Jim Sullivan There is no human experience more universal than food, which makes it an ideal photography subject. And while smartphone cameras and social media have made snapping and sharing food photos easier than ever, a little skill still goes a long way. Even the fanciest culinary creations can look like unappetizing piles under the… Continue reading Pro tips for taking flattering food photos in any setting
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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
Computational photography explained – the next age of photography is already here
Computational photography refers to processing images, often as they’re captured, in a way that goes beyond simply recording the light that hits a camera’s image sensor. Getty Images The most profound shift in photography since the transition from film to digital is happening now—and most people don’t realize it yet. That shift is computational photography,… Continue reading Computational photography explained – the next age of photography is already here
Welcome to the ‘new’ PopPhoto
Stan Horaczek It’s been nearly five years since the final print issue of Popular Photography landed on newsstands. We could wax on about how much photography has changed in that time—how the pace of technical innovation has quickened to the point that more has shifted since we last had a dedicated editorial team than in… Continue reading Welcome to the ‘new’ PopPhoto
How to change the light seals in an old film camera
Light leaks can sure look cool. But you probably don’t want one in every shot. Harry Guinness/Popular Photography Old film cameras can last a long time with very little maintenance. One of the few things that fail, however, are the foam light seals. Thankfully, they’re easy to replace. A few months ago I picked up… Continue reading How to change the light seals in an old film camera
Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content
With the global photo editing software market size expected to reach $1,183.8 million by 2026, it’s never been easier to enhance your images in post-processing. Editing apps are more accessible than ever, and professional and amateur photographers alike are boosting their potential with smarter, AI-driven tools. It’s no longer necessary to outsource editing and retouching… Continue reading Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content