Tag: photography

Hubble’s latest: colorful cloudscapes of the Orion Nebula

The image is one of 520 that make up a larger composite photo of the entire nebula. ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Bally; Acknowledgment: M. H. Özsaraç With all the hubbub surrounding the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) it’s easy to forget about NASA’s other eye in the sky, Hubble, which is still capable of producing… Continue reading Hubble’s latest: colorful cloudscapes of the Orion Nebula

How to manage your creative budget

Late last year, a survey from Upwork revealed that 59 million Americans performed freelance work in 2021, with more than half (56%) of non-freelancers saying that they’re likely to do so in the future. For creative professionals like photographers, freelancing offers its fair share of perks: you get to be your own boss, set your… Continue reading How to manage your creative budget

Nikon is having a great financial year

Nikon is having a financially strong 2022. Cameras like the mirrorless Z7 II and Z9 are selling particularly well. Nikon Like most Japanese companies, Nikon’s financial year runs from April 1st to March 31st, rather than being aligned with the calendar year. The company closed out the first quarter of its latest financial year at… Continue reading Nikon is having a great financial year

Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller

The small bottle can store three rolls of 35mm film. PPP Cameras Film photographers know the delicate nature of the medium. While the analog stuff offers excellent exposure latitude, put a roll through less-than-ideal conditions and at best, you’ve got an experiment on your hands, and at worst, a completely blank roll. We’re talking airport… Continue reading Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller

Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’

Crank that ISO, AI de-noise software is here to save the day. Shot at ISO 6400 with noise corrections made using On1 NoNoise AI. Jeff Carlson In photography, knowing when to put the camera away is a valuable skill. Really dark situations are particularly difficult: without supplemental lighting, you can crank up the ISO to… Continue reading Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’

Everything all at once: We want to see your best photos of ‘chaos’

Dan Bracaglia It’s time to channel your inner Kylo Ren because we want to see “More, More, More!” In a 180-degree turn from last week’s theme, this photo challenge is an ode to maximalism and all things chaotic. This week’s theme Show us your best images that interpret the theme of “more is more.” We’re… Continue reading Everything all at once: We want to see your best photos of ‘chaos’

Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade

Samsung For such expensive devices, Samsung’s eye-catching Galaxy Z Fold phones have long lagged the field when it comes to their camera setup. That’s perhaps understandable, as the folding screen tech is both expensive and bulky, leaving less room and cost for decent cameras. It’s sad news for photographers, though, as it’s meant you have… Continue reading Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade