A private helicopter being used for a photography flight crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday, killing the 5 passengers on board who were “tightly harnessed” when the chopper became submerged.
The pilot managed to escape. The helicopter was owned and operated by Liberty Helicopters, which offers 10-minute “Photo Flights” for $99+ per […]. petapixel.com
Members of the Jewish community in Ottawa say they are angry after the National Holocaust Monument was used as a backdrop for photos and videos. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-09-14 21:43
I’m photographer Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens. In this video and article, I’ll share with you an actual photoshoot fraud case and what to look for so that you don’t get taken by a fraudulent scam like it. petapixel.com »
2021-02-09 21:47
For quite some time, I had an understanding with my agent that if they could get me any television show to shoot a campaign for, I wanted it to be Mythbusters. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a nerd at heart, and Mythbusters was the show that really started to make it […] petapixel.com »
2020-07-17 21:54
Every so often a photo shoot comes along that both excites you and terrifies you at the same time. Today’s article is about one such experience. When I was in college—more specifically in Russian History 401 at ASU—I got a phone call and had to leave class, much to my teachers chagrin. It was Getty […] petapixel.com »
2020-06-23 19:41
500px photographer and alumnus Bettina Bogar shares her tips for producing a creative photoshoot. The post [Photo Shoot Ideas] Tips on Producing Your Own Creative Photo Shoot appeared first on 500px Blog. iso.500px.com »
2019-08-12 15:29
One of the most challenging bits of being a photographer is coming up with ideas for a project, whether it's for work or play. Getting an art director or creative director involved does help, but if you're working solo, you have develop those solid concepts and themes yourself. thephoblographer.com »
2019-04-12 19:00
Benjamin Von Wong, a viral photographer turned environmentalist, has released a new project to raise awareness about “toxic laundry” that is full of plastic. An estimated 94% of American tap water contains invisible plastic fibers, and Von Wong felt compelled to do something about it. petapixel.com »
2017-11-14 18:25
We all have our dreams. Some are simple, while others are complex, buried under an overwhelming mountain of hurdles. It’s not often that people live out their dreams. But, what happens when you do? What happens when you achieve every single goal in your path? How do you plan for the future when you have […] petapixel.com »
2017-09-15 20:20
I always dreamed to take maternity shoots in that amazing place. And I did it! boredpanda.com »
2017-07-24 12:13
For their recent 10th anniversary, Steve and Danielle VanHorn hired photographer Vanessa Hoffmann of Giggle Monster Photography to do a photo shoot. But it wasn’t just any ol’ photo shoot — it was a 1980s-themed one complete with lasers, tube socks, and Spandex. petapixel.com »
2017-07-11 22:35
I had an interesting opportunity to work with this pair of loving souls who wanted some extraordinary photos for their casual pre-wedding photography. Drawing inspirations from Thumbelina, they requested to turn themselves into miniature people in their photos. boredpanda.com »
2017-07-04 17:32
I had an interesting opportunity to work with this pair of loving souls who wanted some extraordinary photos for their casual pre-wedding photography. Drawing inspirations from Thumbelina, they requested to turn themselves into miniature people in their photos. boredpanda.com »
2017-07-04 17:32
Liquido Active, an activewear brand based in Brazil, has been embroiled in a scandal for the past week after posting an image to their Instagram of their models doing yoga on Hanging Lake’s iconic log. petapixel.com »
2017-06-22 18:52
Commercial air-to-air photography is an art that very few photographers have the opportunity or skill to get involved in. This 14 minute behind-the-scenes video from Everyday Reviews is as close as most will get, as it takes the viewer on a shoot of Air Canada’s new livery. Air Canada rebranded in February, which meant that […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-21 19:44
Hey guys. I’m a long-time PetaPixel reader and guest writer, but to avoid tarnishing my photography business forever and making my clients super uncomfortable, I’m going to use a pseudonym for this story of my worst nightmare coming true. petapixel.com »
2017-06-14 21:32
Here’s an interesting effect you can create entirely in-camera: photograph a backlit keyboard in the dark using a long exposure while moving your camera around. A Corsair Vengeance K95 keyboard, which has backlit keys. petapixel.com »
2017-05-01 22:56
This simple step-by-step tutorial comes to us from Dustin Dolby of Workphlo, who’s got a knack for shooting high-end product photography with minimal gear. This time, he’s showing us how to quickly and easily capture a professional wine photograph using just two speedlights and a kit lens. Just like he did last time, Dustin breaks […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-27 00:07
If we wrote it once, we’ve written it a thousand times: you don’t need expensive equipment to capture high-quality studio photography. As photographer Dustin Dolby of Workphlo demonstrates in this video, even that expensive cosmetics look is doable with cheap speedlights… and skill. petapixel.com »
2017-04-08 00:02
There’s a new viral photo going around that shows what happened when a generous gesture turned into a heartwarming photo fail. Reddit user Tyguy462 was walking around on a beach with his wife when a kind elderly man offered to shoot a photo for them. “Would you like me to take a photo of you […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-18 23:08
My original 52 Week Challenge in 2016 was a huge success, with tens of thousands of photographers participating from around the world. In celebration of those who have completed the first challenge, a new challenge is now here! The challenge for 2017 has a higher difficulty level than the original challenge. While this challenge is […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-28 22:21
Hello, my name is Vincenzo Spina. I’m a full-time Presentation Director at Ubisoft Montreal. Although I make games for a living I also love photography and comics. I grew up on comics and 90s superhero TV shows, and I’m a big fan of Marvel and DC. So when Liam Wong and I got the opportunity […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-17 20:27
For his recent project titled Frozen, photographer Denis Klero shot creative studio portraits of action sports athletes in a way that makes them look like they’re frozen in ice. Much of the snow look was created using many cans of Sno Blower, an aerosol spray that costs about $11 for a 16-ounce can. Behind the […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-10 19:30
Sean Pollock shares his top advice.
The post 3 Quick Tips for a Successful Lifestyle Photo Shoot appeared first on 500px ISO.
iso.500px.com »2016-12-09 00:53
As a photographer on set, it’s your job to get the most out of your models—to make them feel comfortable, and help them help you achieve your vision. In this great video, photographer Clinton Lubbe of dphog explains how to do this when your model is young, inexperienced, or both. When you’re first starting out, […] petapixel.com »
2016-11-30 20:20
I definitely love do-it-yourself projects, especially those that help me out with a project in a niche way. I recently had a story planned and I wanted the opening and closing shots to be of sunlight and moonlight streaming through a window, illuminating a girl who had fallen asleep reading… but how the hell was […] petapixel.com »
2016-11-02 20:39
As a wedding photographer, nothing beats a good old fashioned celebrity cameo. Cue Tom Hanks, walking right into NYC photographer Meg Miller‘s frame while she was out shooting bride and groom Elizabeth and Ryan in Central Park last weekend. petapixel.com »
2016-09-27 20:01
While I photograph the Kansas City Chiefs' home games during the season, I don’t go along if they make the playoffs or Super Bowl. But that doesn’t mean I’m finished doing assignments involving them.
A photographer out "doing what he loved" has tragically fallen hundreds of feet to his death as he tried to find a better vantage point. [Read More]
“First do no harm…” Sometimes I think that there should be a Hippocratic oath for journalists due to the extremely sensitive stories that we sometimes encounter, and if there were such a text, it should start with those preceding four words. [Read More]
Nate Yeun, a well-respected nature photographer, has been found dead after falling from a cliff in Hawaii while out hiking.
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A Florida man has died after he became buried in the sand in what officials speculate was caused by the collapse of a dune he was leaning while photographing the morning sunrise with his GoPro. [Read More]
A bride was posing for a wedding photo shoot in Beirut, Lebanon, yesterday when a massive explosion occurred in the city’s port. Wedding photographer Mahmoud Nakib managed to capture the blast’s shockwave on camera.
A security camera in the heart of Nashville, TN somehow managed to survive a direct hit from the devastating EF3 tornado that ripped through the city on March 3rd. The resulting footage is eye-opening.