The Nikon FG is a reasonably compact film SLR from 1982. Aaron Gold For reasons I can’t quite explain—my contrarian nature, perhaps, or the inferiority complex that comes with being a Pentax shooter—it pains me to heap praise on Nikon. It’s impossible to deny that most Nikon gear, be it film or digital, is pretty… Continue reading Classic film camera review: Nikon FG, the SLR that irked everyone
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5 defunct photo gadgets that were supposed to ‘change everything’
The Light L16 camera fizzled out like an old soda. Light Just four months after launching, Snap (the company formerly known as Snapchat) has grounded its Pixy selfie drone. The diminutive $230 drone got middling reviews and suffered from low presales. Somewhat understandably, given the current economic climate, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told staff that… Continue reading 5 defunct photo gadgets that were supposed to ‘change everything’
Best photo sticks in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best rated JDTDC MFi Certified 128GB Photo-Stick Check Price Best photo stick for iPhone iDiskk 128GB MFi Certified Photo Stick Check Price Best photo stick for Android phones Sunany 256GB Photo Stick Check Price Photo sticks expand your phone’s memory for photos and videos, saving you from the dreaded “low storage” notifications. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Best photo sticks in 2022
How to Sync Photos From Lightroom Mobile to Lightroom Classic for Editing
Lightroom Mobile has a fantastic array of editing options, but if you want to get into the nitty gritty and do a more comprehensive edit, or you simply prefer editing on a bigger screen than your phone, syncing your images in the Lightroom ecosystem is the way to go. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how… Continue reading How to Sync Photos From Lightroom Mobile to Lightroom Classic for Editing
Why NFTs will be around for a long time
In June, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston minted pastel pieces by Impressionist masters such as Degas, Pissarro, and Monet as NFTs. The funds will go toward the conservation of two (physical) Degas paintings. With that sale, the MFA joined a handful of major arts institutions to have experimented with NFTs, among them… Continue reading Why NFTs will be around for a long time
Where art and documentary meet: PHotoEspaña 2022 preview
Helen Levitt’s candid street scenes fill a room at Casa America through September 4. Courtesy PHotoEspaña The phrase documentary photography was coined by one of its chief proponents: Walker Evans. “The term should be documentary style,” the master photographer reflected in 1971. “An example of a literal document would be a police photograph of a… Continue reading Where art and documentary meet: PHotoEspaña 2022 preview
How to Use After Effects: Precomposing
What You’ll Be Creating In this tutorial, you’ll learn about precomposing in After Effects using an example project. When working in After Effects, there will be times when you will need to precompose your layers. For example, let’s say you have a text element that you need to use multiple times. Instead of duplicating your… Continue reading How to Use After Effects: Precomposing
Photojournalist Susan Meiselas: How to be in the right place at the right time
“Tentful of Marks.” USA. Tunbridge, Vermont. 1974. (CARNIVAL STRIPPERS, page 82). ©Susan Meiselas/Magnum Photos In June, Susan Meiselas received the PHotoEspaña 2022 Award for her career as a documentary photographer covering cultural hotspots including Nicaragua and Kurdistan. As part of the Per Amor l’Art Collection, her series Carnival Strippers commands its own room at Círculo… Continue reading Photojournalist Susan Meiselas: How to be in the right place at the right time
7 Tips for Stunning Black and White Portrait Photography
The post 7 Tips for Stunning Black and White Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Black and white portrait photography is beautiful, it’s powerful, and it often seems to communicate more than just a subject. But how can you capture gorgeous black and white portraits? What are… Continue reading 7 Tips for Stunning Black and White Portrait Photography
New England Guide: Best Things to Do in Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard
“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.”― Jo Walton New England Guide Relax your shoulders, close your eyes and fill your lungs with that refreshing, salty sea air… the Cape in Massachusetts is home to some of the country’s best beaches and is a… Continue reading New England Guide: Best Things to Do in Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard