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

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

Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

Last year, we witnessed a “start-up boom,” with 5.4 million new business applications filed in the United States alone. Following a challenging few years, more people are embarking on new professional journeys—and facing unexpected challenges and rewards along the way. For any new photography business, one of those first hurdles is determining your prices. No… Continue reading Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

Ten glorious photos of world-famous monuments

Ross Castle, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Mark McGuire The one thing we often believe about monuments is that they’ll always be there. After all, they were erected to pay homage, commemorate, or display power and might. However, as conflicts across the world have shown, nothing is guaranteed to last. Wikimedia is dedicated to preserving cultural… Continue reading Ten glorious photos of world-famous monuments

Walker Evans’ American Photographs, and five other photobooks worth checking out

Parked car, small town Main Street 1932. © Walker Evans This month, we look at a wide range of photobooks. Mika Horie’s cyanotypes present the world in blue; Stephen Shore’s memoir looks back on his long career; Zora J Murff explores Blackness in America; Stephen Gill’s photos of birds on a pillar present a new… Continue reading Walker Evans’ American Photographs, and five other photobooks worth checking out

David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made

Yankee Doodle tailings pond, Montana Resources’ open-pit copper mine, Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site, Butte, Montana, 1986. © David T. Hanson To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. From photography’s beginning until relatively recently, artists who turned their lenses on landscapes were fascinated by… Continue reading David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made

The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!

Want to win an all-inclusive trip to Seychelles?  If a vacation to Seychelles in the Indian sea sounds like the perfect getaway, look no further than the 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition. When you submit your photos you have the chance to win the grand prize; the trip of dreams with Hilton Resorts for a 5-night… Continue reading The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!

Commercial photography spotlight: Shopping local and supporting small businesses

Late last year, a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet revealed that more than half of Americans (51%) made an effort to shop more at small and locally-owned businesses amid the uncertainty of the pandemic and related closures and restrictions. What’s more, 40% said they were still making an increased effort… Continue reading Commercial photography spotlight: Shopping local and supporting small businesses

The best memory card readers on the market

A good memory card reader is an easy purchase to overlook, but the right reader can drastically speed up your workflow and save you precious time when you’re offloading thousands of RAW photos or hours of 4K video footage. Fortunately, there are plenty of fast and reliable card readers on the market. These are our… Continue reading The best memory card readers on the market

Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze

A woman’s dress blows in the wind, by Carin Van Derdonk, one of the 79 artists featured in the show. Carin Van Derdonk This week, Women Street Photographers, a collective founded by renowned photographer Gulnara Samoilova, opens its annual exhibition at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem, New York. The show The Women Street… Continue reading Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze