The Phoblographer’s membership program gives you discounts on photography gear! For the month of October 2023, the Phoblographer is giving away a Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2. This very fun accessory helps photographers do so many things.
Most of all, we’re happy that it lets photographers print an image on the spot for someone they’ve …. thephoblographer.com
When thinking about how to get started with wedding photography, you’ll want to make a checklist of things you need to do, have, or create. Today I’ll give you a starting point as well as prompts to help you customize your list. petapixel.com »
2024-07-18 18:39
The Panasonic LUMIX S5 II and S5 IIx have something very special. LUMIX cameras are truly something that have evolved into incredible devices very quickly for photographers. Traditionally known for mostly being videocentric, their full-frame L-mount gear has really caught the attention of lots of photographers. With features like Live View Composite to do things … thephoblographer.com »
2024-01-11 20:00
Drones are awesome. Much more than just being fun novelties you might see buzzing around your neighbor’s backyard piloted by a young child, they are amazing creative tools that allow for camera shots that you simply cannot get in any other way, and are used in everything from music videos to live sports to the biggest blockbuster films. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-21 21:26
This is a fantastic benefit for photographers! And that’s why we created our membership program to do way more than just take away banner-ads. You get a ton of perks including a monthly giveaway; and we’re working on building the benefits out even more. thephoblographer.com »
2023-04-18 01:00
There are lots of reasons why a photographer might not be happy with the Fujifilm XH2 for portraits. The biggest one could be the higher megapixel sensor and how it renders a whole lot of extra details that you didn't want to retouch out. thephoblographer.com »
2023-01-29 14:00
Shooting from a photo pit or area is an important part of photography niches such as concert and sports photography, but how do you get access in the first place? This is not an easy task but with a little work and dedication, you can position yourself to be allowed in this coveted area. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-11-17 20:58
Landscape and adventure photographer Michael Shainblum has taken another trip to Iceland and shares some tips on how to get great photographs no matter what the weather condition. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-10-21 22:48
We’re beginning to see a resurgence in film photography and for those of you who are looking to get into it but have no experience, it can be hard to decide where to start. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-03-19 00:13
As a professional photographer, I use a lot of different cameras. At any given time, I can use really expensive full-frame cameras combined with the best glass money can buy, to mid-range cameras with kit lenses, all the way down to even compact cameras that fit in my pocket. I need all these tools to […] petapixel.com »
2021-06-09 19:01
To many photographers, getting your work printed in a magazine is the holy grail, especially if you manage to make the front cover. Sure, posting on Instagram or Facebook is great but actually seeing your work in print… to me, there is no better feeling. petapixel.com »
2021-04-16 00:02
One of the major updates to the latest version of Photoshop is the addition of Sky Replacement: a tool that has the potential to save you a ton of time when editing your landscape images. But as Aaron Nace explains in this video, this AI-powered tool requires a bit of thought if you want to […] petapixel.com »
2020-10-29 19:54
It goes without saying that if you want to get better at something you have to practice. Simple, right? The thing is, that unlike more structured pursuits such as sports or music, the idea of practicing street photography seems a bit hard to wrap one’s head around. But before we get into that, we should […] petapixel.com »
2019-12-09 23:40
Ryan Breitkreutz over at Signature Edits has created a useful tutorial that dives into one of the most critical aspects of portrait photography: skin tones. In this 30-minute video, he shares some his personal tips and techniques for capturing natural-looking skin tones, first in-camera, and then in Lightroom. Critically, Ryan begins the tutorial by emphasizing […] petapixel.com »
2019-11-18 22:51
Something about the way photographers acclimatize to shooting with film has intrigued me for some time. I think it’s safe to say that film is very much tried and tested — some of the greatest photography pioneers worked with film and were not limited in their ability to create incredible work, which remains relevant. Photographers […] petapixel.com »
2019-06-06 19:34
Double exposure is among our favorite creative photography techniques, and we're sure it's also high on the list of many experimental photographers out there. We've featured a lot of projects that make great use of this technique, whether it's done in camera or crafted in post-processing. thephoblographer.com »
2019-04-09 10:00
Turns out being both a passionate knitter and a cat owner can be a challenging combination. But, add passionate photographer into the mix and you might just have the winning combo. Every time I whip out my knit project I find myself in a pulling contest desperately trying to free up some yarn from the random attacks of our curious cats Luna or Bella. boredpanda.com »
2018-03-13 21:19
The so-called "teal and orange look" has been one of the most popular color grading styles in today's trendy photography. It's especially prominent among Instagram photographers, especially when it comes to travel or outdoor lifestyle shots. thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-02 14:00
Vancouver photographer Alastair Bird recently took on a fun challenge of photographing his adorable puppy Lucy in his studio. Shenanigans ensue, with lots of bribing with treats and sticks to try and get her to pose. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-15 23:00
As we have mentioned previously, we are starting to get into that time of year where the deals are going to start coming in hot and heavy. This post is about several of those deals, but specifically, as the headline suggests, one deal, in particular, can get you 11,000 Lightroom Presets and all you need to spend is $29 – that is a pretty hard deal to beat. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-09 02:00
There is a reason that film simulation presets are so popular, and that there are entire websites and communities of photographers built up around them – they look good and have interesting looks that you just don’t get (usually) right out of a digital camera. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-24 19:00
There is a reason that film simulation presets are so popular, and that there are entire websites and communities of photographers built up around them – they look good and have interesting looks that you just don’t get (usually) right out of a digital camera. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-24 19:00
In this 9-minute tutorial from photography Andrew Boey of Beyond Photography, learn how to use a white wall to create any color backdrop you want by using just a speedlight and a colored gel. First, expose for your background and make it pitch black in the camera. That means a low ISO, small aperture, and as fast […] petapixel.com »
2017-10-06 20:22
Over the past two years, I’ve looked for guides and made lots of phone calls to faculty, alumni, and current students to find ways to increase the likelihood of being accepted into a top tier MFA program. petapixel.com »
2017-07-25 19:13
After doing an astrophotography shoot and zooming in on the stars, and you may find digital noise spoiling the scene. Removal in Lightroom can result in less color in the cosmos, but using a piece of software called Starry Landscape Stacker software can make the final output much better. petapixel.com »
2017-07-05 18:01
Some of the biggest problems with mirrorless cameras for photojournalists, street photographers, wedding photographers and others has to be the performance. Sometimes it's just too slow when they need to capture a moment super quickly lest they completely miss it. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-04 07:02
You would think the physics of lenses and light are pretty set in stone—and yet, somehow, people still get really twisted around when it comes to things like crop factor, depth of field, and speed boosters. petapixel.com »
2017-04-17 19:45
There is a progression that takes place in the journey that is our lighting knowledge: ambient light > on-camera flash > bouncing that flash > off-camera strobes > gels. At first it is learning the ways of ambient light (read: I don’t want to buy a flash). As our career progresses we decide to buy […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-17 19:42
Commercial photographer Blair Bunting shares his tips for adding colored gels to your portraits. The post How to Get Started with Split Color Portrait Lighting appeared first on 500px ISO. iso.500px.com »
2017-03-07 18:17
I think you can look around at a lot of the content based around photography on the Internet and extract a theme: people want to be better photographers. At the lower levels of the hobby that’s fairly easy. petapixel.com »
2016-12-22 18:34
It’s an age-old question: how are you supposed to get hired as a photographer when clients are only looking for photographers who already have experience? World-renowned photographer and entrepreneur Chase Jarvis has an answer for you. petapixel.com »
2016-11-08 21:43
We don’t usually recommend taking a band saw to your $2,000 lens… in fact, we still don’t recommend it. But that’s what it took for nerd hero of Mythbusters fame Adam Savage to get a broken filter off of his friend’s Canon 24-70mm f/2. petapixel.com »
2016-10-31 19:43
Did you know that we’ve got a brand new membership program? The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’re offering you now is even better.
After several complications with our app, the Phoblographer has decided to move our banner-ad free membership program over to our website. That means that now, after many requests, you can experience the mobile and desktop website banner-ad free.
After several complications with our app, the Phoblographer has decided to move our banner-ad free membership program over to our website. That means that now, after many requests, you can experience the mobile and desktop website banner-ad free.
This is the lens to get! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber. It’s overall in pretty great condition and brings with it the patina and aging that makes its beauty shine through. Now, we’re giving it away to one lucky winner! …
This lens is gorgeous, and we’re giving it away! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber. It’s overall in pretty great condition and brings with it the patina and aging that makes its beauty shine through. Now, we’re giving it away to …
The Leica M mount is the most adaptable of any of them around. And you’ll really like this one! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1. 1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber.
As always, we’re super happy that hundreds of you continue to support us through the membership program in our app. The Phoblographer works to create articles that people can’t really get anywhere else with a unique perspective due to our backgrounds.