Licensing Contributor William Trostel on shooting commercial photography

William is a 500px Licensing Contributor based in Pennsylvania, USA. His style ranges from capturing candid lifestyle moments to documenting real life in urban America to beauty and fashion. Working with a number of commercial brands throughout his career, William is able to apply his diverse experience within photography to a broad range of dynamic… Continue reading Licensing Contributor William Trostel on shooting commercial photography

Outsmart your iPhone camera’s overzealous AI

Dan Bracaglia Last weekend The New Yorker published an essay by Kyle Chayka with a headline guaranteed to pique my interest and raise my hackles: “Have iPhone Cameras Become Too Smart?” (March 18, 2022). Aside from being a prime example of Betteridge’s Law of Headlines, it feeds into the idea that computational photography is a… Continue reading Outsmart your iPhone camera’s overzealous AI

Four reasons why NFTs are a great fit for photographers

In April of 2021, the photographer Jesse Frohman auctioned an NFT representing his last formal session with Kurt Cobain before his passing. In August, previously unseen footage from Randall Slavin’s final photoshoot with Chris Cornell was released in the form of NFTs. In January of this year, the Associated Press launched an NFT marketplace for… Continue reading Four reasons why NFTs are a great fit for photographers

New gear: Sony 16-35mm f/4 power zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless

Sony Sony’s lineup of E-mount “power zoom” lenses—those with electronically-powered zoom control—has just grown to six with the arrival of the new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G zoom. Shipping this summer, it’s just the second E-mount power-zoom to support full-frame bodies, joining the Sony 28-135mm f/4. It’s also the smallest lens of its type… Continue reading New gear: Sony 16-35mm f/4 power zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless

Best camera for wildlife photography in 2022

Best overall Sony A1 Check Price Sony’s flagship has everything a photographer could need. Best for beginners Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 IV Check Price A bridge camera ready for a variety of wildlife. Best durable Olympus OM-D E-M1X Check Price Robust weather-sealing so you can stay out in the elements. Photography subjects don’t get much more… Continue reading Best camera for wildlife photography in 2022

Celebrating creativity with spring-inspired minimalism

From Vincent van Gogh’s delicate almond blossoms, set against the clear blue sky, to Katsushika Hokusai’s vivid prints of birds and cherry blossoms, artworks have, for generations, heralded the coming of springtime. You might remember that in the spring of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, the artist David Hockney even released a series… Continue reading Celebrating creativity with spring-inspired minimalism

Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process

Draped Boats, North Whitby, Yorkshire, England. 1986. © Michael Kenna Photography In March 2020, when COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdowns, Michael Kenna had a full calendar of trips and exhibits planned for the months to come. Instead, he found himself stuck at home with nowhere to go. Rather than taking new photos, he went back… Continue reading Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process