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
Anna Isabella Christensen is a photographer whose self-portraits depict the contrast between the fragile human form and the raw beauty of Iceland's volcanic eruptions, glaciers, and Northern lights. [Read More]
Award-winning astrophotographer Mihail Minkov recently returned home to Bulgaria following an incredible 20-day journey across South America, where Minkov visited some of the world's most spectacular locations with the darkest skies. [Read More]
Peak Design announced what it calls "its most anticipated product release yet": the Roller Pro Carry-On. The new carry-on luggage aims to embody "the future of luggage design" by combining soft-sided style and hard-sided durability, clever features, and an entirely custom design. [Read More]
The images of Japan that spring to mind are of the bustling, neon-splashed streets of Tokyo—towering walls of steel and glass, teeming pedestrians dodging traffic. But the Land of the Rising Sun also harbors visions of natural beauty that stretch the eye to the horizon and tug at the soul. [Read More]
When I’m packing for a trip, my camera is one of the first things that I tuck into a bag. Willingness to risk clothes being lost in a checked bag to fill a carry-on with camera gear is a true sign of the serious travel photographer, the sort of person to capture more than just …
"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]