The Ricoh GR IIIx’s 40mm equivalent focal length should appeal to street and candid shooters. Jeff Keller The Ricoh GR IIIx is a pocketable camera with a really impressive 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens and a capable 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. Image quality is great: the lens is tack sharp all the way across the frame. The… Continue reading Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera
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Portraits of ‘rebel’ icons, plus five other photo shows worth seeing
Joe Strummer backstage, The Clash, Milan, 1981. © Janette Beckman, courtesy of FaheyKlein Gallery, Los Angeles We’re back with our monthly installment of the best photography exhibitions to see around the United States for the months of May and June 2022. Highlights include the return of Brooklyn’s Photoville festival; Elle Pérez: Devotions on view at… Continue reading Portraits of ‘rebel’ icons, plus five other photo shows worth seeing
18 Cool Transition Effects Packs for Premiere Pro & After Effects – 1 Free
While standard transitions like fades and cuts are often preferable for their simplicity and ease-of-use, there are lots of ways you can get creative with video transitions. Let’s dive into our look at video transitions templates and presets for After Effects & Premiere Pro. When you’re looking for an animation that stands out, any of… Continue reading 18 Cool Transition Effects Packs for Premiere Pro & After Effects – 1 Free
How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
At the height of the pandemic, the wildlife photographers Lea Milde and Anskar Lenzen knew they had to find a way to give back to animals and the people advocating on their behalf. In response to the crisis, they put together their first-ever public calendar, with 100% of the proceeds going to Merazonia, a wildlife… Continue reading How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
Photographic proof of a black hole at the center of our galaxy
The first-ever photograph of the massive black hole Sagittarius A*. EHT Collaboration Scientists have long speculated about the existence of black holes. Albert Einstein originally predicted them in his theory of relativity and Roger Penrose developed mathematical formulas to explain their formation. But it wasn’t until 2019 that we saw our first photographic proof of… Continue reading Photographic proof of a black hole at the center of our galaxy
How to Use Logo Animation Templates in After Effects
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use a logo animation template to complement your brand. Why Use Logo Animation Templates Starting from scratch can be hard, and a template gives you a good jumping off point. They can provide the inspiration to work out what you want. A popular argument for not using a… Continue reading How to Use Logo Animation Templates in After Effects
7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost
The 7artisans M28mm f/5.6 is an affordable alternative for Leica M-mount cameras. 7artisans If you’re in the market for a compact, walkaround prime lens for your M-mount camera, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 comes highly recommended. If you can live with a not-so-bright aperture and strong vignetting, it’s tiny, has great center sharpness, and offers… Continue reading 7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost
The roles and possibilities of NFTs in the metaverse
Earlier this year, Reese Witherspoon and her dog Minnie entered the metaverse. Her sunlit virtual art gallery, created in collaboration with the mobile metaverse platform some·place, featured work from influential NFT art collections such as World of Women, Cool Cats, Flower Girls, Boss Beauties, and more. In the near future, the rest of us might… Continue reading The roles and possibilities of NFTs in the metaverse
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
Historic film manufacturer ORWO launches its first new 35mm stock in 50 years
A sample image shot with the new ORWO Wolfen NP100 B&W film stock. ORWO The analog photography industry is going through some strange times. Film photography hasn’t been this popular in years, yet film stock is getting harder to find—or it’s increasing dramatically in price—left, right, and center. It’s always a joy, then, when we… Continue reading Historic film manufacturer ORWO launches its first new 35mm stock in 50 years