How to be a respectful photographer when visiting national parks

Olympic National Park. Dan Bracaglia This summer, it’s nearly certain that people will be heading to the great outdoors. As we look for ways to escape the heat and pandemic woes in crowded cities, many of us will turn to national parks and other public lands for respite. And, plenty will bring their cameras (or,… Continue reading How to be a respectful photographer when visiting national parks

European Union agrees on USB-C mandate for cameras, smartphones, and more

The new regulation will affect small- and medium- sized gadgets. Getty Images After a decade of attempts, the European Union has agreed to implement new regulations that aim to simplify the way you charge all electronics. The upcoming law mandates the use of USB-C chargers for smartphones, cameras, and more. And though it carries no… Continue reading European Union agrees on USB-C mandate for cameras, smartphones, and more

Best cameras under $1000 in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best mirrorless Sony a6400 Check Price Best full-frame Canon EOS RP Check Price Best DSLR Nikon D7500 Check Price While flagship cameras that cost as much as a used car are fun to dream about, there are plenty of cameras under $1000 that can help you create great photography. Maybe you’re ready to… Continue reading Best cameras under $1000 in 2022

VAULT Creator Highlight with Soto

VAULT is an NFT space created by creators for creators, your go-to place for high-quality, curated, digital art from top creators around the globe. The VAULT highlight series focuses on the creators that are part of our NFT Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to, Soto. Soto is a Toronto-based Film Director and… Continue reading VAULT Creator Highlight with Soto

Paris streets in B&W, Meyerowitz’s classic ‘Cape Light,’ and other books worth viewing

From Joel Meyerowitz’s “Cape Light”. © Joel Meyerowitz This month, we look at a collection of COVID-19 lockdown portraits of mothers and their children, each captured through a pane of glass; a series of subtle B&W photos showing a diverse Parisian quarter; a look at the history of portrait photography, from the Daguerreotype to the… Continue reading Paris streets in B&W, Meyerowitz’s classic ‘Cape Light,’ and other books worth viewing

Dive into a world of super-saturated color film photography with Jennifer Lawrence

Watercolor, Florida. Jennifer Lawerence Jennifer Lawrence is all about colorful chaos. With some signature Kodak Ektar film loaded and ready to go, this Chicago-based lifestyle photographer lives, breathes, and sleeps color, all while embracing experimentation along the way.  As the weather warms and summer comes swinging in, we chatted with Lawrence about her sources of… Continue reading Dive into a world of super-saturated color film photography with Jennifer Lawrence

The mountains are calling: Show us your best photos of the great outdoors

Mendocino Headlands, California. Marissa Wu There’s nothing quite like a summertime hike through the mountains or a peaceful walk on the shores of a favorite lake. Warm weather is the ultimate motivator to get outside and enjoy a little nature. That’s why this week’s Photos of the Day challenge is all about putting on your… Continue reading The mountains are calling: Show us your best photos of the great outdoors

Nine tips for making original photos in famous places

A few years ago, research from Panoramio—Google’s old geo-located tagging, photo-sharing website—revealed the world’s most photographed cities. Their findings? New York was the most photographed city, with the most photographed spot being the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Second place went to Rome, with the top spot being the Roman Catholic church Trinità… Continue reading Nine tips for making original photos in famous places

Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture

From Andy Yeung’s gravity-defying pictures of urban density in Hong Kong to Dany Eid’s atmospheric nighttime shots of Dubai, we’re living in a golden age for architecture photography. From Germany to Spain and beyond, the architecture student Julia Isaak captures minimalist shots, transforming building façades into eye candy, while Eric Dufour plays with colors and… Continue reading Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture

Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography

Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on June 15, 2012 As the ones responsible for capturing a wedding day in images, we photographers are under a ton of pressure. To help you next time you’re asked (or even hired) to assume the role, we tapped ten top wedding pros for their… Continue reading Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography