Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on June 15, 2012 As the ones responsible for capturing a wedding day in images, we photographers are under a ton of pressure. To help you next time you’re asked (or even hired) to assume the role, we tapped ten top wedding pros for their… Continue reading Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography
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Best light meters for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Check Price Best budget Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Check Price Best for film Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Black) Check Price Even in a world full of AI-powered smartphone cameras and increasingly impressive mirrorless cameras from every major camera manufacturer, dedicated light meters still occupy a well-earned place in… Continue reading Best light meters for 2022
Blurred Rhythm
Sanwariya, a danseuse performs a swirling movement during her performance. Photograph/Shobha Deepak Singh Shobha Deepak Singh uses artistic blurs to bring the world of music and dance performances on to the photographic canvas. My Assignment Description: To photograph unique blurs of different dance and musical performances. Duration: This is an ongoing project that began nearly… Continue reading Blurred Rhythm
Katie Golobic captures the sacred chaos of being a mother
“To Infinity”. Katie Golobic Family portraits often bring to mind a smiling family in their Sunday best, looking at the camera in a portrayal of a picture-perfect life. But for Iowa-based artist Katie Golobic, these aren’t the images she lives for—though she does admit to having a few of them on her walls. One look… Continue reading Katie Golobic captures the sacred chaos of being a mother
How to travel with film by land and sea
Getty Images Welcome to part three of our series on traveling with film and analog cameras. In previous installments, we covered general guidelines for traveling with film as well as air travel with film. In this article, we’ll talk about travel by car and train, both of which are particularly film-friendly; and traveling by water,… Continue reading How to travel with film by land and sea
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
Best Leica cameras in 2022
Dan Bracaglia Best overall Leica M11 Check Price This super-versatile camera maintains the old-school style. Best Leica film camera Leica MP Check Price Yes, Leica still makes a film rangefinder and it’s great. Best Leica compact Leica Q2 Check Price It has a beautiful 28mm lens attached. Mention Leica cameras around photography nerds (like us)… Continue reading Best Leica cameras in 2022
I’m obsessed with the Rollei 35 and haven’t picked anything else up in months
My Rollei 35, whom I have named Carl. Marissa Wu I’ve wanted a Rollei 35 ever since I caught wind of its existence. Delightfully compact, it’s one of the smallest film cameras on the market, alongside the Minox 35 EL and Olympus XA. I am a sucker for great design and aesthetic, which is why… Continue reading I’m obsessed with the Rollei 35 and haven’t picked anything else up in months
How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots
Jalen Wilson #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots the ball as Brady Manek #45 of the North Carolina Tar Heels defends in the first half of the game during the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Jamie Squire has been shooting for Getty Images for 27 years. Now a Senior Staff… Continue reading How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots
New gear: GoPro Hero10 Black Bones is a slimmed-down action cam for FPV drones
GoPro GoPro has just announced a surprising new camera: a stripped-down version of its Hero10 Black called the Hero10 Black Bones. For an extra $50, it weighs a lot less but doesn’t come with a battery or screen. Confused? Here’s what you need to know. What is the Hero10 Black Bones? GoPro The original GoPro… Continue reading New gear: GoPro Hero10 Black Bones is a slimmed-down action cam for FPV drones