DxO has announced updates to its PhotoLab 5, FilmPack 6 and the Nik Collection by DxO. PhotoLab version 5.1 includes an improved user interface with GPS coordinates that display directly on Google Maps. There’s a revised photo filter menu that promises improved usability. DxO has added support for the Canon EOS R3, Ricoh GRIIIx, the… Continue reading DxO announces updates for PhotoLab 5, FilmPack 6 and Nik Collection by DxO
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Exposed: Aline Smithson, the Ambidextrous Photographer
When I first discovered the rather active analog photographer, journalist, and educator Aline Smithson, I felt that I have been standing in place with one hand tied behind my back. I spend my photographer energy thinking about the project that’s directly in front of me. One project at a time. Aline, on the other hand,… Continue reading Exposed: Aline Smithson, the Ambidextrous Photographer
Paola Jiménez Quispe wins the Female in Focus 2021 award in the Stories Category
Reading Time: 3 minutes The series comprises archival images, unpublished works from her late father, and reflections on loss and mourning Paola Jiménez Quispe was just five years old when her father was murdered and found in a car. He left behind a series of photographs, a devastated family and an unanswered murder case. Now… Continue reading Paola Jiménez Quispe wins the Female in Focus 2021 award in the Stories Category
What Actually Makes Us Better Photographers
All of us want to be better photographers, and it seems like the internet is overflowing with methods that claim to help you do that — some legitimate and some not. That being said, there are some dangerous rabbit holes you can go down in this pursuit of improvement, particularly when they involve your wallet.… Continue reading What Actually Makes Us Better Photographers
Want Better Photos? Use These Tips, Slow Down & “Control” the Light
Show Promo Image It’s often a case of hurry up and wait. I’ll hurry to a location—often it’s a beach, while it’s still dark, and with a flashlight to guide me I’ll check out where the rocks and tide are. Then I decide on the location for the camera and select the lens that will… Continue reading Want Better Photos? Use These Tips, Slow Down & “Control” the Light
The Thing That Kills Good Photos
It takes the meeting of several factors to create a good photo, and the absence or poor execution of any one of them can often derail the entire image. Some of these factors are obvious, but some can sneak up on us, often not noticed until we are back at home to examine our shots… Continue reading The Thing That Kills Good Photos
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 sample gallery
We took the second generation of Tamron’s well-priced F2.8 standard zoom with us to Louisiana and Florida over the Thanksgiving weekend, in the hope of catching some sun. It proved itself to be a capable companion, even when tasked with resolving the Sony a7R IV’s 61 megapixel resolution. In addition to the regular sample images,… Continue reading Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 sample gallery
Try one of these seven weird and unusual lenses to shoot your next documentary
The king of weird lenses, Mathieu Stern set himself a challenge with a documentary short film he shot recently. The challenge was to use only anamorphic and swirly bokeh lenses. But he wasn’t just getting off-the-shelf ready-to-go lenses you can pick up online (although he did use a couple). He ended up using seven different… Continue reading Try one of these seven weird and unusual lenses to shoot your next documentary
Leica Q2 Reporter Camera Now Available For £4,950
The Leica Q2 Reporter is a new, ultra-robust camera that features Kevlar armour and a distinctive green look.
Breathtaking photo of a falling climber wins Red Bull Illume 2021 contest
If you like action sports photography, here is a real treat for you. The Red Bull Illume Image Quest has announced its 2021 contest winners, and there are truly striking. In this article, we bring you the overall winner, as well as the category winners that will take your breath away. Will Saunders from the… Continue reading Breathtaking photo of a falling climber wins Red Bull Illume 2021 contest