Enter the Sony World Photography Awards With Our Special Perk!

Time is running out! We’re proud to announce that The Phoblographer is a media partner for the current Sony World Photography Awards. Lots of folks scoff at the idea of entering modern photography contests. But for years, the Sony World Photography Awards has fascinated editors, art buyers, curators, and more. We’ve featured various winners over

Butterfly Lighting in Photography (Capture Stunning Portraits)

The post Butterfly Lighting in Photography (Capture Stunning Portraits) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christina N Dickson. What is butterfly lighting, and how can you use it for flattering portraits? In this article, I aim to share everything you need to know for beautiful butterfly lighting setups, including: When you… Continue reading Butterfly Lighting in Photography (Capture Stunning Portraits)

Quote of the Week by Josef Koudelka

Photo courtesy Enrico Mochi. “What matters most to me is to take photographs; to continue taking them and not to repeat myself. To go further, to go as far as I can.” —Josef Koudelka (1938) Josef Koudelka is a Czech-born French photographer known for his dramatic black-and-white images which address a variety of social and political issues.… Continue reading Quote of the Week by Josef Koudelka

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Expert advice: Web design basics for photographers

Even as Instagram has largely displaced most photographers’ blogs, a professional website that displays your portfolio is still a vital marketing tool for commercial and editorial photographers. While Instagram is a great engagement tool that allows you to spontaneously connect with customers and widen your reach, your website is an owned channel that provides you… Continue reading Expert advice: Web design basics for photographers

New to Film? 3 Great 35mm Film Emulsions for the Beginner

35mm film is wonderful! At its best, it delivers a look that can’t be had digitally without a lot of work while letting you be in the moment. So we recommend always combining it with the best film camera that you can get your hands on. But 35mm film can also bolster your digital photography… Continue reading New to Film? 3 Great 35mm Film Emulsions for the Beginner

Ethan Moses built a massive 20×24 instant camera and he wants to shoot your portrait

Ethan Moses standing next to his homemade giant instant camera. Ethan Moses Ethan Moses is no stranger to building cameras. Over the years he’s created a series of 4×5 hand cameras, medium format cameras, and 35mm panoramic cameras—but for his latest creation, he decided to go big, really big. During the height of the pandemic,… Continue reading Ethan Moses built a massive 20×24 instant camera and he wants to shoot your portrait

Is Twitter Attacking the Freedoms of the Street Photography?

hem shared on the platform. News outlets worldwide rushed to push the news out to their readers. The Phoblographer and I decided to wait. We waited because Twitter’s latest policy decision impacts something I love: street photography. And I didn’t want to write about the topic based on impulse. So, now that the dust has… Continue reading Is Twitter Attacking the Freedoms of the Street Photography?