Midjourney Accuses Disney of Trying ‘Have It Both Ways’ with AI
Midjourney has condemned Disney and argued that the company has no power to prevent AI training on its works in an explosive first response to its lawsuit. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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Midjourney has condemned Disney and argued that the company has no power to prevent AI training on its works in an explosive first response to its lawsuit. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Fake, AI-generated photos can range from mostly harmless to disruptive to outright dangerous. It is not an overreaction to say that fake photos have real-world consequences that can even be deadly. petapixel.com »
Any photographer who wishes to improve their images needs three key elements: knowledge, practice, and constructive criticism. While the first two are entirely dependent on the individual's will, the latter requires inputs from a third source. thephoblographer.com »
Portrait photography is quite exciting. It allows you to not only photograph the likeness of a person but also showcase their personality in one way or another. The genre is also one of the first few ones that many people start their practice with, some gradually moving to pursue it full time. thephoblographer.com »
In many ways, it's hard to tell the difference between the Nikon Z6 III and the Z5 II. I'm speaking to just the performance standpoint here -- as they both are incredibly similar. In many ways, the Nikon Z5 II feels like a camera that's not necessarily targeting the creator crowd. thephoblographer.com »
At the CP+ show PetaPixel had a quick chat with Masaaki Oshima, Head of Sony Imaging Entertainment Business Unit. He said that Sony has maintained its competitive advantage in three ways: The first is that we have our own image sensor company in our group The second is that we are focusing on not only… The post Interview: Sony believes it has maintained its competitive advantage in three ways… first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Over the last decade, photographer Erin Sullivan has built an impressive travel photography portfolio by embracing creativity in both traditional and unconventional ways. petapixel.com »
Chris Eyre-Walker, an OM SYSTEM Ambassador from Belgium, grew up traveling with his parents who were avid amateur photographers. These childhood photography adventures, which led Eyre-Walker to visit over 20 countries by the time he was 15, translated into a successful photography and filmmaking career. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Photographer Nick Bedford has announced Like A Frame 3.3, the latest version of his digital framing iOS app. The updated version brings some new features and faster rendering for photographers wanting to create a polished look on their digital images. [Read More] petapixel.com »
No matter how you slice it, there is no denying that photography is an expensive hobby. Cameras do not come cheap. Neither do lenses. Gear can genuinely liberate your creativity, enhance the experience of getting the shot, or just simplify your workflow. thephoblographer.com »
Got a lot of big analog cameras? You’ll want to try this! So far, the Phoblographer’s subscribers have won various cameras, lenses, bags, tablets, and more. But their biggest wins are the banner-ad free Phoblographer and the extra discounts/benefits they get. thephoblographer.com »
Photography and filmmaking wasn’t always a part of Kane Andrade’s career path. The San Francisco Bay Area native and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador originally was interested in animation before joining the military. petapixel.com »
"But new gear isn't going to make you a better photographer," is something that I've heard in many different ways. In some ways, it's got some merit. But in other ways, it discounts what good lighting, light modifiers, computers, and lenses can do for you and your photography. thephoblographer.com »
In this guide, we’ll cover just a few simple ways to create an audience and keep them engaged with your digital assets and larger body of work. The post Seven ways to build community around your NFT project appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
We're all fans of some photography brands. Some hold a special place in our hearts, and many among us defend them to no end. Others we can't stand yet secretly wish our favourite brand would do better than. thephoblographer.com »
Capturing the right angle while focusing on not being injured while grabbing some air is probably the toughest thing about using an action camera. Sure, there are selfie sticks, or simply just holding the camera, but all too often they get in the way more than they help accurately frame that selfie from a third-person perspective. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A leading textbook on creative photography, released in 1980, devotes more than 90% of its 460 pages to technical considerations — how cameras and lenses work, darkroom procedures, lighting — and just a few pages to aesthetics and composition. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Professionally pricing your photography will be the difference between just taking photos on the side to a full-time profitable business. It’s all about attracting the ideal clients, finding balance, strategic wording, and a polished presentation. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Brands have understood the power of Valentine’s Day for more than a century—here are our tips for modernizing your shoots to speak to today’s image-buyers. The post Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
According to the Financial Times, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is looking at ways to allow its users to create and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platforms. The article also cites that NFTs are currently a $40 billion market, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. dpreview.com »
Online sales have long been the go-to for photographers looking to earn passive income. While you reach out to editors and communicate with clients about their latest headshots or food photos, have you considered which images you’ve already made might make you some quick cash? This holiday season, we want to help you earn more. […] petapixel.com »
Increased interest in volunteering has helped to reshape commercial visual culture, as brands look to reflect their values across their advertising. The post Five ways to cover community activism in your commercial portfolio appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
The ability to work well with others—including models, stylists, makeup artists, and other creatives—is an essential skill in any photographer’s toolbelt. The post Five ways to become a better collaborator (and photographer!) appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
Chris and Jordan are taking a well-deserved break this week, so we're re-posting one of our favorite episodes from the archives. In this humorous video they discuss the right way – and the wrong way – to clean a lens. dpreview.com »
We live in a world of visual bombardment. According to the research company Internet Live Stats, there are over 1,000 photographs uploaded to Instagram alone every second. When you factor in our universal personal attention deficit, one must wonder how one gets their precious photographs seen. petapixel.com »
Bored Panda collected the best of the best ways people stand in public as posted on the People Standing Instagram. And, oh boy, do people have some weird ways to stand. The post This Instagram Page Is Dedicated To Sharing The Ridiculous Ways People Were Caught Standing In Public, And Here Are 42 Of The Best Stances first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
There are small ways for all photographers to make a difference—here are just a few tips for making your photography practice greener, one step at a time. The post Eight tiny ways to become a greener photographer appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
Instagram plans to release new tools that will help influencers profit from the app more than before, including a marketplace to find brand sponsorships. Instagram has come a long way from the app it was in its early days. petapixel.com »
National Geographic has today published the May issue of its magazine that is available online and this time, it is doing more than just showing photos of animals and habitats and describing issues, but is providing ways the average person can actually help. petapixel.com »
Shooting timelapse is certainly a lot of fun, but trying to sell them and make money is an entirely separate story. So that leads to the question: how can you monetize the planning, time spent shooting, and the effort of editing hundreds or thousands of pictures into extra income or maybe a new career? After […] petapixel.com »
DIY Perks on YouTube have posted a 20-minute video showcasing how they developed different cooling methods for the Canon EOS R5. The first attempt was Read more... canonrumors.com »
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iso.500px.com »I want to start by saying that if you or your family and friends are impacted by the current events of COVID-19, I send my sincerest condolences. The tragedy, pain, and suffering that the world is going through is immensely saddening and should not be taken lightly, so we should all be taking the necessary […] petapixel.com »
It may be rude to stick out your tongue, but when dogs do it, it makes for some comical photos. boredpanda.com »
When most of us began pursuing a career as photographers, we pictured idyllic days spent behind our beloved cameras photographing all the things. We quickly learned that our time behind a camera would be precious, as most of us would spend way more time sitting at a computer editing, communicating with our clients, managing marketing […] petapixel.com »
RGB LEDs are a relatively new piece of technology, and a wonderful addition that photographers should be taking advantage of. Before this technology existed, we were forced to resort to adding gels to our strobes in order to add a pop of color into our images. This worked well (and still does) but having the […] petapixel.com »
Portrait photographer Miguel Quiles is back with the third part of his series on various lighting modifiers. Part one covered the beauty dish, part two covered the umbrella, and part three is all about the different ways you can use a softbox to capture distinctive portraits. petapixel.com »
Lover.ly photo editors share tips on prepping your clients for their wedding day photo shoots.
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iso.500px.com »I believe all artists experience “blocks” every once in a while. Feelings of discouragement or lack of motivation, inspiration, and will to do something we know we love to do. Writers have a “writer’s block” – a condition in which a writer is unable to write anything. Logically, it doesn’t make sense; how could a […] petapixel.com »
Whether you're looking into experimenting with a new lighting technique or simply want to keep your shoot minimal, a single light setup will do the trick. There are many different ways to do this, but Adorama adds one more to the list. thephoblographer.com »
Luckily, just a few simple changes can elevate a “good” photo and turn it into a “marketable” one. Here are just eight easy ways to amp up the commercial appeal of your images, without interrupting your workflow. iso.500px.com »
As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep thing interesting in the studio. Adding a unique element to your images can help them stand out while also allowing you to have little fun. petapixel.com »
I have no idea where I first heard this, but it’s extremely true: “the main difference between painting and photography is that the painters need to work hard to put things into their images, whereas photographers have to work hard to take things out of their images.” Painters start with a blank canvas, and every […] petapixel.com »
Before shooting this series, I saw a documentary about how different groceries are made. Big factories with endless assembly lines and hundreds of machines handling products from beginning to end. It was quite interesting to watch how products change their appearance completely from start to finish. boredpanda.com »
Having spent thousands of hours on Flickr over the past 15 years or so, on a personal level I’ve become fairly invested in the site. To date I’ve published over 140,000 of my photographs there. I publish 40 or so new photos there every single day. It’s the primary archive of my photography work on […] petapixel.com »
Photographer and Profoto Legend of Light Miguel Quiles made this 7-minute video in which he shares 5 different ways he likes to use a beauty dish for portrait lighting. Here’s a quick overview of the techniques discussed and example photos with each. petapixel.com »
Posing a couple? Oh trust us, it’s not that simple. Photographing a single subject has its fair share challenges: posing, lighting, framing, composition, etc. Photographing couples can sometimes seem like double the work! Why? Well, you’ve got two people to work with for starters and then there are different body shapes, personalities, wardrobe, etc. Here’s thephoblographer.com »
The Peak Design Capture Clip V3 is Peak Design's latest evolution of the original Capture Clip that helped them get famous off of Kickstarter. This latest version is a massive jump forward in many ways. thephoblographer.com »
MOAB Moenkopi Washi Kozo 110 paper is classified under the company's specialty paper, and it honestly has me scratching my head in some ways while being very impressed in other ways. The paper is designed for fine art photographers and is a matte paper with a pretty unique look to it in some ways that you only realize when lit just right. thephoblographer.com »
Here’s an in-depth 28-minute tutorial from the Photoshop Training Channel that will show you how to enhance and create amazing eyes in portrait photos using Photoshop. Each technique forms a different step to a thorough eye enhancement, but all adjustments should be made on separate layers so that your edits are not destructive. 1. Remove the […] petapixel.com »