One of the best things about photography is it is an art form that is currently easily accessible to practically everyone. From creatives shooting on analog systems with film to professionals with the latest and most powerful DSLR and mirrorless systems to influencers working with a smartphone.
No matter what is being used, everyone can capture life's most important moments.
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Audience: a broad term, of course. Evokes all kinds of responses. Since this is a photoblog I am referencing the audience that sees our work. In this very odd and terrible of times, I find that having no audience for my photographs is very difficult. petapixel.com »
2020-10-24 20:19
In photography, ISO (formerly ASA) refers to the sensitivity of your film or your digital camera’s ability to capture light. The post What is ISO (and how to use it) in photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-04-28 16:00
"I think what makes good art is to engage people and not dictate to people what to feel," says Mark De Paola. He's a multi-disciplined creative, working across many industries, inducing television, art, and photography. thephoblographer.com »
2020-04-28 07:00
When it comes to landscape photography, what’s most important: light or composition? This question has been making the rounds in some online communities recently, so Australian photographer Andrew Marr decided to tackle the subject and share his take on how to best balance these two key elements. petapixel.com »
2020-02-03 23:06
There are rules you must follow to license your street photos for commercial use. Here are our top nine tips for creating urban images that sell. The post What you need to know when Licensing urban photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-01-06 15:30
If you haven’t heard of personal branding photography, you’re not the only one. It’s a small but growing sub-genre of commercial photography that has been gaining popularity among female entrepreneurs and small-business owners. petapixel.com »
2019-12-19 22:05
After I saw an ad on Facebook about an upcoming Best Buy photography workshop, I got the idea to attend it, and I thought other photographers would be interested in the experience, too. I signed up, paid the $50 to attend the workshop, and got an email confirming my registration. My Background I have shot […] petapixel.com »
2019-02-04 18:55
Photographs are as much about what is not included as the subjects in the frame. Being aware of the things I avoid is as helpful to me as the things I gravitate towards when it comes to composing an image. petapixel.com »
2019-01-28 21:52
I’ve always had a fascination with geometry and man-made structures, their perfection has a strong attraction on me. It took me time to realize that what I appreciated most wasn’t necessarily their symmetry or the simple repetition of shapes but the parallelism between the various elements of the construction of an image. To better understand […] petapixel.com »
2019-01-10 20:27
It has been bugging me for a while now: there is just something that is missing from photography. From my personal work to the majority of photographers out there. I’m talking about the photos on your feeds, be it personal to commercial. petapixel.com »
2018-08-07 17:05
Figuring out how much to charge clients is a struggle shared by many photographers, particularly if you’re trying live off the fruits of your craft. In this 30-minute episode of their Picture This Podcast, photographers Tony and Chelsea Northrup spend half an hour discussing this topic and sharing advice. “It’s REALLY hard to decide what […] petapixel.com »
2018-03-22 22:27
The visual nature of the Internet makes it the ideal format for getting a photography portfolio in front of a wide audience. The problem that many photographers face, though, is finding a template that is eye-catching and easy to work with. petapixel.com »
2017-04-28 16:50
I’ve been doing this long enough that I honestly can’t remember why or how I started. I mean, I remember my origin story… but as an adult I also know that is probably a distillation and summary of what exactly went on. petapixel.com »
2016-12-05 21:52
December 3rd, 2015 was the day I bought my first camera. I carefully chose one body and one lens: a Nikon D5300 and a 50mm prime lens. Here are a few of the things I’ve learned throughout my journey: I still don’t know how to compose. My good photos are a tiny fraction of all […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-05 21:42
Photo Stealers, a website that has investigated and identified people who steal photos for over a decade, has become embroiled in increasingly expensive legal battles and was even brought offline by an alleged photo thief earlier this week. [Read More]
If you've been reading the site a lot in January, you probably noticed a pretty big change that came. Desktop and mobile website readers of the Phoblographer now have access to the website's dark mode just by switching a little button on the bottom left of the site.
"I don’t post very often, compared to many photographers, and I suspect I may be just pushing my selectivity 'upstream' by being very stringent about what I choose to edit and post in the first place," says photographer Ian Garrick Mason to the Phoblographer, noting our observation about his online presence.
"I don’t post very often, compared to many photographers, and I suspect I may be just pushing my selectivity 'upstream' by being very stringent about what I choose to edit and post in the first place," says photographer Ian Garrick Mason to the Phoblographer, noting our observation about his online presence.
In a surprising move, Alphabet Inc. has sold its Google Domains assets and operations to website building and hosting giant Squarespace. Squarespace will acquire around 10 million domains from Google in the transaction. [Read More]
Digital Photography Review has released an update about its impending closure, addressing the concerns from its readers about lost content and announcing an archival effort. [Read More]
We got a new haircut and shapeup recently here at the Phoblographer. Back in 2021, we launched our app, which a lot of you folks have been enjoying for the benefits, the monthly giveaways, and the banner-ad free content.