNG.Other Stories You Might Like:

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• I’ve Been Sharing My Photography for Free on Unsplash for the Past 4 Years, Here’s What I Found
• Why I Rejected Your Request for Free Photos
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• Our $3,000 DSLR Was Stolen in Italy and We Filmed It Happen
• How to Use CTO and CTB Gels to Change the Color of Your Background
• Video: Using a $50 lens on a $12,500 5K RED cinema camera

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_blackandwhite3

For this week's challenge, black and white let you really focus on a subject while having the option for a lot of leeway for edits. Great job this week with some amazing photos, black and white allows for a lot of variety so it's nice to see some experimenting.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_cultureTo go along with Toby's tour in Vietnam and Cambodia next week's challenge is culture. No, that doesn't mean you have to go travel. Capture something unique to your area that's a part of your town. For in Michigan here the one I always forget is most people don't know a Michigan Coney, a type of diner, or how we use our hands as a map (Michigan is mitten-shaped). Not to mention just north of me is a little Bavaria and year-round Christmas town. So try shooting food, people, buildings, something people recognize from your area. You might get a shot of something you otherwise wouldn't have thought of before! 

Roy’s Features:

Great contrast in this shot and the little guy in the frame really makes this one.

A post shared by Husein Pistoljevic (@hpistolj) on Jan 18, 2018 at 1:55pm PST

Black and White shots are amazing at pushing contrasts, the darker scarf and background works well to frame your subject.

A post shared by Eileen K (@ektull21) on Jan 23, 2018 at 5:42am PST

A white foreground leading up to that black rock really makes for a great shot!

A post shared by Jude Nash (@cheekymonkey1975) on Jan 20, 2018 at 1:18pm PST

Rose’s Features:

Love this composition, it's so simple and effective. I love the texture that the fog adds, too.

A post shared by Jane Glover (@angry_runner) on Jan 23, 2018 at 5:50pm PST

Fantastic composition, I think that the black and white treatment adds a lot to the image.

A post shared by Justin Lai (@justlai87) on Jan 22, 2018 at 5:38pm PST

Great use of black and white with the high contrast between the left and right sides.

A post shared by Maxence Lefort (@maxencelefort) on Jan 21, 2018 at 11:37am PST

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Rightfully named the Cartwheel Galaxy, this celestial object’s shape is a result of a violent galactic collision. A smaller galaxy has passed right through a large disk galaxy and produced shock waves that swept up gas and dust, much like ripples produced when a stone is dropped into a lake. Intense areas of star formation were sparked up, seen here in blue by our Hubble Space Telescope (@NASAHubble). The outermost ring of the galaxy, which is 1.5 times the size of our Milky Way, marks the shock wave’s leading edge. This object is one of the most dramatic examples of the small class of ring galaxies. This image is based on earlier Hubble data of the Cartwheel Galaxy that was reprocessed in 2010, bringing out more detail in the image than seen before. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA #nasa #space #hubble #spothubble #galaxy #violent #collision #galactic #universe #solarsystem #cartwheel #star #formation #beautiful #pictureoftheday #science #telescope

A post shared by NASA (@nasa) on Jan 23, 2018 at 11:24am PST

Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. For PEN members next week Toby and co. will be off to Vietnam so it'll just be me with the highlights. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Mish Mash Highlights: 1/17/2018

Toby says Hi from Vietnam! He's currently out on a McKay Live tour but we've still got the Week's photo news and more. Canon and Nikon are still eyeing that Full-Frame mirrorless market, both with stories out this week. Then it looks like Facebook wants to kill off more views on your photography page.While Toby does the Live Show via PEN when not on tour, this is your quick peek at what we're doing behind the scenes, this week's news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. Join the Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live when he gets back, you can find out more at Photorec.tv/pen.Quick Tip! As a reminder, with this cold weather try to bag your cameras before taking them inside, this helps protect it from moisture condensation.

This Week at Photorec.tv

• • PEN ONLY Tuesday Tip - Shooting for a Time-lapse - Something a bit different to get you out of just stills and a great tutorial to get you started.
  • Sony a7RIII & a9 Time Lapse Options - As Toby was doing plenty of timelapses in Yellowstone your feedback on the stories led to this quick article on how to pull it off.
  • The GH5S, Only 10MP, and Why That’s a Good Thing - While we covered it in the Mish Mash last week, a few thoughts from Toby on the new GH5S.
  • New Firmware Update for the Sony a9 – What does it mean for the a7RIII? - The a9 got some decent updates this week and maybe that means Toby's new a7RIII will be seeing a similar firmware update soon.
  • YI Camera – Cheap Mirrorless- Don’t Buy! - The camera I wish worked. The YI M1 is a tiny micro four thirds mirrorless with potential thanks to a new firmware update but it looks like in the review, it still just doesn't focus.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Canon Asking Its Pros What They Want in a Pro Mirrorless CameraVia Petapixel and Camera Rumors, the word is out that Canon is surveying professionals on the must-have features for a Full Frame Mirrorless. As they've admitted to being behind it's nice to see them taking input on a new product. While both have attempts into this market neither have taken off like Sony's line of products, something Toby has switched over to for a while with his new a7R III. With the myth of a Canon Full Frame for years, hopefully, this is a sign that they might be giving it another shot considering where they stand currently.Nikon’s Full Frame Mirrorless to Have New Z-Mount: ReportWhile it looks like Canon may be starting from step one again Nikon may be developing a new Z-mount for full frame mirrorless. While keeping the traditional Nikon F-mount would be nice it's just a lot of empty space on a mirrorless body. So if a Nikon Mirrorless takes off we might see the change of a tradition. The Nikon 1 tried something similar and lost, but there's still hope for some Sony Competition.Your Facebook Business Page Is About to Get a Lot Less TrafficWhether you think it's another money grab like some, or an attempt to fix the feed, Facebook is going to be putting more focus on people and less on pages. They've already tested an explore feature pushing pages off the main feed although this might be more of a tweak on what shows up. Either way, that means even fewer eyes on your Facebook page posts. Considering we're already getting about 1/10 in views to people liking the page this might be a large push for you to explore other options, especially if you're going pro.New DJI drone teaserComing on the 23rd we might be seeing a new drone in-between the Mavic Pro and DJI Spark.https://youtu.be/W8JWknlPPQQOther Stories You Might Like:

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Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_stilllife2

Setting a scene up for a still life is a great chance to try something different with this week's challenge. This challenge really focused on lighting and composition as that's the heart of still life. Nice job ladies and gents!Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_blackandwhite3As I already posted one photo up on the @Photorec.tv Instagram this week's challenge is all about going black and white. This is a really great opportunity to focus on shapes this week or really simplify an otherwise busy shot of color.

Roy’s Features:

Nice job playing with the light in this one, it's a nice gradient falling through the photo. 

A post shared by Marion 🦊 (@peachymarion) on Dec 6, 2017 at 12:29pm PST

Drinks need more love in these challenges. I like the colorful elements set to the side that help balance the composition.

A post shared by Eileen K (@ektull21) on Jan 16, 2018 at 7:29pm PST

I think I would have liked it shot a bit closer personally but you did a great job at setting a scene. 

A post shared by Jane Glover (@angry_runner) on Jan 16, 2018 at 2:15pm PST

Rose’s Features:

Love the use of snow, great lighting.

A post shared by Ben Mooney (@bmooney32) on Jan 17, 2018 at 7:41am PST

Fantastic composition, love the black on black and the lighting.

A post shared by Jane Glover (@angry_runner) on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:59pm PST

Such a great choice of focus and the composition is really nice.

A post shared by Marion 🦊 (@peachymarion) on Apr 27, 2017 at 11:27am PDT

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Big Sheets of Water Ice Lie Just Beneath the Surface of Mars

Thanks to the HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter we get a quick glimpse of frozen ice hiding under the sands of Mars.Also check out: We may get the first-ever image of a black hole this yearPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. For PEN members next week Toby and co. will be off to Vietnam so it'll just be me with the highlights. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Mish Mash Highlights: 1/10/2018

Toby will be heading off to Vietnam soon on a McKay tour but before that, we've still got a Mish Mash to do. This week in the news we've got a big announcement from Panasonic and maybe Canon realizes it's time to catch up... finally. Lots of news and more this week with CES coming after a slow time during the Holidays. For those following the live show Toby's going to cover what he'll be taking to Vietnam and he's going rather light.While Toby does the Live Show via PEN this is your quick peek at what we're doing behind the scenes, this week's news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. Otherwise, join the Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live! Photorec.tv/join

This Week at Photorec.tv

• • PEN ONLY Tuesday Tip - Creating Starbursts - A quick tutorial we put out for PEN members, controlling your settings to create nice starbursts on demand for your photos. These are lens flares that look like little stars thanks to the aperture blades in your camera.
  • Lightroom Tips – Best Practices for a New Year – New Catalog, Archive and More - My Lightroom is a bit of a mess at the moment but yours doesn't have to be! Check out Toby's video to get you going on the right track to stay organized.
  • Inrigo Camera Bag – Fully Waterproof! - A new Kickstarter, this is a great option for those of you in humid climates, traveling somewhere tropical, or shooting by the water.
  • Quick Prints on the Go! - We always push for you guys to get prints out, whats better than right after you take it? Check out some ideas for instant prints.
  • Sony 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 OSS Zoom for a6000, a6300, a6500 Cameras - This is a great little zoom announced for Sony for their APS-C line of cameras, pre-orders just started today so pick one up (if you have a Sony). 

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Panasonic GH5S: The Most Sensitive Camera in Lumix HistoryWe'll have Toby's thoughts in an article soon but the big catch this week is the new GH5S. Check it out at Petapixel, Preorders on the GH5S are live, and it's a great option for those doing video.Canon: We’re Lagging in InnovationShort Version? Canon finally admitted that their technology is falling behind. That said, it's an opportunity. After the rather held back 6DMII this is their chance for a bit of transparency. For us Canon users we're missing 4K on most lower models as a start. Not to mention mirrorless or in-body image stabilization. It might be a bit challenging seeing where Canon is going to be in five years as they keep holding back. But Sony has already eclipsed Nikon and is closing the gap. Will this be the push to right the ship?Really Right Stuff Ball Heads

• • Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ball Head Review | Amazon | B&H
  • Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head Review | Amazon | B&H

If you are looking at getting a tripod something you may not think about as much is the ball head, the main part of your tripod that your camera rotates and rests on. As for tripods we suggest picking up the MeFoto Globetrotter Classic or Globetrotter Classic Carbon Fiber (not the Air for better stability), but down the line, we also suggest upgrading the head. Over time tripod's will wear down, especially over heavy use like Toby puts them through. That allows the head to slip, making shooting a bit tricky as the camera might tilt down or to the side a bit. So over time picking up one of these extends the life of your tripod and gives it better performance as well. In this case, the BH-30 is great for a more compact setup while the BH-55 works more for a better platform but at a higher cost.Other Stories You Might Like:

• Water Torture: Nikon D850 vs Sony A7RIII, Canon 5D Mk IV & Olympus E-M1 II
• Photographers, We Are Better Than That
• Couple Sends Wedding Photographer 30-Page Critique of Their Photos
• 3 Tips for Setting Boundaries to Avoid Burnout in Photography
• Can I Be a Pro Photographer With a Low Profile on Social Media?
• Hasselblad reveals the winners of the 2018 Masters Awards
• Kodak Stock Shoots Up 300%+ Thanks to Cryptomania
• Eight Questions to Help You Define Your Brand in Photography
• WD launches two new portable SSDs designed for photographers and drone users
• GoPro exits drone market, cuts over 250 jobs, and drops price of Hero6 Black by $100
  • GoPro Entertaining Acquisition Offers...If Anyone Wants It
• Do NOT Fake It Till You Make It as a Photographer
• How to edit photos captured in harsh light to recover the most data possible
• A Complete Guide to Editing a Dramatic Portrait in Photoshop
• Eight Fun Ideas for Shooting Hilarious Portraits With Your Friends
• Man Killed While Trying to Recover His Stolen Camera from Online Seller

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_guiltypleasure

Not too many entries this week with the holiday considering but thanks to you that gave this week’s trickier challenge a shot! Next Two Week Challenge: #PRTV_stilllife2Something a bit simpler for next week and hopefully a bit warmer for those hitting those extra cold winter temps. Simply shoot a still life, which broken down is a group of objects arranged creatively. This should be great for those wanting to practice tabletop or food photography.

Roy’s Features:

Cake! Love the bokeh in the background and Happy Birthday!... Now I want cake.

A post shared by Lisa Phelan (@lisas_lens_) on Jan 6, 2018 at 6:49pm PST

This is a great example of controlling your bokeh. Using the pool balls as context we can still tell someone is lining up for a shot but the focus is all on the 9 ball.

A post shared by Eileen K (@ektull21) on Jan 9, 2018 at 5:52pm PST

Star Wars fan? Yep, that’s certainly a guilty pleasure with the rate Disney is going to put them out. Cropping the face made for a nice shot of a recognizable character.

A post shared by Justin Lai (@justlai87) on Jan 8, 2018 at 5:41pm PST

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

A couple photos thanks to Nasa this week, follow them and @iss on Instagram for some neat photos!In an enhanced shot by Nasa, we get this nice painterly look as Jupiter!

A post shared by NASA (@nasa) on Jan 8, 2018 at 8:01am PST

As the Michigander of the team, my State's been frozen in! While a bit common it's about seven times more frozen for this period thanks to a nor'easter storm hitting the mid to east United States. In this shot you can see the frozen Delaware Bay in the east coast between New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware .

A post shared by NASA (@nasa) on Jan 9, 2018 at 8:02am PST

Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. For PEN members next week Toby and co. will be off to Vietnam so it'll just be me with the highlights. If you guy's do like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Mish Mash Highlights: 1/3/2018

New Year and a new Mish Mash! While Toby does the Live Show via PEN this is your quick peek at what we're doing behind the scenes, this week's news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. Otherwise, join the Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live! Photorec.tv/join

This Week at Photorec.tv

• PEN ONLY Tuesday Tip - 2018 - Get Involved, Grow, Learn! - Some ideas to get you going for the new year!
• Mish Mash Highlights are a go! - We started doing these Mish Mash Highlights public again! As a reminder check out photorec.tv/MMH for each week's highlights article.
• Canon SL2 Review vs Sony a6000 Series Cameras - A new video from Toby! Check out Toby's thoughts on the Canon SL2 vs it's competition the Sony a6000.
• And finally tips for the New Year:
  • • Don’t Forget to Add or Update Your Metadata Copyright - A how-to on updating your hidden copyright information.
    • Tips for Completing a 365 Day Photography Challenge - Rose's article on challenging yourself with a photo a day.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.This Guy Made an 8×10 Large Format Video Camera (Petapixel)A DIY for that "Large Format Look". Check out Zev Hoover's frankencamera using a lens from an old large format camera to project an image then recording it with a Sony a7S. A simple design that works, albeit at 6 stops of light loss. It's a trick that uses a tilt-shift adapter to line up the image with the projection making up for the fact the camera is angled down. Check out the video to see the results!https://youtu.be/0ZixDTrQdzoInstagram will now add ‘Recommended’ posts to your feed (Techcrunch)They are at it again. In an attempt to make your Instagram more of a Mish Mash then this show Instagram is adding more to your feed. Just like with how ads have been stuck in you'll see a new "More Posts You Might Like" feature that has been their attempt to get you following more people. As with the other feed filling changes, the response has been generally negative and you can (temporarily) hide it by hitting the three dots next to hit and choosing hide. The feature has started to roll out this week so if you don't have it yet you will soon enough.Build Rapport on Your Photography Shoot With the Language of Music (Fstoppers)Want a better shoot? Check out this article by Fstoppers on matching music with your photography to built rapport. Typically, doing portraits you don't want to just throw up someone in front of a camera. You want to work with them, talk, tell a story, something to set the mood and get you working with your model. Music is a great way to do that and like they've added in this article getting a Bluetooth speaker can be cheap now. Set that up with a bit of music they like, or use their phone to play their music, and you've got some energy and common ground for a shoot... plus some awesome music.Ten New Year's Resolutions Worth Making as a Photographer (Fstoppers)It's a new year and go check out this great article by Fstoppers on things to get going on this year. Being that my background is IT and development my first thought is to go back up your photos! Other than that, they've got great tips about upgrading your website, working on your kit, and the one I personally need is to PRINT MORE. Go check it out!Other Stories You Might Like:

• A Guide to the Different Looks Various Light Modifiers Can Create in Portraiture
• Networking Tips and Resources For Photographers and Videographers
• The Importance of Infusing Your Personality Into Your Photography Business and Brand
• JOBY’s New GorillaPod Mobile Rig Has New Arms for Accessories
• A Fan Snaps a Photo of Royal Family With Iphone, Ends Up Selling It Around the World
• 5 Ways to Invest in Your Photography Over the Next 365 Days
• Emotion Versus Technical Quality, and Do You Care? Your Customers Probably Don't
• DJI Drone Collided with US Army Black Hawk Chopper and Dented Its Rotor
• How to Reboot Your Creativity With 15-minute Exercises
• Modular PITTA camera transforms into drone, action, and security cameras
• 5 Awesome Benefits Of Using A 50mm Lens

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_product2

A two-week challenge this time had you guys shooting the Holidays and New Years with some great shots! The nice thing about a shoot like this is with an open subject you've got the option from tabletop shots to cityscapes, portraits, and more.Next Two Week Challenge: #PRTV_guiltypleasure Opposite of your resolution… what’s that one thing you feel guilty about but its so good? Shoot food, drinks, your smartphone, that one expensive thing you had to have (GAS).

Toby’s Features:

A lovely holiday moment - the light on the child's face and the expression just work so well together.  

A post shared by Jane Glover (@angry_runner) on Dec 24, 2017 at 11:36pm PST

A nice street portrait of Santa in action

A post shared by Stephanie Gamba *Photographer* (@smphotos2548) on Dec 24, 2017 at 7:18am PST

It’s from last year but so was my fireworks shot :) I really like the composition here!

A post shared by Yannick (@ynickh) on Dec 31, 2016 at 8:39am PST

Roy’s Features:

While it’s a bit too late for a stock photo now I’d say it’s worth putting this one up! It's a great holiday shot with nice bokeh.

A post shared by Beau Ewen (@beauewenphotog) on Dec 25, 2017 at 11:39am PST

Getting a bit higher up made for an awesome shot changing your perspective above the roof line and a new years blast

A post shared by ᜋᜊᜒᜈ᜔ (@marvint.photo) on Dec 31, 2017 at 4:54pm PST

Babies and bokeh, a great shot for the holidays and keeping some distance from the tree worked well for some separation from the background.

A post shared by Tyler Manzella (@manfella) on Dec 22, 2017 at 3:32pm PST

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Brilliant photos taken of Earth from space in 2017 Tired of the end of the year galleries? How about just one more with this slideshow from the ISS station! Watch the video below then check out this article from bt.com for the individual pictures with some background info on them as well. There's some great shots mostly taken on Nikons![embed]https://twitter.com/Space_Station/status/947120103811776512[/embed]Also: Rare 'wolf moon' captured in breathtaking images – the biggest and brightest supermoon of 2018Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar systemPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. For PEN members next week is a live show, after that, there is a break with just these highlights till the 31st. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Mish Mash Highlights: 12/28/2017

Hopefully you all had a happy holiday, got some family time, and a bit new gear. This is your photography news of the week, just in article form. If you want to see Toby's take on things live go try out the NEW Photo Enthusiast Network (PEN) for live videos, Lightroom training, and more. The live show also has a critique, our shot at microstock, Q&A, Discussion, Special PEN content, plus a few surprises!

This Week at Photorec.tv

As we're human and it's the Holidays, not a lot of content went out this week. Hopefully, your holiday was great! But we do have a few things to get through:

• B&H Deals, if you missed yesterday's post there is a bunch of hot sales covering the previous Black Friday sales and more. Check it out at photorec.tv/megadealzone.
• Your Best Photo of 2017. Our yearly tradition to showcase all your shots from our amazing fan base. Entries are over and Toby's cramming atm to get the video out soon for the new year!
• Pen Tuesday Tip - Flip it! - Special PEN content on how your eyes track an image and how to adjust a photo to make the most of it.
• New PEN Critiques - As a new bonus to PEN members beyond the live show critique we'll be starting a new informal tips critique and a harder PPA (Professional Photographers of America) level critique.
• Webinar Coming Soon - As PEN consists of a group of Instructors and not just Toby, we'll be having a live Webinar coming soon for members. Compared to the live show this will be more focused content on specific topics from different instructors and sometimes guests.

While it's cold out try some frozen bubbles as a fun DIY. It's an older article but being that it's that time of the year and starting to get quite cold give it a shot.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Confirmed: DxO says new Nik Collection to be released in 2018The Nik Collection is a great set of tools to boost your editing from things such as noise reduction to a great black and white conversion in Lightroom and Photoshop. It's still free, but bought out by DxO from Google, the worry being that without development it would eventually stop working. With an announcement, it looks like we've got a 2018 version coming soon, just no word on a price if any. If you're interested in the NIK collection get it now at nikcollection.dxo.com.Free Lightroom alternative Darktable is now available on WindowsLooking for a Lightroom alternative now that they've gone to subscription only? Darktable has been ported finally to Windows giving you an option on all platforms (Windows/Mac/Linux) for a free open-source lookalike. If you want to give it a try you can check it out at www.darktable.org.Get Free Unlimited Google Drive StorageFor those that don't have unlimited photo storage with Amazon Prime another great option to backup your photos now is Google Drive's unlimited storage. The catch is you have to be an active student or Alumni with a .EDU email from a school using Google for Education. That said, it's worth the five minutes to find out, you may have a new spot to backup your computer for free (bar the crippling cost of college).Other Stories You Might Like:

• The First 10 Things You Should Do With That New Camera You Received for the Holidays
• When an Email Scammer Poses as a Famous Photographer…
• Is There Really Bad Light: How to Take Awesome Travel Photos in All Lighting Conditions
• Tamron sets up 'VIP Club' for users with four or more registered lenses
• The Power of Resilience as a Photographer
• 52 Week Photography Challenge for 2018
• A happy ending: Police recover stolen limited edition Leica from The Camera Store robbery
• 5 Tips for Photographing in Harsh Midday Sunlight
• What a Lifelong Photographer Has to Say About What Makes a True Photographer
• Photographer Documenting Mother’s Mental Illness Wins TIME’s Instagram Photographer of the Year
• Imatag Uses Invisible Watermarks to Protect Your Photos

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

It's the holiday season and we've extended our weekly photo challenge on Instagram to two weeks to cover everything holiday All-AT-ONCE. That means you've got until next Wednesday (1/3) at noon to upload your holiday photos and New Years shots. Simply throw them up on Instagram with the tag #PRTV_holiday2. That does cover a lot so that means it could be portraits like Manfella's kiddos below, decorations, a New Years ball drop, yummy food, or something else you enjoy to shoot.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Stunning Time-Lapse of SpaceX Falcon9 Rocket LaunchMore space-related, but the story that had the news coverage this week is the SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg Airforce base on the 22nd. While not UFOs Jesse Watson was set up early and caught the action in this great timelapse you can check out above. A big bonus to The Photographer's Ephermeris (GET THIS APP<-) and Google Maps for nailing the location. This was shot with a Nikon D810, Sony a6500, and Sony a7S II for this great view in 1,315 images.Also: Idaho Gets First International Dark Sky Reserve in the United StatesPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.

That's it for this week and hopefully, you guy's like the new content. For PEN members we'll be back next year (week) live so go sign up. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and this may be a weekly thing!

Photo Mish Mash 90 - All Good Things

Photo Mish Mash Episode 90:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xQKibeEF0k

Sponsors:

ADORAMAPIX! Best place to get your pictures printed -  http://www.adoramapix.com/YOU!  Learn more at http://photorec.tv/supportJoin us in Alaska!!! Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights Trip

Gear On The Table:

Micro 4/3 Lens - 12-35 f/2.8 Super Discount- Under $700Saramonic - http://www.amzn.com/B00N2GJCB2/?tag=photorecomm0a-20Nisi Filters - http://www.amzn.com/B017SD5OIY/?tag=photorecomm0a-20 MOON RISE in 4K  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBr8NokaSqM

News:

Algorithmic followup for Instagram - https://www.change.org/p/keep-instagram-chronological Irix 15mm f/2.4 is an Ultra-Wide Lens for Canon, Nikon, and PentaxShowing dynamism: EOS 80D breaks new ground for Canon low ISO DR500px Cuts Royalty Rate from 70% to 30% for Non-Exclusive PhotosThis Photographer Shot Skiers in Front of a Total Solar EclipseThe 9 Winning Photos of the 2015 Smithsonian Photo Contest  Google Photos Can Now Curate Albums with Just Your Best ShotsLightroom Web UpdateTamrac introduces colorful, water-resistant Hoodoo backpacks

Photos From Space:

Aurora on Jupiter  

Photo Mish Mash – Episode 87 – A6300 First Impressions

Photo Mish Mash Episode 87:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kp10g1CZjU

Sponsors:

LUMOID.COM! Try before you buy camera gear – https://lumoid.com/photorectvThis week you can win a GoPro Hero 4 Black – All the details http://photorec.tv/2016/02/win-a-gopro-rental-from-lumoid-com/YOU!  Learn more at http://photorec.tv/supportJoin us in Alaska!!! Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights Trip

Gear on the Table:

A6300 - Sample Photos

News:

The Macbook Selfie Stick is Now a ThingGOPRO BUYS OUT TWO VIDEO EDITING STARTUPS FOR $105 MILLION TO BOOST ITS SOFTWARENikon Recalls the D750 Again Over the Same Shutter IssueThe DJI Phantom 4 is a Camera Drone That Can Fly ItselfCaleb WilsonNETFLIX WILL PAY YOU $2,000/WEEK TO TRAVEL AND TAKE INSTAGRAM PHOTOS

Photos From Space:

Scott Kelly- Year in Space

Photo Mish Mash - Episode 86 - Favorite New Zealand Images

Photo Mish Mash Episode 86:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnusmV8y1bY

Sponsors:

LUMOID.COM! Try before you buy camera gear – https://lumoid.com/photorectvThis week you can win a GoPro Hero 4 Black - All the details http://photorec.tv/2016/02/win-a-gopro-rental-from-lumoid-com/YOU!  Learn more at http://photorec.tv/supportJoin us in Alaska!!! Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights Trip

New Zealand Vlogs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTRYrYOJgjY&list=PLCUnGRSvb-aKafsUY2TkH7mkuL5lViSRE80D Announcement | 80D vs 70D vs T6s

Gear on the Table:

Saramonic SR-GMX1Saramonic SR-AX100

News:

Sigma MC-11, EF to E mount adapter for $249Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens (APS-C)  Tamron announces new 85mm f/1.8 and new 90mm f/2.8 Macro Lightroom on Android 2.0  Nikon covers all focal lengths with three 'DL' enthusiast compacts with 1"-type sensorsRicoh introduces lightweight WG-M2 rugged action cam with 4K captureThis one goes to 11: Aurora Aperture announces 'world's most powerful' variable ND filterTamron announces TAP-in console to customize lens AF, firmware and moreDJI Will Now Sell You Insurance to Cover Your Inevitable Drone Crash

Photos From Space:

http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/flying-through-the-auroras-green-fog

Mish Mash Highlights for February 10th, 2016

Toby and Christina are vacationing in Fiji this week after the successful Mckay Photography Academy tour. On that note, live shows will return next week! While they are gone these are your highlights of the week in article format. Follow Toby (@photorectoby) and Christina (@christinabernales) on Instagram for updates on their trip to Fiji. 

In Case You Missed It!

Venus Optics 60mm Ultra Macro Review Vs Canon 60mm Macro2:1 Ultra macro magnification for macro shooting on a budgetGet it today at B&Hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QVtkcKQboA

Vlogs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ-ci4sZLi4

News

As a note if anyone would like to contribute a story feel free to send an email to photorecnews@rm3.me. Instagram Finally Lets You Log Into Multiple AccountsFinally… Instagram allows multiple accounts with their app, something that’s been teased since the beginning of fall last year. For those with personal and professional accounts it’s a big feature they’ve been pleading for quite a while to get from Instagram. GoPro will slash camera lineup to just three models in AprilAfter their issues in the news GoPro solidifies their product line to just the Hero 4 black, Hero 4 Silver, and Hero Session. Canon EOS Rebel Sl2 Coming for CP+As with Canon Rumors always take it with a grain of salt, but we might be seeing the release of the SL2 at CP+. This Skier Shot ‘Bullet Time’ by Swinging an iPhone 6 Around His Headhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqncOP7OzMgFinally! Adobe updates Bridge CC for improved performanceFor those still using Bridge over Lightroom and update came out this week with performance updates to give it a bit of a boost. Panasonic Unveils Organic CMOS Sensors with Global Shutter and 100x SensitivityPanasonic in a partnership with Fuji showed off their new sensor technology with global shutters. We’ve seen them before from other companies but it's nice to see the competition.Samyang Releases Two New Xeen-Branded Cine Lenses, a 14MM T3.1 and 35MM T1.5Following the previous release of cinema lenses Samyang fills their gaps for a complete lineup.

Instagram

With Toby and Christina being on the McKay Photography trip this week's assignment was #PRTV_derelict. A bit trickier challenge then last week, this left you trying to find subjects that worked well together or were opposites. As Toby and Christina are gone to keep the challenge going this weeks winner and honorable mention have been picked by the patreon group, join today at http://photorec.tv/support/.Follow Toby on Instagram - @photorectobyFollow Christina on Instagram - @christinabernalesFollow Roy on Instagram - @roymckeeiii Winner-https://www.instagram.com/p/BBMkWxRwDs4/Honorable Mentions -https://www.instagram.com/p/9zwXq3oPQd/https://www.instagram.com/p/BAhMwpbC03u/Next week's challenge is Candy, join the challenge by tagging your photos on instagram with hashtags #PRTV and #PRTV_candy. This week's challenge is part of a 52 week project by Dogwood Photography, join along at http://dogwood.photography/52weekchallenge.html.

McKay Photography Academy

Join us in 2016! Well more exactly Toby, Christina, and the McKay Academy. You get a great vacation, photography trip, mentors, and great company. See unique places with hands on learning to take the best photo possible on your journey. One spot left for the New Zealand trip, sign up now!Find out more at mckaylive.com and on Facebook at McKay Photography Academy & Vision Culture 

Patreon

This article is brought to you by YOU! Join us on patreon and with your support get access to exclusive lightroom videos, behind the scenes shots, a support forum on Facebook, and easy access to Toby (and Me) for all your photography questions. We’re happy to help you find the right gear – camera, lens, accessories and teach you to be a better photographer.Find out more today at http://photorec.tv/support/Toby and Christina will be back next week, in the meantime check out these creative portraits of secret friends that are a bit different.

Mish Mash Highlights for January 27th, 2016

 Toby and Christina are out this week on another McKay Photography adventure to New Zealand and will be back for the Feb.16th live show. While they are gone these are your highlights of the week in article format. Follow Toby (@photorectoby) and Christina (@christinabernales) on Instagram for updates on the journey. For more photos of the trip check out #mckaylivenewzealand2016.

In Case You Missed It!

Z1 C Smooth - Magic SteadicamA gimbal for smartphones that smooths out video, check out Toby’s review for the $250 magic trick.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxodVim-32Y

News

As a note if anyone would like to contribute a story feel free to send an email to photorecnews@rm3.me. You Can Now Livestream Your GoPro Stunts Directly to Periscope More reasons for Toby to get a drone, periscope can now live stream the feed from a GoPro for free. With their current hurdles it’s a bit of good news for GoPro that came out this week. Ball Drop Test Shows the Strength of Sigma’s Ceramic Lens FiltersAs we’ve talked about Sigma’s new ceramic filters before. Sigma has released a demo of a ball drop test showing how their new filter can take the hit while a standard one will break under the stress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax9NU8lbvYQOlympus Unveils the PEN-F, A Retro Camera Reborn for the Digital EraA new release, the PEN-F is a compact mirrorless setup with a retro design. Fujifilm Planning to Launch a Medium Format Digital Camera, Report SaysAfter Fuji’s big week another rumor is out that they are developing a medium format camera. Fujifilm Says It Will Raise Film Prices 10%, Making It the 5th Price Increase in 3 YearsLess people are buying their film, which leads to the price per unit going up unfortunately. Watch out Ice Light: Yongnuo Announces the YN360, a Full Color Led Light WandInterested in a ice light but not the $500 price tag? Yongnuo may have just released the light wand for you. Lightroom CC 2015.4 / 6.4 now availableWith a new boundary warp feature!Tamrac launches Hoodoo series with two camera bagsNew bags from Tamrac and their new Hoodoo series line. Made somewhat small and has a waterproofed exterior for a decent lightweight daypack. Patent: Tamron 85mm F/1.4 VC USDWhile a patent isn’t necessarily an announcement, Tamron just patented a 85mm F/1.4 lens with image stabilization which could be an interesting option for portrait photography. EOS-1D X Mark II Announcement Next Week Canon to Surprise With New Mirrorless CameraAs always with Canon Rumors it's good to take their announcements with a grain of salt but we might see an announcement for the 1D X MII… finally. With that they are announcing a new mirrorless camera as well but no details are out on it yet. This Photo of a Potato Sold for Over $1,000,000Kevin Abosch, normally known for shooting Silicon Valley portraits at $150,000 a piece sold a potato, or rather a photo of one, for a million dollars. A collector of his work saw the fine art photo while visiting his home and had to have it offering a million dollars for the print.

Astrophotography

Last weekend the east coast was hit with a massive snow storm which Scott Kelly posted the view from the ISS.https://www.instagram.com/p/BA4om5sgXvE/https://www.instagram.com/p/BA4wTRbAXge/https://www.instagram.com/p/BA5Pw_PgXvP/

Instagram

With Toby and Christina being on the McKay Photography trip this week's assignment was #PRTV_tabletop which left things a bit open ended for you to get creative. As Toby and Christina are gone to keep the challenge going this weeks winner and honorable mention have been picked by the patreon group, join today at http://photorec.tv/support/.Follow Toby on Instagram - @photorectobyFollow Christina on Instagram - @christinabernalesFollow Roy on Instagram - @roymckeeiiiWinner-https://www.instagram.com/p/BBA8C_ckuvi/Honorable Mentions -https://www.instagram.com/p/6uw5zTwtiy/https://www.instagram.com/p/BA-dkXLAUGs/Next week's challenge is juxtaposition, join the challenge by tagging your photos on Instagram with hashtags #PRTV and #PRTV_juxtaposition. This is taking two (or more) elements that are similar or contracts the differences between each other.  

Tips

This weeks tutorial from PhotoNERDs, learn how to quickly control the amount of adjustments by applying your image to your Layer Mask inside of Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwA34y8ZUbw&feature=youtu.be

McKay Photography Academy

Join us in 2016! Well more exactly Toby, Christina, and the McKay Academy. You get a great vacation, photography trip, mentors, and great company. See unique places with hands on learning to take the best photo possible on your journey. One spot left for the New Zealand trip, sign up now!Find out more at mckaylive.com and on Facebook at McKay Photography Academy & Vision Culture

Patreon

This article is brought to you by YOU! Join us on patreon and with your support get access to exclusive lightroom videos, behind the scenes shots, a support forum on Facebook, and easy access to Toby (and Me) for all your photography questions. We’re happy to help you find the right gear – camera, lens, accessories and teach you to be a better photographer.Find out more today at http://photorec.tv/support/ Regularly scheduled programming will return on the 16th. In the meantime here’s an excuse to eat a bit more ice cream, we all need backup lens covers right?Rounding the internet this week from Japan, Häagen-Dazs ice cream lids make a perfect lens cap for 72mm lenses. https://twitter.com/gachaps/status/689842597926318080/photo/1https://twitter.com/2991219/status/533950525482344448/photo/1https://twitter.com/maegtter/status/539242820708487168/photo/1https://twitter.com/akko3333/status/541323796678856704/photo/1https://twitter.com/masaphoto1211/status/535402522572115968/photo/1 

Mish Mash Highlights for January 6th, 2016

Toby and Christina are out this week on another McKay Photography Adventure to Yosemite and will be back next week. While they are gone these are your highlights of the week in article format. Remember to follow Toby on Instagram @photorectoby and Christina @christinabernales for vacation photos.  

In Case You Missed It!

Nikon Announcements – D5 and D500http://photorec.tv/2016/01/nikon-announcements-d5-and-d500/Olympus Air Reviewhttps://youtu.be/8XSbMwHEOigSupport our work - buy from B&H Photo | AmazonDJI Price Drop!http://photorec.tv/2016/01/didnt-get-the-drone-of-your-dreams-dji-price-drop/

News

As a note if anyone would like to contribute a story feel free to send an email to DPRnews@rm3.me. GoPro 3-Way: A Unique Camera AccessoryGoPro’s all in one solution, you get an extension (or a selfie stick), grip, and tripod solution in one package. Zeiss to Release High-Performance Lenses for the iPhone’s CameraWe've all seen lenses for the smartphone market before but now Zeiss has entered the market with a set of high performance iPhone lenses in macro, wide angle, and telephoto.Nikon Unveils KeyMission 360, a Rugged 4K-capable Action CameraHere Are the First 360° VR Videos Shot with the Nikon KeyMission 360Nikon drops the hammer with a Go-Pro competitor. A new waterproof/shockproof 4k video action camera with 360 degree video.Sony Looks to Take on Gopro's Hero+ With Its New Entry-Level Action CamWhile CES is running Sony also came up with a new version of their action cam line. With Nikon taking up all the buzz for this niche Sony's camera has basically been left in the dark.Phase One launches 100MP medium format back with Sony co-developed sensorThis is How Massive a 100-Megapixel Photo IsPhase One expands its line with a whopper 100mp beast of a camera for $48,990.Nikon brings stepping motors to its DSLRs with two 18-55mm AF-P lensesStepping motors for the masses, pricing isn't available yet but Nikon has announced two 18-55 lenses with quieter stepping motors in line with Canon's STM technology.Nikon’s New SB-5000 is its First Speedlight to Utilize Radio FrequencyNikon finally gets on the radio bandwagon for its speedlights and announced a new model with it built in body.Canon Announces 5 New PowerShot CamerasOn it's almost yearly cycle Canon's announced a new field of super zoom and elph camera's with a slight notch in specs.Olympus Unveils a TG-870 Tough Camera Update and a 300mm f/4 LensOlympus adds to its impressive tough line with the TG-870 with decent specs and a 300mm they are boasting as the highest resolution ever.Panasonic Announces 2 Compact Cameras and a M43 Leica 100-400mm LensAnother footnote for this week, after Nikon's new products Panasonic has put out two decent superzoom point and shoots and a telephoto for MFT that is the longest focal length yet.Kodak is Bringing Back the Super 8 as a Film Camera with Digital FeaturesSuper 8 is back? Kodak releases a new Super 8 camera with digital features, option to mail in film to scan for video.Parrot's new Disco drone ditches quadcopter design for a fixed-wing aircraftParrot known for its hovering fleet of drones has ditched the quad copter design and went for a airplane configuration in their newest model.Photographer Sues Richard Prince for Stealing His Instagram PhotoAfter the earlier gallery by Richard Prince whom was noted for copying Instagram posts and hosting them for sale he is finally being sued by one of the photographers.Turn Your Photo Into a Custom LEGO Minifigure HeadFor those that like to dabble in shooting Lego minifigures you can join the action!

Astrophotography

Astronomy archaeology – finding 120-year-old observations

Sometimes it's not what we take, it's what we leave behind, in this case photos of the stars from over 120 years ago.

Instagram

With Toby and Christina being on the McKay Photography trip this week's assignment was posting a photo with #PRTV_CRIT for a short critique that will come out soon. Follow Toby at @photorectoby for details soon on the next challenge!. Follow Toby on Instagram - @photorectobyFollow Christina on Instagram - @christinabernalesFollow Roy on Instagram - @roymckeeiii

McKay Photography Academy

Join us in 2016! Well more exactly Toby, Christina, and the McKay Academy. You get a great vacation, photography trip, mentors, and great company. See unique places with hands on learning to take the best photo possible on your journey. One spot left for the Scotland trip, sign up now!Find out more at mckaylive.com and on Facebook at McKay Photography Academy & Vision Culture

Patreon

This article is brought to you by YOU! Join us on patreon and with your support get access to exclusive lightroom videos, behind the scenes shots, a support forum on Facebook, and easy access to Toby (and Me) for all your photography questions. We’re happy to help you find the right gear – camera, lens, accessories and teach you to be a better photographer.Find out more today at http://photorec.tv/support/ Regularly scheduled programming will return next week. In the meantime to cap off the highlights we’ve got Junebug Weddings Best of the Best 2015 wedding photos. http://junebugweddings.com/photo-contests/best-of-wedding/2015#1   

Photo Mish Mash Ep 79 - My Black Friday Score = 0

This week we share rumors of Nikon buying Samsung and the two combine to create a killer full frame mirrorless camera. I come  clean with my purse contents and Christina shows you how to make a beautiful wall gallery.Updated video coming soon!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpc5waNXka0

Sponsors

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In Case You Missed It

How to remove unwanted items from a photo part 1

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Sony Eye cups and Button Enhancers - Cheap Sony Hacks.

NEWS

Pentax FF with sony sensor coming in SpringPhase One releases Capture One Pro 9 Storm chasing to photograph portraits with crazy weather Rumor - Nikon Acquired Samsung's Mirrorless TechNikon Will Increase Lens Prices in Europe up to 30% Come January 1st, 2016Atmosphere Aerosol Is Instant Fog for PhotographersSamsung Confirms It Will Kill off Its Camera Business in the UKSamsung Rumors that NX1 and NX500 replacement will happen in januaryFinally! Instagram Is Testing Multi-Account SupportCanon Tried to Buy Sigma and Was Rejected: ReportR.I.P. Holga: The Hit Toy Camera Comes to an EndNew Tech Hopes to Predict Vivid Sunsets Before They HappenDxO ONE gets 1/20,000sec top shutter speed and better handling via firmware version 1.2Nikon issues D750 and D4s firmware updates, optimizes D750 VR with compatible lensesPhotoshop CC 2015 update and Fuse CC (Preview) now availableNikon Acquired Samsung’s Mirrorless Tech: Report

Photo From Space

Get Ready to Shoot the Last Great Meteor Shower in 2015: The Geminids

Instagram Challenge

This weeks challenge #PRTV_Food, winners posted after the show.

Mish Mash Highlights for November 4th, 2015

Live shows return in one week! Toby and Christina are out for a holiday vacation. As there is no live show in the meanwhile these are the highlights of the week in the traditional article format. Remember to follow Toby on Instagram @photorectoby and Christina @christinabernales for vacation photos.

In Case You Missed It!

Mastering the flash, basics, the first video of a series for tips to get a nice even lighting for portraits in any lighting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBiOJCrak88

News

As a note if anyone would like to contribute a story feel free to send an email to DPRnews@rm3.me. GoPro's Video From Their Prototype Drone Due Next Year Is Amazingly SteadySample video released from GoPro’s drone due in 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JADCZuSOQRUTenba Announces Cooper Camera Messenger BagsStyled somewhat similarly to Think Tank’s retrospective series Tenba released a set of three canvas bags this week. The models range from a small mirrorless setup to a larger model for a full set of gear and 15 inch laptop. Manfrotto and Lastolite brands combine and launch new Speed-Lite softbox and Perspective BackgroundsLastolite is slowly being re-branded as Lastolite by Manfrotto and with this they’ve released a couple products under this banner. More to come but we’ll see what comes in the future. Fujifilm's latest financials show strong sales of Instax products, shrinking sales of digital camerasFinancial reports are out this week and everyone took a small hit on cameras including Fujifilm. Their instant products are selling strong though making a decent year end improvement. Manfrotto introduces BeFree One, the smallest in the seriesI honestly thought Manfrotto’s BeFree was small enough. Manfrotto announced this week an even smaller version to one up their design and make an even more compact model at almost 12”.Polaroid Sues GoPro, Claims Its Cube Camera Design Was Ripped OffPolaroid came out with the Polaroid Cube last year, a compact cube shaped camera to go into the action camera market. Since GoPro announced their Hero4 Session with a similar design Polaroid is out for blood and has sued GoPro.

Photos From Space

From Patreon Member Caleb Wilson this week are photos from Cassini’s flyby of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=4759

Instagram Challenge

Due to Toby and Christina being on vacation winners for #PRTV_spooky will be announced next week. In the meantime the current challenge will be #PRTV_macro as selected by our patreon support members. While macro would usually mean 1:1 feel free to think creatively and use what you have available. Check out Toby’s macro photography video below as well for more options. As always remember to tag your photos #PRTV and #PRTV_macro on Instagram to enter, limit two photos. Toby’s Macro Photography Options video

Tip of the Day - Black Backgrounds With Flash

With Toby’s first in a series of flash tutorials out here’s a tip for a clean portrait shot. Normally the goal when taking a flash photo is to expose the photo so that the flash lighting works well with your subject. By maxing out your sync speed and aperture you can use a low ISO to get a black background. Since without the flash exposing the photo would have been pure black adding it only exposes what it hits. Try it out to make a few portrait photos with a black background. A umbrella does help even out the light and make for softer transitions but is not required for it to work.

McKay Photography Academy

Join us in 2016! Well more exactly Toby, Christina, and the McKay Academy. You get a great vacation, photography trip, mentors, and great company. See unique places with hands on learning to take the best photo possible on your journey. One spot left for the New Zealand trip, sign up now!Find out more at mckaylive.com and on Facebook at McKay Photography Academy & Vision Culture

Patreon

This article is brought to you by YOU! Join us on Patreon and with your support get access to exclusive Lightroom videos, behind the scenes shots, a support forum on Facebook, and easy access to Toby (and Me) for all your photography questions. We’re happy to help you find the right gear – camera, lens, accessories and teach you to be a better photographer.Find out more today at http://photorec.tv/support/Regularly scheduled programming will return next week. In the meantime to cap off the highlights for the week we’ve got a deer photobombing a baby photo shoot. Going around the net this week is from Megan Rion from Imagine That Photography in Lake Charles, LA. Maggie (the deer below) has been showing up in photo shoots since the beginning of summer and interrupted six shoots for 5-15 minutes. While setting up little baby Conner below Maggie strolled up to check out the corn and with the help of an assistant to get her attention Megan got the viral photo of the week. *Note: Photos used with permission from Imagine That Photography