Spotlight: 500px Prime Creator Iza Lyson

Meet our newest 500px Prime Creator and learn more about how Licensing is creating a more inclusive world through visual storytelling. Iza Lyson is a Polish photographer specializing in dog photography and lifestyle content. Having been a 500px Contributor for over eight years, her Portfolio has captured the attention of 500px for its stunning and… Continue reading Spotlight: 500px Prime Creator Iza Lyson

The Peak Design Micro Clutch makes it easier to hold your camera

Peal Design Peak Design is a fairly unique company in how they release new gear. Since the company’s beginning, it has launched new products through crowdfunding. It explains that the crowdfunding method of funding allows the company to “take risks, prioritize innovation, speak honestly, and shun tradition.” The process has resulted in some fantastic gear… Continue reading The Peak Design Micro Clutch makes it easier to hold your camera

7 self-care tips for photographers

Ansel Adams took regular walks in nature, and Margaret Bourke-White went to bed early and woke up early to spend time writing outdoors. Most of us have seen Adams’ Yosemite landscapes and Bourke-White’s photographs for LIFE magazine, but we pay far less attention to their everyday lives—and the little things they did to nurture their… Continue reading 7 self-care tips for photographers

ShiftCam is running a Kickstarter for new smartphone lenses

ShiftCam ShiftCam, a company dedicated to mobile content creation, is currently running a Kickstarter for a line of new smartphone lenses. The LensUltra series claims to be the first in the world to use rare earth fluorite, which is often found in much more expensive lenses. They will allow you to get even more quality… Continue reading ShiftCam is running a Kickstarter for new smartphone lenses

The best photo light boxes for 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Fositan Photo Box SEE IT Best kit Godox LST40 SEE IT Best value Neewer Photo Studio Light Box SEE IT A photo light box—otherwise known as a light tent or shooting tent—can… Continue reading The best photo light boxes for 2023

A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay

Aside from the coating and two extra thumb screws on the lens body, it’s basically identical to the production version. obscura0rex Most lenses handle visible light just fine. Start dabbling in infrared photography, however, and you’ll find that things get wacky and complicated right off the bat. Shooting infrared with a typical lens often creates… Continue reading A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay

Here’s what you can expect to see in the night sky throughout May

May’s night sky will be anything but boring. DEPOSIT PHOTOS This article was originally featured on Popular Science. Date Event May 4 and 5 Full Flower Moon May 5 and 6 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse May 5 and 6 Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower May 27-30 Lāhaina Noon May 29 Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation April showers may bring… Continue reading Here’s what you can expect to see in the night sky throughout May

Celebrate Star Wars Day with savings on a Mandalorian Polaroid camera

Aby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Star Wars Day may not be an officially recognized holiday, but it sure is celebrated like one. For those who aren’t in the know, May Fourth has become synonymous with the movie franchise thanks… Continue reading Celebrate Star Wars Day with savings on a Mandalorian Polaroid camera

The best time lapse cameras for 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Nikon (and best overall) Nikon Z6 II SEE IT Best dedicated time-lapse camera Brinno BCC2000 SEE IT Best for beginners GoPro HD Hero10 SEE IT With the right skills and gear, just about… Continue reading The best time lapse cameras for 2023

Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

From Horst P. Horst’s 1951 picture of the fashion model Evelyn Tripp in a ballgown to Tyler Mitchell’s now-famous 2018 cover photo of Beyoncé for Vogue magazine, flowers have always had a place in creative portrait photography. A few years ago, Emily Soto made this portrait for Allure on film to celebrate springtime in New… Continue reading Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips