Whether a road trip across Canada is an adventure you have been dreaming about or are already starting to plan, we are here to help! As a proud, Canadian company, we’re sharing our best road trip routes from the west coast to the east coast, helpful tips to make the most of your holiday, and… Continue reading The Ultimate Road Trip Route Across Canada
Tag: still
The best gifts for photographers of every skill level
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
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
5 Reasons you should develop your own film
Getty Images Back in the pre-digital days, most Photo 101 classes had students start out shooting B&W film and learning how to develop it. For many who have returned to film photography, do-it-yourself film processing is one of analog photography’s big attractions—it’s easy, it’s good fun, and it’s very rewarding. If you haven’t considered developing… Continue reading 5 Reasons you should develop your own film
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
A fully aligned James Webb Space Telescope snaps its first photo and exceeds ‘every expectation’
A bright star, with galaxies behind it, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA/STScI This article originally appeared on Popular Science The James Webb Space Telescope’s main mirror segments are fully aligned, and now this NASA telescope is able to produce the highest resolution infrared images ever taken from space. NASA released the first… Continue reading A fully aligned James Webb Space Telescope snaps its first photo and exceeds ‘every expectation’
Fastest SD card for your camera, action cam, phone and computer
Quick storage for your memories. Tom Pumford via Unsplash Whether you’re shooting photos or video on a DSLR, an action cam, or your phone, having a fast, reliable SD card is crucial for keeping your data safe. A photographer can never have too many memory cards and that expensive camera or phone isn’t worth much… Continue reading Fastest SD card for your camera, action cam, phone and computer
Best Father’s Day gifts and camera gear for your shutterbug dad
A DSLR can be a great gift. Ben Collins, Unsplash Photographers are legendarily picky about their camera gear, but if you’re looking for the best Father’s Day gifts for a photography-loving dad, you’re gonna have to get into the weeds a little. You’ll want to know what your giftee’s camera situation is like—are they tied… Continue reading Best Father’s Day gifts and camera gear for your shutterbug dad
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 pet cameras of 2022
Keep track of your fury friends while you’re away. Camylla Battani, Unsplash The best pet cameras provide a sense of security, but they can also be fun. No more just a simple security webcam, today’s puppy cameras and kitten cams are innovative and interactive. Keep your pet company with 2-way voice communication. Get alerts when… Continue reading Best pet cameras of 2022