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Full frame and medium format systems can produce images of greater quality than APS-C. But that greater quality is rarely perceived, even in very large prints. I call it “overkill” because we cannot perceive the advantage of this more expensive and heavier equipment. petapixel.com »
In 2018 with some trepidation I bought my first mirrorless camera, a Nikon Z7. It wasn’t because I thought it was better than the DSLR I had been using but because my old muscles were spasming with the weight of the camera I was using and I hoped that a package a pound lighter would […] petapixel.com »
Though the more experienced photographers amongst us already know the answer, there are lots of folks who don't understand why you're supposed to use a flash during the day. I mean, why not just overexpose the image or go into the shadows to shoot the photo? Well, life isn't always that plain and simple. thephoblographer.com »
With all the attention AI Photo editing software has been getting lately, specifically Skylum’s Luminar AI, I felt compelled recently to share my own thoughts on the software and what I believe it means for the photography industry as a whole. petapixel.com »
You've probably heard of lens, or focus, breathing. Videographers love to talk about it, but it can be important to still photographers as well. So what is it? In this video we explain what 'breathing' is and why it matters. dpreview.com »
If you've read this site for a while, then you know and understand our hate for Unsplash. From their way of blindsiding photographers to their lack of ethics--the list can go on and on. And we've recently taken to discussing it a bit more in-depth. thephoblographer.com »
Karl Taylor, a photography educator, has published this 10-minute video that explains why hiring an assistant is one of the best investments of capital any photographer who is serious about growing a business can make. petapixel.com »
Professional photographers Daniel and Rachel of Mango Street have published a helpful video that covers the 8 most common mistakes that they see beginner photographers make. In other words: these are the 8 reasons why your photos suck, and how to fix them. petapixel.com »
Have you ever wondered why Adobe is called Adobe? Or perhaps you are curious about how the company went from a garage startup to one of the most powerful software companies in the world. In this 17-minute video, ColdFusion answers those questions and more. petapixel.com »
Fact: More and more photographers hate the 50mm focal length. It's been the standard in the industry for such a long time, but it's so overdone that many of us are sick of it. Manufacturers have realized this and have typically gone a bit longer or a bit wider. thephoblographer.com »
We at the Phoblographer would love to cultivate conversations around our favorite camera gear. Hey folks! I think you can agree that there’s a ton of negativity, toxicity, and emotionally jarring things in the media right now. thephoblographer.com »
Google’s Picasa was first released in 2002 as a quick way to catalog and edit your photos en masse. In 2015, Google released its last update and has since replaced it with the now ubiquitous Google Photos. petapixel.com »
I've learned this lesson twice in the past decade. Actually, I've learned it three times. Sometimes the latest camera options aren't the best products for the year--and this could be a significant reason why so many people buy vintage. thephoblographer.com »
I’ve been at this game a long time, and as my career has evolved, I’ve ended up in a lot of unexpected places. I went from shooting BMX and skateboarders, to commercial work in the make-up industry, to running workshops and gear demos. petapixel.com »
One of the many traps photographers can fall into when seeking to grow in their craft is “gear acquisition syndrome” (GAS) or “gear lust”. Wedding photographer Taylor Jackson made this entertaining 7-minute video explaining why gear addition isn’t the path toward success in photography. petapixel.com »
Pinball machines; depending on your age, you might know all about them. Once, considered so evil that New York City banned them. Wasted youths (juvenile delinquents) spent days and nights hanging out in pinball palaces. petapixel.com »
In this segment sponsored by Samyang, we’re going to go over our obsession with small primes. The classic masters only needed these lenses. And if you’re a Sony FE camera user, Samyang has a few that could appeal to you. thephoblographer.com »
The purpose of this article is to have a discussion about the current online photography community, flame wars about hardware, and some toxic behavior I see, all while trying to be as impartial as possible. petapixel.com »
As the majority of camera manufacturers move away from the SLR type cameras and start producing mirrorless systems, one company continues to hold on to the past. Pentax has now in multiple statements confirmed that it will not be producing a mirrorless camera and will continue to develop SLR cameras. My knee jerk reaction was […] petapixel.com »
When a few days past, the news circulated that Kodak Alaris had sold its paper division to Hong Kong-based Chinese company Sino Promise, reactions were mixed and ranged from disinterest over protectionist outrage to the fear that analog photography would finally meet its demise. petapixel.com »
Canon sent out a media alert to press this morning addressing the overheating concerns that have come up regarding the new EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera. The statement explains why Canon didn’t include a fan, when the camera will overheat, and what you can do to avoid these issues. The statement covers a lot of […] petapixel.com »
Street photography isn't inherently creepy. The process of shooting candid moments, telling the story of humanity, it's truly a beautiful thing. But (sadly there's a but,) there are some creepy street photographers, even if they're not consciously trying to be so. thephoblographer.com »
Commercial photographer and educator Karl Taylor is a working pro with an impressive portfolio to his name and major brands on his CV. So it came as a surprise when he declared recently that he hasn’t used a light meter in 15 years… and explained why you shouldn’t be using one either. Taylor’s advice is […] petapixel.com »
Why do I do landscape photography? I’ve been trying to conceptualize an answer to this question as I delve deeper into my self-expression through creating imagery. Over the past year, I have become a student of the photography art form, soaking up any and all knowledge possible from a thriving and massive community. I would […] petapixel.com »
There's the old idea that photographers should bring their cameras everywhere with them. But of course, not every photographer does that. For the ones that do though, we wondered exactly why this happens. thephoblographer.com »
Our friend Pye Jirsa over at SLR Lounge has put together a great portrait photography tutorial that explains when and why you SHOULD blow out your highlights sometimes. It might seem obvious to seasoned shooters, but a balanced exposure is not always the right choice. The main thing Pye is arguing against in this video […] petapixel.com »
It’s common knowledge that most lenses are at their best (i. e. sharpest) between f/5. 6 and f/8, depending on the lens. But why is that? Why does stopping down further actually make the image softer? This is what YouTuber ZY Productions explains in the video above. petapixel.com »
Why? That's the question that I'm asking about the RICOH GR III Street Edition camera. The company, seemingly taking a page from Leica's book, put a giant orange ring around the front of the camera to draw attention to it. thephoblographer.com »
Photographers with expensive gear often insure it against accidents and theft. This 1-minute video shows something else it can protect you from: asinine “pranks” when you’re simply minding your own business. petapixel.com »
There are many different reasons that photographers love photography. Almost always any individual photographer’s interest is a mixture of multiple aspects. This offering particularly reflects the interests of one individual — me. petapixel.com »
In a broadcast on the web, Ricoh Pentax announced that a new DSLR is coming. In fact, we knew that one was coming for a while, but this one is APS-C. In fact, it's supposed to be their new flagship APS-C DSLR. thephoblographer.com »
I don’t normally rant, but this has been bothering me for quite some time. I try not to worry about what gets written on the Internet because I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinions and it’s healthy to have many different opinions for others to pick and choose what works for them. Let’s […] petapixel.com »
After a recent bad experience in Ukraine, I returned to the UK upset, fed up and tired of things not going my way. I can’t get into details about what happened in Ukraine and although it was personal, it acted as a catalyst which then got me reflecting negatively on other areas of my life […] petapixel.com »
Photographer Heather Lahtinen of the Flourish Academy recently took on one of the most common complaints among working photographers: that cheap photogs are “saturating” the market and stealing all the jobs by undercutting better photographers on price. petapixel.com »
Over the last few years, Mirrorless cameras have really come into their own. Photographers have flocked to Mirrorless platforms thanks to advanced autofocus systems, electronic viewfinders, incredible burst rates, and many more features, but for some photographers, DSLRs are still viable options. thephoblographer.com »
We seem to see videos like this one from Sonder Creative quite often these days. It can be interesting to hear why individuals feel like they couldn't make the jump to a new platform, and in this case, Usman from Sonder Creative explains why the Fujifilm X-T3 and the Fujifilm platform in general just doesn't have what it takes to pull him away from Sony and the a7r III that he is using. thephoblographer.com »
I did my first advertising assignment in the year 2000. I still remember how excited I was when I, a few months later, walked out of a bookstore on Chestnut Street in San Francisco with several magazines with my pictures in them. petapixel.com »
Jerry Ciro Ucci uploaded photos as evidence as to why rent and security deposits can sometimes be sky-high. The pics are… shocking, to say the least and perfectly illustrate what absolute pigs some people can be. Scratch that, pigs are cleaner. boredpanda.com »
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri recently revealed the answer to a question that many IG users have been asking for years. No, not “is the chronological feed coming back” (he already answered that one a while back). petapixel.com »
Of course, Sony E and all L mount cameras have image stabilization on the sensor. But I can tell you from experience that I run into journalists and influencers who I swear inject coffee right into their veins. thephoblographer.com »
When they were young, my children used to get very excited about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. But they saw through those by the time they were six. So why has the myth of saving JPEG files at 72dpi lasted far more than six years? I see it everywhere: instructions to save and submit […] petapixel.com »
Last night we got our first official glance at Canon’s vision for their future in the R5 development announcement, and it looks to finally be an example of full-frame mirrorless taken seriously. petapixel.com »
Update 2: Here’s another leak, it never fails. The development announcement will be tonight (EST) Update: I have heard from a few people since this Read more... canonrumors.com »
Here’s why print wins over digitals every time. Really, it’s simple. It’s all about our children. In this digital age, we are in such a rush. Everything has to be instant. It has to happen NOW. It’s the reason we have cameras built into our phones, and it’s the reason we’re so addicted to social […] petapixel.com »
I'm an award-winning photographer from the UK, and I recently spent two weeks living on the highest permanently inhabited plateau in the world to document the looming Cashmere crisis in the Himalayan ice desert. boredpanda.com »
If you’re a sports photographer at any level in the United States, the dream gig would be to shoot a national championship: the World Series, the MLS cup, the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup, or perhaps the most coveted of all, the Super Bowl. petapixel.com »
Photographer Usman Dawood recently published an article in defense of Adobe. Reading it was a lot like reading a Microsoft fanboy at the height of the Window Vista era — sure, the product works, but at what level of financial cost and frustration? “Over the last few years, it seems like it’s become really cool […] petapixel.com »
Over the last few years, it seems like it’s become really cool to hate Adobe; kind of like how it’s cool to hate Coldplay. Except the main difference is that Coldplay really does suck. Note: I do not have any kind of relationship with Adobe. petapixel.com »
NBC documentary unit Left Field has created an interesting deep dive on the renaissance of film photography in the digital age. In the short doc, the Left Field team try to figure out why the analog process—so time consuming and expensive—has seen such a strong resurgence in recent years. The doc was shot and edited […] petapixel.com »
You just got your first camera. You're eager to go out and capture images like the ones you see on Instagram and other social media sites. You head out, capture your shots, look at them, and then you can't figure out why your images don't grab the attention of your viewers, and even yourself. thephoblographer.com »
