12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on March 13, 2016. In martial arts, there’s a saying that goes something like, “The white belt is the most difficult belt to attain.” It implies that the first step is the toughest—and that can be true of wedding photography, too. That first wedding shoot… Continue reading 12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

“The Rocks”. Rachel Roberts Starlight, star bright, we hope to see the Milky Way on a cloudless night. Astrophotography inspires and reveals wonder and majesty all around us, and dedicated photographers are often out when the world sleeps, documenting dazzling displays. Capture the Atlas recently announced the winners of its annual Milky Way Photographer of… Continue reading These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

The macro lights around the lens of the new WG-80 are now twice as bright as the previous generation, and can be adjusted in 5-step increments. Ricoh Ricoh has unveiled its latest all-weather WG-series adventure camera, the Ricoh WG-80. The new model will be instantly familiar if you’ve shot with any of the company’s earlier… Continue reading The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

Best Asus monitors for 2022

Asus Best overall Asus ProArt Display PA279CV Check Price This is a perfect mix of performance and price. Best 4K Asus ProArt 32-inch 4K Check Price This pro-grade monitor will set you back some cash. Best budget Asus ProArt Display PA247CV 23.8” Check Price It offers color accuracy at a low cost. Peruse the selection… Continue reading Best Asus monitors for 2022

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

On Earth Day, love the planet by considering a pre-loved camera

Stan Horaczek Today is Earth Day, your annual reminder that this planet is all we’ve got. For Earth Day 2022, all of us—businesses, governments, and citizens—are being called on to “act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably)” with “everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable”. It’s a big mission statement, but one way that photographers can… Continue reading On Earth Day, love the planet by considering a pre-loved camera

Nick Brandt’s panoramas put the clash between wildlife and urbanity in stark relief

“Wasteland with Lion”. © Nick Brandt Courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. Nick Brandt’s 2016 photo book, Inherit the Dust, was his visual cry of anguish about the looming apocalypse for animals habitats in Africa.… Continue reading Nick Brandt’s panoramas put the clash between wildlife and urbanity in stark relief

Nikon preps major firmware updates, new accessories for Z-mount cameras

The Nikon Z9 is getting loads of new features including in-camera compositing. Nikon The Nikon Z9 is about to get even swifter and more powerful thanks to a major firmware update scheduled to arrive on Wednesday (April 20, 2022). The very same day, the company will also be delivering focus-improving updates for both the Z6… Continue reading Nikon preps major firmware updates, new accessories for Z-mount cameras

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 cameras for astrophotography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sony a7 III Check Price Best DSLR Nikon D850 Check Price Best mirrorless Nikon Z6 Check Price Astrophotography has rapidly become more popular among hobbyists and professionals alike. Aided by the recent lockdowns of the global pandemic, three visible near-earth comets, and the highly publicized achievements of NASA and the ESA,… Continue reading Best cameras for astrophotography in 2022