I’ve often received emails from photographers who have approached my little brand, 3 Legged Thing with offers of “collaboration”. There’s is nothing wrong with making an approach at all, and while I rarely act upon these unsolicited approaches, they can, occasionally, yield gold.
The problem is that we live in what is rapidly becoming an […]. petapixel.com
This is the wave that nearly cost me a lot of money. It also taught me a few very valuable lessons that I'd like to share with everyone now, more than ten years after I took this photo. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-05-29 20:47
I’m a native of Las Vegas, having lived here my entire life, and I have been a professional photographer here for over 25 years. With Formula One coming here soon we’re we’re about to be thrust onto the world stage of motorsports but many don’t realize the city is no stranger to car enthusiasts. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-24 19:48
Light can be one of the most challenging topics when it comes to learning photography. It takes a lot of trial and error to understand light, as there are very few resources available that teach light beyond setups. petapixel.com »
2021-06-01 17:59
After almost five years in Germany, I’ve amassed an impressive body of work. I love many of the photos I have taken here, and some of them are even selling rather well. Yet, I have very few images to show when people ask me to show photos of Germany as most people are not into […] petapixel.com »
2021-05-27 18:57
There is always that time on a shoot… Everything has been going really well up until that point. You’re explaining the next shot to the client and they stare back at you, not sure if you’re trying to be funny. petapixel.com »
2020-09-22 21:19
When photographing wild animals in the great outdoors (especially big ones), it’s important to stay at a safe distance for the good of both you and the animal. But one sightseer in a Canadian national park was recently seen giving a masterclass in how NOT to shoot from a reasonable distance. Sundog Tours guide Kendra […] petapixel.com »
2018-12-13 19:53
Photographer Holly Romaya was walking through a local mall in the Detroit metro area recently when she noticed something peculiar about the mall Santa photo area set up for kids portraits. It seems the people responsible for setting up the lighting equipment don’t actually know how it’s supposed to work. “As I was walking through […] petapixel.com »
2018-11-08 21:40
When photographing wildlife, especially dangerous creatures, it’s important to stay a smart and safe distance away. One photographer over in Florida didn’t, and as the 2-minute video above shows, he almost found himself in the jaws of an angry alligator. petapixel.com »
2017-06-27 21:08
There’s a new cringeworthy video making the rounds that shows what can happen when a wedding guest’s attempt at capturing the perfect photo goes very, very wrong. The Brazilian photography website Amor Pela Fotografia shared the 25-second video on its Facebook page. petapixel.com »
2017-05-30 21:09
I really dislike it when photographers aren’t treated with respect for their time and talent. Sadly, it happens way too often. Photographer Justin Rosenberg recently fell into this situation. petapixel.com »
2017-04-22 18:15
There are plenty of tutorials and examples on the Web for capturing amazing photographs of the moon. Photojournalist Van Applegate recently experienced a humorous personal fail that shows how not to do it. petapixel.com »
2017-04-06 18:45
I always say that if you want to see creativity, ask a photographer the various ways potential clients will respond back to rate requests. I decided to turn that into reality! I asked photographers for their worst stories with potential clients responding back after being asked what their rates were. I promised to keep the […] petapixel.com »
2017-02-01 19:01
Episode 141 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographer and Atmosphere Aerosol inventor, Joe Atkins In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in […] petapixel.com »
2017-01-12 14:28
I’ve been shooting Canon for the last 15 years and have finally made the decision to move on. The reasons are not really the focus of this article but rather my process for getting into a new system and making that process a creative one. Like many of you, I read spec sheets, listen to […] petapixel.com »
2016-11-05 02:36
At a recent electronic music performance, the English duo Rob Brown and Sean Booth, who perform as Autechre, plunged Sydney’s City Recital Hall into darkness. [Read More]
Over the last month, communities around the world have felt passionate responses to the developing conflict in Israel, Gaza, and surrounding areas. As simple or complex as one might find the hostilities in the abstract the ripples of geopolitics affect us all, sometimes very obviously, and sometimes subtly. [Read More]
AI is all the buzz and it seems to be attaching itself to everything, everywhere, all at once. The canary in the AI coal mine? Images and writing. [Read More]
The context and process behind a photograph can be interesting on a technical level when it comes to the gear, film, lighting setup, and any artistic emotion or guidance that may have gone into it from a photographer with an interesting backstory to them. [Read More]
It’s difficult to see how anyone other than the photographer is responsible for a photograph they may take, although I’m sure there are some specific exceptions – but usually, if a photographer is not responsible for their photograph, then who should be? [Read More]
If you are not responsible for the meaning behind your photographs then who is?
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I recently wrote about the importance of discourse on the ethics around photography, where I offered my perspective on why rules and doctrines around decision making can diminish your ability to stand behind your work, justify your decisions, and really take responsibility and ownership over your vision. [Read More]