The United States Transportation Security Administration has rolled out the use of computed tomography (CT) scanners as the latest “threat detection” equipment scanner for airport security.
As these are different from X-ray machines, what happens to film if it goes through one? The use of CT scanners has become more widespread across the United States […]. petapixel.com
And if they’re a big company, they’ll spend even more money on the retoucher. The Phoblographer realizes that, as a publication, we don’t always have to be so serious. So, each weekend, we work to bring you a bit of fun in our Humor section. thephoblographer.com »
2024-09-14 13:00
With the total solar eclipse now just weeks away, the American Astronomical Society has advised people to take great care when viewing the celestial event. And that includes photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-20 15:03
Frequent analog photographers likely know that flying with film can be a risky endeavor. But beyond anecdotal experience and what airport scanning companies say, the impacts of flying with film haven't been very thoroughly examined. petapixel.com »
2024-01-24 22:16
Photographer Mathieu Stern is known for his fun projects like turning a Parisian apartment into a giant camera and shooting travel photos with a full-spectrum converted Sony camera, often shoots with vintage lenses. petapixel.com »
2024-01-20 22:04
In case life isn't hard enough for photographers who shoot film, when traveling through an airport they have to worry about the X-ray scanners ruining their unprocessed film. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-03 19:55
A detailed investigation has revealed what happens to all of the stolen cameras and electronics that are pilfered from cars across San Francisco: they are all sold on the street -- often within a matter of hours of theft -- and in broad daylight. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-04-19 00:33
Large format printers typically take up as much size as a desk. In addition, many require accessing both sides, which means the printer requires more floor space than the physical size of the printer itself. thephoblographer.com »
2021-06-15 10:15
Researchers from Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) have shared a brief 3-second video clip that shows what happens when a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone collides into a car windshield at 100 kilometers per hour (62. petapixel.com »
2021-04-12 22:13
Our minds are so rarely silent. For those of us with anxiety disorders, the noise is constant. From what we’ll cook for dinner to the specifics of how our lives will end, there’s no shortage of things to worry about. petapixel.com »
2020-03-03 22:50
Last week, Emerald Expositions, the owner of Photo District News (PDN), announced that PDN would no longer publish new content online or in print. The magazine had been a staple of the professional photography industry, particularly for advertising and commercial photography. petapixel.com »
2020-02-03 19:41
"My friend is a photographer for musical artists, and was on tour for 2 months for Julia Micheals and Bea Miller, so I had Jade all that time." boredpanda.com »
2019-06-14 13:05
For the months leading up to our wedding, we had periodic discussions about what we would do for engagement pictures. We talked about locations, photographers, props. I don't think either of us were particularly excited about the concept of being in front of the camera. boredpanda.com »
2018-08-09 23:32
Before you start watch photos. Let's Meet an Armenian Couple. Independent filmmaker Grigor Poghosyan and photoblogger Mariam Hovhannesyan are travelling and taking everyday urban photos. boredpanda.com »
2018-01-25 19:50
We first met Diana Sirokai a while back in a previous post of ours, when she had spent a little time recreating shots of Kim Kardashian in her own, plus-sized style. Now she has teamed up again with fashion photographer Karizza to recreate another iconic photoshoot, this time the nude shot of Gigi Hadid. boredpanda.com »
2017-12-29 13:22
Fruit has always epitomised passion – sweet sins? Succulent seduction? Flamboyant temptation? For some individuals, fruit is so irresistible that the desire for it borders on fetishism. The 'fetish fruits' project shows what can happen when fetish and fruit are united – a uniquely flavoured photographic composition. boredpanda.com »
2017-10-22 13:30
So, what happens when you follow a ballerina for one day? Diary of a Ballerina, my last work. I hope you'll enjoy it. like and share. boredpanda.com »
2017-07-04 20:56
The folks over at Dyson media teamed up with photographer Alastair Bird to see what would happen when you shoot with expired film. As analog film photography is currently seeing a resurgence, it’s a question many people have on their mind. thephoblographer.com »
2017-04-12 22:31
Ever wondered what would happen if your fancy DJI Phantom drone got struck by lightning while you were out flying it? Well, wonder no more. Thanks to YouTuber Tom Scott and the University of Manchester High Voltage Lab, we can watch it happen… twice. petapixel.com »
2017-04-12 18:14
No matter what your wedding budget is, some expenses are vital. Especially, a professional wedding photographer. Eirik Halvorsen is one of them and he found a brilliant way to prove why specialists like him are essential to every ceremony. boredpanda.com »
2017-04-12 17:28
Helicopters can't fly without using their rotor blades, so to see one gliding through the air with its rotor completely still is a somewhat surreal sight. boredpanda.com »
2017-03-06 16:52
As many of us, including myself, prepare to travel this summer, we -- as photographers -- tend to carry a lot of lithium batteries for our photography gear. After all, we aren’t going to check our precious and pricey cameras, lenses, and other equipment.
Airports around the United States are getting futuristic new CT scanners that give the TSA an instant 3D view of carry-on luggage contents, but the new scanners are a development film photographers should be wary of — they can reportedly wipe out your unprocessed film with a single scan. The TSA and American Airlines announced […]
I spent perhaps an hour talking about this review with Imaging Resource's Jaron Schneider before I even started writing this review for the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L. We spoke about it amongst ourselves and a number of other journalists on a press trip.
Getting cleared by airport security may soon be less time-consuming with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) currently testing some new screening equipment. According to a report by The Washington Post, these new 3D-imaging scanners will allow travelers to leave their electronics and liquids in their carry-on luggage.
Gitzo and the rest of the Vitec group have been keen on doing collaborations with companies like Sony; and the star of their latest is the new Gitzo Traveler Alpha. So how is it specifically designed for Sony cameras? Apparently, it has to do with the tripod plate.
Congratulations! You just got hired to travel for your photography/video services! The question now becomes: how do you get your batteries on the airplane? Does TSA have anything to say about it? Since the Galaxy smartphone explosions, people have been paranoid about lithium-ion batteries exploding on board (you actually have a higher chance of getting […]
