To hear photographer Nathan Wirth tell it, the wonder of old movies, TV shows, and comic books was that they were so obviously unrealistic. These old fantasies sparked the creative fire inside Wirth, and it’s in homage to these memories that he created the photo series Imaginations.
Imaginations is intentionally unrealistic. “Intending to emulate the […]. petapixel.com
For his new project The Prince and the Pauper, San Francisco-based photographer Horia Manolache connected with homeless people, learned their stories, and shot two portraits of each of them: the first shows them as they are now, and the second portrait shows them in the life or career they had once dreamed about. After meeting […] petapixel.com »
2016-08-19 20:26
Many people would agree that this year’s presidential contest is one of the most polarized and combative in living memory. For that reason, it felt particularly important to me this year to be in Cleveland and Philadelphia capturing the people and events that would surround the candidates and conventions. I work as a freelance photographer, […] petapixel.com »
2016-08-19 19:03
There is a new Shockproof and Scratchproof protective Silicone cover for the A7II, A7rII and A7sII cameras. You can buy those $38 on . You can choose between the Black or Camo colors. Note: There is a . sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-18 22:10
A team of researchers with the University of Vermont and Harvard have published a new study detailing Instagram profiles and the hidden clues they may hold about the photographer’s mental state. dpreview.com »
2016-08-18 21:36
Bring back the clamshell! From left to right: The Olympus Stylus Epic, The Olympus [mju :] II, The Olympus XA. The first two are the same camera (different names for different markets), the latter started my love for clamshell cameras. dpreview.com »
2016-08-18 15:00
Bring back the sliding lens cover design! From left to right: The Olympus Stylus Epic, The Olympus [mju :] II, The Olympus XA. The first two are the same camera (different names for different markets), the latter started my love for cameras with sliding lens covers. dpreview.com »
2016-08-18 15:00
Here’s episode 99 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS! Leave a comment in this post, or use our voicemail widget for feedback/questions for the show. petapixel.com »
2016-08-18 14:42
Samyang Optics has completed its launch of five new lenses over the summer with the announcement that its full-frame 14mm F2. 8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount is ready to hit stores. The Samyang AF 14/2. dpreview.com »
2016-08-18 04:04
Tripod manufacturers Manfrotto and Benro have settled their patent dispute after Mamiya America Corporation (MAC Group) agreed not to market its GoClassic and GoTravel series of tripods in the USA. dpreview.com »
2016-08-18 01:01
Corel has launched PaintShop Pro X9, the latest version of its photo editing software. With the X9 version, PaintShop Pro adds seven new features, as well as two enhancements to existing features, including new Interactive Gradients, expanded RAW camera profile support, and new Project Templates. dpreview.com »
2016-08-17 21:13
Introduction The Fujifilm X-E2S is essentially a Fujifilm X-E2 with firmware updates and some very minor tweaks. That doesn't mean it's a bad camera, or that people shouldn't consider it. dpreview.com »
2016-08-17 15:00
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2016-08-17 07:00
Unbeknownst to many, Canon has been selling mirrorless cameras since 2012, in addition to SLRs and point-and-shoots. Marketing for the EOS M system is starting to pick up - at least in the U. dpreview.com »
2016-08-16 21:29
The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has awarded Canon and Sony four titles each from the 19-strong list of photography products it has held up as the best of the year. The European DSLR Camera award, which is the main photography title, went to the Canon EOS 80D, while the EOS-1D X Mark ll won the European Professional DSLR category. dpreview.com »
2016-08-16 02:19
A Stereo-Nikkor 3. 5cm F3. 5 lens said to be in mint condition has been put up for auction on eBay. This speciality lens was designed for the Nikon S-Mount rangefinder to produce stereoscopic 3D images on a single photograph. dpreview.com »
2016-08-15 21:56
The California-based Brooks Institute, which offered degrees in photography, media and visual arts for 70 years, announced that it will close its doors this fall. In a statement released by the institute, the for-profit college cites the negative impact of recent stricter guidelines on career college programs introduced in 2011. dpreview.com »
2016-08-15 21:42
Introduction The Sony a6300 and Canon EOS 80D are visually very different cameras. One looks like Canon DSLRs always have, the other looks a lot like Sony's original NEX line of mirrorless cameras. dpreview.com »
2016-08-15 15:00
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is delighted to announce its two products, the FUJIFILM X-Pro2 digital camera and the FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens, have been crowned at the recent 2016 EISA (the European Imaging and Sound Association) awards. Fujifilm X series... fujifilm.eu »
2016-08-15 09:53
Tips for better wildflower photos Shooting wildflowers can be an intimidating endeavor, especially if you're looking to capture grand scenes and vistas. Navigating the crowds, finding the perfect composition and nailing the shot can all be overwhelming. dpreview.com »
2016-08-14 15:00
My favorite image from the Holuhraun volcanic eruption, Iceland. Not only did I shoot multiple versions, I also asked the pilot to fly as slowly as possible and to return to this angle repeatedly so I could make sure I have the composition just right. dpreview.com »
2016-08-13 15:00
Chinese lens and accessory maker Kipon has introduced a pair of focal length reducers that allow users to mount Nikon F and Leica R lenses to Micro Four Thirds cameras to give a 1. 4x crop factor. dpreview.com »
2016-08-12 23:14
Prior to the start of the games in Rio we got a glimpse of the gear that Getty photographers are using to cover the Olympics. This week, we've seen a couple more of the tools the organization is using – a pair of robotic underwater camera housings. dpreview.com »
2016-08-12 21:37
Cascable, a Wi-Fi-based camera remote control app for Apple devices, has been updated to version 2. 0. This update is a major one, adding both new features and additional support over the previous version. dpreview.com »
2016-08-12 21:19
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2016-08-12 15:00
SpaceVR is a startup that is planning to shoot VR cameras into space, so that subscribers to their service back on earth can see the planet from an astronaut's point of view, in full 360-degree VR glory. dpreview.com »
2016-08-11 21:44
VSCO has announced the launch of VSCO Open Studio, a free-to-use photography studio in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. ‘It’s expensive to rent studio space for your passion projects. dpreview.com »
2016-08-11 21:04
With the increasing power of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence available on both phones and PCs, we have reached a point where it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between photography and composites.