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Over a decade ago, I was teaching Wordpress and Tumblr to photographers at the B&H Photo event space. "What do I do if people want to steal my images?" someone asked me. To that statement, I retorted something that others had told me before you first have to create images that someone will want to steal. thephoblographer.com »
Film photographer and educator Tim Klein's recent YouTube video explains the tricky concept of exactly why aperture affects your depth of field in a very digestible way. [Read More] petapixel.com »
In today’s world of photography, camera models come at us thick and fast. Some brands seem to update cameras yearly; for others, it’s two or three years between new models. petapixel.com »
This week, Reflx Lab announced that it would soon no longer be able to offer some of its respooled 35mm motion picture stock because Kodak is more strictly "crack[ing] down" on respoolers. 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 »
As human beings, we often want to find meaning in things around us. Why does the apple fall straight? Why is the sky so blue? Why is purple not really a color? While these questions are certainly a great way to understand your world, there is another world you are neglecting: your emotions and feelings. thephoblographer.com »
Before Instagram became an entity of Meta, it was a fun platform for photographers to share images in real-time. In fact, the grid format, coupled with capturing mundane moments, is what made Instagram such a hype amidst the visual arts community. thephoblographer.com »
One insight from 2024 is that compact cameras with a fixed lens are back in fashion. This is what Techradar writes: Zoomers embrace point-and-shoots, they don’t have a lot of choice when it comes to new gear. sonyalpharumors.com »
Before social media followers became a critical metric for gauging a photographer's work, individuals used photography contests to estimate one's aptitude. Unlike the clout culture, where likes equate to 'how good' someone is (most brands hire ambassadors based on this benchmark), competitions became a legitimate tool to unveil rising stars. thephoblographer.com »
Sometimes it’s worth reading a new report about an OLD camera. Do we always need the latest and greatest to create beautiful works? The post Curious Sony A7sII review: Why Sony’s $500 Full Frame Camera is SO Valuable first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
A decade ago, in the hallowed halls of the now defunct Photokina show in Cologne, Germany, photographers, journalists, editors, and all sorts of other industry movers and shakers were elbowing each other out of the way to get closer to a trade booth where a brand’s newly launched flagship models were being admired. petapixel.com »
This morning, multiple blogs and YouTube channels published their reviews of the new Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Lab lens for Sony E-mount cameras. PetaPixel has a unit in hand but chose not to review it because of an issue Viltrox made us aware of. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Every photographer has experienced the frustration of taking the perfect shot and then having it buried in a sea of digital files. Sound familiar? Well, photographs are meant to be seen and felt, and canvas prints do exactly that. petapixel.com »
Jason writes: This is purely speculation and what I think might be in the new Sony A7V. I want to be pretty optimistic about this camera as the A7 IV is my most used camera I own. It is the daily driver and what I use to create my youtube and instagram videos specially with… sonyalpharumors.com »
JPEG XL is a new-generation image file format that recently got a big boost to awareness thanks to native support in the iPhone 16 series smartphones. So what is it, why does it matter, and why should you use it? Who better to ask than one of the people who helped make it a reality? [Read More] petapixel.com »
Two and a half years after its release, the Ricoh Theta X 360-degree camera can finally record RAW images.
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The iPhone 16 family has arrived and includes many new features, some of which Apple has played very close to its vest. One such improvement is the inclusion of JPEG XL file types, which promise improved image quality compared to standard JPEG files while delivering relatively smaller file sizes. [Read More] petapixel.com »
As part of a media tour for the second season of FX's The Old Man, Jeff Bridges appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the two talk at length about Bridges' love for the Widelux panoramic film camera, which he received as a wedding gift from his wife. [Read More] petapixel.com »
My entire career as a photographer, I've been taught to say something incredibly nasty. If someone says, "Oh, you've got a nice camera," we're often told to remind people that it's the photographer who makes the images first. thephoblographer.com »
Part of it, we’re sure, is all about the GAS. 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 »
During the R1 launch event in Arizona, Canon representatives told PetaPixel that the R3 line isn't going anywhere. But side-by-side with the new R1, there doesn't seem to be any reason for it anymore. [Read More] petapixel.com »
I was a minor photojournalist once. I wasn't taking iconic photos and nobody cares about my body of work. But I will tell you two things: I loved it and I didn't get paid very much. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It's clear the iPad has a bit of an identity crisis. Some users, especially some high-level creators, just don't get what it's for. But instead of lamenting how the iPad falls short of a traditional laptop, it's better to look at things another way. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Yesterday, Panasonic announced the GH7, a video-packed powerhouse of a camera that looks to be almost perfect. The only compromise? The Micro Four Thirds sensor. So we knew there would be a lot of folks asking: why would you spend $2,000 for the GH7 when the S5IIX exists? [Read More] petapixel.com »
Selling the gear you no longer use can be a great way to earn money back, whether you are putting that money towards new gear or simply trying to make a buck. Plus, there's no sense in unused gear sitting on a shelf collecting dust when someone else could enjoy it. [Read More] petapixel.com »
People love cats, dogs, and other pets. They are cute and lovable and make our lives so much better. Few capture the personalities of furry, four-legged friends quite like professional photographer Grace Chon, who has carved out a strong niche in the animal photography space. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The creative behind an AI photo booth says that it is still best to get a headshot taken by a real photographer.
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A new study from researchers at Yale University helps demystify why some images stick out in people's memories more than others. [Read More] petapixel.com »
In the days and weeks after the launch of the new iPad Pro from Apple, I noticed quite a bit of discourse responding to critical reception of the tablet that boils down to this: If iPadOS is so bad, why are so many creators using nothing else? [Read More] petapixel.com »
When someone deletes images from their iPhone, they expect the photos to be truly gone. However, an unusual bug appeared in iOS 17. 5, which has since been replaced with an urgent iOS 17. petapixel.com »
It is well known that bias is an issue with AI image generators. One way or another, AI seems incapable of striking the right balance. There are many reasons for this issue, most of which relate to how AI is trained. petapixel.com »
Back in the day, 35mm film was called “miniature” format; its itty bitty negatives were considered only good for snapshots and maybe street photography (sorry, Leica shooter Henri Cartier-Bresson). petapixel.com »
Today, Leica announced the SL3 camera, which features a big 60-megapixel sensor and better autofocus packed inside a more compact body. But after the M11-P's announcement last year, there is one odd feature not included: content authenticity. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It's getting harder and harder to distinguish between an AI image and a genuine photo. But there are still giveaways and one of them is that AI image generators struggle to produce coherent text. [Read More] petapixel.com »
An analog photographer has stuck his head above the parapet to claim that AI-generated images are "the best thing that has happened to photography." [Read More] petapixel.com »
The problem with photography these days is that many photographers fail when it comes to looking vs seeing. This is something that the great Mark Seliger understands in a way we don't really come across often anymore. thephoblographer.com »
Among the many things you couldn't possibly forget about Emerald Fennell's hit movie Saltburn, one of them surely was the film's highly unusual 4:3 aspect ratio. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Compared to other professions, photographers have it rough when it comes to the sheer quantity of equipment required. Not just physical equipment – cameras, lenses, flashes, tripods, light stands, and endless other accessories – but digital tools, too. [Read More] petapixel.com »
This year, the Phoblographer is going through several changes. Many of them are very radical, and they’re all in response to the current way of the world for media. The site just turned 14 years old; and as an accredited website actively taught in schools to students and used as a resource by many retailers, … thephoblographer.com »
Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson get a surfeit of coverage as the founders of Magnum Photos. They're also two of the earliest. Ernst Scheidegger isn't heard or talked about anywhere as much -- yet he's one of the first the agency brought on. thephoblographer.com »
Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson get a surfeit of coverage as the founders of Magnum Photos. They're also two of the earliest. Ernst Scheidegger isn't heard or talked about anywhere as much -- yet he's one of the first the agency brought on. thephoblographer.com »
A common challenge for photographers using wide-angle lenses is creating depth in their images. The shots may seem flat and dull if they do not have a distinct point of interest and a clear visual path that draws the viewer’s eye into the scene. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The title of this article is only semi-exaggerated. For a few months, Canon has provided us with a long term loaner of the Canon EF 135mm f4 L lens. Additionally, we've reviewed a few other tilt-shift lenses here on the site. thephoblographer.com »
For most photographers, color is a crucial component of their images. As a result, it only makes sense to want the colors that you envision to come through in the same way when others view your photographs. petapixel.com »
As part of its long-running "Notes and queries" segment, The Guardian asked its readers why photographs of beautiful scenery "never do it justice?" The following week, reader responses were published, offering great practical advice for amateur shutterbugs seeking to improve their travel photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »
My bold prediction about new Chinese cameras and lenses that will lead to new innovation and difficult times for classic camera manufacturers. sonyalpharumors.com »
It is difficult to overstate just how big of a deal the Sony a9 III is, at least on paper. As is always the case with press events, and especially ones where hands-on time is limited, pre-production firmware is installed, and shooting opportunities are cultivated, you should consume pre-release content with (many) grains of salt. petapixel.com »
After the U.S. Copyright Office put out a call for opinions on how copyright should work with AI-generated material, the world's biggest AI companies had a lot to say. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Do your photos suck? Feeling discouraged by your photography lately? Not making the progress you expected? The good news is, it’s completely normal — all photographers grow at different rates and hit speed bumps along the way. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Between 2008 and late 2016, I took tens of thousands of pictures and proudly vomited the vast majority of them online. While I’d toyed around with things like depth of field and long exposures, I didn’t understand anything about photography, so my camera rarely left ‘auto’. petapixel.com »
