A new term has popped up recently: "Synthographer." It's a mishmash of the word synthesis and photographer and describes artists creating digital media from AI image generators. [Read More]
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Typically with many photographers, only very select images are seen by the public for marketing and business reasons. Sure, the images are important contributions to the arts -- so whatever happens to the images that we never see? It's a question we often ask photographers in our interviews, and photographer Bruce Davidson is showing the world several other photos we haven't glimpsed before. thephoblographer.com »
2023-06-11 13:00
This piece is obviously going to annoy a ton of people. Quite honestly, I'm not apologizing for it. I think that there are great photo editors. I believe that some people that we label photographers are some of the best photoshop artists of our time. thephoblographer.com »
2020-04-23 07:00
All over the world, events and gatherings, including photography events and workshops, are being cancelled as part of measures to keep the COVID-19 from spreading further. Social distancing is also in effect to prevent the spread of the virus, so that means no shooting portraits with models and even strangers out in the streets. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-16 22:00
As fears of coronavirus (COVID-19) balloon in the U.S., many freelance photographers have begun to contend with the economic impact of event cancellations and social distancing policies. Freelancers are accustomed to seasonal slowdowns or the occasional cancellation, but the uncertainty around the breadth and duration of this outbreak has resulted in anxiety, frustration, and anger. […] petapixel.com »
2020-03-11 19:11
The #Love2020 competition, organized by free-to-use mobile app Agora, asked photographers from all continents, cultures, and religions to show what love means to them through their own camera lens. boredpanda.com »
2020-02-13 19:49
The #Love2020 competition, organized by free-to-use mobile app Agora, asked photographers from all continents, cultures, and religions to show what love means to them through their own camera lens. boredpanda.com »
2020-02-13 19:49
Photographer Usman Dawood recently published an article in defense of Adobe. Reading it was a lot like reading a Microsoft fanboy at the height of the Window Vista era — sure, the product works, but at what level of financial cost and frustration? “Over the last few years, it seems like it’s become really cool […] petapixel.com »
2020-02-04 20:19
Over the last few years, it seems like it’s become really cool to hate Adobe; kind of like how it’s cool to hate Coldplay. Except the main difference is that Coldplay really does suck. Note: I do not have any kind of relationship with Adobe. petapixel.com »
2020-02-01 19:00
There are lots of lenses on the market that are considered portrait lenses, but the 85mm focal length is perhaps the sweet spot for portrait photographers. This focal length sits nicely in-between 50mm and 135mm offerings, and it gives photographers the ability to either capture great 3/4 length shots, or beautiful headshots. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-05 02:00
Medium format cameras sure are fun to use. So it’s no surprise photographers are out on the street using them on a daily basis. Most opt for a film camera. Because let’s face it, most people don’t have in the region of $10,000 (and then some) to buy digital. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-02 07:00
Take a quick look at Instagram hashtags, and you’ll see everyone fancies themselves as a travel photographer in 2019. It’s the dream. Going from one destination to another, visit all the cool sites, and capture everything on your camera in the process. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-30 19:00
Protesters in Hong Kong are widely using handheld laser pointers in their anti-government demonstrations, and some photographers on the ground are reporting damaged sensors after their cameras were exposed to the powerful beams of light. petapixel.com »
2019-08-26 19:08
The satisfying feeling of shooting film photography still lives strong. As the digital world is in full force, we’re pleased to see there are plenty of photographers still keeping it old school. Whilst plenty of presets try, there’s nothing that can quite match the aesthetic of a good roll of film. thephoblographer.com »
2019-07-24 07:00
Appropriating Indigenous cultures has been going on for a very long time. Anytime something appropriating Indigenous cultures or racist comes up, it doesn’t matter what Natives might say in protest — most often the person doing the wrong thing claims it’s to “honor” us. petapixel.com »
2019-06-26 22:18
Photographers that are of a particular skill set above the typical amateur are going to want to pay attention to the new Datacolor SpyderX tool kits being announced today. Besides including their much improved SpiderX Elit calibration uni, they're also assisting higher end photographers by bundling a few other goodies. thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-18 16:00
There is a lot of editing software out there to choose from, but PhotoWorks is a photo editor for PC that stands out from the crowd. Combining professional capabilities with an incredibly easy-to-master interface, this photo editing software for PC could be the answer for masses of photographers who have been looking to switch to a less complicated system without compromising on quality. thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-17 07:00
My first camera phone was a 2MP Nokia. Never in a million years (actually, 14 years) did I think we would be where we're at now. But the modern smartphone market brings with it a range of devices that have impeccable cameras built into them. thephoblographer.com »
2019-04-02 22:00
Camera bags don't get a lot of attention, but they are an important accessory, and it's definitely one that every photographer needs. They need to match our own personal style because in a way they are an extension of us, so it's important that we choose our camera bags wisely. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-27 23:00
I'm not sure that a single photographer could say with complete honesty that if they could find a way to make their dream gig easier to happen, then they would. For many of us, Instagram made that possible--but a new option is popping onto the scene to make it easier for collaborations and hirings to become a reality without an algorithm trying to beat you down in every way possible. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-04 14:00
Since Panasonic broke the news that it would be launching two new full-frame mirrorless cameras back at the Photokina Show last September, photographers everywhere have been desperate to learn more about the S1/S1R. digitalrev.com »
2019-01-10 03:00
We love portrait photography. The creativity, the light, the imperfections all go into the photographic cocktail that gets our juices flowing. Platon, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon - we're going to keep going - Diane Arbus, Angus McBean, Albert Watson, all of them made us fall in love with the craft. thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-29 08:00
Not only am I passionate about shooting street photography, I am also passionate about consuming street photography. There are so many wonderful street photographers working today, that we are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to finding inspiration. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-07 07:00
Not only am I passionate about shooting street photography, I am also passionate about consuming street photography. There are so many wonderful street photographers working today, that we are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to finding inspiration. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-07 07:00
©Darrel Frost/CJR. Used with kind permission It won't come as a surprise to anyone that there are some unpleasant, predatory men within the photography industry. However, a long-form, extensively researched special report in the Columbia Journalism Review about sexual harassment in photojournalism is still a depressing, eye-opening read. dpreview.com »
2018-07-18 22:03
Scammers have been known to pose as famous photographers in emails offering jobs that are actually 419 (AKA Nigerian Prince) scams. But some scammers are now taking things to the next level by posing as known photographers in real-time instant messenger chats. petapixel.com »
2018-07-11 18:22
As photographers, we need often have a lot of gear that we need to carry around with us, and unless you have some awesome pockets from Dr. Who that are ‘bigger on the inside’ then you are likely in need of a bag of some sort to carry that gear around with. thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-29 13:00
As photographers, we need often have a lot of gear that we need to carry around with us, and unless you have some awesome pockets from Dr. Who that are ‘bigger on the inside’ then you are likely in need of a bag of some sort to carry that gear around with. thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-29 13:00
Last month, Associated Press photographer A. M. Ahad shared a video on Facebook that shows something disappointing. . . if not terribly surprising. His video, captured at a train station in Bangladesh, shows photographers shooting staged images of a boy who is posing out a train window as if in prayer. dpreview.com »
2018-02-21 19:25
One of the most prestigious photography competitions in the world has announced the winners of its 2018 contest. The Hasselblad Masters Awards are held once every 2 years, selecting the very best photographers in 11 categories. boredpanda.com »
2018-01-17 13:41
In the world of photography, there are wide and far-reaching differences between photographers and the various kits that they have. Some photographers have large kits with many lens options, while others maintain rather minimalist kit loadouts. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-06 20:00
We recently shared our picks for the top laptops for photographers with screens under 14-inches, a very common size for photographers who travel often. In today's post we are going to take a look at laptops with screens 15-inches and up. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-20 22:00
Author Matthew Walsh voices his concerns about the lack of female surf photographers, and what he's personally doing to recognize them.
dpreview.com »2017-05-03 00:00
I will probably get a bunch of hate for this article, but whatever. Hopefully, my message will help someone. I realize this site is frequented by enthusiasts, professionals, camera geeks, etc. but this post is pointed more at people that want to make it as a portrait or fashion photographer. I’m a photographer that lives […] petapixel.com »
2017-02-24 20:02
There are a lot more music photographers than there are music photography jobs — that’s just how it is in this corner of the industry. It’s a port of entry for many hobbyist photographers, and the result is saturation of the market. petapixel.com »
2017-02-08 21:25