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
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On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice
Reading Time: 5 minutes Mantas, Floater, Green Fortuny, Cochinilla & Kinsaccuchu Dyed Yarn, Wood, Body in Forte di Mezzo, 2019 © Lorenzo Vitturi. The azure lagoons and golden light of Italy’s floating city have charmed visitors for centuries. Louise Long looks beyond the touristic sites and bustle of the Biennale to uncover Venice’s photographic highlights… Continue reading On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice
Best SSDs for 2022
Samsung Memory, Unsplash Best overall Best overall: SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD Check Price The overall best is fast and reliable Best value Crucial X6 Check Price This smooth drive fits easily in any pocket Best rugged LaCie Rugged SSD 1TB Solid State Drive Check Price It can withstand a beating without losing data… Continue reading Best SSDs for 2022
Best cameras for kids in 2022
Fujifilm Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera Check Price Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Best overall runnerup Nikon COOLPIX W150 Check Price It’s cheap enough that it won’t hurt too badly if it gets smashed or lost. Best action GoPro HD… Continue reading Best cameras for kids in 2022
Best laptops in 2022
Best for video editing Dell XPS 15 Check Price Cranking the specs won’t bust your budget too badly. Best overall Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro Check Price Apple’s pro-grade laptop is back in top form. Best for gaming Razer Blade 15 Check Price Those gaming muscles also help when you’re editing. Creatives typically seek out… Continue reading Best laptops in 2022
Best phone tripods of 2022
Billy Cadden Best for travel Best Tripod for travel Check Price A great all-around solution for any video or photo need. Best for vlogging Sumcoo 53″ Extendable Aluminum Tripod Check Price This full-sized support system offers a variety of heights. Best pocket tripod Portable Mini Phone Tripod Check Price Short legs make this stabilizer super… Continue reading Best phone tripods of 2022
Best 35mm film in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best for portraits Kodak Portra 400 Check Price A solid, professional option for all shooting situations Best black-and-white Kodak Tri-X Check Price This stock has been a classic for decades Best slide film Kodak Ektachrome Check Price For the better part of the 20th century, 35mm film was the primary way people took… Continue reading Best 35mm film in 2022
Best selfie sticks of 2022
Lucas Favre via Unsplash Best stabilizer DJI OM 5 Check Price A full-fledged gimbal takes this well beyond the average selfie stick. Best budget Vproof selfie stick Check Price This extremely cheap option still offers Bluetooth connectivity. Best tripod Texlar 48″ Selfie Stick Tripod Check Price Extendable tripod legs make this pick extremely versatile. You… Continue reading Best selfie sticks of 2022
Best laptops for photo editing in 2022
JESHOOTS.COM via Unsplash Best 4K laptop Dell XPS 15 Check Price With touchscreen controls and Dolby Vision colors, this laptop will allow you to edit photos with precision for the best results. Best portable M1 MacBook Air Check Price It’s tiny, but it’s mighty Best overall Apple MacBook Pro 16 M1 Pro Check Price One… Continue reading Best laptops for photo editing in 2022
Wedding Photography: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure
A wedding is often one of the most important days in a couple’s lives, and as the wedding photographer, there’s a lot of pressure on you to capture those memories in the best way possible. Try our course, Wedding Photography for Beginners to learn about everything you’ll need. This lesson is all about staying calm under pressure!… Continue reading Wedding Photography: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure