A content creator for Moment — an online marketplace for photo and video gear — has shared why he ditched shooting in RAW and more often than not will shoot with his Fujifilm JPEG files, making most of the different ways to post-process in the camera, instead. Each photographer revises a way of working that […]
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Mirrorless, mirrorless, ah the joys of mirrorless. Isn’t it better than DSLRs in every way possible? It may be. But honestly, I couldn’t care less. While that may sound egoistical, the reason I don’t care is that I’m not upgrading to mirrorless anytime soon. petapixel.com »
2021-05-01 21:00
There are countless distractions that often hinder our creativity and photographic expression. The pressure and comparison that comes with social media can make digital photography end up feeling like a burden: Each shot must be better than the last and a photo with subnormal likes is a failure. What if there was a way to […] petapixel.com »
2021-04-12 19:40
As a professional photographer, you can imagine my surprise when I found that my favorite iPhone (possibly ever) was not the one with the best camera. In fact, the phone I am talking about the rarely-mentioned iPhone 12 Mini. petapixel.com »
2021-03-17 21:35
One of the many traps photographers can fall into when seeking to grow in their craft is “gear acquisition syndrome” (GAS) or “gear lust”. Wedding photographer Taylor Jackson made this entertaining 7-minute video explaining why gear addition isn’t the path toward success in photography. petapixel.com »
2020-08-17 21:05
Commercial photographer and educator Karl Taylor is a working pro with an impressive portfolio to his name and major brands on his CV. So it came as a surprise when he declared recently that he hasn’t used a light meter in 15 years… and explained why you shouldn’t be using one either. Taylor’s advice is […] petapixel.com »
2020-07-10 22:04
Photographers with expensive gear often insure it against accidents and theft. This 1-minute video shows something else it can protect you from: asinine “pranks” when you’re simply minding your own business. petapixel.com »
2020-05-26 20:36
Photographer Heather Lahtinen of the Flourish Academy recently took on one of the most common complaints among working photographers: that cheap photogs are “saturating” the market and stealing all the jobs by undercutting better photographers on price. petapixel.com »
2020-03-10 23:03
Over the last few years, Mirrorless cameras have really come into their own. Photographers have flocked to Mirrorless platforms thanks to advanced autofocus systems, electronic viewfinders, incredible burst rates, and many more features, but for some photographers, DSLRs are still viable options. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-02 17:00
Yesterday, I was at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shooting for Flashes of Hope, a wonderful non-profit organization that gets photographers like myself to volunteer their time and create portraits of kids who are literally fighting for their lives. petapixel.com »
2019-11-07 02:03
Let me get this clear right from the start: this is not a Nikon bashing post. Rather, it’s a Fuji X Series love story. I love Nikon. The first ever DSLR I owned was a Nikon, and since then I’ve upgraded a number of times without ever feeling the need to consider a different system. […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-18 21:14
I have seen so many posts across various websites and Facebook groups this week all centered around one theme: wedding photography. Wedding season is well and truly upon us and I guess that everyone who’s getting married this summer has already booked their photographer. petapixel.com »
2019-05-28 18:03
Social media has become such an integral part of a photographer's journey. I myself had become so immersed in it that I’d spend a large portion of my day on apps like Instagram and Twitter. Building profiles, portraying the perfect life and living for likes, it absorbs so many of us, including myself. thephoblographer.com »
2019-03-20 13:00
Changing camera systems is not something to be taken lightly. As a die-hard Nikon fan since I first got into photography, I didn’t think I would ever consider switching away from them. And yet, here I am, sitting with no Nikon kit in sight having just shot my first wedding entirely on Sony kit and […] petapixel.com »
2019-03-15 20:11
Have you ever had a moment in your life where a friend, co-worker or client comes to you and ask you for a specific image and you just can’t find the original? If you’re like me with a few Lightroom catalogs containing ten thousands of photographs, then this situation will likely happen. With digital photography, […] petapixel.com »
2019-01-26 22:53
Maybe you’re a beginner, just got your first camera, and you’re trying to learn to navigate the world of photography. Or you’ve been photographing for a while, but you’re looking for something different, something new. petapixel.com »
2018-07-18 20:57
Instant cameras have been a big part of the recent analog resurgence, and it's easy to see why. There's nothing like seeing a print develop right before your eyes. With this medium, you also get to own a bit of photography history in the camera itself. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-19 19:00
Instant cameras have been a big part of the recent analog resurgence, and it's easy to see why. There's nothing like seeing a print develop right before your eyes. With this medium, you also get to own a bit of photography history in the camera itself. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-19 19:00
Visual artist Simon Cade of DSLRguide created this 2. 5-minute video that can give some inspiration and encouragement to you if you’re photographer (or any other type of artist) who’s feeling defeated and unsure of whether or not to push forward in your craft. petapixel.com »
2017-08-07 23:27
Photographer Rohit Vohra, a Leica Ambassador and the co-founder of APF Magazine, came up with a humorous list of 20 reasons why you should never date a street photographer. Here they are: 1. They will zone focus, rather than giving you their undivided attention. 2. You ask them to take one decent picture of them […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-17 21:58
I was nervous and excited. I had just left my 9 to 5 cubicle career and jumped head-first into full-time photography. Over the next 2 months, I would be traveling all over the world with a friend in order to build my portfolio. petapixel.com »
2017-06-20 19:40
Moment made a name for itself through first lenses for smartphones before expanding to accessories, bags, and even a smartphone app. Today, it released its first camera: the Long Weekend 35mm Reusable Film Camera. [Read More]
Moment has announced the 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Adapter, which it says can change any optic -- vintage or modern -- into an anamorphic lens. [Read More]
Moment is taking the advantages of MagSafe well beyond what Apple offers with the launch of an accessory cage for mobile filmmaking that uses a more powerful proprietary magnet array to keep an iPhone secure. [Read More]