Add Depth and Drama to Landscape Photos Using Lightroom
Here's a 24-minute video from Andrew Marr that looks at how he adds depth and drama to landscape photos during post-processing in Adobe Lightroom.
The Homeless Photojournalist Who Lends His Eyes to the World
Ed Gold has spent nearly two decades working as a full-time photojournalist. Perhaps best known for documenting some of the world's most remote people groups, Gold's photos have regularly been published by the BBC. Despite his apparent "success" in the industry, however, Gold has been homeless for as long as he has been a photographer.
This ‘Secret Code’ Shows if Your Nikon Gear is Refurbished
If you're ever buying a Nikon camera or lens and the seller tells you they purchased it brand new, there's a very easy way to see at a glance whether it was actually factory refurbished. Simply glance at the serial number and look for a "secret code."
MIOPS Splash is a Water Drop Kit for Perfect Splash Photos
Camera trigger manufacturer MIOPS has announced the new MIOPS Splash, a water drop kit that helps photographers consistently capture picture-perfect splash photos.
Photographer Sparks Armed Manhunt After Being Mistaken for ‘Sniper’
An astrophotographer in Ireland recently caused a strange scare: he was mistaken for a "sniper," and it resulted in an armed police manhunt.
The Best Photography April Fools’ Jokes of 2018
April Fools' Day rolled through on a Sunday this year, but there was no shortage of tongue-in-cheek stories published in the world of photography. Here's a roundup of some of the best jokes put out by companies and publications.
Canon Unveils 100fps Ultra-Low-Light Sensor for Slow-Mo in the Dark
In addition to showing off its ultra-high-resolution 120MP sensor, Canon has also released this 3-minute video to show the abilities of 35MMFHDXS, a new 2.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that has both high sensitivity and high speed.
Ep. 267: A Good Reason to Put That Camera Down – and more
Episode 267 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sports and portrait photographer, Vanelli
This Photographer Has Shot NYC with a 1940s Camera for 50+ Years
Walk around on the streets of New York City long enough, and you may come across photographer Louis Mendes. He has shot street photos in the city for over 50 years, and he's easily recognized by his vintage camera and outfits. The New York Post made the inspiring 3-minute video above about Mendes' life and work.
This Photographer Restores Forgotten Veterans’ Tombstones
Nearly 10 years ago, photography enthusiast Andrew Lumish visited an old cemetery in Tampa, Florida, to shoot photos of historic graves. He was struck by how derelict some of the veterans' forgotten headstones were... so he decided to do something about it.
10 Tips to Take Your Landscape Photos to the Next Level
My name is Albert Dros, and I'm a professional landscape photographer from the Netherlands. This article is both for beginners and advanced landscape photographers. I figured I’d list some tips to hopefully give you some inspiration and give you some new options to try out in your landscape photography.
Do YOU Look Through the Viewfinder with Your Dominant Eye?
Just as people are right- or left-handed, everyone generally prefers the input of one particular eye, something called "ocular dominance" or "eyedness." Most people rely on their dominant eye for things like aiming, and a person's dominant eye actually has more neural connections to the brain than the other eye.
Fujifilm Acros 100 Film to be Killed Off in October 2018, Report Says
It may soon be time to say goodbye to another popular film among analog photographers. A new report is saying that Fujifilm's Neopan 100 Acros will be discontinued in October of this year.
How to Shoot a Landscape at Any Time of Day: Different Qualities of Light
If you're not sure how to photograph a landscape, one primary factor you should consider is the current position of the sun in the sky. Here's a fantastic 3.5-minute video by CreativeLive in which National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting shares tips on harnessing different kinds of sunlight.
US to Require Social Media Usernames of All Visa Applicants
The United States has just proposed new rules that would require all visa applicants to provide their social media usernames from the past 5 years. If you're thinking of visiting or moving to the US, you may soon have to be okay with officials flipping through your online photos.
Ep. 266: Photography Could Get You Shot – and more
Episode 266 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and filmmaker, Adam Karnacz
NiSi Prosories P1 Brings Square Filters to Smartphones
The Chinese optical accessory company NiSi has launched a new line of smartphone optical accessories called Prosories. The new Prosories P1 is a kit that brings a number of square filters to the smartphone.
This Camera Was Lost at Sea for 2 Years — Its Photos Just Led to Its Owner
An amazing story of one camera's incredible journey has emerged over in Asia. The Canon camera was lost at sea for over two years before it was recently discovered, and the owner has just been found thanks to the photos within.
A Landscape Shooter’s Guide to Back Button Focus and Hyperfocal Distance
Want to learn how to shoot tack-sharp landscape photos? Photographer Dave Morrow made this solid 27-minute guide that teaches his personal focusing strategy. He believes it's the "most in-depth guide to back button focus and hyperfocal distance currently on YouTube."
This is the Power of Canon’s 120MP Camera Sensor
Canon has just released this new 3-minute video showing the power of its 120-megapixel CMOS sensor, which it first announced in September 2015 and then showed off at an expo in May 2016.
Deal Alert: Eneloop AA Batteries Are Amazon’s Deal of the Day (33% Off)
Heads up: if you've been looking to stock up on some rechargeable AA batteries, there's a great opportunity for a big discount right now. Amazon is selling Eneloop batteries as its Deal of the Day.
GoPro Unveils a $200 HERO, A Budget Action Cam for the Masses
GoPro has just announced a brand new HERO to its action camera family. The $200 HERO becomes the most budget-friendly camera in the GoPro lineup, joining the $300 HERO5 and $400 HERO6. It's a camera that makes "GoPro accessible to all," the company says.
First Photos Shot on Kodak’s Rebooted TMAX P3200 Film
Lead by spunky frontgirl Ashley Miles, Vinyl Rhino is my favorite cover band in Frederick, Maryland. For years, they’ve rocked our bars with high energy hits from the 80’s to what’s current. Saturday night they stopped by Champions and blew the roof off the place. I was there to capture it on the newly re-released Kodak TMAX P3200.
Here’s a Dazzling Time-Lapse of Mt. Everest at Night
Photographer and filmmaker Elia Saikaly has released a new time-lapse short film titled, Everest. It's a dazzling look at the beauty of the world's highest mountain at night.
The Science of Exposure and Metering: Light’s Pathway from Scene to Sensor
You've probably learned about the exposure triangle countless times by now. If you want a deeper understanding of the science of exposure, though, check out this 30-minute video by Filmmaker IQ.
Wedding Photographer Captures Owl ‘Attacking’ Best Man
UK wedding photographer Stacey Oliver was photographing a castle wedding ceremony earlier this month when an owl was brought out to bring the rings down the aisle. Things didn't exactly go according to plan, resulting in a series of very memorable wedding photos.
The Winning Photos of the 2017 Smithsonian Photo Contest
Smithsonian.com has just announced the winning photos of its 2017 photo contest, the 15th edition of the contest. The grand prize winner this year was photographer Thong Huu for his photo above, titled "Breakfast at the Weekly Market."
RIP, Lytro: Light Field Camera Pioneer Officially Shuttering
Goodbye, Lytro. The pioneering light field camera company has officially announced that it's winding down operations. This comes just one week after it was reported that Google would be acquiring the company for somewhere between $25 million and $40 million.
How to Shoot Product Photos Using a $10 IKEA MELODI Lamp Shade
Lighting equipment can be expensive, but sometimes you can get great results using makeshift products that won't put a dent in your wallet. Here's a 15-minute video from Dustin Dolby of workphlo that looks at how you can shoot high-quality product photos using something as basic as an IKEA MELODI lampshade.
These Volkswagen Beetle Photos Were Shot on a Table
Photographer Felix Hernandez has wowed the world for years with his large-scale photos created using small-scale models. Volkswagen recently turned to Hernandez's talents for a series of photos showing a classic Beetle on a desert road. Everything was shot on a tabletop.