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Should You Shoot Film in 2022?
If you haven’t joined the resurgence of film photography in the past few years, you might be asking yourself, “Should I start shooting film in 2022?” If you’ve already been shooting film the past few years, then you might be asking yourself, with the rising costs of film and film cameras, should you continue shooting… Continue reading Should You Shoot Film in 2022?
How the Nikon F Revolutionized Photography 60 Years Ago
As an art form and a technology, photography’s youth is only matched by its blisteringly rapid advancement. This creates something of a paradox for us as enthusiasts and professionals, where the history of the medium we so love can feel both short and overstuffed. Neither condition is conducive to any one camera gaining, let alone… Continue reading How the Nikon F Revolutionized Photography 60 Years Ago
The Intricate Work in Restoring Photos for a Vietnam Veteran
A while back, a young man contacted me about a photo digitization and restoration project for his grandfather, who served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. They had some photographs from this period in his life —of friends, scenery, and the culture of Vietnam— that they wanted to use for an album. I… Continue reading The Intricate Work in Restoring Photos for a Vietnam Veteran
Photographer Captures James Webb Space Telescope Flying Across Nebula
Amateur astrophotographer Ethan Gone went out recently to shoot a nebula and ended up creating a time-lapse of the newly-launched James Webb Space Telescope flying through space. Shooting the Timelapse of the JWST The photographer writes that he had originally set out with the intention of photographing the North America Nebula and the Rosette Nebula.… Continue reading Photographer Captures James Webb Space Telescope Flying Across Nebula
Take a Closer Look: How More and More Students Are Catching the Citizen Science Bug
Taxonomy was once the domain of white-coated scientists with years of university training. While this expertise is still important, everyday Australians are increasingly helping to identify species through citizen science apps. Rapid advances in smartphone and tablet cameras are helping to popularize this activity. Biodiversity researchers are calling on citizen scientists to contribute data to… Continue reading Take a Closer Look: How More and More Students Are Catching the Citizen Science Bug
A Photographer’s Guide to Umbrellas
Umbrellas are perhaps the most under-appreciated light shaping tool around. Due to their low price and wide availability, they are considered by some to be only for those who are beginners. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The umbrella is a fantastic modifier that is loved and cherished by pros and beginners alike. Here… Continue reading A Photographer’s Guide to Umbrellas
The Tenets of Neo-Modernism, A Way to Look at Creative Photography
After decades of studying the classic works of photography, I’ve determined there is a historic and philosophical bifurcation in the works created. For convenience, I classify all works as falling into one of two camps, and the group I’m personally drawn to — and one that I find most applicable in discussing current photographic creativity… Continue reading The Tenets of Neo-Modernism, A Way to Look at Creative Photography
Comet Leonard Captured in Stunning Photos by Backyard Photographer
As Comet Leonard whizzed by Earth during Christmas festivities on its journey through the Solar System, photographer Andrew McCarthy went out into his backyard and captured incredible photos of the colorful “Christmas Comet.” A Close-Up Photo of Comet Leonard Through a Telescope McCarthy went outside in on the night of December 26th and managed to… Continue reading Comet Leonard Captured in Stunning Photos by Backyard Photographer
Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests
Canadian conservation photographer TJ Watt has been using his camera to protect endangered old-growth trees from logging. His powerful before-and-after photos aim to show the devastation of ancient forests that is left in the wake of clearcut logging. Watt, who is based in Victoria, British Columbia, works as a photographer and campaigner for the Ancient… Continue reading Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests