From Joe Greer to Jennifer Bin, countless well-known photographers have cut their teeth and honed their style by shooting with a smartphone. In 2017, Luisa Dörr photographed Hillary Rodham Clinton and Oprah Winfrey for the cover of TIME magazine using an iPhone. Three years later, amid the pandemic, Naomi Campbell photographed herself for the cover… Continue reading The ultimate guide to stellar smartphone photography
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The case for creating unconventional work in the NFT space
At first glance, the Metascapes look like real—albeit epic—landscape photographs. But there’s a twist: this famous NFT collection is a collaboration between the influential photographers Cath Simard, Ryan Newburn, and Iurie Belegurschi—and an Artificial Intelligence, or AI. Here’s how they did it: the three photographers uploaded thousands of pictures onto a Generative Adversarial Network, or… Continue reading The case for creating unconventional work in the NFT space
Best laptop backpacks of 2022
Peak Design Best for photographers Peak Design Backpack V2 Check Price One of the best camera bags around can conveniently carry a laptop. Best overall Timbuk2 Authority laptop backpack Check Price A lightweight, sturdy option with enough space for your everyday carry. Best for travel Fjällräven Kånken Laptop 15” Backpack for Everyday Check Price It’s… Continue reading Best laptop backpacks of 2022
Best sublimation printers of 2022
Amazon Best for pros DNP DS620A Check Price A high-output option for professionals. Best value Canon Selphy CP1300 Check Price A great option for small prints. Best for fabric Sawgrass SG500 Check Price Put your photo on a t-shirt. There are a few compelling reasons why you might want to search for the best sublimation… Continue reading Best sublimation printers of 2022
Best cameras for real estate photography in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best Canon mirrorles EOS R Check Price You don’t need the most expensive model to get great results. Best Nikon Mirrorless Z6 II Check Price It’s full-featured, but light and compact for travel. Best Sony mirrorless A7 IV Check Price This is a fantastic all-around camera that’s ready for anything. The best cameras… Continue reading Best cameras for real estate photography in 2022
Migrant self-portrait series wins the 2022 Sony World Photo Awards
Photographer of the Year. From the series “Migrantes,” by Adam Ferguson. 2022 Sony World Photography Awards. © Adam Ferguson A couple of months ago, we introduced you to the finalists in all ten categories of the Sony World Photography Awards, not to be confused with the smaller but still very prestigious World Press Photo awards… Continue reading Migrant self-portrait series wins the 2022 Sony World Photo Awards
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
Chrome Industries’ Niko Collection 3.0 is bigger, better, and ready for your next adventure
Chrome Industries Niko Camera Sling comfortably fits a DSLR and 70-200mm lens, plus accessories. Chrome Industries If you’re a photographer with FOMO and often lug around more gear than seems humanly possible, jumbled in an improvised camera sack (me), you’re in luck. Kiss disorganization and fumbling goodbye with the arrival of Chrome Industries’ updated Niko… Continue reading Chrome Industries’ Niko Collection 3.0 is bigger, better, and ready for your next adventure
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
Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition
The StyleShoots Vertical rig is designed for mannequin-based product photography. StyleShoots Swedish lighting company Profoto just announced its purchase of StyleShoots, a Dutch maker of studio automation products aimed at the fashion e-commerce market. Under the terms of the deal, Profoto paid some 18 million euros ($19.6 million USD) for 100% of StyleShoots and says… Continue reading Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition