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You have a photograph in mind and now you want to try and make it a reality. Or, a client has contacted you to help them realize a photograph they have in mind. What now? [Read More] petapixel.com »
Of all the arts available to mankind, my heart belongs to music. Perhaps it’s a sentiment that doesn’t serve my self-interest much, as my only achievements in the arts have come through photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »
After Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to more than double the amount of "recommended" content that appears in feeds by the end of 2023, Instagram has revealed how its algorithm suggests new content to users. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The European Space Agency (ESA) has published a video that puts into perspective just how far away the latest target of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Cartwheel Galaxy, is. [Read More] petapixel.com »
On the ground in what has become a very active volcanic area, photographer Chris Burkard explains what it was like photographing for National Geographic as Iceland experienced its second volcanic eruption in as many years. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Let's be honest, Leica lenses are just fine the way they are. But sometimes you'd like them to autofocus. And that's what the Techart LM-EA9 adapter is doing for Sony photographers. This is one of the most fun ways to give new life to your Sony camera and Leica M-mount lenses. thephoblographer.com »
At some point in time during your photography career, you will probably decide to start offering limited edition prints of some of your best work. It’s a good idea to sell your prints as editions because it’s the way you can court collectors and galleries to purchase or represent your work. [Read More] petapixel.com »
When this was typed into our site's search engine, I immediately got excited. Yes, a flash can fix almost any sort of bad performance with a camera. Lots of new photographers are very afraid of flash so they only use constant light and neons. thephoblographer.com »
With at least 32 journalists having been killed in Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine, veteran photojournalist Timothy Fadek is sharing practical advice for other photographers on how to stay safe while covering the conflict. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A passport is almost always a necessity when traveling outside your country, and a photograph is required along with identity documents, filling out a form, and paying a fee when applying. petapixel.com »
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore recently shared a hilarious story of how a chimpanzee took one look at his makeshift studio and destroyed it in seconds. [Read More] petapixel.com »
National Geographic's August Issue Stonehenge Revealed features a spectacular photo of the iconic 5,000-year-old structures captured using aerial lighting thanks to drone accessibility granted only to the magazine. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Photo editor Mandy Helwege has made $100,000 so far this year Photoshopping pictures of dogs next to their younger selves.
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petapixel.com »I’ve used poly-boards, bounce-boards, and even white sheets and white walls as lighting modifiers to soften the light in the past, but arguably the quickest and most efficient way to instantly achieve beautifully soft light, is the V-Flat. [Read More] petapixel.com »
My wife and I recently spent some time updating our estate plans, or what will happen to our “stuff” after we die. Since we don’t have children and our other family and friends all know us in different ways and for different reasons, it seemed prudent to go ahead and get a first draft of our obituaries going. [Read More] petapixel.com »
We've been actively testing out a bunch of Canon cameras. With the Canon EOS R7's announcement, folks are bound to be curious about how the Canon EOS R5 is against the Canon EOS R7; and they're bound to be curious as to why their cameras don't have some features. thephoblographer.com »
There’s a brand new feature in Google Photos that enables users to know how much space each image is taking up in the cloud. It’s located in the “backed up” category of the image’s metadata. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Critical focus is the plague of this decade. I look at myself sometimes, and I am ashamed. The first thing I do with any new piece of gear the second I can put my hands on it, I shoot a frame and punch in to see all those details, all those glorious megapixels. thephoblographer.com »
Apple makes it relatively easy to hide photos that are stored on an iPhone and this feature can be quite important when the phone might be used by anyone other than the owner of the device. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Wedding photos provide memories of your big day for a lifetime, so choosing the right wedding photographer is an important part of wedding planning. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It will come as shock to no one that digital cameras are as complex as the manufacturing processes that make them. Thanks to the wizardry of Steven Sasson, our photographic pursuits are inextricably linked to the cold mass of integrated circuits, photovoltaic diodes, and the other discrete components that make up our modern tools. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Last week, NASA shared a photo captured by the James Webb Space Telescope's guidance camera that, while imperfect, is the deepest image ever captured of the universe so far. [Read More] petapixel.com »
One of the questions I get most often is, how do I price my art photography. In this article, I will share some advice and tips on things you should keep in mind when determining what you will charge for your fine art photography prints. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Tintype Photographic Studio, Silver and Cedar, has exploded in popularity over the last three years, largely thanks to an enthralled TikTok audience. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Landscape photographer Michael Shainblum went wildflower spotting in his latest video to provide some tips on how to best capture nature's blooming beauty. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Working with your spouse in a photography business can have huge advantages as long as you’re ready and able to overcome the challenges. While there are many benefits of self-employment, one of the main drawbacks is that a photographer has to wear many hats. petapixel.com »
I recently heard a photographer say he’d spent 17 hours going through 10,000 images, deciding which ones were worth saving. My first thought was, “I hope he’s retired. petapixel.com »
"The pieces I love the most are the ones that speak to real world issues," says balloon artist and photographer DJ Morrow about the favorites in his artwork. It's a complex process to create these intricate displays, but DJ finds it important to bring to life the various ideas he comes about. thephoblographer.com »
Years ago, I entered into a mentally dark place that led to my becoming clinically obese. It prompted me to write a super popular piece about how photo walking helped me lose weight. We've also talked to various folks about self-care. thephoblographer.com »
Travel photographer and content creator Pat Kay has released an extensive and detailed video on how to edit a digital image in Adobe Lightroom to make it look as though it was captured on film. [Read More] petapixel.com »
One of the most liberating things about modern cameras is just how far the technology has come in some of them. Lots of photographers love to shoot astrophotography, but then end up spending a while in post-production layering photos and compositing things. thephoblographer.com »
Despite what influencers are preaching these days, there is not a lot of new stuff happening in photography. Lenses can get sharper and brighter, and modern cameras might go up to a million frames per second, but the core of our craft remains unchanged. thephoblographer.com »
Grace Torres explains how she invested $45,000 into her business which has grown into a $177,000 per year career.
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petapixel.com »Globalization certainly has its advantages. Anyone can order almost anything online with a few clicks and have it conveniently delivered to their door regardless of where it is. petapixel.com »
Sigma has shared a digital cross-section of its upcoming upcoming 16-28mm f/2.8 lens that showcases the intricate internal focusing system in action. [Read More] petapixel.com »
"Dogs express themselves with body language and movement is their voice," beams Dutch photographer Chris Van Riel about the furry four-legged friends he photographs often. Dubbed the 'Ninja dog photographer' in photography circles, he takes pics of canines catching frisbees in mid-air. thephoblographer.com »
I do a fair bit of macro photography in the studio, for both scientific and artistic purposes. I’ve used tripods, boom poles, and large copy stands to get the camera in close. petapixel.com »
"These things have their own unique soul," suggests Poland-based film photographer Lukasz Spychala about the unique charm that the analog medium holds in his heart. He greatly prefers the limited yet satisfactory choice of a few film frames over thousands of digital ones. thephoblographer.com »
Developing a new camera system doesn't happen quickly. Agence France-Presse (AFP) reveals that it had been working with Nikon for several years to develop the Z9, from its early abstract prototype stage through to today, where it is outfitting its staff with the flagship camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Picsart has gone from an upstart app for kids to one of the most popular photo editors on the planet: its users create more than a billion edits a month. Now it has its sights set on Adobe's dominance. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A CPL filter, or circular polarizer filter, is a popular and powerful filter that can reduce or eliminate glare and reflections from surfaces in your photographs. In this article, we will introduce this filter type and analyze its use and effects. [Read More] petapixel.com »
We have all heard that “real photographers get it right in camera. ” Whether it is attached to some asinine argument about shooting RAW vs JPEG or a preachy lecture about the pitfalls of using anything but manual mode, there can be a lot of pressure to get perfect images right out of the camera. petapixel.com »
People often cite creativity as the number one skill required to make compelling photographs. Generally, I agree that what you see in your mind's eye leads to making the best photographs. However, in the world of street photography, our ability to see what is in front of us is integral to the strength of our images, and that means we must learn to be as observant as possible, ensuring we don't miss the shot. thephoblographer.com »
Earlier this year, OM Digital launched the OM-1, which earned the highest weatherproof rating of any camera on the market PetaPixel was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at just how intense the company’s torture testing is to assure this unmatched rugged design. [Read More] petapixel.com »
You'd be shocked at just how simple it is to get the redscale look that everyone loves and craves. The redscale look derives from the organic look that you can get from film. And so, I'm going to preface this piece by saying you should just go shoot film. thephoblographer.com »
"I think my conceptual frameworks usually come from something very personal, like working out past traumas," says photographer Michelle Watt to the Phoblographer about how she gets her ideas. ". . thephoblographer.com »
The internet has become instrumental in the way we share and access photography. Images once reserved for high-end galleries, accessible only to those with money, are now available for anyone with an internet connection. thephoblographer.com »
There is a lot of discussion these days about the pros and cons of post-processing. Is it good or bad, why do we do it at all, shouldn’t photography be representative of reality? Authentic? Isn’t the image out of a camera the real thing? Isn’t editing cheating? [Read More] petapixel.com »
While most people go out of their way to avoid snakes, we’re the opposite. We’re crazy about snakes. As wildlife photographers, we’ve spent months in the Australian bush and in overseas jungles tracking down beautiful snakes. [Read More] petapixel.com »
If you’re new to photo printing, different print sizes may be a bit confusing to you. One that you’ll regularly come across and should know about, however, is 4x6 – which is the most commonly used throughout the industry. [Read More] petapixel.com »