Tag: 2017

These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

“The Rocks”. Rachel Roberts Starlight, star bright, we hope to see the Milky Way on a cloudless night. Astrophotography inspires and reveals wonder and majesty all around us, and dedicated photographers are often out when the world sleeps, documenting dazzling displays. Capture the Atlas recently announced the winners of its annual Milky Way Photographer of… Continue reading These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

20+ Cute maternity photoshoot ideas to try in 2020

From underwater portrait sessions to floral crowns and flowy fabric, recent trends have reinvigorated the field of maternity photos. If once the genre was considered radical (think: Demi Moore on the cover of Vanity Fair), it’s now entered the mainstream (think: Beyonce’s 2017 pregnancy photoshoot with twins). These days, maternity photos are equally at home… Continue reading 20+ Cute maternity photoshoot ideas to try in 2020

Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure

The Shimoda Design Explore v2 backpacks come in three sizes, 25-, 30-, and 35-liters. Mason Marsh In my 40 years as a photographer, I’ve owned dozens of camera bags. Lugging camera gear has always been an exercise of compromises, but with the new Explore v2 camera backpacks from Shimoda Designs, those compromises are few. And… Continue reading Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure

How landscape photographer Erin Babnik captures epic photos without leaving a trace

Death Valley National Park, 2018 (Photographed in 2017). Erin Babnik To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. Nature is full of interesting and beautiful things. But creating a pristine nature photograph requires a lot more planning and preparation than driving to a geotagged Instagram spot… Continue reading How landscape photographer Erin Babnik captures epic photos without leaving a trace

A century of abstract photography, plus four other photo shows worth checking out

Henry Holmes Smith, “Mother and Son.” 1970. Dye transfer print; 10 x 8 inches. Funds from the Photography Acquisitions Alliance, 2020.216. © Smith Family Trust, courtesy Glitterman Gallery Spring has finally arrived and with it comes an array of excellent photographic exhibitions opening across the country, including the first museum survey of Deanna Lawson’s work,… Continue reading A century of abstract photography, plus four other photo shows worth checking out

The ultimate guide to stellar smartphone photography

From Joe Greer to Jennifer Bin, countless well-known photographers have cut their teeth and honed their style by shooting with a smartphone. In 2017, Luisa Dörr photographed Hillary Rodham Clinton and Oprah Winfrey for the cover of TIME magazine using an iPhone. Three years later, amid the pandemic, Naomi Campbell photographed herself for the cover… Continue reading The ultimate guide to stellar smartphone photography

20 Best Photoshop Actions With Cool Art Effects for Portraits

Even with the perfect portrait, sometimes you need something to give it a little more impact. Here, we’ve put together our favourite 20 Photoshop portrait actions with cool art effects. Unlimited Photoshop Action Downloads From Envato Elements Finding the perfect Photoshop portrait action to use can be tricky. I mean Envato Elements has over 3,000… Continue reading 20 Best Photoshop Actions With Cool Art Effects for Portraits

Best cameras for astrophotography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sony a7 III Check Price Best DSLR Nikon D850 Check Price Best mirrorless Nikon Z6 Check Price Astrophotography has rapidly become more popular among hobbyists and professionals alike. Aided by the recent lockdowns of the global pandemic, three visible near-earth comets, and the highly publicized achievements of NASA and the ESA,… Continue reading Best cameras for astrophotography in 2022

Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze

A woman’s dress blows in the wind, by Carin Van Derdonk, one of the 79 artists featured in the show. Carin Van Derdonk This week, Women Street Photographers, a collective founded by renowned photographer Gulnara Samoilova, opens its annual exhibition at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem, New York. The show The Women Street… Continue reading Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze