The most rented cameras and lenses of the year

The Canon EOS R5 was the most popular piece of rental gear this year. Stan Horaczek Lens Rentals has just released its list of the most popular gear of the year, as well as a load of interesting statistics about the overall photography and videography rental market. The whole breakdown is worth reading, but here… Continue reading The most rented cameras and lenses of the year

Transform Your Photograph Prints Into Mixed Media Art

If you’re interested in printing your photography, why not double down on creativity and turn those images into mixed media art. In this video, Irene Rudnyk walks you through how she created some stunning works by combining physical artistic techniques with prints of digital images. [ Read More ]

Small Wonders

Starting out early in the day ensures that my little friends are asleep. This makes it easier for me to shoot them. Photograph/Vadim Trunov Vadim Trunov introduces us to the world of lilliputian creatures, and explores their interaction with the environment they call home. My Assignment Description: To create playful stories out of macro shots of… Continue reading Small Wonders

Legendary street photographer Sabine Weiss dies at 97

Legendary photographer Sabine Weiss, one of the pioneers of street and documentary photography, has died on 28 December. She was 97, and she passed away at her home in Paris. Sabine Weiss was born as Sabine Weber on 23 July 1924 in Saint-Gingolph, a town on the border between Switzerland and France. She was attracted… Continue reading Legendary street photographer Sabine Weiss dies at 97

Inbuilt Sensor Cleaner

Most of today’s DSLRs claim to feature an inbuilt sensor cleaning technology. Is it worth depending on this technology, or is it better to go to an authorised service centre for intermittent sensor cleaning? Vijayakumar B Musale, Kolhapur Yes, it is worth depending on this technology. The inbuilt sensor cleaner reduces the amount of dust… Continue reading Inbuilt Sensor Cleaner

Nikon FTZ adapter is now listed as discontinued

The Nikon FTZ mount adapter that lets you adapt your Nikon F lenses to a Z mount body has now been listed as discontinued. There’s a new version available, but you won’t be able to buy the original one with a tripod mount any longer. In October this year, Nikon introduced two new Z-mount lenses… Continue reading Nikon FTZ adapter is now listed as discontinued

How to Shoot Portraits on Your Phone in Challenging Light

Bring your portrait photography to life by harnessing these tools, techniques, and settings behind the lens of your phone.  Thanks to the rapid advancement of mobile camera technology, you can shoot just about anything on your phone. The latest auto metering and white balance systems will take care of the rest. But, even the most… Continue reading How to Shoot Portraits on Your Phone in Challenging Light