Photographing animals - in this case horses - is not always an easy task. They have a mind of their own, and when that mind controls a 600kg body, it's important to keep them entertained and still.
Especially when they're surrounded by big lights and backgrounds in a studio! That results in quite the effort from the humans, who jumps around, waves with plastic bags, lures with both bananas and crackers and other funny actions. . boredpanda.com
The director of photography for Nat Geo's new Photographer series says there's no easier subject matter for cinematographers than photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-21 16:32
The Los Angeles Chargers have revealed what game day is like for its team photographer Mike Nowak in a fascinating behind-the-scenes video. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-02-15 18:40
I thought it would be fun to walk you through the day in the life of a wedding photographer. Every wedding is a little different but weddings are also fairly predictable. petapixel.com »
2023-04-04 22:26
In these brief but incredible videos, award-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda discusses behind-the-scenes footage, logistics, and shares stories from the set of the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-08-05 22:51
Vanity Fair regularly produces a Star Wars-themed magazine that is headlined by photos taken by Annie Leibovitz. That tradition continues, and the magazine's latest issue features four characters, both new and old. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-05-18 19:24
In a video commissioned by Apple, Donghoon and James of Incite Design show off some incredible visuals captured by the company’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 12 Pro. The two show how they did it in this 5-minute behind-the-scenes explanation. petapixel.com »
2020-10-26 21:33
Film photographer and YouTuber Willem Verbeeck recently set out on a fun project that will appeal to portrait photographers, film lovers, Polaroid fans, and large format shooters alike. He teamed up with a camera store to shoot 8×10 polaroid portraits of strangers in Brooklyn. petapixel.com »
2020-10-10 22:15
Back in 2017, automotive filmmaker Al Clark and his team at OUTRUN filmed an impressive “0-400-0 km/h” commercial for Bugatti’s latest and greatest supercar: the 1500bhp Bugatti Chiron. petapixel.com »
2020-03-31 23:03
It’s Halloween, and I couldn’t be happier. As a light-painter, this might be one of my favorite times of year. Does every photographer have a ton of creative ideas around this holiday or is it just me? The best thing about light-painting is that people don’t need extra costumes or accessories when shooting. All […] petapixel.com »
2019-11-01 00:50
Photographer Joey L. is known for pushing himself to capture stunning imagery. From his documentary work on the frontlines of the fight against ISIS, to A-list celebrity and commercial work, he never shies away from a physical or creative challenge. petapixel.com »
2019-08-01 21:51
My name is Liam Hawe, and I work as a video editor. When I started out in the industry I worked for a creative services agency where I had the opportunity to document behind the scenes of commercials. petapixel.com »
2019-07-19 18:25
My name is Dana Neibert, and I’m a commercial photographer based in Coronado, California. Here’s a behind the scenes look at one of our commercial photo shoots. This shoot was for the launch of the all-new 2019 Chevy Silverado that we shot over 31 days in the western United States. We pretty much did it […] petapixel.com »
2019-04-10 20:33
Have a look at the photos our team shot when we recently packed up our DSLRs, film, and phones to shoot on Lake Ontario. iso.500px.com »
2018-08-04 17:00
Buying a car is a stressful, time-consuming task for the average American. So when I was asked to create imagery that shows the fun, functionality and ease of purchasing a car in the digital age by Edmunds, it was a tall order to say the least. petapixel.com »
2017-02-09 21:12
Sails Chong of Studio NEXT-IMAGE is one of the most creative wedding and couple photographers in the world. His compositions are gorgeous and he seems to be constantly pushing the envelope. Here’s a quick peek at two of his latest pre-wedding shoots… explosions included. petapixel.com »
2016-09-08 01:05
Profoto has announced the Pro-D3 monolight, a professional-grade light designed to be durable and performant enough for even the most demanding, high-volume photographers. [Read More]
Fotodiox has announced the DLX Parabolic Focusing Softbox, a new hybrid softbox/reflector that provides photographers extensive control over the direction and quality of their light. [Read More]
Product photography is often considered one of the most complicated and challenging genres. Besides having the right lenses and props to decorate the shot, you'll need a variety of light shaping options to create the best looking photos.
Broncolor has announced the new Satos power packs that use a unique dual-power system that can be equipped with conventional power supplies for studio use or with high-performance batteries for on-location use -- or a combination of both. [Read More]
Loop lighting is a very common style of portrait lighting that is seen very often in portrait photography. In fact, if you’ve spent much time at all shooting in a studio, you’ve probably employed loop lighting without specifically trying to. [Read More]
Dog photographers don't truly get enough credit. Their job can be kind of ruff. Sorry, I had to make that pun. But working with dogs is personality work; except that sometimes you haven't met the client at all beforehand.
Powerful, compact, and wireless are the top three things I look for in lighting equipment. All too often, manufacturers focus on one or two of those features and skimp on the other to keep the price down.