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The New York Times Responds to Criticism from a British Photojournalist

Photojournalist and Leica Ambassador Emily Garthwaite has spoken about her experience as a potential photographer for a story pitched to The New York Times. Garthwaite alleges the original plan was for her to photograph ta story covering a hiking trail in Kurdistan. Eventually, the NYT chose to pass it to a different photographer, something she… Continue reading The New York Times Responds to Criticism from a British Photojournalist

In the absence of color, the story shines: our favorite reader-submitted B&W images

Oletta State Park, North Miami Beach, shot on Rollei IR film with a Yashica FR. Neal Martin Dorst The photographer Ted Grant once said that if you photograph in color, you photograph someone’s clothes. But if you photograph in B&W, you photograph their soul. Whether or not the subject is human, it’s true that B&W… Continue reading In the absence of color, the story shines: our favorite reader-submitted B&W images

New gear: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds

The new lens is compact, light-weight, and weather-sealed. Panasonic Meet the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 lens for Four Thirds system cameras. Offering an 18mm equivalent field of view in a reasonably compact body, this lens is poised to become a new go-to for folks shooting everything from landscapes to street photography, videography to… Continue reading New gear: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds

7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost

The 7artisans M28mm f/5.6 is an affordable alternative for Leica M-mount cameras. 7artisans If you’re in the market for a compact, walkaround prime lens for your M-mount camera, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 comes highly recommended. If you can live with a not-so-bright aperture and strong vignetting, it’s tiny, has great center sharpness, and offers… Continue reading 7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost

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

Best photo editing software for macs in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Adobe Lightroom Check Price Adobe’s raw workflow software has become a standard for photographers. Best for raw photos Capture One Pro 22 Check Price Pull every last bit of image quality out of your raw files. Best for beginners Photoshop Elements Check Price Photo editing software will help you improve your… Continue reading Best photo editing software for macs in 2022

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

Best compact cameras of 2022

Jeanette D. Moses Best for Street Photography Fujifilm X100V Check Price This range-finder style camera with its fixed 23mm lens has analog design accents that make it an absolute joy to shoot with.  Best for Beginners Canon EOS M200 Check Price The Canon EOS M200 is an inexpensive option that’s extremely easy to use, making… Continue reading Best compact cameras of 2022