Monthly Archives: March 2017
Field Test: The Hasselblad True Zoom Camera and Moto Z Smartphone
It’s impossible to ignore the fact that camera phones are becoming increasingly better. With impressive image quality and the ability to add on and shoot with mobile phone lenses, the case for replacing your dedicated camera with your cell phone … Continue reading
Fujifilm X-T20 review
Just as when it followed up the X-T1 with the X-T10, Fuji has taken a lot of the good stuff from the X-T2 and packaged it in a lighter, more affordable body to give us the X-T20. Rather than leaving … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Splitting the Catch
Whales in some parts of the world have learned to follow the noise and activity of fishing boats in order to catch any herring near them. When the boats’ nets begin to close, the whales recognize what’s happening and take the … Continue reading
How to Backlight Wide Angle Environmental Portraits
Wide angle environmental portraits make beautiful large format prints and are often used by photographers to capture subjects against a stunning backdrop. However, a relatively small subject can get lost in the background. SLR Lounge created a video detailing how backlighting … Continue reading
Phottix Ares II Wireless Flash Triggers Add Features, Keep a Budget-Friendly Price
Gear These $ 55 triggers and receivers are compatible with more Phottix systems. The Phottix entry-level wireless flash system adds features, loses some range. Popular Photography
How to Photograph a Silhouette in Front of a Giant Moon
Swiss photographer, Philipp Schmidli, got it into his mind that he wanted to photograph the full moon with a subject walking in front of it so to give the moon scale. He began scouting locations from the comfort of his … Continue reading
Tips for Viewers to Connect With Your Photos
One of the best photography tips I can share is to think less about the technical aspects and more about the impact your photo has on the people who view it. While it’s important to understand the elements of exposure, … Continue reading
The Rebirth of Tintype: An Old Photographic Medium Is Revitalized
How To Three artists talk about their work in a traditional process Tintype photography is back so we talked to some of the new masters. Popular Photography
The Leica x COOPH Rope Camera Straps Are Rather Handsome
Gear There are four color options for stylish camera carrying. The rope camera strap is back and this collaboration between Leica and COOPH is very nice looking. Popular Photography
At Least Do This: Use a Warming Gel on Your Key Light
Abstract: Warming your flash will greatly improve skin tones. Which warming gel you use depends on your subject, the lighting environment, your camera's color palette and personal preference. I still remember the day I was introduced to warming gels. It … Continue reading
Don’t Be Afraid of High ISO on Modern DSLR Cameras
As the internet grows and grows, photography tutorials are becoming more and more abundant. All that information can be a good thing, but it can also create problems as it sometimes has the magical effect of turning one’s opinion to … Continue reading
Polaroid Fade-to Black Film Made Photos That Disappeared Way Before Snapchat
Gear Before there was Snapchat, there was Fade to Black. Polaroid Fade to Black film made pictures that disappeared in 24 hours. Popular Photography