Nachtwey makes large prints of his work in his studio. 60 Minutes A quick warning before you dig into this video: James Nachtwey’s war photographs can be incredibly hard to look at. The 75-year-old photographer has created some of the most powerful, brutal, and visually striking war photography from conflicts around the world. He has… Continue reading This interview with iconic war photographer James Nachteway is brutal, essential
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The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle
DigitalRev In-Focus We love when nerdy things collide here at Pop Photo, and that is precisely what happened with the creation of perhaps the most iconic movie prop of all time. As the video below from DigitalRev In-Focus explains, George Lucas wanted the props in the Star Wars films to look used in order to… Continue reading The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle
Charges Dropped Against Alec Baldwin in Fatal Shooting of Cinematographer
All charges have been dropped against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set for Rust. [Read More]
The 500px guide to capturing celebrations and milestone for content that sells!
Every year brands and marketers build celebrations of all kinds into their content calendars. For many companies, celebrations and cultural recognitions are a perfect platform for product launches and seasonal collections. In the west, the winter holidays remain heavily commercialized, with projections for retail shopping to reach, on average, $1,455 US per consumer during the… Continue reading The 500px guide to capturing celebrations and milestone for content that sells!
Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos
Nilo’s Love for water. Winner of the Dog category. “Nilo is an adopted puppy about 10 months old. He was hit by a car and was barely saved. Now recovered, he has just discovered water for the first time. His capers and pirouettes show his passion for water. Love at first sight”. Jose Bayon What’s… Continue reading Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos
Depeche Mode fan throws film on stage, band mails it back full of shots
A collage of the photos Depeche Mode mailed back to fan Brian McDonnell. Courtesy of Anne McDonnell Lawrence It pays to be bold, in photography and in life. That’s how one lucky music fan ended up with an entire roll of behind-the-scene shots of his favorite band, a young, up-and-coming Depeche Mode. And it all… Continue reading Depeche Mode fan throws film on stage, band mails it back full of shots
Here’s your chance to own a 1988 Kodak NASCAR & pit crew uniforms
Bring a Trailer Show your enthusiasm for film photography with this legit 1988 Oldsmobile Delta Kodak Nascar. It comes ready to roll, decked out in bold Kodak yellow paint and decals. You also get a whole bunch of vintage Kodak memorabilia and swag, including pit crew uniforms—just imagine showing up to your local photo walk… Continue reading Here’s your chance to own a 1988 Kodak NASCAR & pit crew uniforms
‘Virtual photography,’ once obscure, is now on the rise
Flickr Flickr announced this week that it will be adding a new category to its platform: virtual photography. “Photographs” captured in video games or other virtual platforms like Second Life will now have a place on Flickr alongside other photos, illustrations and artworks, and screenshots. It’s a big sign that the once-niche genre is on… Continue reading ‘Virtual photography,’ once obscure, is now on the rise
Update: Federal judge deems Arizona’s ban on filming law enforcement unconstitutional
Snapping a photo like this in Arizona could result in jail time. Seriously. Dan Bracaglia This article has been updated, it was originally published on July 12, 2022 In the last several years, smartphone videos have been instrumental in exposing police misconduct and violence—in some cases, even leading to indictments. So when the Arizona state… Continue reading Update: Federal judge deems Arizona’s ban on filming law enforcement unconstitutional
Queen Elizabeth II’s camera collection was nothing short of awesome
The queen taking a picture at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. May, 1982. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II passed away today at the age of 96. One of the most photographed human beings of the 20th century, her own passion for photography was no secret. The late British monarch was… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II’s camera collection was nothing short of awesome