Photographer Jesse Frohman shot Kurt Cobain’s last official photo shoot just months before the Nirvana frontman’s death in 1994. Now the entire “The Last Session” photo shoot is going up for sale… as an NFT.
The New York City-based Frohman did the photo shoot in the summer of 1993 after having shot portraits of other […]. petapixel.com
Popular TikTok photographer Alex Stemplewski is back in the news today, but it’s not because he interrupted another photo shoot. This time, he’s being called out for a ‘woke’ #blacklivesmatter photo shoot that many see as exploitative, calling it ‘humiliating’ and ‘disgusting. petapixel.com »
2020-06-04 00:13
Colorado-based photographer Mandy Penn recently earned some online love with a newborn photo shoot that’s taken the Internet by storm. The Friends-themed shoot used custom-built props to transform Penn’s studio into a tiny version of Central Perk, complete with an “ensemble cast” of newborns. petapixel.com »
2020-04-10 20:25
500px photographer and alumnus Bettina Bogar shares her tips for producing a creative photoshoot. The post Best Photo Shoot Ideas and Tips On Producing Your Own Photo Shoot From An Expert appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2019-11-11 16:29
One of the great things about our jobs as photographers is that we get asked to do so many diverse things. To me, new and different assignments keep me fresh. Sometimes we get asked to do things that push our limits or are even beyond the bounds of anything we have done before. This is […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-05 18:43
Rapper Cardi B says that as a younger artist, she was sexually harassed by a photographer while posing for a magazine photoshoot. In an interview with We TV, the 26-year-old musician shares how during the shoot, the photographer started trying to get close to her. petapixel.com »
2019-09-28 20:24
Knoxville, TN-based wedding photographer Leah McMahan Edmondson of Gypsy Soul Photography had to deal with an unexpected photobomber at a recent photo shoot in Gatlinburg. While taking portraits of the newlyweds, a large black bear strolled into the background of her shot, before taking a walk down the aisle. Edmondson tells PetaPixel that the furry […] petapixel.com »
2019-09-27 17:57
There are models, and then there are Models. Kihmberlie, a woman with an incredible sense of style, is one of the latter. Her work gained traction once again when she uploaded her most recent pictures from a fabulous photoshoot involving hundreds of roses. boredpanda.com »
2019-09-13 08:33
There are models, and then there are Models. Kihmberlie, a woman with an incredible sense of style, is one of the latter. Her work gained traction once again when she uploaded her most recent pictures from a fabulous photoshoot involving hundreds of roses. boredpanda.com »
2019-09-13 08:33
A couple’s romantic wedding photo shoot went from beautiful to absolutely unique when it was interrupted by a cute, oblivious deer. Photographer Laurenda Bennett captured the moments in a series of stunning pictures. boredpanda.com »
2019-09-09 16:34
Here’s a creative technique to add to your bag of tricks. In this 9. 5-minute video, we’ll show you from start to finish how we took an ordinary scene and turned it into to go from day to night in one single exposure, in-camera. petapixel.com »
2019-08-15 21:07
500px photographer and alumnus Bettina Bogar shares her tips for producing a creative photoshoot. The post [Photo Shoot Ideas] Tips on Producing Your Own Creative Photo Shoot appeared first on 500px Blog. iso.500px.com »
2019-08-12 15:29
A screenshot of Marcus Hyde's Instagram profile header earlier this year. Marcus Hyde, a celebrity photographer best known for his work with Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, has been accused by model Sunnaya Nash of soliciting nude images in exchange for a free photo shoot. dpreview.com »
2019-07-25 02:41
Mobile payment company Square has introduced Photo Studio, a new service that offers inexpensive product photography. The company promises professional quality product images at a cost of $9. 95 USD per multi-angle photoshoot and $29. dpreview.com »
2019-07-23 21:52
A cosplay photo shoot on a California beach has prompted a public warning from the local Sheriff’s Office after worried beachgoers informed authorities that someone was carrying around a large rifle. petapixel.com »
2019-07-05 23:29
“Social media isn’t always real. Sometimes and often it’s a complete set-up. ” These are the words of Jen Flint, a Florida woman whose inspirational message to young mothers went viral after she witnessed a fake mother-daughter photo shoot at a local pool. petapixel.com »
2019-07-01 21:15
When George and Ginger Brown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this month, their granddaughter, wedding photographer Abigail Lydick, decided to surprise them with a special anniversary photo shoot. petapixel.com »
2019-06-28 19:48
"Well, If I had a body like hers, I wouldn't mind!" The client told the photographer who I was working for as his photo editor. We were photographing a law firm, creating new headshots as well as capturing full body images, and the lawyer in question who just came in for his session was disappointed to discover the latter aspect. thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-24 13:00
A 22-year-old model in Vancouver, Canada, was hospitalized with severe burns across her body last week after posing for a photographer’s shoot that involved fire. She’s now warning models of the dangers of accepting risky shoots. petapixel.com »
2019-06-21 18:13
A 22-year-old model in Vancouver, Canada, was hospitalized with severe burns across her body last week after posing for a photographer’s shoot that involved fire. She’s now warning models of the dangers of accepting risky shoots. petapixel.com »
2019-06-21 18:13
Want to get creative without leaving the comfort of your own home? Here’s a 5-minute video by COOPH that contains 5 ideas for macro photographs you can do with a small budget, simple gear, and everyday items. petapixel.com »
2019-04-22 16:45
One of the most challenging bits of being a photographer is coming up with ideas for a project, whether it's for work or play. Getting an art director or creative director involved does help, but if you're working solo, you have develop those solid concepts and themes yourself. thephoblographer.com »
2019-04-12 19:00
What is style? This is a question to which I’ve given a lot of thought. The best answer I’ve come up with is that your style is the sum of all your choices. Warning: This article contains portraits that may not be safe for work. petapixel.com »
2019-03-19 21:15
A prominent Houston socialite is the subject of a viral video this week after she was filmed losing her cool over a baby’s first birthday photo shoot on public property. ABC13 reports that this past Saturday, Franci Neely, the ex-wife of Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, stopped her car, got out barefoot, and confronted a […] petapixel.com »
2019-02-20 22:50
For most kids, deciding what to wear for Halloween is an exciting time to make a yearly memory. This is no different for my own daughter. However, this year, she received her costume from a neighbor as a hand-me-down. petapixel.com »
2018-10-31 20:30
Posing for photos when you're just days away from delivering a baby might not be your number one priority. So when this wife told her husband she wasn't really up for a serious maternity photo shoot, he went the extra mile and transformed it into the funniest experience for the both of them. boredpanda.com »
2018-10-10 15:53
We all love learning new things, but when you can learn from one of the industries best you need to jump at the chance, and strike while the iron is hot. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-19 22:00
We all love learning new things, but when you can learn from one of the industries best you need to jump at the chance, and strike while the iron is hot. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-19 22:00
We are going to use 100 Lume Cube LED lights to teach you how continuous light can be used on a set. Using continuous light on set for still photography is a great way to learn photographic concepts and getting you comfortable with lighting techniques. petapixel.com »
2018-09-07 18:06
Shubnum Khan is a South African author and artist who’s going public with a warning she learned the hard way: be very careful to read the fine print when signing a photographer’s model release. petapixel.com »
2018-08-02 20:13
Here’s a photo shoot you probably shouldn’t attempt yourself: photographer Ken Kiefer recently took his wife (underwater model Kimber Kiefer) and two other models into the crocodile-infested waters of the Chinchorro Banks in Mexico for a photo shoot. petapixel.com »
2018-07-17 21:37
19-year-old Instagram model Katarina Zarutskie was visiting the Bahamas last month when she decided to pose for some photos in the water near a group of nurse sharks. As her boyfriend shot a series of photos, one of the sharks swam up, bit her on the wrist, and dragged her underwater. Here’s the series of […] petapixel.com »
2018-07-12 21:08
We recently challenged photographer Steven John Irby (AKA Steve Sweatpants) to step outside his comfort zone. Irby usually shoots candid street photos and is the mastermind behind Street Dreams Mag, but we tasked him with shooting 7 creative urban portraits of one model in the city of Barcelona. In addition to focusing on the model, […] petapixel.com »
2018-05-29 18:15
Late last year, photographer Irene Rudnyk reached out to a model and makeup artist for a photo concept she had in mind that featured a woman illuminated by a lantern at blue hour. Rudnyk shares in the 7-minute video above how, after putting in considerable time and effort into putting the shoot together, she failed […] petapixel.com »
2018-05-07 22:18
Investigative reporters often find it difficult or impossible to reach wedding photographers at the center of complaints and controversies. A local TV station recently came up with a clever way of setting up a face-to-face confrontation: it booked and paid for a photo shoot. petapixel.com »
2018-05-04 20:33
A private helicopter being used for a photography flight crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday, killing the 5 passengers on board who were “tightly harnessed” when the chopper became submerged. petapixel.com »
2018-03-12 18:30
Japan goes into a frenzy each spring as millions of locals and tourists gather to catch a glimpse of the elusive cherry blossom. Simply known as sakura, the petals come and go like the wind, representing the ethereal beauty of life. petapixel.com »
2018-03-09 19:56
My name is Steffen Jahn, and I’m a seasoned car photographer based in Germany. With over 20 years in the business and having worked with all the famous manufacturers like Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes and Audi, I have a basic understanding what professional car photography is all about. I recently got the chance to shoot […] petapixel.com »
2018-03-08 20:24
Photographer Jenna Martin’s wildly popular Lowe’s photo shoot seems to have sparked a trend. Cincinnati-based photographer Adam Delane visited a local Hobby Lobby crafts store with four of his model friends and shot some portraits. petapixel.com »
2018-02-07 21:18
I love DIY props and big scenes in photography that are well designed. Not many of us photographers have the place or money to create our own stages so I wanted to challenge myself to make one in our living room with a very low budget. I had this idea of a photo with an […] petapixel.com »
2018-01-22 19:27
We first met Diana Sirokai a while back in a previous post of ours, when she had spent a little time recreating shots of Kim Kardashian in her own, plus-sized style. Now she has teamed up again with fashion photographer Karizza to recreate another iconic photoshoot, this time the nude shot of Gigi Hadid. boredpanda.com »
2017-12-29 13:22
Adventure photographer Jesper Gronnemark recently did an impressive skydiving photo shoot using flashes and other studio equipment in midair while free-falling at 125 mph (~200 km/h). Armed with a Profoto B1X flash and Sony a7R II, Gronnemark wanted to “push the boundaries” of outdoor adventure photography by shooting “studio” images during an actual skydive. Team Flux […] petapixel.com »
2017-12-13 22:55
A few weeks ago, a model friend of mine, Rachelle Kathleen, and I were planning to meet for a fun little photo shoot. Instead of searching out the usual beautiful locations around where we live, I had the idea to do just the opposite. petapixel.com »
2017-11-22 00:48
Benjamin Von Wong, a viral photographer turned environmentalist, has released a new project to raise awareness about “toxic laundry” that is full of plastic. An estimated 94% of American tap water contains invisible plastic fibers, and Von Wong felt compelled to do something about it. petapixel.com »
2017-11-14 18:25
After undergoing three open heart surgeries, 5-year-old Sophia Chiappalone had one wish before her fourth operation: to be a princess and marry her best friend, Hunter. After hearing of the wish, a family friend and pro photographer decided to give Sophia the photo shoot of her dreams. ABC News reports that Sophia was born with […] petapixel.com »
2017-11-09 19:26
What does an old yellow raincoat, a 6 yr old boy, an abandoned building in town I’ve passed a million times, and a $1. 50 red latex ballon have in common? If your an avid Stephen King fan “IT” has a lot in common. boredpanda.com »
2017-10-12 09:07
Say hello to my nephew as Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask with the Sailor Soldiers. #babycosplay This session was first in the works back in the 90's when me and sister were just little kids. We fell in love with a show called Sailor Moon. boredpanda.com »
2017-10-12 01:15
Wedding photo shoots usually happen around the time of a wedding ceremony, but a couple in Brazil is showing that it’s never too late to create memorable photos for a lifetime. They just did their wedding portraits 60 years after they got married. petapixel.com »
2017-09-29 21:43
We all have our dreams. Some are simple, while others are complex, buried under an overwhelming mountain of hurdles. It’s not often that people live out their dreams. But, what happens when you do? What happens when you achieve every single goal in your path? How do you plan for the future when you have […] petapixel.com »
2017-09-15 20:20
Rebecca Hayes and David Ward didn’t do a newborn photo shoot with their son Clayton when he was born, so this year they decided to make up for it… 21 years later. HuffPo reports that the parents enlisted the help of photographer Duffi Crowson of Chaotic Perfection Photography, who shot portraits of the trio in […] petapixel.com »
2017-08-16 22:24
Leitz Photographica Auction, best known for selling rare cameras for six and seven-figure sums, also sells photographic prints, including recently selling a Nan Goldin photo for 66,000 euros ($71,709). [Read More]
Photography is often considered the lesser-loved sibling of the arts. The genre has often fought hard to be taken seriously amongst other age-old art forms such as painting, music, and dance. In more recent years, since its inception two centuries ago, photography seems to be losing its luster, or that is what we thought.
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K is an exceptional video camera. Featuring a full-frame HDR sensor, active L-mount, 13 stops of dynamic range, internal RAW capture, and a full suite of ports, it's a powerhouse.
Film photographers these days share a passionate love of analog photography, experimentation, the interpersonal nature, and the larger craft service of it all. But they also share a frustration that spreads and causes anguish.
The 40th Leitz Photographica Auction has concluded with the sale of the most expensive camera ever. Oskar Barnak's Leica 0-Series No. 105 sold for nearly five times the highest estimation: over $15 million. [Read More]
A 1950s-era gelatin silver print of Dorothea Lange's famous Migrant Mother photo will be auctioned on May 12 through Hindman. It is perhaps the most famous photo of the Great Depression. [Read More]
A selection of photos from actor Richard Gere's personal collection is being offered at auction through Christie's and the value of the collection carries a low estimate of nearly $2 million. [Read More]