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

What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)

While exploring the Bavarian Forest National Park one day, Kilian Schönberger happened upon this spooky sight: a carriage, straight from a fairytale, abandoned in the woods and reclaimed by nature. But the setting alone didn’t make the photograph; the pale cerulean light, eerie in the mist, transformed the landscape into a scene from a ghost… Continue reading What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)

The New York Times Responds to Criticism from a British Photojournalist

Photojournalist and Leica Ambassador Emily Garthwaite has spoken about her experience as a potential photographer for a story pitched to The New York Times. Garthwaite alleges the original plan was for her to photograph ta story covering a hiking trail in Kurdistan. Eventually, the NYT chose to pass it to a different photographer, something she… Continue reading The New York Times Responds to Criticism from a British Photojournalist

Save up to $50 on Moment camera bags right now

The smaller Rugged Sing from Moment is good for one camera and a lens. Stan Horaczek Camera bags can become an obsession for photographers. You need space and protection for everything you want to carry. Plus, bags need to be comfortable, because it’s tough to make great photos when you’re dealing with gnarly chafing. Right… Continue reading Save up to $50 on Moment camera bags right now

How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography

At the height of the pandemic, the wildlife photographers Lea Milde and Anskar Lenzen knew they had to find a way to give back to animals and the people advocating on their behalf. In response to the crisis, they put together their first-ever public calendar, with 100% of the proceeds going to Merazonia, a wildlife… Continue reading How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography

Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure

The Shimoda Design Explore v2 backpacks come in three sizes, 25-, 30-, and 35-liters. Mason Marsh In my 40 years as a photographer, I’ve owned dozens of camera bags. Lugging camera gear has always been an exercise of compromises, but with the new Explore v2 camera backpacks from Shimoda Designs, those compromises are few. And… Continue reading Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure

The Solarcan Puck is a tiny, reusable pinhole camera designed to track the sun’s path

The new Solarcan Puck analog pinhole camera. Solarcan Back in early 2016, Scottish photographer Sam Cornwell first created the Solarcan, a pinhole camera in a beverage can that made light work of months-long exposures tracking the sun’s path. It proved hugely popular on Kickstarter, pulling in a whopping ten times its funding goal. He followed… Continue reading The Solarcan Puck is a tiny, reusable pinhole camera designed to track the sun’s path

How to travel with film by land and sea

Getty Images Welcome to part three of our series on traveling with film and analog cameras. In previous installments, we covered general guidelines for traveling with film as well as air travel with film. In this article, we’ll talk about travel by car and train, both of which are particularly film-friendly; and traveling by water,… Continue reading How to travel with film by land and sea

Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish

The Fujifilm X-A7 offers several options for both amateur photographers and video bloggers. Nilofer Khan reports. When Fujifilm introduced its X-A series, it was with the intent to cater to those who wish to buy their first interchangeable lens camera system. The company has worked towards enhancing the features to make the entire shooting experience… Continue reading Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish