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 camera lenses of 2022

ShareGrid, Unsplash Best portrait lens Canon 85mm f/1.2L II Check Price A super-high-end option at a classic focal lenth Best wide-angle NIKON Z 14-24MM f/2.8 S  Check Price Tame distortion and great sharpness make this the landscape champ Best macro Tamron 90MM F/2.8 Di VC USD Check Price A tried-and-true performer up-close Picking a camera… Continue reading Best camera lenses of 2022

How to Make the Canon EOS R Mk II a Fantastic Camera

Four years have passed since the Canon EOS R was introduced. It’s long enough to put yourself through the standard years of American college. That can feel like an eternity in the camera world, but Canon has always been more about sustainability and longer product lives. To that point, their regular discounts on the camera… Continue reading How to Make the Canon EOS R Mk II a Fantastic Camera

David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made

Yankee Doodle tailings pond, Montana Resources’ open-pit copper mine, Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site, Butte, Montana, 1986. © David T. Hanson To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. From photography’s beginning until relatively recently, artists who turned their lenses on landscapes were fascinated by… Continue reading David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made

New gear: Nitecore’s Sony camera battery has a USB-C port

The new UFZ100 comes equipped with a USB-C port for easy charging. Nitecore Kiss the clunky, power-outlet-dependent battery chargers of old goodbye. With Nitecore’s newest Sony addition, photographers will be able to charge their batteries on the go. The UFZ100, which is compatible with cameras including the flagship A1, A7, and A9, features a USB-C… Continue reading New gear: Nitecore’s Sony camera battery has a USB-C port

Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish

The Fujifilm X-A7 offers several options for both amateur photographers and video bloggers. Nilofer Khan reports. When Fujifilm introduced its X-A series, it was with the intent to cater to those who wish to buy their first interchangeable lens camera system. The company has worked towards enhancing the features to make the entire shooting experience… Continue reading Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish

On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice

Reading Time: 5 minutes Mantas, Floater, Green Fortuny, Cochinilla & Kinsaccuchu Dyed Yarn, Wood, Body in Forte di Mezzo, 2019 © Lorenzo Vitturi. The azure lagoons and golden light of Italy’s floating city have charmed visitors for centuries. Louise Long looks beyond the touristic sites and bustle of the Biennale to uncover Venice’s photographic highlights… Continue reading On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice

10 Best Photography Portfolio Websites (2022)

The post 10 Best Photography Portfolio Websites (2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Wondering how you can best showcase your photos? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we share the 10 best photography portfolio websites available in 2022 – so whether you’re looking to create… Continue reading 10 Best Photography Portfolio Websites (2022)

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

Nikon preps major firmware updates, new accessories for Z-mount cameras

The Nikon Z9 is getting loads of new features including in-camera compositing. Nikon The Nikon Z9 is about to get even swifter and more powerful thanks to a major firmware update scheduled to arrive on Wednesday (April 20, 2022). The very same day, the company will also be delivering focus-improving updates for both the Z6… Continue reading Nikon preps major firmware updates, new accessories for Z-mount cameras