Long before photography was even a dream, people were trying to document the beauty of landscapes in a two-dimensional medium. From romantic interpretations of natural beauty to the realistic and mystifying Hudson River School painters, there have always been trends in how we see the landscape.
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With BeReal's meteoric rise this year, photographers have been wondering whether there is any future potential in the app as a social media platform to promote their work. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-09-07 16:09
I'm sure over the last few years all of us photographers have heard the word cinematic so much that in the end, it may have lost all meaning. Is every photo with crushed backs and a cyan-orange color grade "cinematic?" I'd say, no. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-03-25 18:40
When casting a model, several factors are at play. Some cast models based on how they look, others cast them based on who they know. But, what is a good model? Are there traits that good models share? Here are some that I have noticed. petapixel.com »
2021-10-30 18:00
When I attempt to make a great photographic print, what do I look for? What process do I go through to make the image as perfect as possible? I have spent 40 years making my exhibition-quality Cibachrome prints and I’d like to explain what goes into making a superlative photographic print. What really brings a […] petapixel.com »
2021-03-26 18:55
Licensing Contributor and fashion and beauty portrait photographer Elena Slyusar shares her thoughts on what makes a photo "good" vs. "bad," as well as more about her creative journey and tips for fellow photographers. iso.500px.com »
2019-05-23 02:45
Can two prime lenses so close in focal length really be so different, and why should you choose one over the other? This is a question that has been asked many times before. Here we will take a quick look at the differences between the two and what they are both good for. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-21 07:00
In an age where everyone has a camera in their pocket and fashion magazine covers are being shot with iPhones, what makes a photographer? Erik Wahlstrom muses on what he calls ‘the democratization of photography’ in this 5-minute video. petapixel.com »
2017-06-17 18:02
Due to a significant surge in tourism, Japanese authorities will build a large barrier to block views of Mount Fuji within Fujikawaguchiko, a town of about 25,000 residents located in the foothills around Mt. Fuji. [Read More]
Dutch visual storytellers and travelers Krista and Ties, known as Bluehill_Stories on Instagram and YouTube, are currently on an adventure in New Zealand and have run into an unusual problem with their Sony camera -- a spider decided to move in. [Read More]
As part of its long-running "Notes and queries" segment, The Guardian asked its readers why photographs of beautiful scenery "never do it justice?" The following week, reader responses were published, offering great practical advice for amateur shutterbugs seeking to improve their travel photos. [Read More]
Skylum, the makers of Luminar Neo photo editing software, announced an expansion for its Luminar Adventures project by adding six new destinations over the next year. [Read More]
In the land where the summer sun never sets, where ice and fire engage in a perpetual waltz, I embarked on the photography journey of a lifetime. The destination? Svalbard—an Arctic realm of mystery and marvel, the northernmost reaches of our planet. [Read More]
My first experience with an almost full production Nikon Z8 took me to stunning Yellowstone National Park. In the week or so that I had to play with it I found it to be a most enjoyable camera, and I was able to review most of the major aspects of the cameras handling and capabilities.
George Patov and Michael von Aichberger collaborated to create an impressive 114-gigapixel virtual tour of Barcelona, Spain, complete with tagged landmarks, camera information, and controls for exploration. [Read More]