Ahead of the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction that is scheduled to take place on November 20, the organization has published a full catalog of all items that are scheduled to appear, with particular attention paid to a few rare and unusual items.
With the recent reveal of Luminar Neo, Skylum users have questioned the direction the company and its product line are heading in and what will become of current software. Luminar 4 is being retired, but the company says Neo isn't its replacement.
Lighting as a thought process is fundamentally easy to apply to schemata. Water is not.
Nikon has published a 30-second ad spot that teases its forthcoming flagship camera and while not much was revealed in the short commercial, a quick glimpse of the rear LCD teases that it won't be like every other on the market.
Roland Miller is a photographer who has focused his lens on U.S. space exploration programs over the course of the last 30 years. His latest series and book, Orbital Planes, is a visual presentation of the entire decades-long journey.
The first few images released by the SpaceX team were shot with a Nikon DSLR, but the images shared in the most recent drop by mission commander Jared Isaacman were captured using an iPhone 12.
Architectural photography can offer viewers more than a mere facsimile of what's in front of the camera. Photographer Nikola Olic has shown this through a creative approach by focusing on structural abstracts, alongside quotes that detail the story of each building he photographs.
A Danish museum recently loaned an artist $84,000 to use in creating a new work of art. Instead of using the cash to create what the museum expected, however, the artist delivered blank canvases titled "Take the Money and Run."
Morally Toxic is a new camera bag company that is billed as the brainchild of 3 Legged Thing founder Danny Lenihan. The company says that it has spent five years developing the line and innovating "carryology."
UV photography has been used by dermatological laboratories since the era of film photography. This technique was then used by the R&D centers to show the protective properties of dermatological and cosmetic products against UV radiation from the Sun.
The Facebook whistleblower has revealed herself to be Frances Haugen, and she took to CBS's 60 Minutes to provide a detailed account of what she calls a company that is unable to choose safety over profits.
It's not just you: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Oculus VR are currently down. The Facebook-owned services all use a shared infrastructure and are unreachable in multiple regions since about 11:41 AM eastern time.
There are many things to watch out for when flying a camera drone, from complying with the laws of your land to angry neighbors with shotguns, but here's another strange one: ravens.
Back in the mid to late 1990s, digital cameras had a storage problem: they either used expensive memory cards or built-in memory with limited capacity and awkward cables.
Canon will reportedly soon release a dual 5.2mm f/2.8 L fisheye lens designed for the creation of virtual reality content.
Photographer Benjamin Von Wong -- known for tackling environmental issues in his photographic work -- has released his latest project that raises the discussion of plastic pollution in a creative and collaborative way.
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy!
The age of the camera is slowly coming to an end—especially the bulky DSLR and all its associated declinations.
I began working on a long-term project on child sexual abuse after receiving a three-day assignment from Marie Claire magazine USA to work with the Police Child Protection Unit in South Africa documenting infant rape. This was back in 2001, but I feel the lesson learned is still very relevant today.
Spirit photography was an important development within bereavement rituals of the early 1860s.
Don’t toss a photo just because the lighting isn’t the best. You may be able to bring it back alive in post-production. As photographers, we face countless different scenarios and it's nearly impossible to get the perfect shot 100% of the time.
There are literally hundreds of different flashes on the market. With brands competing for attention and offering some very unique features, it is often hard to decide which flash to pick. What is more, buying a flash is sometimes like buying a whole lighting system. If someone buys Profoto they are likely to stick with it for a long time because it’s part of a lighting system, not just one flash.
Episode 351 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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I recently brought the new iPhone 13 Pro to historic Savannah, Georgia, to shoot an entire new episode of my YouTube Photowalks travel photography series.
Every day, the PetaPixel Instagram account is sharing excellent photography from our readers and those who inspire us. Here’s a look at some of our recent favorite posts and the photographers behind the lens.
There's one piece of equipment that the working photographer uses more than any other. No, it's not their camera. Not their favorite lens either. I'm talking about their photo editing monitor.
Saildrone and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released the first video footage gathered by an unmanned surface drone (USV) from inside a major hurricane while it moved across the Atlantic Ocean.
Here are a few tips to help you improve, or maybe get started with, drink photography. Drinks can be quite tricky: you have unpredictable liquids and glasses with reflections, so these tips may come in handy. Just remember, like all of my advice, these aren't die-hard rules, but instead they are just a few things that you can choose to consider with your photography.
Doctor Tommy Korn recently went viral for showing how he uses the new iPhone 13 Pro macro camera capabilities to document the eyes of his patients. In an interview, he explains why he chooses to do it this way rather than use a "real" camera.
I believe it would be fair to say that I am known mostly for my landscape work, from broad “grand landscapes” to abstracts in the slit canyons. But throughout most of my career, I’ve also photographed human-made settings extensively.
Skies and Scopes has released the findings of its study which analyzed the equipment used to capture the photos that made it to the final shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition over the past three years.
Foreign correspondent and photographer for the Los Angeles Times, Marcus Yam, has covered events in Afghanistan since 2017, including the political disruption of the last few months when the Taliban took control of the country.
One of the most important tools in a photographer's toolkit is something many may be surprised by - a color-accurate monitor. But why are they so expensive, and why should a photographer spend so much on one?
CineStill has announced a new limited edition medium format red scale film called RedRum. The images made with the film have a monochromatic red and yellowish tint that the company says makes for "spooky" imagery.
NiSi has announced the V7 100mm Filter Holder Kit that includes a new True Color NC Circular Polarizer (CPL). The company says the system is the most advanced it has ever created.
NASA astronauts regularly share beautiful images of Earth captured from space. However, a recent batch of photos captured from an even higher orbit than the International Space Station (ISS) provides an even more astonishing view of planet Earth.
National Geographic has published a photo from photographer Stephen Wilkes that captures the human toll of COVID-19 in one photo. The more than 670,000 white flags represent the American lives lost to the virus.
The company that created a way to literally throw a GoPro to get aerial footage has just announced a similar product that promises the same experience, but with a smartphone.
Capture one has announced update 14.4 which it says brings new capabilities, updates, and camera and lens support. More than that though, it updates the exporter workflow experience that is based on user feedback.
In 2018, Turkish photojournalist Uygar Önder Şimşek says he entered the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards under a pseudonym in order to protect his identity. His work was shortlisted, but the Awards mistakenly sent his real name to the media, forcing him to flee his homeland. He currently lives in exile.
Long-time motocross and Red Bull photographer Chris Tedesco received exclusive access to shoot the biggest freeride course in the world, packed with unique features and designed by freeride motocross icon Tyler Bereman.
TTArtisan has released the TTAritsan 40mm Macro f/2.8 APS-C lens which is compatible with Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Micro Four Thirds cameras. It costs just $100.
Facebook has faced heavy scrutiny since a report revealed that internal Facebook research showed that Instagram was toxic for teen girls. Facebook has published the full details of that report in an attempt to show it wasn't a complete picture of the study.
Tamron has announced final pricing and availability details for the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD and the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2. Both lenses are coming this fall for Sony E-mount.
Previously revealed as a development announcement in July, Tamron has announced final details and availability for its 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD for Fujifilm X-mount and Sony E-Mount.
Autel Robotics has announced the EVO Nano and EVO Lite drones that are designed for beginner enthusiasts and compete directly against the DJI Mini 2 and Air 2S. In particular, the Nano is the first sub-250 gram drone to offer obstacle avoidance.
The Comedy Pet Photography Awards have announced the finalists for its 2021 photo contest which aims to celebrate the positive and vital role that pets have on our lives and to encourage and raise awareness about animal welfare in general.
Google Lens, the company's image recognition technology, will soon allow a smartphone's camera to not only recognize objects in the real world but be combined with search terms to allow users to ask questions about what the camera sees.
Hi, this is photographer Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens. In this article and video, we’re going to take a look at how to set up a simple corporate portrait in a tight space.
After a one-year hiatus, The Nature Conservancy has resumed its Global Photo Contest and revealed the winning images of this year's competition.