Film photography, without a doubt, can be an intimidating and totally different world for beginners. Those who have found their way around are now shooting confidently thanks to little tips and tricks accumulated over the years to make their analog lifestyle easier.
Whether you're new to the film snappers club or someone a little far along, I bet there's something new to you in this quick list of hacks from Mike Janik. . thephoblographer.com
Scientists may have discovered one of the most astonishing camouflage strategies in the animal kingdom yet. So, how many spiders can you see in this photograph? [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-27 14:53
Camera resolution in the early 2000s was a space race to the biggest and best. Nikon ushered in the beginning of the end -- with the release of the 36-megapixel era-defining D800 -- to what became the resolution doldrums. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-01-19 22:19
The biggest question people have about the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is what the resolution of the all-new full-frame sensors will have. We have Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-11-06 18:44
While scanning through my Facebook feed, I saw that my friend Ruby had shared some pictures of a party, all taken on Kodak Ultramax. One of her friends, however, pointed out something that I had never thought of… Ruby is a vegan, and film is not a vegan product. Film is made of gelatin, which, […] petapixel.com »
2018-12-03 22:22
How many famous modern and historical photos are you able to recognize simply by hearing the nickname? Go ahead, read each nickname then try to picture the image in your head. 1. Migrant Mother 2. The Kissing Sailor 3. petapixel.com »
2016-09-01 18:38
If you have one of those busted LCD TVs or monitors lying around, you can still give it a second chance at life. You can actually repurpose it into a DIY light panel to give your photo and video projects some realistic daylight illumination.
We've said it time and time again -- working with light is one of the first things you have to learn as a photographer, especially when it comes to shooting portraits. Since we can't stress it enough, we bring yet another video tutorial with some helpful suggestions for cheap lighting options that you can practice with.
Among the goals of landscape photography is to capture scenes as sharply detailed as possible, with colors and contrast that make the pictures pop. While some may argue that this can be achieved in post-process, Tom Mackie of Landscape Photography iQ explains to us in a quick video which filters can get the job done quicker in-camera.
The Bokeh Panorama continues to be a popular technique for portrait and wedding photography for its unique and eye-catching look. It was popularized by acclaimed wedding photographer Ryan Brenzier and has since been called the Brenizer Method.
So, you've decided to play around with different lighting setups for doing studio shoots. One of the very first equipment you'll come across and need to learn is the softbox. If this is the first time you're hearing about it or it sounds complicated, let this quick video by Daniel Norton guide you on some basics.
Among the digital photography terms we hear once in a while is "color science" and it can be especially intriguing for beginners. The term is also often related to comparisons between the colors produced by different cameras and manufacturers, with Canon's particularly the most raved about.
Ever felt like experimenting with negative space and minimalist photography? It can come in nifty for your photography projects, so it's a trick worth knowing how to pull off. All you need to get started are a big sheet of white board paper, a coffee cup, and some coffee (or similarly-colored liquid).