Michael Bonocore

A Decade of Discovery: Felix Kunze’s Iconic Explorers Club Portraits

Three men pose against green backgrounds: one wears an elaborate horned costume with armor, another sits in a patterned silver suit with medals, and the third wears a parka with a fur hood and has long dreadlocks.

For over a century, The Explorers Club Annual Dinner has stood as a prestigious gathering, celebrating those who relentlessly push the boundaries of human endeavor. For the past ten years, photographer Felix Kunze has been its visual chronicler, capturing portraits of attendees with a distinctively simple, yet timelessly classy style.

Jaron Schneider
A silver SD Association 25th anniversary badge beside the text: “SD Association—25 years of innovation, empowering the future of storage for a smarter, connected world.” A planet and satellite appear in the background.

The SD Card Turns 25 Years Old

The SD Association (SDA) is getting out the candles and celebrating the SD card's 25th birthday. Calling it "the world's favorite memory card," the SD is now old enough to rent a car in the United States.

Jaron Schneider
The image shows the Sony logo in silver letters placed on a textured, dark, glittery surface. The letters stand out against the sparkling, black background.

Those Rumored Sony Price Increases Appear To Be Real

Last week, an un-cited report alleged that Sony was about to initiate price increases across a range of its photo products, including accessories, compact cameras, and lenses. The supposed increases varied between 10% and 35%, but Sony declined to comment on the veracity of the report.

Sarah Teng

Photographing Iraq: This Isn’t the Country You Think You Know

A collage with three sections: an elderly man in a keffiyeh sitting outdoors, a street scene with colorful banners and a tall minaret, and a mustached man in traditional clothing adorned with gold necklaces.

When I mentioned to friends and family that I was heading to Iraq, the reactions were a mix of surprise and concern. Questions like, “Is it safe?” and “Why Iraq?” were common. But as a photographer driven by curiosity and a desire to capture unique experiences, I saw Iraq as an opportunity to explore a land rich in history, culture, and resilience.

Jeremy Gray
A close-up of a modern camera with a metallic top, black leather texture, and a prominent lens outlined in red. The camera has several buttons, dials, and is resting on a dark surface.

This Smartphone Looks Like a Classic Leica and Has a 35mm Main Camera

Chinese smartphone maker Nubia's latest handheld, the Z70S Ultra, goes all in on a Leica-inspired photography experience. However, unlike some smartphones that have official Leica-engineered imaging systems and photo features, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is more of an homage, complete with Leica's iconic red dot logo.

Vlad Moldovean
A bearded man in a denim jacket sits in sunlight against a blue wall, next to a small table with a potted plant. Bold white text reads, "5 Advanced Lightroom Tools.

5 Advanced Lightroom Techniques To Change How You See and Edit Photos

If you’ve ever watched one of my tutorials, you know I’m obsessed with finding ways to edit faster in Lightroom. I want to avoid having to jump to Photoshop just for minor tweaks or small retouching tasks, so I keep looking for ways to apply the same techniques inside Lightroom.