The year was 1902. It was early March, and Alfred Stieglitz had just formed the Photo-Secession, an art movement for photographers. It was snowing in New York City, and Stieglitz and his colleagues were getting ready to open their first exhibition. They were a daring bunch, employing tools like darkroom manipulation and special lenses and… Continue reading 12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px
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Creative Uses for 3 Lenses in iPhone Portraiture
One of the most important technical aspects of photography involves the choice of lenses. On our iPhones, we have several options to choose from, and the idea is that we understand what each lens is capable of and how to use it for our desired outcome. Lenses in photography have two important properties: The amount… Continue reading Creative Uses for 3 Lenses in iPhone Portraiture
Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!
After a rainy summer’s day in Iceland, Daniel Gastager watches the clouds part to reveal a spectacular sunset. While exploring the vast desert in Namibia, Emilie Ristevski spots an enchanting wild oryx in the distance. On Indonesia’s Sumba Island, Daniel Kordan comes face-to-face with the “dancing mangroves”—trees that seem to come alive at sunset. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!
Best birthday gifts for beginner photographers
Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best camera battery charger DigiPower Universal Li-ion Battery Charger Check Price This universal charger works with all the major brands, fits in your pocket, and comes with an adapter for your car. Best… Continue reading Best birthday gifts for beginner photographers
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a great lens for hybrid shooters. Abby Ferguson The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a full-frame, wide-angle zoom lens for A7-series E-mount cameras. A quick scan of the spec sheet clearly indicates that Sony considers this a true hybrid lens with enough resolution… Continue reading Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters
Best macro lenses for 2022
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Check Price Best for Nikon Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Check Price Best for Sony Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro… Continue reading Best macro lenses for 2022
Sony introduces the ZV-1F: a compact camera for vloggers
Sony has announced the ZV-1F. Sony Sony has announced another new camera, dropping the ZV-1F on October 13. It is the third camera in Sony’s ZV line, joining the ZV-1 and ZV-E10, and at only $500, it rounds out the trio as the most affordable option. Aimed at beginners, the Face Priority AE, Product Showcase Setting, and… Continue reading Sony introduces the ZV-1F: a compact camera for vloggers
7 Top Retouching Preset Toolkits for Lightroom
Whether you’re just starting out editing your photos or are simply looking to broaden the looks and feel of your editing aesthetic, using a retouching preset toolkit delivers immediate results, often at the click of a single button. Here we’re going to take a look at seven retouching preset toolkits for Lightroom available from Envato… Continue reading 7 Top Retouching Preset Toolkits for Lightroom
NFT Trends: Exploring AI in NFT projects
Alice has a personality and a face, but “she” doesn’t exist—at least not in the traditional sense. Inspired, in part, by the Lewis Carroll character, “Alice” was created by the artist Robert Alice in collaboration with a synthetic media company called Alethea AI. Her “face” was built from generic CGI stock models, and she can… Continue reading NFT Trends: Exploring AI in NFT projects
Using rental equipment to elevate your commercial photoshoots
Between $3,000 cameras, $1,000 lenses, $500 speedlights, and $300 LED panels, photo studio costs can add up quickly. It can also be a pain to store and transport all your gear, especially when you add 16-pound c-stands and giant octaboxes into the mix. “Not only do photographers have to haul everything from shoot to shoot,… Continue reading Using rental equipment to elevate your commercial photoshoots