Here you can find our recommendations for the best tools you can use to create fine art black and white photography, long exposure and architecture photography, and above all, to create Julia Anna Gospodarou’s trademark style (en)Visionography™, which is a new way of creating fine art photography. We are offering here the best gear and photography deals, plus the best discounts out there for these tools.
Julia Anna Gospodarou considers these tools the best and uses them in her photography, from capturing the RAW file to creating the final fine art image. They helped her win tens of awards in international photography competitions and acquire worldwide recognition. They can help you too.
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UPDATE APRIL 2020 – LIMITED TIME SPECIAL “SOCIAL DISTANCING ERA” DISCOUNTS
During these challenging times we are living, many of us photographers have to change many of the things we used to do, and one of the biggest differences is that right now, we cannot travel for our photography and we need to stay at home and experience this so-called “social distancing”.
I know that many people still want to learn and many of you have more time now when you cannot go out too much. Even if you can’t do too much shooting, you can still use this time in a pleasant and productive way by reading more, working on your images, and learning new things that you can apply in your work as soon as things go back to normal.
With this in mind, starting today April 6 and for a limited time, I want to offer everybody something I’m calling (to be in line with the present situation) a “SOCIAL DISTANCING ERA” DISCOUNT for my products, for those who want to read more, study more, and learn more things while they are in this hiatus of “social distancing”.
You can find these discounts and other offers on this page.
I want this to be my offer for those who saw their revenues dropping because of this crisis and who want to battle this stressful situation by embracing beauty and art.
VIDEO TUTORIAL & NEW eBOOK – LONG EXPOSURE, FINE ART, ARCHITECTURE – CREATING (en)VISIONOGRAPHY
25% OFF SPECIAL “SOCIAL DISTANCING ERA” DISCOUNT
STARTING APRIL 6, 2020
VIDEO TUTORIAL AND NEW EBOOK – CREATING (EN)VISIONOGRAPHY LONG EXPOSURE, FINE ART, ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY
In this 2.5 hours long video, I will take you on a journey about fine art photography, long exposure, architecture photography - in a word, what I call (en)Visionography™ - and I will give you the tools to start creating MORE than photography.
€44 | $54
- 2.5-Hour long Video Tutorial + 50-Page eBook: “Advanced Black And White Processing with Phtd – Photography Drawing”
- This video tutorial and eBook aim to change the way you see photography and to open a new world for you in fine art.
- Learn how you can use photography as a tool to express your most essential vision and be able to create art.
- Practical tools on how to create fine art photography in a new way.
- How to work with architecture to create fin art photography.
- How to create long exposure photography explained in depth.
- Learn to create (en)Visionography, the new way of creating fine art photography
- How you can create a personal style in photography based on your own vision and artistic personality.
- Explanations containing rich detail and in-depth analysis, giving you an insight into Julia’s photography thinking process.
- Guiding you step-by-step on how to apply in practice the technique Julia uses to create award-winning photographs.
- 50-page long eBook describing in detail Julia’s personal processing method Photography Drawing (PhtD) applied on one on of her gold-awarded images.
HIGHLIGHTS - Creating a personal photography
- What is (en)Visionography
- Creating emotion through fine art photography
- What is Photography Drawing processing method
- Hands-on Long exposure technique with tips for best practices
- On-site step-by-step demonstrations
- Shooting architectural objects
- Working with the tilt-shift lens
- Gear and equipment for shooting architecture and long exposure photography
- Advanced black and white processing described in detail in a 50-page eBook
Find more information about the video tutorial and eBook on the dedicated page. Order the video on my webstore.
BEST-SELLING eBOOK – FROM BASICS TO FINE ART – B&W PHOTOGRAPHY
25% OFF SPECIAL “SOCIAL DISTANCING ERA” DISCOUNT
STARTING APRIL 6, 2020
BEST-SELLING EBOOK FROM BASICS TO FINE ART – BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY – ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND
Best-selling book considered by experts as one of the best books on black and white photography of the past decades.
€49 | $59
- Best-selling 424-page eBook with constant raving reviews, written in collaboration with Joel Tjintjelaar.
- Considered by experts as one of the best books on black and white photography of the past decades.
- Analyzing fine art black and white photography with a focus on architectural fine art and long exposure photography.
- Everything about the artistic side, the practical side, the philosophical side but also the business and financial side of photography, plus… the secret to success in photography.
- Our black and white processing methods, our long exposure methods and workflows analyzed in depth with examples and extensive hands-on explanations.
- Extended analysis of our award-winning images.
- Analysis of the theoretical base for what we do so you don’t just apply a method, but start creating your own art right away.
HIGHLIGHTS - Vision and en)Visionography
- Composition in black and white photography
- Long exposure photography in depth
- Black and white post-processing with iSGM method
- Black and white post-processing with Photography Drawing (PhtD) method
- How to see in black and white and the Rule of Grays
- Extended analysis of the Tilt-shift lens
Find more information about the book and read testimonials on the dedicated book page. Order the book on my webstore.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
FORMATT-HITECH ND FILTERS & EQUIPMENT – 10% OFF – CODE: JULIA10
ANY Formatt-Hitech product – filters, holders etc. discount 10% OFF – CODE “JULIA10”
These are the neutral density ND filters and accessories I am working with to create my long exposure photography and you can see the great results in my many award-winning images. Formatt-Hitech was the first to create truly neutral ND filters back in 2014 , the Firecrest line, the first to create an "anti light-leak" holder, and they keep innovating with the new Firecrest ULTRA ND filters.. This is why I work with this brand. It gives me the best results. Get 10% OFF discount for any Format-Hitech product - ND filters, ND grads, polarizing filters, holders, accessories from the link above with code "JULIA10"
HIGH-END FINE ART LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
High-end Fine Art Limited Edition Prints
High-end Fine Art Limited Edition Prints - Editions of 30 prints, printed on the highest quality fine art paper, either with the method of Piezography or on high end Epson printers, which ensures the smoothest tonal range, greatest detail and sharpness, and the highest print longevity possible today.
SOFTWARE DEALS
(FOR GEAR SCROLL DOWN)
FREE DxO FINE ART PRESET SERIES “DARK CITY”
by Julia Anna Gospodarou
FREE DXO FILMPACK PRESETS “DARK CITY” BY JULIA ANNA GOSPODAROU
This is the new FREE extended 2019 version of the original fine art DxO Preset Series Dark City, created by Julia Anna Gospodarou. Μany fine art photographers have used these presets and they created outstanding fine art photography with them. I am using them myself extensively in my work. Get them FREE from the link above.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
NEW! TOPAZ AI BUNDLE – 15% OFF – CODE: JULIAG
Topaz AI Bundle Discount 15% OFF withcode JULIAG
Some new and amazing tools are available from Topaz this year: the Topaz AI Bundle containing so far 5 AI plugins (more to come) that use artificial intelligence in editing and I can tell you they are all amazing. DeNoise AI, Gigapixel AI (image enlargement), Sharpen AI, JPEG to RAW, Adjust AI, you definitely need to have them and you can save 140$ if you order the bundle + 15% OFF with the code JULIAG from the link above.
TOPAZ LABS PLUGINS – 15% OFF – CODE: JULIAG
Topaz Labs Plugins Discount 15% OFF
The most extensive collection of plugins on the market, that can cover any photography style, working on both Photoshop and Lightroom, on PC and Mac. I use many of the Topaz plugins in my workflow and they help me speed up my work in many ways. Get them as single plugins or the complete collection with 15% OFF from the link above with code JULIAG
Topaz BW effects discount 15% off
My go-to B&W converter for a long time now. Very flexible and customizable while intuitive and fast. The best way to get started with B&W photography or to kick-start your advanced B&W workflow. One of the must-have tools for any B&W photographer. Get it 15% OFF from the link above with code JULIAG
NEW! TOPAZ STUDIO 2 – 15% OFF – CODE: JULIAG
New Topaz Studio 2 discount 15% OFF
Edit your images beautifully with powerful filters and frictionless masking in a fine-tuned non-destructive layer workflow. Fast and efficient RAW editor with Topaz Labs’ powerful acclaimed technology. Standalone editor, plugin within Lightroom and Photoshop, or host application for your other Topaz plugins. Denoising, precision contrast, color masks, luminosity masks, layers, curves, compositing tools and more. Get 15% OFF Topaz Studio 2 with code JULIAG from the link above.
NEW! LUMINAR 4 & AURORA HDR 2020 – 10% OFF – CODE: JULIAG
NEW! Luminar 4 with AI Technology discount 10% OFF – CODE JULIAG
The NEW Luminar 4 has revolutionary tools and AI technologies that bring new heights to photo editing. AI Sky Replacement - Replace the sky to change the mood of your photo — instantly. Thanks to intelligent algorithms, this challenging task is now automated. AI Skin & Portrait Enhancer -Enhance your portraits faster than ever with revolutionary human-aware technology. AI Structure - Quickly reveal important parts of each image without spoiling the rest of the photo. This content-aware tool detects areas that could look richer and enhances them. AI Enhance - AI Accent makes dozens of complex adjustments when you move just one slider. New human-aware technology recognizes people and applies adjustments selectively for ultra-realistic results. AI Sky Enhancer finds the sky in your photo and gives it a more dramatic look in one simple move.
NEW! Aurora HDR 2019 discount 10% OFF – CODE JULIAG
Aurora HDR 2019 is the most advanced and complete high dynamic range photo editor for Mac and PC. If you work with HDR for your architecture images, real estate photography or any other kind of images, Aurora HDR is a must. Get it 10% OFF from the link above with code JULIAG
Any Skylum Macphun product discount 10% OFF – CODE JULIAG
Award-winning software, Skylum Macphun takes the complexity out of photo editing and makes it simple and fast for anyone. Millions of photographers of all skill levels use Luminar and Aurora HDR to effortlessly make beautiful images, and so can you. Get any of the Skylum Macphun products 10% OFF from the link above with code JULIAG
Skylum Macphun Luminar 4 discount 10% OFF – CODE JULIAG
Luminar 4 offers everything a modern photographer needs for photo editing, including new revolutionary AI technologies. Luminar 4 comes with a brand-new workflow rigorously tuned to meet photographers’ needs. You’ll also find innovative tools to easily tackle some of the most challenging and time-consuming editing tasks. Get it 10% OFF from the link above with code JULIAG
Skylum Macphun Aurora HDR 2019 discount 10% OFF – CODE JULIAG
Aurora HDR 2019 is the most advanced and complete high dynamic range photo editor for Mac and PC. If you work with HDR for your architecture images, real estate photography or any other kind of images, Aurora HDR is a must. Get it 10% OFF from the link above with code JULIAG
SPECIAL OFFERS ON1 PHOTO RAW 2020
NEW! On1 photo raw 2020 – Best deals – Limited Time Offer
ON1 Photo Raw 2020 - Professional Quality with Power, Speed, & Creativity for Your Workflow. This professional-grade photo organizer, raw processor, layered editor, and effects app, includes everything you need in one photography application. The newest features include AI-powered features AI Match and AI Auto, four filters in Effects (Weather, Sun Flare, Color Balance, Channel Mixer), improved decoding of raw files (especially for Fujifilm), custom camera profiles with X-Rite, SmugMug integration, improved noise reduction, a map view, a Print Module, speed/performance enhancements, and much more!
SMUGMUG WEBSITES DISCOUNTS & FREE TRIAL
Smugmug photography websites for beginners, enthusiasts and pros
My own photography website is created with SmugMug. Time to step up your photography game and create your own. SmugMug has the perfect tools for this, either you are just starting up with photography, you are a photography enthusiast or a pro photographer, who needs to sell his photos as quality prints or digital files. SmugMug is integrated with top printing facilities and advanced but simple selling tools. Try it free or choose the plan that fits you from the link above.
MY GEAR & RECOMMENDATIONS
BEST EQUIPMENT FOR SHOOTING LONG EXPOSURE
FORMATT-HITECH ND FILTERS & EQUIPMENT – 10% OFF – CODE: JULIA10
To learn everything about how to shoot long exposure photography, you can read my Long Exposure Photography Extensive Tutorial – a complete practical guide to working with long exposure.
ANY Formatt-Hitech product – filters, holders etc. discount 10% OFF – CODE “JULIA10”
These are the neutral density ND filters and accessories I am working with to create my long exposure photography and you can see the great results in my many award-winning images. Formatt-Hitech was the first to create truly neutral ND filters back in 2014 , the Firecrest line, the first to create an "anti light-leak" holder, and they keep innovating with the new Firecrest ULTRA ND filters.. This is why I work with this brand. It gives me the best results. Get 10% OFF discount for any Format-Hitech product - ND filters, ND grads, polarizing filters, holders, accessories from the link above with code "JULIA10"
Formatt-hitech Firecrest 100mm Holder Kit – Anti light-leak with integrated polarizer
Formatt-hitech Firecrest 100mm Holder Kit highlights: Revolutionary new top and bottom covers to almost completely eliminate light leakage when shooting long exposure, with interchangeable end caps for use with 100x100 filters or 100x125/150mm graduated filters. Integrated top of the range Firecrest 82mm multicoated polariser. A geared mechanism allows for easy rotation whilst installed. The polariser can also be removed. Built in low-profile gasket. Step rings come with the system as standard for all sizes from 67-82mm, and step rings for smaller lenses can be purchased separately. Award-winning photograph decorating the box - signature of yours truly Julia Anna Gospodarou. Get the Firecrest holder kit with 10% discount with code "JULIA10" from the link above.
Long exposure kit Joel Tjintjelaar Signature Edtion – 10, 13, 16-stop nd filters
This Long Exposure Kit includes 10, 13 and 16 stop Firecrest ND filters. 10 stops is a good general purpose long exposure filter for landscape. 13 stops is ideal for 2-3 minute exposures on seascapes, where the meeting of land and sea causes clouds to move more quickly across the frame than usual. 16 stops is the standard bearer of long exposure technique ... a single filter capable of 5-8 minute exposures. I am using these filters, as well as the 3 and 6-stop ND filters for my long exposure images and they cover all the situations I have been faces with. Get this long exposure kit with 10% discount with code "JULIA10" from the link above.
Long exposure kit Joel Tjintjelaar Signature Edtion – 10, 6, 3-stop nd filters
This Long Exposure Kit includes 3, 6, and 10 stop Firecrest ND filters. This combination is extremely versatile, allowing the shooter to use 3, 6, 9, and 10 stops of ND, plus the 13 and 16 stops for long exposure shots of 5 minutes and longer. This kit is offered in two versions, SuperSlim circular Firecrest filters and 100mm Firecrest ND with holder & adapter rings or in 165mm Firecrest ND with Lucroit holder and adapter ring. I am using these filters, as well as the 13 and 16-stop ND filters for my long exposure images and they cover all the situations I have been faces with. Get this long exposure kit with 10% discount with code "JULIA10" from the link above.
Format-hitech firecrest ultra nd filetrs
Firecrest Ultra are the latest and greatest ND filters from Formatt-Hitech. Firecrest Ultra filters are the first bonded, then lapped and polished filters available in the photographic market. They have a lower reflectivity than earlier filters and a clarity and sharpness, even at longer focal lengths, unprecedented in photo filters, whilst still delivering the neutrality that made Firecrest so popular. Get the Firecrest Ultra in a kit or individually with 10% discount with code "JULIA10" from the link above.
Formatt-hitech Firecrest ND Grad Filters
If you are shooting landscapes and seascapes, or shooting at sunset against the sun, the ND grad filters are a most. You can use soft, hard or reverse grads in different intensities. Get any Formatt-Hitech ND grad with 10% discount with code "JULIA10" from the link above.
Formatt-hitech Firecrest circular polarizer Filter – regular and super-slim
The polarizer is my best friend after the ND filter. I'm almost always using it when I shoot handheld in sunny weather, to intensify color and remove haze, orin any conditions to remove reflections. Get the Firecrest CPL circular polarizers, regular or super-slim with 10% discount with code "JULIA10" from the link above.
Formatt-hitech 165mm Lucroit Pro Holder Kit with Adaptor Ring and visors
Specially designed for large-barrel wide- angle lenses such as the Canon TS-E 17mm or the Nikon 14- 24 that otherwise lack a filter solution. Comes with tabs for attached French Flag and barn door style visors (included in holder + adaptor kits) for controlling reflections and lens flare, eliminating vignetting with these extreme wide angle lenses. Designed to take 165mm standard filters with grads in 165x200. Also available with adapters for standard 72-82mm lenses, it now comprises a total high end system for the pro user. Get the Lucroit Pro Holder kit with 10% discount with code "JULIA10" from the link above.
ADORAMA GEAR DEALS
Latest gear deals from Adorama
Get the latest best deals from Adorama for camera gear, software, audio, video. Updated frequanly with the most interesting discounted items and the latestt releases in the world of photography.
CAMERA KITS
ADVANCED PRO KIT
FUJIFILM GFX 50S MEDIUM FORMAT SYSTEM
Fujifilm GFX 50S medium format mirrorless camera
This is my main camera that I use for my fine art and high-end client work. The most affordable mediul format mirrorless camera, the Fujifilm GFX 50S delivers the world's best image quality. It combines outstanding resolution of 51.4 megapixels with exceptional tones, advanced color reproduction and high-performance lenses. With a 43.8x32.9mm CMOS medium format sensor, and an effective resolution of 51.4 million pixels, it is the best tool for making large format prints, capturing majestic architecture, landscape or portraiture images. et the Fujifilm GFX with the best market price from Adorama at the link above.
To learn everything about this amazing camera, you can read here a complete review I made, the most extensive GFX review to date, of the Fujifilm FX 50S – Complete Review Fujifilm GFX 50S. Also, if you want to shoot long exposure with medium format, with the Fujifilm GFX 50S or other medium format camera you can read my tutorial and review Long Exposure Photography with Medium Format.
An alternative to Fujifilm GFX 50S is the Hasselblad XD1-50c Medium Format Mirrorless camera. Another great camera, even if more expensive than the GFX.
A less expensive option, even not a mirrorless, but a DSLR camera, is the Pentax 654Z medium format camera.
If you’re ready to go even higher than 50 mp, to 100mp medium format cameras, there is the Hasselblad H6D-100c Medium Format DSLR Camera if you’re ready to spend more than 32k for the body alone.
And if you won the lottery or just sold your house and don’t know where to spend the money fast, you can try the Phase One XF 100MP Camera system for almost 50k (this time you’ll get the Schneider Kreuznach 80mm LS lens together with the body).
FUJINON GF23mmF4 R LM WR super Wide angle Lens (18mm in 35mm format equivalent)
This is my main wide-angle lens for architecture and landscape, and one of the best of the new G mount line. With a focal length of 23mm (18mm in 35mm format equivalent), this super wide-angle lens is optimal for shooting landscapes and architectural photography. With a 12 groups and 15 elements construction using two aspherical lenses, one super ED lens, and three ED lenses, this lens suppresses distortion despite being a super wide-angle lens with a 99.9° angle of view. Get the best deal for this lens from the link above.
FUJINON GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR Zoom lens (21-51mm in 35mm format equivalent)
My main lens for the Fujifilm GFX 50S camera giving me wonderful results. A standard zoom lens with a 32-64mm focal range (21-51mm in 35mm format equivalent) specifically designed for the new G Mount and 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor. The lens delivers superior image quality thanks to the lens construction of 14 elements in 11 groups (including 3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens and 1 Super ED lens). Get the best deal for this lens from the link above.
Fujinon GF 250 mm F4 R LM OIS WR medium telephoto prime Lens (198 mm in 35mm format equivalent)
Coming up very soon, late May 2018. It is the lens I was waitig for, for quite some time. I would still prefer a zoom lens in the range of the Canon 70-200 mm f/2.8 that I love for shooting details and for its versatility, but this lens is going to be even more amazing as for quality, since it will deliver medium format detail. It is also the first lens with image stabilization for the GFX, having a five stop-effective image stabilization system. It also features a linear autofocus motor that is both quick and quiet, and an internal focusing mechanism that limits the overall lens length during use as well as maintains consistent image quality throughout the focusing range. The lens is dust-, freeze-, and weather-resistant. Get the best offers for it from the link above.
For more focal lengths, you can also find these lenses for the Fujifilm GFX system.
- FUJINON GF45mmF2.8 R WR (equivalent to 36mm in the 35mm format)
- FUJINON GF63mmF2.8 R WR (equivalent to 50mm in the 35mm format)
- FUJINON GF110mmF2 R LM WR (equivalent to 87mm in the 35mm format)
- FUJINON GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro (equivalent to 95mm in the 35mm format)
Cambo CA-GFX Canon EF Lens to Fujifilm GFX Electronic Aperture Control Adapter
Cambo CA-GFX Canon EF Lens to Fujifilm GFX Electronic Aperture Control Adapter 0share
Kipon Electronic Aperture Adapter for Canon EF/EF-S to Fuji GFX
Kipon Electronic Aperture Adapter for Canon EF/EF-S to Fuji GFX 0share
Techart Pro – Canon EF Lens to Fujifilm GFX Autofocus Adapter (EF-GFX)
Techart Pro – Canon EF Lens to Fujifilm GFX Autofocus Adapter (EF-GFX) 0share
Fujifilm RR-90 Remote Release for GFX 50S
Fujifilm RR-90 Remote Release for GFX 50S 0share
Spare Battery Fujifilm NP-T125 Rechargeable Battery for GFX 50S Digital Camera
Spare Battery Fujifilm NP-T125 Rechargeable Battery for GFX 50S Digital Camera 0share
SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB UHS-I Class 10 U3 V30 SDXC Memory Card
SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB UHS-I Class 10 U3 V30 SDXC Memory Card 0share
SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB UHS-I Class 10 U3 V30 SDXC Memory Card
SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB UHS-I Class 10 U3 V30 SDXC Memory Card 0share
PRO KIT
CANON 5D MKIV FULL-FRAME SYSTEM
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame DSLR
My second camera is a Canon 5D MKIII, but if you're thinking about investing in a full-frame DSLR at this moment I would recommend the Canon 5D MKIV since it is a newer model with quite a few improvements and a higher resolution. I love my 5D MKIII and the 5D MKIV is even better. The Canon 5D MKIII may be les expensive though and more budget friendly if you want to save some money. The 5D MKIV has a full-frame CMOS 30.4 megapixel sensor and it shoots 4K video. It has all the features you can find in a modern full-frame camera and it shoots up to 7.0 fps. Get the best offers for the MKIV at the link above.
A very good alternative for the Canon 5D MKIV, and a great camera all-around is the new Nikon D850 that had great reviews so far and has a similar lens range and accessories.
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift Lens
My favorite and most used tilt-shift lens. Exceptional lens for architecture and landscape photography, together with the 17mm tilt-shift. With a tilt-shift lens I can correct verticals and extend the depth of field even when shooting at wide apertures. I am using this lens every time I can shoot architecture with this focal lens. It covers more cases than the 17mm TS and it gives a less extreme wide angle lens feel, which makes it very versatile. It has an enhanced range of movement of up to +/- 8.5°, and easily operated tilt and shift knobs. The good thing is that I can use all my Canon lenses on the Fujifilm GFX 50S camera with an adapter. Get the best offers for the 24mm TS lens from the link above.
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Tilt-Shift Lens
My second tilt-shift lens that helps me tremendously when i shoot in narrow spaces or need to cover a wider angle of view. Exceptional lens for architecture and landscape photography, together with the 24mm tilt-shift. With a tilt-shift lens I can correct verticals and extend the depth of field even when shooting at wide apertures. I am using this lens every time I can shoot large or very tall architectural objects, see skyscrapers, or need to get all the scene in landscape photography. It extends the possibilities I have with the 24mm TS and it is indispensable for shooting in "vertical" cities like New York and for a pro photographer. The lens has a tilt & shift knob with an enhanced range of movement of up to +/- 6.5°. The good thing is that I can use all my Canon lenses on the Fujifilm GFX 50S camera with an adapter. Get the best offers for the 17mm TS lens from the link above.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
This lens covers very well the wide angle range between the field of view of my 17mm and 24mm tilt-shift lenses, and whatever is wider than what the 24-105mm lens can shoot, which makes it a very versatile wide angle zoom lens and this is why I love it. The good thing is that I can use all my Canon lenses on the Fujifilm GFX 50S camera with an adapter. Get the best offers for the 17-40mm lens at the link above.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4.0L IS USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
An even better alternative for the Canon EF 17-40mm (yet more expensive) is the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4.0L IS USM. While they cover pretty much the same field of view, the 16-35 mm is an overall sharper lens, with less cromatic aberration and geometric deformations on the edges. You will pay some more for it but if quality is paramount for you, it will be worth it. The even better alterative is the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM - with wider aperture for better results in lower light and even better image quality. Of course the price will be higher, but as far as gear is concerned, my advice is to buy the best you can afford, right from the start.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM zoom lens
My go-to all-around lens, with great image quality and extremely versatile for quick shooting and for the most widely used focal lengths. It stays on my camera at all time when I travel and I replace it with another lens only when I need a specific look, like in the case of the tilt-shift lenses, or a different focal length The good thing is that I can use all my Canon lenses on the Fujifilm GFX 50S camera with an adapter. Get the best offers for the 24-105mm lens at the link above.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Excellent for shooting details or close-ups, panoramas, distant cityscapes, also portraits with shallow depth of field at f/2.8, the lens give great image quality and beautiful bokeh. It has a great image stabilizer that really helps when shooting handheld zoomed in at 200mm. The good thing is that I can use all my Canon lenses on the Fujifilm GFX 50S camera with an adapter. Get the best offers for the 70-200mm lens at the link above.
ENTHUSIAST KIT
NIKON D7500 DX-FORMAT (CROP FRAME) SYSTEM
Nikon D7500 DX-format Digital SLR Camera
I used to work with the Nikon D7000 and still do sometimes, and it is a great camera for its purpose. The D7500 is the newest model and it has many improvements. If you are an enthusiast photographer and need a relatively accessible DSLR solution the Nikon D7500 is a great choice I can recommend. Being a crop frame camera you can use it to get even longer focal lengths from your lenses, very useful for shooting at longer distances than with a full frame camera with the same lens. Get the best offers for this camera at the link above.
An alternative for the Nikon D7500 is the Canon 80D that has a similar lens range and accessories.
Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX NIKKOR Lens
One of the best quality aide angle zoom lenses for DX cameras. I've shot a lot of architecture and landscape with this lens. Get the best offers for it from the link above.
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S NIKKOR Lens
Excellent quality lens. I love shooting with it portraits and street photography. It has beautiful soft bokeh and great colors. Get the best offers for it from the link above.
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 DI-II VC PZD Lens
Very good all-around lens covering an impressive focal length range. Great for shooting fast at different distances and with different composition approaches. Very useful when traveling. I used to have it on my camera all the time while shooting on the move. Get the best offers for it from the link above.
Nikon 18-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX NIKKOR VR Lens
A better and newer alternative for the Tamron 18-270mm id the Nikon 18-300mm f3.5-5.6G. I warmly recommend this lens for overall photography or for traveling, when you need to work fast and cover different fields of view without needing to switch lenses too often. This can be the difference between getting the shot and losing it forever. The best thing is that the quality of this lens is very high, despite the large zoom range it covers.
MY TRIPODS – PRO, ADVANCED & TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
MY BAGS/BACKPACKS & ACCESSORIES
STUDY RESOURCES – FINE ART BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY, ARCHITECTURE, LONG EXPOSURE
Because gear alone is not enough and software is as useful as the use you make of it, you can find tutorials on fine art black and white photography, (en)Visionography, long exposure photography and architectural photography in my extensive collection of photography tutorials that will show you how to take the images shot with this great gear to the state of a finished fine art image that can create emotion. To receive my future tutorials directly via email you can subscribe to my website.
More about how to create fine art photography, from vision till processing and the final image you can read in my book From Basics to Fine Art – Black and White Photography, with co-author Joel Tjintjelaar, and in my video tutorial Long Exposure, Architecture, Fine Art Photography – Creating (en)Visionography a hands-on tutorial accompanied by an eBook presenting my processing workflow, or attend one of my workshops.
If interested in studying with Julia Anna Gospodarou personally, see:
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Julia Anna Gospodarou – (en)Visionographer
Julia Anna Gospodarou
is an internationally acclaimed photographer, architect with a Master degree, author and highly sought-after educator, teaching workshops and lecturing around the world. Founder of (en)Visionography™ and creator of Photography Drawing™, author of the best-selling book From Basics to Fine Art – Black and White Photography , with high distinctions in the most important photography competitions worldwide (International Photography Awards IPA Photographer of the Year, World Photography Awards SWPA and Hasselblad Masters finalist, as well as 80+ more awards), widely published internationally in books and magazines, Julia is passionate about the art in photography and striving to spread it into the world.
