Reading Time: < 1 minute Rambling between photographs, collages and handwritten poems, the book is a representation of England in this contemporary moment In June 2016, Robin Maddock was living in Lisbon, when he heard about the result of the Brexit vote. National identity had been a life-long subject of his work, but having lived in… Continue reading What does it mean to be English? Robin Maddock’s book on England attempts to find out
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This Superb Toy Photography Takes You to a Whole New World of Fantasy
Toy photography allows adults to be kids again. It allows them to play around, experiment, jump into a world of fantasy, and then document it all with their camera. While it’s all fun and games, executing good toy photography requires a high level of attention to detail and creative vision. When poorly done, you have… Continue reading This Superb Toy Photography Takes You to a Whole New World of Fantasy
CineBags Shipping CB80 Square Grouper XL
Third incarnation of CineBags’ Square Grouper bag is the largest yet
Semiconductor Shortages Hit Sigma
We’ve reported on multiple companies delaying or outright canceling products because of the ongoing semiconductor shortage impacting multiple industries. Now Sigma is the latest to join them as their CEO confirmed in a response to a question on Twitter that the company is among those struggling to obtain precious materials needed for the manufacture of… Continue reading Semiconductor Shortages Hit Sigma
A Look at Portraits Shot at Every Aperture
There is a bit of an obsession with shooting portraits at extremely wide apertures nowadays, and certainly, that is a popular look for a reason. Nonetheless, always shooting at f/1.4 to blow the background to smithereens can become a bit of a crutch and end up making your work a bit one-dimensional. This awesome video… Continue reading A Look at Portraits Shot at Every Aperture
GNARBOX, maker of rugged storage solutions, is likely dead
The GNARBOX 2.0. GNARBOX GNARBOX, the maker of rugged app-supported photo backup devices, no longer appears to be in business leaving customers without support. In an article on PetaPixel, GNARBOX founder and (former) CEO, Tim Feess, confirmed that the original management team, himself included, departed the company in November 2021, handing all company assets over… Continue reading GNARBOX, maker of rugged storage solutions, is likely dead
6 Top Tips On Photographing Winter Silhouettes
Find out why winter’s a great time to shoot silhouettes and pick up a few silhouette photography tips in our latest ‘how-to’ guide.
Can the Awesome Canon EOS R Replace Your DSLR?
We sincerely love receiving emails from our readers; especially when we feel that we’ve helped them and they’re curious to learn more. So that’s what happened recently with Bryan, who consented to me turning our email into a blog post. He’s owned the Canon 5D MK 4 for years, and after reading our Canon EOS… Continue reading Can the Awesome Canon EOS R Replace Your DSLR?
How to Create White Seamless Product Backdrops (with Shadows) in Photoshop
Show Promo Image You don’t, necessarily, need a seamless white backdrop and a professional photography studio to shoot high-end looking products. Through the power of Photoshop, you can turn your shabby, amateur background into a pristine seamless white backdrop so your product photos pop. Henry Anderson Thu, 01/06/2022
A Different Way to Approach Gear Purchases This Year
A new year, a new approach. Another entry from Captain Obvious that is somehow ever so easy to ignore. [ Read More ]