7 self-care tips for photographers

Ansel Adams took regular walks in nature, and Margaret Bourke-White went to bed early and woke up early to spend time writing outdoors. Most of us have seen Adams’ Yosemite landscapes and Bourke-White’s photographs for LIFE magazine, but we pay far less attention to their everyday lives—and the little things they did to nurture their… Continue reading 7 self-care tips for photographers

Datacolor releases two new Spyder monitor calibration tools

Datacolor Datacolor, one of the top producers of monitor calibration devices, has just announced new tools for precise monitor color. The new Spyder X2 Ultra and Spyder X2 Elite provide re-engineered software for an improved UI experience as well as even more advanced calibration features. They also offer expanded sensor capabilities for even more precise… Continue reading Datacolor releases two new Spyder monitor calibration tools

A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay

Aside from the coating and two extra thumb screws on the lens body, it’s basically identical to the production version. obscura0rex Most lenses handle visible light just fine. Start dabbling in infrared photography, however, and you’ll find that things get wacky and complicated right off the bat. Shooting infrared with a typical lens often creates… Continue reading A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay