Perhaps you’ve been through this scenario. You see an interesting subject doing something truly unique, you hesitate and sometimes miss the shot altogether. When you do gather enough courage, your heart races, your palms get sweaty, and a quiver can be heard in your voice as you nervously ask if you can take a person’s picture.
Sounds familiar? It can be discouraging if you miss the opportunity and the shot.
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What to look for in a travel camera Finding the perfect camera to travel with can be a challenge, because so much of the joy of traveling comes from its unpredictability. We all have our own idea of what makes the perfect trip, but a common theme is that it should be different to your experiences at home. dpreview.com »
2021-11-01 16:00
Owning a pro-spec camera, complete with battery grip and huge lens is great, but there are times when less can indeed be more. Maybe you’re about to set out on a travel adventure and there’s very little room left in your luggage for photo kit? Or maybe, you just don’t want the hassle of a big camera hanging around your neck all day? Whatever your requirements, you should find something to love about the five cameras we’ve shortlisted for your attention…. digitalrev.com »
2019-03-22 03:00
Speak to any professional photographer and they’ll tell you there’s certain items of kit that are more valuable than others. Items of kit that may not seem important, but prove their worth every time you head out into the field to capture photos or video. digitalrev.com »
2018-03-08 03:00
Everyone hits a point in their photographic life where you can start to feel like you’re stuck on a complete plateau. Everything you take feels the same and you can’t seem to find inspiration anywhere. digitalrev.com »
2017-05-11 03:00
Professional photography is a much maligned career choice these days but, as Matty Graham explains, the truth is you’ve never had a better chance of making it big in the industry… With pro level kit and quality education at your finger tips, a career as a professional photographer can be well within your grasp! Reading about professional photography can be a negative affair and one that could leave you feeling cold. digitalrev.com »
2017-04-21 03:00
Professional photography is a much maligned career choice these days but, as Matty Graham explains, the truth is you’ve never had a better chance of making it big in the industry… With pro level kit and quality education at your finger tips, a career as a professional photographer can be well within your grasp! Reading about professional photography can be a negative affair and one that could leave you feeling cold. digitalrev.com »
2017-04-21 03:00
If your landscape images are lacking a certain something, you can use the power of a Neutral Density filter, to control time and introduce a sense of motion into the frame. A Neutral Density filter is a tinted piece of glass that fits in a holder in front of the lens and reduces the amount of light that can pass through the glass and reach the sensor. digitalrev.com »
2017-04-18 03:00
If your landscape images are lacking a certain something, you can use the power of a Neutral Density filter, to control time and introduce a sense of motion into the frame. A Neutral Density filter is a tinted piece of glass that fits in a holder in front of the lens and reduces the amount of light that can pass through the glass and reach the sensor. digitalrev.com »
2017-04-18 03:00
Alpine Labs, the company behind the Pulse camera remote, is back on Kickstarter with a more powerful and versatile triggering device. The Spark camera remote allows for triggering your camera in three ways: you can either use it as an infrared wireless remote, control, plug it into your camera with a cable and use it as a wired remote, or connect it to your smartphone and a dedicated app via Bluetooth to unlock a variety of creative trigger options. dpreview.com »
2017-04-17 21:12
Sure, there are obvious differences between picking up a camera and playing a full contact sport on roller skates. Though you're probably less likely to break your wrist taking pictures, the guiding principles of learning any new skill apply to photography just as much as roller derby. dpreview.com »
2017-04-02 13:00
Matty Graham explains how to use everyday objects, and a little Photoshop, to give your image a fine-art makeover in just a few clicks… Adding a texture can transform an image Ever opened up an image you’ve captured into Photoshop and thought it. digitalrev.com »
2017-03-27 03:00
Matty Graham explains how to use everyday objects, and a little Photoshop, to give your image a fine-art makeover in just a few clicks… Adding a texture can transform an image Ever opened up an image you’ve captured into Photoshop and thought it. digitalrev.com »
2017-03-27 03:00
Whether you're off on a city break or planning a more extensive spate of travelling somewhere exotic, here are five things to try. Use public holidays to your advantage Public and national holidays can be a huge source of inconvenience when travelling. digitalrev.com »
2017-03-21 03:00
Matty Graham explains how to create an abstract image full of colour using nothing more than some candy and warm water… You may think you have to travel to far flung destinations to create interesting images, but the truth is that quirky and fun photos can be captured in the comfort of your own home. digitalrev.com »
2017-03-21 03:00
Why do I need another lens? So you’ve just bought your first interchangeable lens camera? That’s excellent. Whichever camera you’ve bought, it’s likely to be able to support you in taking some great photos. dpreview.com »
2017-01-15 14:00
While the world is obsessing over newer, higher Megapixel count and more powerful cameras, the most important factor when it comes to photography is light. Therefore having the ability to modify and improve lighting quality can significantly enhance the image output. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-06 23:04
It’s not just memory cards that are widely counterfeited in the photo industry: there are plenty of fake cameras and lenses floating around as well. Now Canon wants you to know about a quick and easy way to see if your 50mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2016-12-15 20:15
Photographer Peter McKinnon suggests 8 simple camera hacks that he uses when caught unprepared while shooting outdoors. Many of the items seen in the video are common everyday accessories that you can find lying around the house such as a belt, knife, and torch. digitalrev.com »
2016-12-15 03:00
Have your say: Best midrange ILC of 2016 A lot of good cameras were released this year, among them several excellent options in the mid-range segment. For the sake of a manageable selection, we're calling 'midrange' any cameras which aren't specifically marketed at entry-level consumers. dpreview.com »
2016-12-08 15:00
Want to try out some primo shooting gear but price tags and social interaction give you the shivers? With a new Oculus Rift app, Canon’s giving you the chance to enter a virtual world of photography and get your hands on a range of their kit. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-10 03:00
Photography is our playground. We play in it everyday: with our phones, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, etc. We love discovering more about it… we love to hate it. Many of us start by taking our first pictures, we create grotesque edits to help “fix” crappy compositios and play too often with depth of field. Then we […] petapixel.com »
2016-11-04 21:57
Leading lines, negative space, rule of thirds, all of these compositional elements are discussed ad nauseam in the world of photography. This short video ignores all that, and instead focuses on a different, but equally powerful element in an image: geometric shapes. petapixel.com »
2016-10-10 21:29
Need inspiration? Here's some sage advice from a 500px community member.
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6 tips for shooting fall color The leaves are already starting to turn and the pumpkin beer is already flowing up here in the Pacific Northwest. Fall is just around the corner and photographing fall color is one of our favorite things to do when that autumn chill starts to take hold. dpreview.com »
2016-09-04 08:00
If you like using Drop It Modern‘s photography backdrops, we’ve got good news for you: they sell those same patterns as wallpaper. Who needs a backdrop when your whole house or apartment can be one!? The revelation comes to us from Stan Horaczek over at PopPhoto. petapixel.com »
2016-08-23 21:16
SAR reader Nicholas Foley sent me this: I designed a 3D printed hand grip and 3D printed hood for the RX1 / RX1R which I think look better, function better, and are cheaper than everything else for the RX1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-19 11:15
Researchers from Harvard and the University of Vermont have found a way to use Instagram to detect depression. Using machine learning tools, they developed a model that can predict whether a person is clinically depressed with surprising accuracy, just by looking at their Instagram photos. petapixel.com »
2016-08-17 19:08
Photographers Jessica Kobeissi, Rachel Gulotta, and Daniel Inskeep decided to approach strangers in downtown Los Angeles and offer free portraits. The 11-minute video above shows what happened. The group held up “Free Portraits” signs to attract prospective subjects, but it’s difficult to get people to stop with signs — halfway through, the group decided to […]
For their ongoing “Craigslist Encounters,” the Los Angeles-based photography team Kremer Johnson has been shooting portraits of completely strangers who are each found using Craigslist. Each subject responded to an ad titled “Characters Wanted” and agreed to pose for $20 an hour.