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A Playboy Photographer on Making Art; Not Content

"I feel the work I do definitely is categorized as art," says photographer Carianne Older to the Phoblographer in an interview. "I am taking timeless photos for people that will live forever. A lot of people out there are just taking iPhone photos or videos for the sake of content.

Jon Enoch Photographs the Hypnotic Beauty of the Desert

There's something about photography by Jon Enoch that makes us want to dive deeper. It has to do with the fact that his images look so simple yet have mystery to them without seeming metaphysical. His latest series, called Reflections, embodies that very well.

The Special Camera With Skin Deep Powers

One of the cool things about the LUMIX S5IIX is the stealthy blacked out logo that doesn’t bring attention to itself. I’ve always wanted to get the look of film but digitally and with full-frame cameras.

Support the Phoblographer; You Could Win a Sweet Prize!

This is the lens to get! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber. It’s overall in pretty great condition and brings with it the patina and aging that makes its beauty shine through. Now, we’re giving it away to one lucky winner! …

Leica in the Golden Age of Compact Cameras

The early 2010s were the golden age of compact cameras. Many of us stopped calling them point and shoots and instead called them things like serious compacts, fixed lens cameras, or compact cameras.

Whoa! Tamron’s Best Lens Has a Discount!

Dude, trust me. This is your chance. If you're a Sony shooter, then you need the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2. 8. We gave it an Editor's Choice award in our review. This lens helped me feel much more artistically free than several other zoom lenses out there.

This Photographer Does What Most are Afraid to Do

"I’m inspired by the feelings - not only mine but also the heroes of my photos," photographer Anastasia Markeeva (she/her/hers) tells the Phoblographer in an interview. "For example, last year, my friend told me about her impressions of the architecture of one big city.

The Best Lenses for the Sony a7c II

The Sony a7c II is a small camera with quite a bit of technology inside. It's truly better than the Sony a7 IV which it's based on in several ways. This is thanks to the AI processing chip inside that gives it a lot of superpowers that some of Sony's other camears have.

Nikon’s Best Camera is Even Better Now

We've updated our Nikon Zf review recently to include findings from Capture One Pro. We know that most readers use Lightroom, but if you're a Phoblographer membership subscriber, you can get a discount on Capture One Pro.

Work Magic On Your Portraits With Our Lightroom Presets

A few weeks ago we launched our first set of Adobe Lightroom compatible editing presets. We've had a really good response to them so far and this article here showcases more of their capabilities. While they work great on landscape, travel, and street photos, we realized they also work wonders with portraits.

5 Reasons the Leica SL3 is Better Than the Sony a7r V

I truly want to like the Sony a7r V -- but I can't. While Sony a1 and a9 cameras are ones that I adore, the Sony a7r V feels like a camera that came out before the pandemic still. For a while, I truly thought that the 60MP sensors in the newer Leica cameras were the same sensor as what's in the Sony a7r V.

The Lens Every Portrait Photographer Will Want

This lens is gorgeous, and we’re giving it away! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber. It’s overall in pretty great condition and brings with it the patina and aging that makes its beauty shine through. Now, we’re giving it away to …

Mourning the Loss of a Great Photographer

The other day, I read an article declaring that someone had passed away. It started by saying, "We regret to say that. . . " So, I'm not starting this article saying that. Instead, I'll say something more important: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a great photographer.

This Great Rebate Ends Tomorrow!

THIS DEAL ON THE LUMIX S5II ENDS TOMORROW! I’ve always wanted to get the look of film but digitally and with full-frame cameras. Thankfully, that exists by using Real Time LUTS! The LUMIX S5II and LUMIX S5IIX are both very capable cameras thanks to firmware updates and new additions to the lens lineup that make …

Put This Lens on Your Favorite Camera

The Leica M mount is the most adaptable of any of them around. And you’ll really like this one! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1. 1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber.

Photographers: Are You Ready for Medium Format?

Let’s be very honest here: Fujifilm’s best image quality comes from the Fujifilm GFX lineup. That goes for their lenses, their cameras, their sensors, etc. Medium format’s major different isn’t necessarily in how the aperture and depth of field works.

The Polaroid x Basquiat Collab is Absolutely Beautiful

Today, Polaroid is announcing their new collab with Basquiat. This yields us a new i2 camera, type-i color film, and a new camera strap all uniquely illustrated with 10 different frames of Basquiat's distinctive artwork, according to the press communcations.

Make Your Photos Look Like the Canon 5D Mk II

The inspiration for this article comes from my love and acceptance for the images that I've made when writing reviews for this website. Most recently, I dove into my Canon 28mm f2. 8 IS review from over a decade ago.

Sony Users: You’re About to Miss Out

This deal ends in just a few days! The Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 is one of the most affordable, best built, lightweight, and durable wide-angle zooms for the Sony E mount. It's got a discount for only a few more days too! Overall, Tamron's lenses are pretty great, too! They're all affordable, lightweight, built durably, reliable, and output the image quality you need. Plus, they've got discounts!

The Winner of Our Nikomat EL Camera

As always, we’re super happy that hundreds of you continue to support us through the membership program in our app. The Phoblographer works to create articles that people can’t really get anywhere else with a unique perspective due to our backgrounds.

Our Sony 55mm f1.8 Lens Review Has an Update

The Sony 55mm f1. 8 FE is one of the system's most unique lenses. It's small, lightweight, weather resistant, sharp, fast to focus, and delivers in ways that so many other lenses lack. We love it, and years ago, I purchased one to keep in my stable of Sony gear.

The Curious History of the Lens That Disappeared

Not many brands make a 25mm lens. But Zeiss has made several of them. We're talking about full-frame 25mm lenses -- not those for Micro Four Thirds or APS-C lenses. In fact, Zeiss made several. In our 14 years of reviewing lenses, we've tested their 25mm f2 Batis, 25mm f2.

It’s Official: ISO 51,200 is the New 6400

ISO 6400 is a place where photographers often don't want to or need to go beyond. But the truth is that for many years now, ISO levels beyond that have been good. The Sony a7s was the first to venture into nuclear high ISO levels -- though at the cost of a lot of details.

The Camera Every Film Photographer Will Want

I’ve always wanted to get the look of film but digitally and with full-frame cameras. Thankfully, that exists by using Real Time LUTS! The LUMIX S5II and LUMIX S5IIX are both very capable cameras thanks to firmware updates and new additions to the lens lineup that make them worth being called some of the best …

This Month: Win the Lens That Makes Dreams Come True

This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful 7Artisans 50mm f1. 1 lens in Leica M-mount to one lucky subscriber. It’s overall in pretty great condition and brings with it the patina and aging that makes its beauty shine through.

Only a Few Hours Left to Win!

Become a subscriber! The Phoblographer has given away some really cool stuff as part of our membership program. This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful Nikomat EL camera to one lucky subscriber.

Small Sensor Cameras Suck; It’s Time to Be Real Here.

In many of our camera reviews over the years, we've noticed a trend: small sensor cameras are really starting to suck. A good camera does the job you need. But a good camera is also one that you can use repeatedly yet never loses its intrigue.

Film vs Digital: The Real Debate for Real Photographers

Photographers have long debated whether film or digital is better. It's very well agreed these days that the two can easily coexist. More importantly, if someone doesn't know any better, they'd think that they're looking at film when looking at a digital photo.

The Affordable Lens for Great Black and White Photos

Good lenses for landscape photography are often misconstrued as being very expensive. But in today’s world, you don’t even need to bother with really pricey lenses. That’s really the case too if you’re a landscape photographer since we’re sure you’re going to do post-production anyway.

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Last Chance to Win a Mini EVO!

LAST CHANCE! This month, all our subscribers qualify to win a Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO just by being members! When it launched, it immediately made waves as a camera that everyone had to have! But you can get one for free! And that’s why we created our membership program to do way more than just … The post Last Chance to Win a Mini EVO! first appeared on The Phoblographer.

What’s The Best Way To Avoid Image Theft?

It's happened to me only once. And that's probably because I'm not a famous photographer. But that's not to say it can't happen to any of us. Image theft is commonplace these days because of the sheer volume of images we post online without a second thought.

Cheap Photo: Nikon, Fuji, Sony Announce New Savings

Father's Day is coming up and if you are looking to get your hands on the next addition to your father's photography kit then you are in luck because several companies including Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm have just launched new savings on some of their most popular gear.

Cheap Photo: Rokinon Blowout Sale!

Rokinon has developed a reputation for great image quality and even better prices. Today we are excited to share these incredible blowout deals on some of Rokinon's most popular lenses, which were already great deals in their own right.

Need For Speed: Our Favorite Nikon F1.8 Prime Lenses

Prime lenses are the weapon of choice for a variety of photographers for a variety of reasons, be it size, speed, image quality etc. Nikon photographers have access to a wide variety of prime lenses, and a really solid lineup of fast F1.8 prime lenses that is the focus of our post here today.

10 Great Budget Lens Options For Street Photography

Street photography is a popular past time for photographers of all shapes and sizes thanks to it being something you can just grab your camera and go do for a few hours. Many photographers have obviously taken in beyond hobby status and turned it into a successful career, but for most, street photography is more about the artistic release being creative in an environment you have absolutely zero control over.

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Adobe Lightroom: More AI Tools To Make Your Edits Easier

Adobe and Capture One were left behind with software like Topaz DeNoise, On1 NoNoise, and DXO PureRAW, making great strides with clean, effective, and realistic-looking noise reduction. At least Adobe has realized the need to integrate more AI features immediately and has done so in its latest update of Lightroom.

The Best Fujifilm Cameras for Landscape Photography

Some folks hate on APS-C for landscape photography. But you really shouldn't. They're a great combination of small size meets good image quality. Further, Fujifilm APS-C is really the best out there when it comes to image quality.

WHAT’S BETTER THAN A CHANCE AT FREE GEAR? ALL THIS!

Here’s a great reason to download and subscribe on our app! This month, all our subscribers qualify to win a Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO just by being members! When it launched, it immediately made waves as a camera that everyone had to have! But you can get one for free! And that’s why we created … The post WHAT’S BETTER THAN A CHANCE AT FREE GEAR? ALL THIS! first appeared on The Phoblographer.

The 5 Most Popular Cameras with Our Readers During October

10 months down, two to go! We've almost made it through 2020. Hallelujah! Still, even with everything going on, you, our readers, have been giving plenty of cameras new homes. At the end of every month, we take a quick look at the most popular cameras.

Is It Ever Okay to Shoot Photos in a Graveyard?

For many people, talking about death or anything linked to it brings out a host of sensitives. Losing a loved one is never easy, nor is the aftermath of arranging where to place them. Because of the pain associated with someone dying, talking about it is somewhat taboo.

Cheap Photo: Panasonic’s LX100 Is A Killer Deal Right Now

The Panasonic LX100 is one of our favorite semi-pocketable compact cameras. This class of high end compacts offer great image quality and build quality, while also being incredibly compact and portable, making them great travel and family cameras for when the full DSLR/Mirrorless kit is just overkill.

How to Choose the Right Portrait Lens for You

Portrait photography, in general, is one of the most popular niches in the industry and is often one of the first things a new photographer attempts to master as they hone their craft. But a key to making appealing portraits is making a good lens selection based on the look that you are attempting to produce.