Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
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The best black and white film for 2023
Yang Deng, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best fine grain Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II SEE IT A fine grain film for beautiful details. Best for beginners Ilford HP5+ SEE IT An affordable and beginner friendly black and white film.… Continue reading The best black and white film for 2023
The best notebooks for photographers in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Moleskine Cahier Journal SEE IT Best for film ShootFilmCo PhotoMemo Film Photography Notebook SEE IT Best waterproof Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook SEE IT You may not consider a notebook… Continue reading The best notebooks for photographers in 2023
The best practical gifts for photographers
These are the best practical gifts for photographers. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sure, it’s fun to give (and get) flashy gifts over the holidays. But sometimes, it’s even better to give something that you know will be used… Continue reading The best practical gifts for photographers
Best notebooks in 2022
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Moleskine Cahier Journal Check Price Best for film ShootFilmCo PhotoMemo Film Photography Notebook Check Price Best waterproof Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook Check Price You may not consider a notebook… Continue reading Best notebooks in 2022
Fujifilm Photographers Can Win One of Two Lenses
Fujifilm photographers, do you know how great the new 17-70mm f2.8 is? Well, we tested it, and you can win it! We’re really happy people are loving the banner-ad free Phoblographer! And we’re keeping up with our promise. This time around, we’ve got another giveaway happening exclusively for our subscribers. If you’ve already purchased a
Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller
The small bottle can store three rolls of 35mm film. PPP Cameras Film photographers know the delicate nature of the medium. While the analog stuff offers excellent exposure latitude, put a roll through less-than-ideal conditions and at best, you’ve got an experiment on your hands, and at worst, a completely blank roll. We’re talking airport… Continue reading Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller
How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer
It’s not about quantity. It’s about quality. Alfonso Reyes via Unsplash This post on how to take better photos has been updated. It was originally published on April 14, 2021. Film photographers were lucky: the cost and time it took to shoot film meant they had no choice but to get good. They only had… Continue reading How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer
100 Free Photoshop Actions (And How to Make Your Own)
Photoshop actions capture all of the steps needed to transform a file and let you apply them with just one click. And with a single click, you can take the creative photo effect and workflow steps from another artist and add them to your own picture, creating everything from improved portraits to radically altered double-images. … Continue reading 100 Free Photoshop Actions (And How to Make Your Own)
Ilford’s annual ultra-large format film sale is back
Shot on Ilford HP5 Plus. Dan Bracaglia Shooting on a special camera that doesn’t take standard film? For the 17th year in a row, British film manufacturer Ilford Photo is bringing back its ultra-large format (ULF) campaign. For a limited time, photographers can buy extra-large sheet film and other non-standard sizes without the usually imposed… Continue reading Ilford’s annual ultra-large format film sale is back