Monthly Archives: April 2016
In Depth: GoPro Omni is the VR action camera you’re looking for
Back in January, GoPro dropped hints that an accessible, pocket-sized virtual reality (VR) camera was in the works and now we’re finally seeing the fruits of its labor. The GoPro Omni is a hollowed-out hexadecimal cube that holds six Hero4 … Continue reading
Getty Accuses Google of Enabling Photo Piracy
TIME Magazine is reporting that Getty Images has accused Google of encouraging image piracy through its image search engine, Google Images. Getty has gone so far as to file an official complaint with the European Union Antitrust Commission. In its complaint, … Continue reading
Review: Canon EOS 80D
Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading
Consumer Reports Doesn’t Understand Why Wedding Photography Costs More
Popular Photography Wedding Wedding photography costs more than other types of photography believe it or not Consumer Reports uncovers a “wedding tax” that’s more complicated than it seems… Popular Photography
MacPhun Tonality update brings free professional presets
Tonality is an award-winning black and white photo editor for the Mac, and it’s just been updated with a new, free preset library being developed with professional photographers around the world. You can apply the new presets to your photos … Continue reading
ON1 Announces the First New RAW Processor in Years, ON1 Photo RAW
From ON1: PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 26, 2016 – ON1, Inc. today announced ON1 Photo RAW, the first all-new RAW processor and non-destructive photo editor to be released in more than a decade. With modern code optimized for today’s super-megapixel cameras … Continue reading
Review: The Think Tank Lily Deanne Mezzo Shoulder Bag
It’s finally happening; camera bag manufacturers are making bags for women that attempt to be fashionable. There have been lame versions in the past that included ill-fitted straps, unfashionable fabrics, and impractical designs. But how about a new bag from Think … Continue reading
Review: Canon EOS 80D
Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading
Facebook’s self-built 360-camera is a live-streaming mothership
Facebook is knee deep in virtual reality and it seems like a natural progression for the social media company to announce its own self-built 360-degree camera called the Surround 360 camera. Unlike other 360-cameras made for professional and consumers, the … Continue reading
Winners of Annual Nikon European Film Festival Announced
From Nikon Europe: Short film contest in partnership with Raindance and chaired by Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia announces “Not a Pizza Order” as Grand Prix winner. Nikon is today announcing the winners of its Festival in association with independent film organisation, Raindance … Continue reading
How to Capture Multiple Portrait Styles Quickly in Studio
Imagine you have to photograph a team of football players or a group of very busy corporate executives and you’re given less than half an hour. Sound impossible? Well, let’s make the challenge even more difficult. Let’s make it three different shots … Continue reading
4 Tips to Help You Get Started Doing Lifestyle Photography
People are my favorite subject to photograph, and one of my favorite ways to capture them is through lifestyle photography. I love documenting a day in the life of a family, student, or child. I love making beautiful photos out … Continue reading