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
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How do I know if a lens will fit my camera?
Will these fit your camera? Here’s how to tell. Pixabay Choosing your first interchangeable lens camera is a big leap in the photography world. Once you pick a brand and a camera type, you’ll need to buy lenses specifically to fit it. New glass isn’t cheap and it’s easy to get hooked wanting to buy… Continue reading How do I know if a lens will fit my camera?
Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process
Nick Brandreth Nick Brandreth fell in love with alternative processes during an apprenticeship at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York over a decade ago. When the apprenticeship ended, he was hired by the museum and has been leading workshops and researching historic photographic processes ever since. He can teach you how to make… Continue reading Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process
The Ultimate Road Trip Route Across Canada
Whether a road trip across Canada is an adventure you have been dreaming about or are already starting to plan, we are here to help! As a proud, Canadian company, we’re sharing our best road trip routes from the west coast to the east coast, helpful tips to make the most of your holiday, and… Continue reading The Ultimate Road Trip Route Across Canada
The best gifts for photographers of every skill level
Searching for the perfect holiday gift for a photographer? We’ve got you covered. Popular Photography The 2022 holiday season is upon us, and it’s time once again to shop for that special photographer in your life. Here at Popular Photography, we love gift-giving, but even more, we love recommending gifts for photographers. What follows are… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers of every skill level
5 Reasons you should develop your own film
Getty Images Back in the pre-digital days, most Photo 101 classes had students start out shooting B&W film and learning how to develop it. For many who have returned to film photography, do-it-yourself film processing is one of analog photography’s big attractions—it’s easy, it’s good fun, and it’s very rewarding. If you haven’t considered developing… Continue reading 5 Reasons you should develop your own film
Best photography books: How to make sure you capture the art and industry of photography in the right light
Focus your studies on the best photography books. Bruno Emmanuelle, Unsplash One of the great things about the art of photography is that if you want to engage in it, it can be as easy or as sophisticated as you want it to be. You can get a basic, quick-shot camera or you can invest… Continue reading Best photography books: How to make sure you capture the art and industry of photography in the right light
Best computer cameras of 2022
Be heard and seen better. Good Faces via Unsplash We are in the midst of the booming digital age and the era of remote work, so we need to make sure we have the right set up to keep up. High-speed internet and powerful small cameras allow us to stay connected and work productively virtually.… Continue reading Best computer cameras of 2022