Searching for the perfect holiday gift for a photographer? We’ve got you covered. Popular Photography The 2022 holiday season is upon us, and it’s time once again to shop for that special photographer in your life. Here at Popular Photography, we love gift-giving, but even more, we love recommending gifts for photographers. What follows are… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers of every skill level
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Best photo editing software in 2022
Find your ideal software match. Tranmautritam via Unsplash Finding the best photo editing software isn’t just about saving the pictures you screwed up. It’s about choosing a program that will drag every last bit of image quality out of your jpegs and raw files. But everyone’s needs are different. Software that’s great for professional photography,… Continue reading Best photo editing software in 2022
The 2022 Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie investigates an entanglement of issues affecting humanity today
Reading Time: 3 minutes © Felipe Romero Beltrán, aus der Serie Dialect, 2020–fortlaufend “Choices we make as humans about our bodies, choices we make about the technology we develop, choices we make ‘for’ the environment, are all intertwined. We can’t look into problems from just a single perspective.” “I have defined the leading theme with… Continue reading The 2022 Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie investigates an entanglement of issues affecting humanity today
How your gear can uplevel your photography
Irving Penn built his own “light tent” using painted white boards. Yousuf Karsh swore by tungsten lights so he could make adjustments in real-time. George Hurrell invented the “boom light,” modeled on the boom microphone. For these historic photographers, gear was so much more than just camera equipment. All the details, from lighting patterns to… Continue reading How your gear can uplevel your photography
The best gifts for moms who always have a camera
Great Mother’s Day gifts for camera-wielding mommas. Jakob Owens via Unsplash Finding the best Mother’s Day gift for a mom who loves photography can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Camera accessories or photography equipment can make gifts for the Moms in your life and this gift guide can help you find the… Continue reading The best gifts for moms who always have a camera
Best photography books: How to make sure you capture the art and industry of photography in the right light
Focus your studies on the best photography books. Bruno Emmanuelle, Unsplash One of the great things about the art of photography is that if you want to engage in it, it can be as easy or as sophisticated as you want it to be. You can get a basic, quick-shot camera or you can invest… Continue reading Best photography books: How to make sure you capture the art and industry of photography in the right light
Best camera straps in 2022
With the best camera straps, you can keep calm and carry on. Haupes, Unsplash Let’s face it: The best camera straps don’t necessarily include the one that came with your camera. Sure, it’s functional, but it’s not much else—so maybe it’s time to ditch the stock, second-rate options, especially if you end up with neck… Continue reading Best camera straps in 2022
Best laptop cameras of 2022
Whether it’s a work call or hangout with friends, the best webcams will make sure you’re seen. Charles Deluvio via Unsplash Even before world events made Zoom a household name, video conferencing and live streaming were on the rise. Now it’s a rare day that you don’t spend at least some time in front of… Continue reading Best laptop cameras of 2022
Best digital picture frames of 2022
Why choose one photo when you can see them all?. Amazon The rise of smartphones has translated into an explosion of digital photography. According to one estimate, we take about 1.4 trillion photos per year, and that number is only expected to grow. But how many of these photos actually make it off our phones… Continue reading Best digital picture frames of 2022