When street photographer Robin Schimko made the leap and purchased a Leica Q in 2015, he was hesitant. The price was steep, and the fixed lens made it a “glorified point-and-shoot. ” And yet, it has become his unequivocal favorite.
Here are the 5 reasons why. Interestingly, Schimko doesn’t mention the camera’s diminutive size or portability—a […]. 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 »
2024-01-24 20:22
Most photographers I know have lens preferences and tend to utilize a favorite lens for their photography. Maybe it’s the way the lens captures the sun flare or the way the lens sees what they picture in their mind. petapixel.com »
2022-06-21 20:56
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 »
2020-11-21 20:00
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 »
2020-10-16 19:11
Maybe you’re a beginner, just got your first camera, and you’re trying to learn to navigate the world of photography. Or you’ve been photographing for a while, but you’re looking for something different, something new. petapixel.com »
2018-07-18 20:57
Picture this: you come home after a great day out photographing and you’re excited to look through all the beautiful images you’ve captured. However, after importing them you realize that they’re all garbage because they’re blurry. petapixel.com »
2018-06-14 20:38
There has been a lot of stories over the last year or so from people that have left Canon for Sony, only to return later. A few of the big reasons we’ve seen for the return to Canon center around support, reliability, professional services and repair times. canonrumors.com »
2018-03-12 11:32
As photographers, it is very easy to focus on stills and ignore the world of videography. However, video is an increasingly powerful tool and understanding it can benefit your work and career as a stills photographer. petapixel.com »
2017-10-25 20:47
Photographer Rohit Vohra, a Leica Ambassador and the co-founder of APF Magazine, came up with a humorous list of 20 reasons why you should never date a street photographer. Here they are: 1. They will zone focus, rather than giving you their undivided attention. 2. You ask them to take one decent picture of them […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-17 21:58
No matter your current skill level, you could (and should) always be getting better. And if you ever find yourself in a creative rut—as we all do from time to time—watch this video. Photographer and filmmaker Peter McKinnon thinks he knows why you’re struggling, and how to get out. McKinnon’s latest video might ruffle some […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-12 23:57
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Whether you're a simple tourist or a professional photographer, Lapland is a truly magical place to visit. Not only is it the home of the starry skies and dazzling Northern Lights, but it's also home to Santa Claus and his reindeer - making Lapland the ultimate go-to winter destination. boredpanda.com »
2016-12-12 11:20
I thought I'd have a bit of fun when out shooting the street, so I started naming my street compositions according to winning hands when playing cards. So from a truly exceptional hand (a brilliant composition filled with complexity) to the simplest card (a simple snapshot of a straightforward subject). [Read More]
I’ve always tried to create visual content with the highest possible quality and resolution, paying a lot of attention to detail and composition. In the beginning of my career that meant using large and medium formats, but lately, one of my favorite cameras is quite the opposite. I’ve done a lot of studio work and […]
Brooklyn-based photographer Josh Katz made this 11-minute video of a social experiment he did on the streets of New York City to “turn street photography on its head.” Instead of shooting photos of strangers and walking away with the images, Katz shot Polaroids of people, handed them the picture to keep, and then tried to […]
Photographer Luc Kordas first moved from Europe to New York City in 2014 after living in six different countries in six different years. Since then, he has made his living as a photographer while doing street photography for himself.
Rinzi Ruiz is a talented photographer who discovered his passion for street photography on the sidewalks of downtown Los Angeles. Here’s a great 4-minute interview with Ruiz by StreetShootr about his mindset and work.
Street photography is a huge passion for us as well as essential development training for our wedding work. Each year we make multiple short excursions to cities across the world to see what we can find on the streets and one big, extended trip to give us a chance to really try and find the […]