Save big on storage of every kind this Prime Day. Stan Horaczek Storage devices may not be as fun to buy as new camera bodies or lenses. But, proper storage and backup is crucial for any creative. Need proof? Just ask anyone who has ever lost big chunks of their catalogs or archives due to… Continue reading The best SSD and hard drive deals for Prime Day 2022
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The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope is here, and it’s stunning
The portion of sky recorded in the image is akin to holding a grain of sand at arm’s length. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI After much anticipation, today NASA unveiled the very first image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), said to be the highest-resolution infrared image of the universe, ever. It features the… Continue reading The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope is here, and it’s stunning
These 10 Nikon lenses will soon cost more
Price increases won’t impact F-mount glass. Nikon Considering picking up a new Nikon lens? Better move fast! The brand says price increases on 10 popular Nikon Z-mount lenses will be hitting the US on August 1, 2022. The reason given? Global supply chain issues. Related: Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses Hints of rising… Continue reading These 10 Nikon lenses will soon cost more
10 tips for dynamic waterfowl photography
Vicki Jauron/Getty Images This post on waterfowl photography has been updated. It was originally published on December 17, 2008. You don’t need to trek into the wild to create incredible waterfowl photography. City parks and wildlife sanctuaries are ideal for photographing ducks, geese, and swans. Not only are they easily reached, but in these spots,… Continue reading 10 tips for dynamic waterfowl photography
How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers
Within the 500px collection on Getty Images, some of the most popular photographs include landscapes: wild yaks traversing the terrain of Ladakh, India; a lush river bend or a panoramic view of the mountains in Germany; the peaks of New Zealand; a peaceful lake in the Dolomites; a waterfall tucked away in the forests of… Continue reading How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers
40 Free Photoshop Actions for Black and White Photography (And How to Make Your Own)
Everyone loves a freebie, so we’ve made a roundup of 40 of the best black and white Photoshop actions available for free. Create amazing vintage black and white photography using PSD actions like this one. Do you love black and white vintage photography? Start experimenting with different actions and create the effect you want with… Continue reading 40 Free Photoshop Actions for Black and White Photography (And How to Make Your Own)
Bruce Dorn on the importance of saying ‘yes’ and the joys of mentorship
© Bruce Dorn Bruce Dorn’s big break in the photo industry was utterly unexpected. He’d submitted some work to a college competition run by Conde Nast, ended up winning, and before he knew it, he was working as a guest art director for the company. “Prior to winning that contest, I was working in a… Continue reading Bruce Dorn on the importance of saying ‘yes’ and the joys of mentorship
Feast your eyes on these brilliant astronomy photos
“Radio Telescope” shortlisted for The Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer. © Liu Xuemei The Milky Way floats over the Oregon coast while rushing seawater plays a soothing song into the night. A compendium of nebulae in capricious colors. These are just some of the images shortlisted for the 14th annual Astronomy Photographer of… Continue reading Feast your eyes on these brilliant astronomy photos
Leica just had its best financial year ever. Wait, what?
The Leica M11, released in January 2022, likely contributed to the brand’s exceptional financial year. Dan Bracaglia It’s safe to say Leica is crushing it. The Wetzlar, Germany-based company just announced that the 2021/22 financial year was its best on record—a record that stretches back 100 years. Given the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain… Continue reading Leica just had its best financial year ever. Wait, what?
Everything’s just beachy: Our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
“Riding the wave”. Gordon Webster Photography There’s nothing quite like a trip to the seaside. It’s something about the way the saltwater air teases your hair and flavors your sandwich, how the sun reflects off pastel umbrellas, and how the waves rumble in and out, taking with them the occasional sandcastle. This week, we asked… Continue reading Everything’s just beachy: Our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day