A Teardown of the New Sony a7R III
Our pre-ordered Sony a7R III finally arrived this weekend, and we couldn’t wait to crack it open and see what’s inside. The a7R III has been receiving a lot of positive reviews and I can see why.
15 Tips for Composing Your Photos by 4 Veteran Photographers
Here's a 7-minute video by Advancing Your Photography that shares 15 tips for composing your photos from 4 masters of photography: Chase Jarvis, Bob Holmes, Chris Burkard, and Marc Silber.
We Found a Truckful of $40,000 35mm Film Processing Machines from 2003
Imagine finding a truck full of brand new 35mm film processing machines. That’s what happened two weeks ago, though the reality of what we found has taken a few days of research and a lot of Googling to understand. Let me explain...
7 Easy DIY Light Modifiers for Creative Shadows in Portraits
Here's a 5-minute video by photographer Bill Lawson that shares 7 different DIY gobos (go-betweens) that you can use to introduce creative shadows to your portrait photos.
Fashion Photog Bruce Weber Sued by Male Model for Sexual Harassment
Renowned American fashion photographer Bruce Weber has been sued by a male model for sexual harassment and discrimination. The lawsuit accuses Weber of "casting couch practices."
Tombo’s Wound: Portraits of a Sierra Leone Village Without Clean Water
Unity over adversity. It’s a running theme in the story of Tombohuaun, translation “Tombo’s Wound,” a remote village tucked into the jungle of Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province. The community’s founding legend states that a villager named Tombo cut his foot on a catfish in the river, and the then chief ordered the fish to be caught and killed. Back then, as now, the community came together to put things right: they caught the fish, ate it, and went on to name the town after this …
How to Dodge and Burn Your Photos Using Gaussian Blur
Here's a 5-minute tutorial by photography artist Antti Karppinen that shares a technique for effectively dodging and burning your photo using the Gaussian Blur adjustment in Photoshop.
Ep. 234: Alternatives, Revamps…and Other Fun Stuff – and more
Episode 234 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Miguel Quiles
How to Naturally Retouch Eyes with Photoshop
Retouching eyes unnaturally is a great way to ruin a good portrait. Here's a 14-minute tutorial by photographer Dani Diamond that shows how you can easily retouch eyes with a natural look using Photoshop.
To Create Great Photos, Be Willing To Waste Your Time
Detaching ourselves from the amount of work we've spent on something, and the end result, is a critical part of the creative creation process. Nobody cares how hard it was to create something unless it shows in a material way.
Star Lens Shootout: Sigma 14mm vs. Rokinon 14mm
Here's a 10-minute video from Nature TTL that looks at the best lens for star photography. Comparing the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 lens with the Rokinon 14mm f/2.4 and f/2.8 lenses, photographer Matthew Saville says that each has its place in the astrophotography world.
The Power of RAW on the iPhone
I take a lot of photos. Usually, I pack either a Sony a7R II or a Leica M -- two cameras with massive sensors and brilliant lenses. But lately, I’ve been shooting exclusively with the iPhone X, and have found it absolutely excellent.
Shooting Product Photos with a Single Speedlight by Painting Light
Here's a 20-minute tutorial from Dustin Dolby of workphlo that looks at how you can shoot high-end product photos using just one speedlight by painting light. Dolby also looks at how to composite and enhance the shot to produce the final image.
Dad Gets 500K Instagram Followers in 1 Week with Hotel Carpet Photos
A 19-year-old daughter just turned her dad into the hottest thing on Instagram this week with a single Tweet that went viral. Her father has gotten over 500,000 new followers in just the past few days for his photos of hotel carpets.
Nikon SnapBridge App Redesigned: Full Manual Control and a New UI
SnapBridge is Nikon's official app that enables users to "easily and seamlessly" share images and control certain Nikon cameras from a smartphone or tablet. Nikon just released version 2.0 of the app, which brings a number of new features, including full manual control and a revamped user interface.
Shooting Portraits with Christmas Lights in an Ordinary Bedroom
With the holiday season just around the corner, photographer Irene Rudnyk decided to do a portrait photo shoot using Christmas lights hung from the ceiling next to a bedroom window. This 4-minute behind-the-scenes video shows her results and glimpses at how she set each shot up.
Hasselblad Launches Its Own Online Store
Hasselblad just took a big step in a new direction of camera sales with the launch of its own online store. The store will make it easier for photographers to buy Hasselblad gear straight from the manufacturer.
Ep. 233: Bruno Mars vs. A Photographer – and more
Episode 233 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: USA Today photojournalist, Jack Gruber