Lens flare can either be an annoyance or an interesting creative tool. In this 6-minute video, Jay P. Morgan of Slanted Lens demonstrates how to master lens flare for your photography. It’s pretty easy to add lens flare to an image in post, but intentionally introducing it while you are on location can result in […]
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Zone focusing (ZF) is a great way to pre-set your camera's focus and aperture, then use that setting for multiple shots. Street shooters love it. And it's also great for sports, pets, jumpy kids, parties, or any subjects in motion. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-02-25 21:44
Yes, the beginning of this video was meant to be a funny, but shockingly extreme example of sensor dust. And it was removed very easily with the basic sensor cleaning technique described below. Author’s Note: Your sensor is an expensive area of your camera. If you are unsure in any way or feel that you […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-11 00:50
The comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) has arrived in the night sky here in the northern hemisphere, delighting skywatchers and photographers alike. With planning, patience, and clear skies, you can capture an unforgettable image of this celestial event. petapixel.com »
2020-07-15 17:54
Focus stacking is a fun and easy technique you can do right at home with nothing more than your camera, lens, and editing software. In fact, the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T3, and X-T4 series of cameras—and many others—contain a “focus bracketing” feature that lets you do this automatically. petapixel.com »
2020-05-01 19:57
Video journalist Logan Baker over at Shutterstock put together a handy primer for anybody who is looking to get into black-and-white photography for the first time. The tutorial amounts to an easy-to-follow beginner’s guide that we highly recommend you check out if you’re just getting started in this genre. Baker starts the video by admitting […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-29 21:52
One of the greatest challenges in macro photography is the depth of field, or DOF for short. Not only does the zone of sharpness drastically fall off as we get closer to our subjects, other factors such as the lack of light and diffraction softening make it tricky to use narrow apertures on top of […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-02 20:42
I'm often asked about my process when it comes to photographing strangers. How do I approach someone? What if they say no? Should I shoot in manual mode? These are just a few of questions I receive as people want to start their own journey in street portraiture. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-14 08:00
Just starting out in photography and want to learn how to blur your backgrounds when shooting portraits? Here’s a 4-minute video from Sheldon Evans that looks at how you can create a beautiful bokeh in your photos. petapixel.com »
2017-11-25 19:52
Posing is a tough skill for beginners to wrestle with; it’s hard to know where to even start. That’s why this video by photographer Manny Ortiz is so helpful. A beginner’s guide of sorts, the tutorial simplifies posing into a easy “building up” process. petapixel.com »
2017-04-11 19:47
A video is made up from 25 single photos per second, that, when placed back-to-back, trick our mind into seeing motion. But what would happen if we only took one photo every minute, and then played them back at 25 frames per second? The result is a magnificent hyper-realistic compression of time. We call this […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-05 19:01
Running a shoot from start to finish can be pretty demanding—working with creative staff, managing your camera, adjusting settings, directing, and ensuring that everything is going smoothly. It can be pretty daunting with the prospect of trying to handle all of this right? One of the more challenging aspects when starting out can definitely be […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-13 23:48
This guide is intended for you if you currently own a smartphone (iPhone, Android, etc) and want to learn how to take better photos. Looking into the future, I see 99.9% of photographers using an iPhone or a smartphone for their image-making needs. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-11 09:56
Fujifilm Corporation announced that it is developing its first-ever filmmaking camera, the Fujifilm GFX Eterna, scheduled for release in 2025. [Read More]
Lexar's Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub, which raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter, is finally in-stock and shipping. [Read More]
When Canon unveiled the RF 35mm f/1. 4 L VCM lens in June, the company referred to its fast new prime lens as the first in a series of new hybrid primes. That series has grown by two today with the launch of the RF 24mm f/1.
Instagram lowers the video quality on less popular posts that aren't amassing as many views.
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Thypoch's new Simera-C cine lenses offer four focal lengths for Sony E-mount with all metal construction and optimized for high-resolution full frame cameras. [Read More]
The Nikon Photo Contest, running since 1969, has welcomed filmmakers into the fold in recent years. To better showcase this, the upcoming 40th edition of the competition has a new name: The Nikon Film and Photo Contest. [Read More]
The Sony a7S series is the oft-forgotten member of the Alpha lineup, languishing in the shadows of its siblings and never quite finding a place to shine. However, while some think the series should -- or at least will -- be left in the past, perhaps the Sony a9 III shows that there's instead a path to a bright future for a hypothetical a7S IV. [Read More]