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
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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
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 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 camera straps in 2022
With the best camera straps, you can keep calm and carry on. Haupes, Unsplash Let’s face it: The best camera straps don’t necessarily include the one that came with your camera. Sure, it’s functional, but it’s not much else—so maybe it’s time to ditch the stock, second-rate options, especially if you end up with neck… Continue reading Best camera straps in 2022
Best travel cases for camera gear in 2022
Make sure your camera is protected with one of these great travel cases. Danny Gallegos, Unsplash Traveling is no fun without taking pictures. But, if you want to trot around the globe making images, you’ll have to choose the best travel case for camera gear to protect your precious cargo. Not every photographer needs the… Continue reading Best travel cases for camera gear in 2022
Best projectors of 2022
Find the best projector for gaming, the office, movie night at home, and more. iam_os, Unsplash Sometimes, you just want to see the big picture. And that’s exactly what the best projectors allow you to do. By taking in data from a connected device, projectors use light and lenses to display an image that can… Continue reading Best projectors of 2022
Best camera bags of 2022
Have the right bag for all your photography gear. Gerson Repreza via Unsplash Ever tried to spend a whole day out shooting with an irritating camera bag that is uncomfortable and overly complicated to get your camera out of? It can become a real chore when your gear isn’t quickly accessed and the bag isn’t… Continue reading Best camera bags of 2022
Best phone cases of 2022
Great cases for your phones!. Adrien via Unsplash For many of us, our cell phones are one of the most essential items we own, which makes it only natural that we would want to protect them with the best phone cases on the market. With a plethora of options online, it can be daunting to… Continue reading Best phone cases of 2022