The Story Behind the Photo That Won $200,000 at HIPA 2024
HIPA, the world's most lucrative photography competition, announced the winners of this year's Sustainability-themed contest at an awards ceremony in Dubai yesterday. petapixel.com »
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HIPA, the world's most lucrative photography competition, announced the winners of this year's Sustainability-themed contest at an awards ceremony in Dubai yesterday. petapixel.com »
The tattooed man arrived at the photographer’s right on time, a walking gallery of living art in vibrant blues, greens, and reds imprinted all over his face and neck. petapixel.com »
A viral news story on TikTok about "Douglass Barnes" who carried out an "eye for an eye" murder on a cop's daughter is made up, police say. [Read More] petapixel.com »
My Exmouth eclipse expedition could be a case study on the 'sunk cost fallacy' or proof that even blind persistence can pay off. Either way, it is a saga. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Nikon Zf is truly one of the best cameras the company has made in the digital world. But when it comes to film, I'd argue that it's the Nikon F2 instead. Plausible points can also be brought forth about that too. thephoblographer.com »
This year, DPReview published reviews and stories on some of the greatest cameras and lenses we have ever seen. It's never easy for our team to select winners for the annual DPReview Awards, but the competition felt exceptionally close in 2023, with our debates stretching late into the night. dpreview.com »
A man in China who took a selfie with a walrus was killed by the animal shortly afterward -- when it dragged him into the water. [Read More] petapixel.com »
NASA's Odyssey orbiter has captured a never-before-seen view of Mars, mimicking the perspective of Earth astronauts have from the International Space Station. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Photographer duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin have revealed the inspiration behind Taylor Swift's TIME Person of the Year Cover Image. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Nikon is celebrating 90 years since the launch of its first Nikkor-branded lens and "in commemoration of this milestone" it has released a new logo and plans to follow with a series of promotions. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Back in September 2023, photographer Shane Balkowitsch wrote an article for PetaPixel entitled “Does The World Need Images of Fake AI People?”. In the article, he called out an AI persona that went by the name of Mia Gezellig on Instagram. [Read More] petapixel.com »
When you look at your wedding photos, do they tell a story both individually and collectively? Can you feel like you’re back in that moment? Does the image help you remember not only what it looked like but how it felt? [Read More] petapixel.com »
Bella Hadid has been sued by a photographer who claims to have screenshotted their photo being used without permission on the supermodel's Instagram story. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Earlier this week, NASA shared an incredible time-blended composite panorama its team captured with Curiosity's navigation camera. PetaPixel exclusively spoke with Doug Ellison from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in southern California, the man who planned, captured, and processed the photos to make the "postcard." [Read More] petapixel.com »
The name Leica is synonymous with legendary quality and history. It's one of the brands I often pine for and have nearly stepped out to purchase on several occasions. If my granddad had owned one of their classic film rangefinders, I probably would have added to that collection of his manifold in the last decade or so. thephoblographer.com »
Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968. As the Apollo 8 crew members Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William (Bill) Anders orbited the moon aboard the spacecraft, Anders spotted and captured Earthrise, one of the most iconic space photos ever made. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Today marks 44 years since the infamous "killer rabbit" incident when a rampaging bunny "attacked" then-president Jimmy Carter -- damaging his reputation. [Read More] petapixel.com »
"I wanted the viewer to stop for a minute," says Barcelona-based photographer Anna Huix about what drives her to create photos with a difference. Being locked down without a creative outlet led her to start a 6 month project when things became easier in Spain. thephoblographer.com »
"I have found that the most difficult photographs to make are of people who are experiencing an emotional crisis," says photographer Mary F Calvert to The Phoblographer in an interview. "My goal is to make these pictures with integrity on my part while keeping their dignity intact. thephoblographer.com »
As humans, most of us strive for adulation and adoration. Even if we don't openly admit it. Some of us crave it. Others appreciate it when they're lauded for their achievements. Anyone who tells you that awards don't matter to them is either insincere to you or is just concerned about the quality of the awards being handed out these days. thephoblographer.com »
When browsing Instagram, it could be tempting to take a screenshot of a Story, particularly since the content is always changing, advancing to the next Story after only a few seconds. petapixel.com »
"A circus performance is ultimately a story with its own timeline, I never set out to try to capture their story in a single frame," says photographer Tim Booth to us in an interview. "I wanted to highlight their exceptional skills and tell my own story, catching moments that, through shape and form, I hope to engender a reaction. thephoblographer.com »
Every photographer has some sort of dream gig. For lots of us, it would involve photographing a specific music artist that we've idolized. And with their recent reunion, we don't know which millennial wouldn't want to photograph Blink 182. thephoblographer.com »
1990 marked the release of one of my all-time favorite movies: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was nine years old and that warm fuzzy feeling of nostalgia is burned deep within me whenever I re-watch it. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The photographer who took the last ever photo of Queen Elizabeth II says she was "frail" but "smiley" during the late monarch's final media engagement. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A new documentary explores the secret and unauthorized photographs that concentration camp prisoners clandestinely took during the Second World War. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Action photographer Steven Donovan developed a unique way to capture aerial stunts. Called the FPoleV, the results have amazed online viewers and brought him a cult-like following. [Read More] petapixel.com »
"Picasso once said 'good artists borrow, great artists steal,'" says photographer Niki Phillips to us in an interview. "And that’s kind of what we did with this photo. But definitely want to give the credit to Jordi (Koalitic) for having this awesome idea. thephoblographer.com »
The photographic essay, also called a photo essay or photo story, is a powerful way for photographers to tell a story with their images. If you are interested in creating your own photo essay, this article will guide you through the whole process, from finding a story to shoot to the basics of crafting your first visual narrative. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Everyone likes a feel-good story (unless they're dead inside), and today we're sharing a happy, fuzzy photography story. It's a story about a student and teacher, and one that highlights the importance of being grateful for those that helped us develop our photography skills. thephoblographer.com »
In my previous article, I walked you through the making of one of my signature photographs, Fallen Sequoias, exposed in 1977. I’ve decided to use the same process in the creation of another image, made 20 years later, on a one-day hike with two friends in 1997. petapixel.com »
Sony has updated its Visual Story mobile application to now support video. The app was designed for wedding and event photographers but has expanded functionality to aid hybrid content creators. The Visual Story app was originally pitched in December of 2020 as a cloud storage service for wedding and event photographers that would allow them […] petapixel.com »
There’s an expression in relation to investment banking I’ve heard which I think translates quite well into advice for documentary photographers: “it’s not timing the market, its time in the market. petapixel.com »
Hello. My name is Lara Santaella, and I’m a clinically depressed 39 years old trans woman. I don’t know if you’ve heard of something called shutter therapy. Still, one of the main reasons I got into photography, six years ago —five, if we don’t count the pandemic— was to make me remember there were beautiful things and beautiful people out there in the world to live for. thephoblographer.com »
Last week, Associated Press photographer Emilio Morenatti delivered to a Spanish couple a framed copy of perhaps the most iconic photo of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the elderly. In the photo, the two are seen embracing through a plastic sheet after 100 days of not seeing each other. Morenatti won this year’s Putlizer […] petapixel.com »
A brief 11-minute cinematic documentary titled “The Light Within a Hundred Square Feet” tells the story of Oson Chin — the last film printer left in Chicago — and his legacy of enthusiasm and knowledge of analog photography. petapixel.com »
"NFTs aren't a trend," says photographer Pedro Aimos. He adds, "I believe they are the future of how we digest art and culture. " On May 25th, Aimos will release his own set of NFTs. Amongst them is a photograph that holds both creative and emotional value. thephoblographer.com »
A wedding photographer shares a story of when she had to deal with a very annoying Uncle Bob that interfered with her shots and moved around her gear and was yelling at her that she didn't know what she was doing. boredpanda.com »
A wedding photographer shares a story of when she had to deal with a very annoying Uncle Bob that interfered with her shots and moved around her gear and was yelling at her that she didn't know what she was doing. boredpanda.com »
Any writer worth their salt knows that a good story is comprised of three primary components: Character, Setting, and Plot. The same can be said of visual storytelling, regardless of the medium. As a commercial photographer, my goal is to tell a brand’s story as succinctly as possible, sometimes in as little as a single […] petapixel.com »
Sony Electronics recently announced updates to its Visual Story, a cloud-based mobile application that works with various models of cameras the company produces. Built with event photographers in mind, 'Visual Story' Version 1. dpreview.com »
With the increased demand for remote participation of weddings and events, Sony has updated their Visual Story iOS app to offer Sony camera shooters a Live Gallery viewing experience for guests. Since the release of Visual Story in December 2020, wedding and event photographers have been able to connect compatible Sony cameras to the app […] petapixel.com »
Over the years I’ve often been asked how I went about making a certain image. That question is commonly asked in my workshops not only of me, but also my co-instructors, where open discussion about all images abounds. petapixel.com »
Canon today released the story of their concept camera designs over the years, three of which have become consumer products with the Ivy Rec, PowerShot Read more... The post Canon shows off their concept camera design story, and introduces the Posture Fit appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
We try to find really, really cool things here on The Phoblographer. Our Vintage series is all about that. And the latest search bore quite a bit of fruit. At the same time, it's also the ultimate paradox. thephoblographer.com »
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Film photography has enjoyed a significant resurgence in the last several years despite the expansive growth of digital cameras. In this 11-minute short documentary, Exploredinary interviews a few analog photographers to see why they stick with the aged format. petapixel.com »
Sony today announced Visual Story, a new free iOS app that provides gallery creation, cloud storage, and web delivery to professional wedding and event photographers who shoot Sony cameras. Once the app is paired with your Sony camera, the photos you shoot can automatically be transferred to your iPhone or iPad as they’re created, as […] petapixel.com »
Sony has announced Visual Story, a new iOS application for Sony camera users. The app has been designed with wedding and event photographers in mind and provides users with simplified gallery creation, cloud storage, and web delivery solutions. dpreview.com »
Guardian photojournalist Sean Smith recently sat down with VICE to talk over three of the most powerful images that he captured during his time documenting the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, including one photo that turned out to be more important than he could have imagined. In the video Smith discusses three images in all, […] petapixel.com »