Best point and shoot cameras of 2022

Sonnie Hiles via Unsplash Best point and shoot for beginners Canon PowerShot SX740 Check Price With 40x optical zoom, an image stabilizer, 4K video, and a 180-degree tilt screen, this pick has all the bells and whistles to make capturing photos a breeze for any new photographer. Best point-and-shoot for travellers Canon PowerShot Digital Camera… Continue reading Best point and shoot cameras of 2022

Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022

Jeanette D. Moses Best full-frame Canon RP Check Price The full-frame sensor inside is bigger than the rest on the list. That’s good news if you have a lot of old Canon lenses. All around champ Fujifilm X-T200 Check Price This compact body borrows some high-end features from cameras above it in the lineup. Shake… Continue reading Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022

Best telescopes for 2022

Celestron Best for astrophotography Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Check Price It guides you toward the good stuff. Best value Coleman Astrowatch Reflector Telescope Check Price Look deep into the sky on a small budget. Best for kids Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope Check Price This beginner-friendly scope leaves room to grow. The best telescopes really resonate… Continue reading Best telescopes for 2022

Best disposable cameras of 2022

Fujifilm Best overall Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash Check Price A built-in flash and a sharp lens make this a winner. Best color Kodak Fun Saver Check Price Get the distinct Kodak colors built-in. Best underwater Fujifilm QuickSnap Waterproof Check Price It will cost you extra but it’s not afraid of water. Disposable cameras have long been… Continue reading Best disposable cameras of 2022

Best drones of 2022

Peter Fogden via Unsplash Best drone for beginners Altair Falcon AHP Check Price With an autonomous hover and positioning system, this drone allows novices to capture smooth and high-quality footage. Best mini drone DJI Mavic Mini Check Price The compact design, paired with powerful footage capabilities make this the perfect pick for travelers, content creators,… Continue reading Best drones of 2022

Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process

Nick Brandreth Nick Brandreth fell in love with alternative processes during an apprenticeship at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York over a decade ago. When the apprenticeship ended, he was hired by the museum and has been leading workshops and researching historic photographic processes ever since. He can teach you how to make… Continue reading Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process

The Ultimate Road Trip Route Across Canada

Whether a road trip across Canada is an adventure you have been dreaming about or are already starting to plan, we are here to help! As a proud, Canadian company, we’re sharing our best road trip routes from the west coast to the east coast, helpful tips to make the most of your holiday, and… Continue reading The Ultimate Road Trip Route Across Canada

The best gifts for photographers of every skill level

Searching for the perfect holiday gift for a photographer? We’ve got you covered. Popular Photography The 2022 holiday season is upon us, and it’s time once again to shop for that special photographer in your life. Here at Popular Photography, we love gift-giving, but even more, we love recommending gifts for photographers. What follows are… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers of every skill level

How your gear can uplevel your photography

Irving Penn built his own “light tent” using painted white boards. Yousuf Karsh swore by tungsten lights so he could make adjustments in real-time. George Hurrell invented the “boom light,” modeled on the boom microphone. For these historic photographers, gear was so much more than just camera equipment. All the details, from lighting patterns to… Continue reading How your gear can uplevel your photography

Part 2 Of The “Lightroom Classic 101 Crash Course” With Terry White

FIRST, A QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE: I’m a small part of this epic new Podcast, featuring travel photographer Dave Williams, and featuring an international crew of photographers (and the real Rocket Man). The first episode of the “Epic Photography Podcast” is out now. Go give it a listen and meet this #epic lineup of photographers, seen… Continue reading Part 2 Of The “Lightroom Classic 101 Crash Course” With Terry White