From Joe Greer to Jennifer Bin, countless well-known photographers have cut their teeth and honed their style by shooting with a smartphone. In 2017, Luisa Dörr photographed Hillary Rodham Clinton and Oprah Winfrey for the cover of TIME magazine using an iPhone. Three years later, amid the pandemic, Naomi Campbell photographed herself for the cover… Continue reading The ultimate guide to stellar smartphone photography
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Migrant self-portrait series wins the 2022 Sony World Photo Awards
Photographer of the Year. From the series “Migrantes,” by Adam Ferguson. 2022 Sony World Photography Awards. © Adam Ferguson A couple of months ago, we introduced you to the finalists in all ten categories of the Sony World Photography Awards, not to be confused with the smaller but still very prestigious World Press Photo awards… Continue reading Migrant self-portrait series wins the 2022 Sony World Photo Awards
20 Best Photoshop Actions With Cool Art Effects for Portraits
Even with the perfect portrait, sometimes you need something to give it a little more impact. Here, we’ve put together our favourite 20 Photoshop portrait actions with cool art effects. Unlimited Photoshop Action Downloads From Envato Elements Finding the perfect Photoshop portrait action to use can be tricky. I mean Envato Elements has over 3,000… Continue reading 20 Best Photoshop Actions With Cool Art Effects for Portraits
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
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
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
Best Fujifilm cameras for 2022
Lucas Favre, Unsplash Best overall Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Tactile controls and excellent performance make this an all-around winner. Best compact Fujifilm X100V Check Price Lots of advanced features and a great lens make a perfect everyday shooter. Best Instax Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 Check Price The classic square format gives a retro feel with… Continue reading Best Fujifilm cameras for 2022
Best phone tripods of 2022
Billy Cadden Best for travel Best Tripod for travel Check Price A great all-around solution for any video or photo need. Best for vlogging Sumcoo 53″ Extendable Aluminum Tripod Check Price This full-sized support system offers a variety of heights. Best pocket tripod Portable Mini Phone Tripod Check Price Short legs make this stabilizer super… Continue reading Best phone tripods of 2022
Best portrait lighting kits in 2022
Billy Cadden Best portable lighting kit Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Monolight Check Price A powerful strobe with a built-in battery and receiver. Best studio lighting kit Profoto B10 Plus 500/500 AirTTL Duo Monolight Kit Check Price Profoto’s legendary light quality in compact form. Best budget portrait lighting kit Neewer 700W Socket Light Lighting Kit Check Price… Continue reading Best portrait lighting kits in 2022
Best 35mm film in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best for portraits Kodak Portra 400 Check Price A solid, professional option for all shooting situations Best black-and-white Kodak Tri-X Check Price This stock has been a classic for decades Best slide film Kodak Ektachrome Check Price For the better part of the 20th century, 35mm film was the primary way people took… Continue reading Best 35mm film in 2022