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After returning from a six-month voyage to space, astronaut and enthusiastic photographer Don Pettit has plenty of photos to go through. While Pettit has photographed plenty of celestial objects, he often trains his lens on his home planet below -- and recently shared a photo of one of Earth's most sacred sites. [Read More] petapixel.com »
War photographer Don McCullin is best known for his images of shell-shocked U.S. Marines or harrowing pictures of famine victims. His new book represents a change of pace. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Ïðåññ-ñëóæáà Þæíîãî íàó÷íîãî öåíòðà ÐÀÍ â Ðîñòîâå-íà-Äîíó ñîîáùèëà, ÷òî â ðåêå Äîí ó÷àñòèëîñü «öâåòåíèå» âîäû èç-çà ÷ðåçìåðíîãî îáîãàùåíèÿ ïèòàòåëüíûìè âåùåñòâàìè. Ýòî îáóñëîâëåíî è êëèìàòè÷åñêèìè èçìåíåíèÿìè, è àíòðîïîãåííûì âîçäåéñòâèåì. ferra.ru »
One of the biggest problems that we've consistently reported on has to do with the autofocus on cameras of all sorts. In several cases, they can't focus on dark subjects in very low light. Specifically, we're talking about humans. thephoblographer.com »
I’m not saying that I don’t like the Gaston Luga X Nikon collab crossbody bag – but if it got stolen from off my shoulder while walking around in NYC, I wouldn’t be mad. When our Nikon reps pitched this bag to us, they told me flat out that it was pretty feminine. thephoblographer.com »
NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his incredible astrophotography, sense of humor, and clever camera contraptions, is scheduled to return to Earth this month after a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). petapixel.com »
Adobe's Firefly Video Model officially launched last week, albeit in an underwhelming public beta form, alongside new Firefly premium plans. Photographers and hybrid creators may wonder if they need a Firefly plan in their workflow. petapixel.com »
NASA hosted its first-ever Twitch livestream from the International Space Station (ISS) this week. Astronaut Don Pettit, who is on the ISS now, chatted with fellow astronaut Matthew Dominick, who returned to Earth last October. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Astronaut and photographer Don Pettit has recreated his famous Lightning Bugs photo from 2012 during his most recent mission to space. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The vegans won. The Phoblographer realizes that, as a publication, we don’t always have to be so serious. So, each weekend, we work to bring you a bit of fun in our Humor section. Inspired by some of the classic political cartoons of other publications, we’re tapping into some of the things that only photographers … thephoblographer.com »
In the spring of 2023, I received a phone call from Peter Blackberg (an old friend, RIT alumnus, and a space enthusiast) when he asked if I would join a call with NASA astronaut Don Pettit. petapixel.com »
Veteran astronaut Don Pettit rang in the New Year aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by capturing an amazing photo of a brilliant aurora. [Read More] petapixel.com »
We’re perfectly aware that the tune by Drowning Pool suggests exactly the opposite, but these bodies are far too expensive to drop, they don’t heal on their own and most insurances (save our very own Photography Care Program) don’t cover them. thephoblographer.com »
This one is pretty obvious. The Phoblographer realizes that, as a publication, we don’t always have to be so serious. So, each weekend, we work to bring you a bit of fun in our Humor section. thephoblographer.com »
Photo: Denis Baskin With experience comes wisdom. And for photographers, few things are as satisfying as sharing that wisdom with those just starting their photographic journey. It's a chance to mentor, guide, and give back to the community that helped us grow. dpreview.com »
In an opinion piece I authored last weekend, I wrote: "Attracting and supporting professional shooters should be the priority." A commenter asked what I meant, since pros are not nearly as numerous as average photographers, so why do they matter more? [Read More] petapixel.com »
It's easy to think that the Canon EOS R1 is the main attraction of Canon's announcements this week. The company made a development announcement for it and it's been heavily teased. petapixel.com »
Bumble has introduced a new feature that allows users to report when someone is using AI-generated images or video.
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Consider this scenario: as a professional photographer, you were all set for an exciting photoshoot with your client. But despite your best efforts, it didn’t go as planned. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Ansel Adams once said that the photo negative is like a composer's score and the print is the performance, so why do so many modern analog photographers not want their film strips back anymore? [Read More] petapixel.com »
Yesterday, Adorama published a long list of supposed Canon EOS R1 specifications that provided a lot more detail on the newly-announced camera than Canon published in its development announcement. petapixel.com »
I have to admit that I haven't given enough time to review the many, many lenses that are coming to us out of China. The only thing harder than knowing which Chinese camera companies belong to which other camera companies is knowing how to pronounce the often strange naming conventions given to the brands. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Many street photographers find portrait photography to be very cliche but don't often talk about how it can and should be made better. And unfortunately, lots of street photographers don't understand how to express why that's the case. thephoblographer.com »
There's no denying that photography is a gear-focused endeavor. We are constantly pitched fancy new equipment with the idea that more gear will make us better photographers. petapixel.com »
Look at that patina! It’s beautiful! The Phoblographer has given away some really cool stuff as part of our membership program. This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful Nikomat EL camera to one lucky subscriber. thephoblographer.com »
My name is Martin Bissig and I am a Canon Ambassador and a professional photographer from Switzerland. My previous work has been published in over 30 countries and I work for national and international clients around the world. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Iconic war photographer Don McCullin has given a thought-provoking interview to Vanity Fair in which he wonders what the point of photography is in conflict zones. [Read More] petapixel.com »
HP's CEO Enrique Lores spoke to CNBC last week regarding the class-action lawsuit on the company's blocking of third-party ink with a range of reasons, from saying the company is only protecting its IP to claiming cartridges can carry computer viruses. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The rangefinder-style Sony a7c II is one of the brand’s more affordable full-frame cameras. Yet, the second generation overhauls several major features from the first, including both the sensor and processor. thephoblographer.com »
With today having so much emphasis on social media, we’re putting too many of our eggs into one basket that continually produces low-hanging fruit. It’s time that photographers start stepping up and making better work lest they be replaced by an AI. thephoblographer.com »
Stability AI founder Emad Mostaque has been sensationally accused of exaggerating his education, the genesis of AI image generator Stable Diffusion, and links to prestige organizations such as the United Nations. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Google's upcoming Android 14 update is going to allow smartphones to capture a a new "Ultra HDR" mode which is a new format that captures in JPEGs but with more dynamic range than the the typical 8-bit limitation the file format currently records. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There's no shortage of studies focused on understanding the effects of social media use on people, especially adolescents. Apps like Instagram may perpetuate damaging myths about physical appearance and lead people to suffer debilitating mental health conditions, low self-esteem, and even seek cosmetic surgery at higher than expected rates. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Preorders: USA at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. EU at FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK. There are a ton of long and good ZV-E1 reviews out there. But if you are in a hurry and need to get a quick answer to your troubled question “What the heck is the meaning of this camera?”, well check out this… sonyalpharumors.com »
Photography, like every art form, is subjective. As such, anything we create is open to criticism, whether we like it or not. When criticism is given with the best of intentions, it can lead to growth. [Read More] petapixel.com »
I’d like to start by saying that I feel the word ‘criticism’ is interpreted by some as inherently negative, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Throughout this article, I’ve used the words ‘critique’, ‘criticism', and ‘feedback’, interchangeably, because I consider them to be more or less the same in this particular context. [Read More] petapixel.com »
If you're a tad triggered by the title of this roundup, let me first clarify that photographers don't need to be separated based on race. But black photographers and artists generally don't get the dues they deserve. thephoblographer.com »
A Getty Images photographer working in Ukraine says he is "infuriated" when people don't believe his photos are real.
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petapixel.com »Fact: HP and Kodak at the moment don't make actual instant film cameras. They don't spit out Polaroids. Technically, Fujifilm cameras don't either. But there's a huge difference between the paper that the former brands use and the photo with darkroom chemistry that others use. thephoblographer.com »
Are you an artist who struggles with releasing your work to the world because it's not yet perfect? It's a common problem many creatives grapple with, but learning to let go of your idea of perfection can actually allow you to move closer toward it. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Authorities in China have made a series of policy announcements regarding artificial intelligence (AI), including banning AI images that are not labeled as such. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Episode 375 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 - Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Landscape photographer, Felix Inden [Read More] petapixel.com »
Green screens, while incredibly commonplace in big-budget productions and Hollywood blockbusters, often get a very bad reputation in the hands of independent filmmakers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Like shoulder bags? Then pay attention! For the month of November, one lucky subscriber will get a Billingham Hadley One with an SP50 shoulder pad along with a Billingham Weekender bag. We previously reviewed and loved the Billingham Hadley One, and now you’ve got a chance to get one for yourself! We’re delighted that people … thephoblographer.com »
Up until now, AI portraits of people who don't exist have just been headshots. But now, a company has created 100,000 fake humans that have bodies too. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Companies are using photos of fake staff that are generated by artificial intelligence (AI) programs. The pictures are published under the "About Us" section of a company's website to give a false impression of a larger workforce. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Companies are using photos of fake staff that are generated by artificial intelligence (AI) programs. The pictures are published under the "About Us" section of a company's website to give a false impression of a larger workforce. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Francois Brunelle’s photo project on doppelgangers inspired a team of researchers to study the lookalikes and discovered that it is not just facial similarities they have in common. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It’s time that we recognize how much of an impact Gen-Z is having on modern photography culture. Even millennials -- of which I am one -- need to understand that the influence of this young subset of creators is colossal and only going to grow. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A photographer has created portraits of people who do not exist but were instead made with the artificial intelligence (AI) program Dall-E 2. [Read More] petapixel.com »
