‘Morels 2’ Combines Mushroom Hunting and Wildlife Photography into One Game
Morels: The Hunt 2 is an upcoming game from developer Abrams Studios that combines the joys of mushroom hunting and photography into one chill-as-hell experience.
Camera-Based Reality-Shifting Video Game ‘Viewfinder’ Looks Incredible
Viewfinder is an upcoming video game that asks players to challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world using an instant camera.
Fantasy-Inspired Photography Game ‘Alekon’ is Coming to Nintendo Switch
The fantasy-themed photography game Alekon that released on Steam in 2021 is coming to Nintendo Switch.
‘Season, A Letter to the Future’ Review: To Photograph is to Remember
Why do we raise a camera? Hit the shutter, look down at the image? What drives us to be recorders of memory? Do these memories matter? Who will see them? What will they think?
Can You Edit Photos on a Steam Deck?
A little over a year ago, Valve announced a handheld gaming PC called the Steam Deck. In February of 2022, those who pre-ordered the device started to receive the handheld devices which have since had a huge impact on the gaming world. But what if you could do more than just play video games on the Steam Deck? What if it could run Lightroom or Photoshop? Would it be possible to edit photos on it?
Shashingo is a Photography Video Game That Teaches You Japanese
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is an educational video game that teaches Japanese to English-speaking players and uses photography to help make language learning fun.
’35mm’ is a Horror Game About Photographing a Post-Apocalyptic Russia
Sony has announced that 35mm, a post-apocalyptic photography game originally launched for PC in 2016, is coming to the Playstation 4 in March. The story follows two travelers as they try and survive and document their harsh world.
‘Photography Simulator’ is a Wildlife Photography Video Game for PC
If you want to give wildlife and nature photography a go without even leaving your desk, the recently announced Photography Simulator could be a good choice. The game promises it all, from picturesque views and wild animals to customizable gear, and even an in-game career builder.
TOEM is a Hand-Drawn Photography Adventure Game
If you enjoy photography-themed video games, check out TOEM. It's an upcoming photo adventure game with quirky characters and a hand-drawn minimalist art style.
These Free Steam Games Let You Roam Realistic Locations with a Camera
Australian indie game developer Matt Newell has released a new free Steam game called Castle Rock Beach, West Australia. It allows you to freely explore a realistic recreation of Australia's southwest coast with a camera.
Umurangi Generation is Like Pokémon Snap for Adults
Umurangi Generation is a newly released computer game that bills itself as "a first-person photography game in the sh**ty future." If you enjoy photography and grew up enjoying Pokémon Snap, then this game is right up your alley.
Magic Hour is a New VR Photography Simulator
London-based design studio Wolf in Motion has launched Magic Hour, a new VR experience that lets you do advanced photography in a virtual world.
The Weird Tricks Food Photographers Use to Fake Delicious Looking Meals
The folks at RocketJump Film School had a little bit of fun with food last month. Just before Thanksgiving, they gave us a peek at some of the weird tricks food stylists and food photographers use to make their meals look delicious (but taste gross).
Photo Trick: Use Hydrochloric Acid and Ammonia to Create Opaque Steam for Hot Drink Photos
When it comes to food photography, particularly beverages, one of the most difficult things to capture is steam. Not only do the drinks not stay warm for very long, but the steam is often nearly transparent and hard to catch on camera.
Self-Taught Photographer Travels the US Capturing Extraordinary Photos of Steam Locomotives
There's something grandiose about the sight of a steam locomotive rumbling down the tracks, massive white plumes billowing in its wake as the picturesque train rumbles and screeches down the metal track. And every ounce of the power and strength and nostalgia these trains evoke is captured in the photography of engineer and self-taught photographer Matthew Malkiewicz.
Want to Create Steam for a Food Shoot? Try Microwaving a Tampon
Nothing makes a bowl of soup, a cup of coffee, or in this case, a baked potato, look more warm and appetizing than a beautiful cloud of steam. Immediately, your taste buds think of a hot, comforting meal, and your nose can almost sniff the fresh-from-the-oven smell.
Tutorial: How to Get the Perfect Photo of a Steaming Cup of Coffee
Coffee is a wonderful thing. Early in the morning, there are few things that can put you at ease like a steaming cup of hot coffee warming your hands and firing up your brain. But have you ever wondered how those coffee advertisements manage to get the perfect shot of a coffee cup, steam and all?
Well, in the tutorial above, commercial photographer Robert Grant of LearnMyShot shows you how to compose and capture the perfect picture of a steaming cup o' joe that will have you craving your morning caffeine fix.