Photographer Brad Wilson has been photographing animals set against a black backdrop for more than a decade. For him, it wasn't enough to take their picture -- he wanted to capture a portrait of an "authentic encounter." [Read More]
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When it comes to photography, Alex Bain has carved a unique niche for himself in the world of toy photography. From capturing dramatic battles between Star Wars characters to bringing to life sci-fi and horror figures, his work has captivated audiences by blending cinematic techniques with the playful nature of toys. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-06-27 22:40
Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter purchased a century-old Eastman View Camera No. 2-D, also known as the Kodak 2D, more than six months ago and has since spent the time since restoring the camera to its former glory. petapixel.com »
2025-06-16 21:26
Hungarian photographer Benedek Lampert is well known for his fantastic images that bring Lego to life. Lampert's latest project brings the high-octane world of Formula 1 to life using Lego's new F1 sets, brilliant backdrops, practical effects, and, of course, incredible photo skills. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-03-17 17:16
Australian photographer Snaptoy plays with her action toys and uses photography to tell their entertaining stories. Brisbane based Snaptoy creates a universe where action figures come to life and express themselves through wonderful instagram photos and videos. boredpanda.com »
2018-08-20 15:23
Japanese Instagrammer Hotkenobi is making quite a name for himself, gaining thousands of followers who appreciate his talent for bringing superhero action figures to (often humorous) life. Hotkenobi is an Osaka-based action figure photographer who uses a combination of photography, storytelling, and photo editing skills to make plastic figurines seem like they’re very much alive. […] petapixel.com »
2017-02-23 00:38
A photographer who has taken studio portraits of chickens for the last eight years says he is "captivated" by them.
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Fujifilm has come to dominate the medium format market and for good reason. Combining the ergonomic controls and autofocusing capabilities of its APS-C cameras with the colossal image quality from the 100-megapixel sensor has paid dividends for the company.
Photographing football campaigns in one of the most aggressive and intense types of commercial photography there is. While some photoshoots will have a sushi chef for craft services, football sets have doughnuts, caffeine and loud music.
Much to the surprise of many, photographing athletes doesn’t always mean you are a sports photographer. Truthfully, I don’t know much about sports at all. [Read More]
This tutorial explains how to dramatically light a hair product group — or any other health and beauty product — using entry-level gear and a home studio. The accessible and repeatable workflow delivers vibrant and punchy images that are catalog-ready.
Photographer and educator Karl Taylor believes that parabolic softboxes are nothing more than marketing and that any conventional softbox can achieve the same results. In this 10. 5-minute video, he proves it.