The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is so Popular, Ricoh Can’t Keep it in Stock
Ricoh has already sold out of its Japanese allocation of Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras twice. Clearly, the company's latest DSLR is extremely popular.
Researchers Unveil Novel AI Algorithm That Can Unblur the Cosmos
While vital to humanity's existence on Earth, the planet's atmosphere is a major nuisance for astronomers trying to learn more about what's beyond Earth. The cosmos would be much easier to study without the pesky atmosphere. Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago and Tsinghua University in Beijing have unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered approach to cleaning up images captured by ground-based telescopes.
Epson Will Finally End Support for its More Than Two Decades Old Cameras
Epson is finally set to end support for its line of digital cameras next year. While it signals the end of an era, some of these still-supported cameras haven't been seen on store shelves for more than 20 years.
Andrew Bernstein: The Photographer Behind Iconic NBA Photos
Andrew Bernstein is the NBA's (National Basketball Association) chief photographer and has worked with them for the last 42 years. He has captured iconic moments with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and many more legends.
The Winners of National Geographic’s ‘Pictures of the Year’ Photo Contest
Last December, National Geographic shared its 2022 Pictures of the Year and as part of that, announced its first photo contest in years. All the photos are in, and the esteemed publication has selected the winners.
Jersey from Iconic Kobe Bryant Photo Set to Sell for Millions at Auction
The jersey seen in one of the most iconic photos ever taken of the late Kobe Bryant, which was shot by Los Angeles Times photographer Wally Skalij, is currently at auction where it could sell for as much as $7 million.
Acclaimed Travel Photographer Shares 7 Must-Take Expedition Cruises
Today, interest in adventure travel is at an all-time high. Most modern day travelers design their travel itineraries based on the exciting experiences that it will provide. For photographers, this is especially true, as portfolio worthy images often come from adventurous experiences.
How Nick Brandt Shot ‘The Day May Break – Chapter Two’
Nick Brandt is a conservation photographer whose themes highlight humankind's destructive impact on animals and the natural world. The Day May Break – Chapter Two was shot in Bolivia, a country in western-central South America, over six weeks in February-March 2022.
The First Photograph of the Entire Globe: 50 Years on, Blue Marble Still Inspires
December 7 marked the 50-year anniversary of the Blue Marble photograph. The crew of NASA’s Apollo 17 spacecraft – the last manned mission to the Moon – took a photograph of Earth and changed the way we visualized our planet forever.
Some of Trump’s New NFTs Look Like Photoshops of Google Search Results
After hyping a major announcement, Donald Trump revealed his next major project: NFTs. But reverse image searches of some of the "digital trading cards" revealed them to be edits of clothing easily found in Google search, raising copyright questions.
Martin Parr: Photographer of Leisure Pursuits of the Wealthy Classes
For five decades, British documentary photographer Martin Parr has shown us the world from his unique perspective but saturated with color and contrast. Most of his subjects are at leisure – relaxing, eating, or having a good time.
An Interview with Magnum Photos President Cristina de Middel
Magnum Photos photographers have borne witness to important events of the last 75 years since the first photographic cooperative was founded in 1947 in Paris by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, and David “Chim” Seymour.
Ami Vitale: From Photographer to Conservationist
Ami Vitale started as a photo editor for the Associated Press in 1993. She then quit her job to be a photographer/foreign correspondent in the Czech Republic in 1997. Today, she is a well-known conservationist championing the cause of endangered wildlife and the environment with her own photography and that of others.
Photographing the Diverse Wildlife and Nature of the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are high on most wildlife photographers' bucket list, and for good reason. While photographers may not find intimidating predators like lions or larger than life land mammals like elephants, there is a reason the Galápagos is known as a “living museum and showcase of evolution.”
Gargantuan Hurricane Ian Captured from the International Space Station
Hurricane Ian has been imaged from space by the International Space Station (ISS) which captured the massive category three storm from 260 miles above.
Festival La Gacilly-Baden Photo: The Largest Outdoor Photo Festival in Europe
The Festival La Gacilly-Baden Photo is Europe's largest outdoor photography festival. This year is the fifth annual edition, with the event running from June 9th to October 16th, 2022, and entry has always been free. Last year it was visited by over 280,000 photography enthusiasts.
How to Stay Safe While Photographing the War in Ukraine
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.
Zelensky’s ‘Vogue’ Photoshoot in War-Torn Ukraine Raises Eyebrows
Annie Lebowitz's latest Vogue photo shoot of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena has sparked condemnation with many feeling the article was inappropriate amid the Russian invasion.
Lost Film Rolls of the Fall of the Soviet Union Developed 26 Years Later
Australian photographer Dean Sewell spent 15 months in Russia after the breakup of the former USSR. When Russia invaded Ukraine, he was suddenly reminded that he still had more than two dozen undeveloped B&W film rolls from 1996 to 1997.
How 21st-Century Tech Relaunched a 19th-Century Photo Studio
Tintype Photographic Studio, Silver and Cedar, has exploded in popularity over the last three years, largely thanks to an enthralled TikTok audience.
Neil Montanus: The Photographer Who Shot the Most Kodak Coloramas
The Eastman Kodak Company displayed Coloramas – giant backlit photos 18 feet high and 60 feet long – at Grand Central Terminal in New York City for 40 years starting in the 1950s. The photographer who made 55 of them was Neil Montanus.
William Henry Fox Talbot: Inventor of the Negative-Positive Photo Process
William Henry Fox Talbot was on his honeymoon at Lake Como in northern Italy in 1833. He was trying to sketch the beautiful lake and the surrounding scenery but was becoming increasingly frustrated with his lack of drawing skills. He used a camera lucida and a camera obscura, two devices that use lenses to project an image onto a piece of paper to aid in drawing, but he didn’t find either one very satisfactory.
Marcus Yam: From Aspiring Astronaut to a Pulitzer Prize in Photography
Los Angeles Times roving foreign correspondent and photojournalist Marcus Yam was recently awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography "for raw and urgent images of the U.S. departure from Afghanistan that capture the human cost of the historic change in the country."
Righting the Record on Photos of Wartime Europe
A war in Europe instantly creates parallels with the world wars for people in the UK and other European countries. This connection represents what most people know and are taught about conflict on the continent.
Landscape Photography: The Ultimate Guide
Landscape photography is one of the most popular photographic genres. It's easy to get started with the genre, but it can take a lifetime to master landscape photography skills. You don't need a sophisticated camera or expensive lens, and the skills you learn when doing landscape photography translate to other types of photography.
William Henry Jackson: Pioneer Photographer of the American West
The story of the American West is filled with many characters and large personalities. How the West was won or lost, depending on which side you were on, can be told through the lives of many people. Not all were cowboys, outlaws, gamblers, or lawmen like are often portrayed in the movies and novels; some were photographers. One of the photographers whose story looms large is William Henry Jackson.
SanDisk’s Pro-Blade SSD Makes Storage Thin, Small, and Modular
SanDisk has announced a new solid state drive (SSD) system called the Pro-Blade. Billed as a modular ecosystem, the company says that it is designed to allow creators to easily swap high-capacity "mags" into one enclosure that dramatically reduces bulk.
Navy Photographer Shoots Portraits of WWII Vets Before It’s Too Late
Navy photographer Mickey Strand, who served for 24 years before retiring in 2009, has captured portraits of more than 115 World War II veterans since 2017. Of those, only 10 to 15 are still with us today, which shows the urgency of moving forward before it's too late.
Taiwan: A Photographer’s Paradise?
The truth is that when you hear about Taiwan, you probably think of semiconductors, bubble tea, political struggles, and that "Made in Taiwan" sticker on one of your household electronics. Let's forget about all of that and allow me to redefine Taiwan for you and possibly make you add it to your bucket list of destinations.
The Winners of Apple’s 2022 Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge
Apple has revealed the top 10 winners of its Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge who come from a range of international locations and have a diverse set of professions.
Photographer Captures ‘Back to the Future’ Photos with a LEGO DeLorean
Hungarian photographer Benedek Lampert has shot a beautiful series of photos paying homage to the iconic science fiction movie Back to the Future. What's neat is that each of the images was created with a LEGO DeLorean car and simple practical effects.
The Regional Winners of the 2022 World Press Photography Competition
The World Press Photo organization has announced the winners of its 2022 competition. Now in its 65th year, the competition recently switched to a new region-based model that awards winners in four categories across six global regions.
Photographer Spots Giant Bite Mark on Huge Great White Shark
Shark conservationist, filmmaker, and photographer Jalil Najafov was on a great white shark expedition in Mexico and could not believe his eyes when he noticed a 15-foot shark with a huge circular scar from a bite mark, the size of which he had never seen before.
The World Needs Photographers Now More Than Ever
Who are you, when you’re holding your camera in your hands? You're likely less distracted, or less anxious. Maybe you're more aware, or more alive. But now that we are here, looking out over the smoking ruins of a year that has hardly begun, what should we do?
Ricoh Explains Its New ‘Workshop-Like’ Business Plan for Pentax
Ricoh Japan has published more details on its plans to adjust its Pentax camera business structure. The company says that its main goals are to add additional contact points with customers and strengthen direct communication with them.
SanDisk Pro-Dock 4 Review: The Best Card Reader for Professionals
Photographers and videographers who shoot large campaigns leave sets with a ton of data that needs to be ingested, backed up, and organized for editing. For successful businesses, one measly SD card slot on the back of a computer doesn't cut it. For them, a multi-card ingestion device is a must, and right now the SanDisk Professional Pro-Dock 4 is absolutely unbeatable in that department.
Photographer Meticulously Light Paints 686 Photos for Stop Motion Project
Photographer and artist Darren Pearson has released a stop motion project called "Fiat Lux." It consists of 686 individual photos, all of which were meticulously light-painted and shot across multiple locations.
Photographing a Cave of Human Skulls in Papua New Guinea
Jeff Milisen, an underwater photographer and ocean nerd, was holidaying in Papua New Guinea when his guide offered to walk him through caves full of skulls. Animal skulls, you mean? No, human skulls!
How the Nikon F Revolutionized Photography
As an art form and a technology, photography’s youth is only matched by its blisteringly rapid advancement. This creates something of a paradox for us as enthusiasts and professionals, where the history of the medium we so love can feel both short and overstuffed. Neither condition is conducive to any one camera gaining, let alone maintaining, a sense of permanence or constancy.
Fog Allows for ‘Impossible’ Photo of Milky Way Over Golden Gate Bridge
Photographer Michael Shainblum captured what was previously thought to be impossible due to heavy light pollution: a photo of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Milky Way together.