My first time in a Sub-Saharan African country was in Ethiopia, and to be honest I wasn’t sure what to expect. Well, yes I know, I was expecting to get ‘in the zone’ at all times and take hundreds of great pictures like I expect from all my photography trips. Not too much to ask, […]
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My name is Brendan Burkett, and I believe I have created an original device and street photography method. What I have done is attach a softbox to my back for ultimate portability. This allows me to get street portraits with a very unique light. I live in Cincinnati and it all started when I went […] petapixel.com »
2019-03-05 17:05
I'm often asked about my process when it comes to photographing strangers. How do I approach someone? What if they say no? Should I shoot in manual mode? These are just a few of questions I receive as people want to start their own journey in street portraiture. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-14 08:00
Here’s a thought-provoking 9-minute video by UK photographer Jamie Windsor regarding the ethics of street photography. Windsor examines the work of the late Hong Kong photographer Fan Ho and American photographer Nan Goldin, contrasting their photos with the work of Magnum photographer Martin Parr. petapixel.com »
2018-11-23 19:10
The modern world is spoilt for choice when it comes to cameras, gadgets and editing tools that bring out the beautiful colours in your photographs. I have just got the Fuji XT2 and I'm learning all about those famously addictive 'Fuji Colours'. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-16 19:00
When I started out in photography, I always thought: if I could shoot in New York City, Tokyo, Paris or Amsterdam, my street photos would be much better… But it turns out that it’s all about your imagination, creativity, and patience. petapixel.com »
2017-06-28 18:12
As of early 2017, my only camera has been the Ricoh GR II, which has a fixed-focal 28mm lens. I wanted to share my personal experiences shooting with a 28mm lens, after having shot with a 35mm lens for almost 6 years. digitalrev.com »
2017-02-17 03:00
"I really want to get the light meter fixed," my dad told me once, years ago. "It's been hard, I don't think they make the parts anymore. " By the late 2010s, my dad had given up on ever getting his Nikon Photomic FTn ever working again.
Have you ever flown internationally and, in your desire to make sure to capture every great moment, brought too much gear? We know the feeling, and The PetaPixel Podcast team want to help you avoid the FOMO without missing any of the photos. [Read More]
Making a good camera backpack, especially one that stands out in a crowded market, is difficult. Making a good adventure camera backpack is even more difficult, as it combines the needs of two very opinionated types of users.
Martin Lindner is a German photographer and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador known for capturing captivating images with unique perspectives in urban environments. Lindner’s use of shapes, patterns, symmetry, and leading lines create images that ask his viewers to use their imaginations to decipher the story being told in the frame. [Read More]
My history with the Canon mirrorless series started in late 2018 with the launch of the EOS R. Since then, I have switched from the EF to the RF mount, and for the past four years, I have worked intensively with two EOS R5 cameras.
A new interactive map will help American photographers plan the perfect fall foliage trip this year based on historical data, machine learning algorithms, and public reports. [Read More]
For ten harrowing minutes, I lost everything in Italy. My beloved backpack of gear was gone.
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