10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

“We have to fight, but fight for life. You can’t fight for dust when there is nothing and no people. That’s why it is important to stop this war,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Associated Press. Evgeniy Maloletka As the war continues in Ukraine, an influx of information swarms social media. Amid the feeds,… Continue reading 10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

Chrome Industries’ Niko Collection 3.0 is bigger, better, and ready for your next adventure

Chrome Industries Niko Camera Sling comfortably fits a DSLR and 70-200mm lens, plus accessories. Chrome Industries If you’re a photographer with FOMO and often lug around more gear than seems humanly possible, jumbled in an improvised camera sack (me), you’re in luck. Kiss disorganization and fumbling goodbye with the arrival of Chrome Industries’ updated Niko… Continue reading Chrome Industries’ Niko Collection 3.0 is bigger, better, and ready for your next adventure

New gear: GoPro Hero10 Black Bones is a slimmed-down action cam for FPV drones

GoPro GoPro has just announced a surprising new camera: a stripped-down version of its Hero10 Black called the Hero10 Black Bones. For an extra $50, it weighs a lot less but doesn’t come with a battery or screen. Confused? Here’s what you need to know. What is the Hero10 Black Bones? GoPro The original GoPro… Continue reading New gear: GoPro Hero10 Black Bones is a slimmed-down action cam for FPV drones

Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition

The StyleShoots Vertical rig is designed for mannequin-based product photography. StyleShoots Swedish lighting company Profoto just announced its purchase of StyleShoots, a Dutch maker of studio automation products aimed at the fashion e-commerce market. Under the terms of the deal, Profoto paid some 18 million euros ($19.6 million USD) for 100% of StyleShoots and says… Continue reading Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition

Best lenses for street photography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Check Price Excellent sharpness with beautiful bokeh Most versatile Tamron F1.8 VC 45mm USD Lens Check Price A sturdy lens with built-in stabilization Best budget Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Check Price A compact lens at an affordable price Picking what lens you will be… Continue reading Best lenses for street photography in 2022

Preprocess Raws files with machine learning for cleaner-looking photos

A high ISO photo of a Bristlecone Pine processed through DxO PureRAW 2. Jeff Carlson Machine learning technology is used in many aspects of modern photography, from shooting images that would otherwise be difficult to capture to speeding up sorting and editing. This week I want to focus on a targeted implementation that ripples through… Continue reading Preprocess Raws files with machine learning for cleaner-looking photos

Best cameras for wedding photography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best Canon camera for wedding photography Canon EOS R6 Check Price Canon’s mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera is one of the best wedding cameras around. Best Fujifilm camera for wedding photography Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Build one of the most compact wedding kits you can get. Best Nikon camera for wedding photography Nikon Z6… Continue reading Best cameras for wedding photography in 2022

Nikon plans to expand its Z-mount lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025

The current Nikon Z-mount lineup. Nikon As the DSLR market continues to wind down—Canon recently confirmed that the 1D X Mark III will be its last flagship DSLR and Nikon will soon retire its flagship APS-C DSLR, the D500—one thing is clear, mirrorless cameras are here to stay. And if you need any confirmation, Nikon… Continue reading Nikon plans to expand its Z-mount lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025

45 portraits of iconic rockstars ‘flipping the bird’ now up for auction

A portrait of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler is among the portraits on auction. Neil Zlozower Julien’s Auctions has announced an online auction of 45 photos—and accompanying NFTs—shot by Neil Zlozower, aka Zloz, photographer to the rock stars. The whole situation is a little peculiar but looks like it might be more successful than the Associated Press’s… Continue reading 45 portraits of iconic rockstars ‘flipping the bird’ now up for auction

2022 World Press Photo global winners revealed

World Press Photo Story of the Year (Global) – “Saving Forests with Fire” By Matthew Abbott, Australia, for National Geographic/Panos Pictures “A group of Nawarddeken women elders hunt for turtles with homemade tools on floodplains near Gunbalanya, Arnhem Land, Australia on 31 October 2021. They spent all day finding just two turtles, which are a… Continue reading 2022 World Press Photo global winners revealed