Canon Shows off 1/1.8-inch Sensor Capturing 1080p Video at 0.08Lux

Here’s something I missed in the last month that was picked up by PetaPixel. Canon has announced the launch of a new 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor Read more... canonrumors.com »

2020-8-22 19:57

Jake Chamseddine reveals the “Capturing Performances” Quest winners

Announcing the winners of Jake Chamseddine's "Capturing Performances" Quest. The post Jake Chamseddine reveals the “Capturing Performances” Quest winners appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-8-7 18:30

These Are The Best Focal Lengths For Capturing Candid Moments

Candid moments are happening all around us, and photography affords us the unique ability to distill and immortalize them into a single frame. Situational awareness is key. Most candid moments tend to reveal themselves as long as you're paying attention to your surroundings. thephoblographer.com »

2020-7-4 01:00

Licensing Contributor Morgan Phillips on capturing awe-inspiring vistas and portraiture

Morgan Philips is an American photographer from Birmingham, Alabama, who skillfully captures a number of unique landscapes and subjects through his lens. The post Licensing Contributor Morgan Phillips on capturing awe-inspiring vistas and portraiture appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-6-10 14:30

Capturing Kindness and Raw Humanity Inside the Minneapolis Protests

As someone who is used to going around the world and capturing scenes of humanity among social situations, I knew I had to go immediately to the Minneapolis protests to get the real story. When I saw the news showing only negativity and destruction, I knew far too well that it couldn’t be the entire […] petapixel.com »

2020-6-1 20:12

Capturing home life in an age of uncertainty

For commercial photographers, changes in lifestyle due to the novel coronavirus pandemic have heralded a shift in demand for licensable content. The post Capturing home life in an age of uncertainty appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-5-22 14:30

This Photographer Overcame His Phobia Of Insects By Capturing Them Extremely Close-Up (53 Pics)

Shalwa has traveled around the world and to more than seven forests to photograph insects. boredpanda.com »

2020-5-9 16:20

Capturing Both the Crescent Moon and ‘Earthshine’ in One Image

This is something I’ve been wanting to attempt for a while, but the skies have not be clear enough to do so. Iowa skies in fact have been almost constantly cloudy of late – or a least when one wants to shoot the moon. petapixel.com »

2020-4-28 23:00

Capturing Newborn Portraits with a Smartphone: Tips for New Parents

Recently we’ve had to close our doors to portraits because of COVID-19, and it’s been heartbreaking. The most heartbreaking thing is having to say no to clients who want newborn portraits. Babies change so quickly, so I wanted to put together some tips on how to capture your newborn portraits with your iPhone (or Android […] petapixel.com »

2020-4-25 20:56

Capturing real-life situations and genuine moments with lifestyle photographer Tatiana Avdjiev

Tatiana Avdjiev is a lifestyle photographer based in Chicago who has developed an eye for capturing everyday situations and genuine moments. The post Capturing real-life situations and genuine moments with lifestyle photographer Tatiana Avdjiev appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-4-9 14:30

Licensing Contributor Denis Ganenko on capturing genuine connections between his subjects

Denis has a great eye for capturing everyday situations. His photos reflect the connections that exist between the subject and their closest relationships, even their animal companions. The post Licensing Contributor Denis Ganenko on capturing genuine connections between his subjects appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-3-10 14:30

Capturing Portraits in Indonesia’s Trash Dumps with a Dislocated Knee

I’ve always laughed when, as a photographer, people ask me if I can deal with a difficult client or shoot in a difficult situation. But even still, things are never going to be as bad as the conditions on my most recent trip – after this, I feel like I can shoot anywhere. I travel […] petapixel.com »

2020-2-19 23:45

Landscape of Lament: Capturing the Process of Grief After My Father’s Passing

My father spent his later years in the home where he was born in the north of Ireland. It is a place that is steeped in tradition and is highly polarized due to the division between the two main communities of nationalists and Unionists. He was the youngest of a family of six boys and […] petapixel.com »

2020-2-13 21:19

How It Was Shot: Capturing a ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Portrait in the Desert

Photographer Joshua Cripps recently captured something really cool. Finding himself in the UAE leading up to an annular solar eclipse, he decided to try and shoot a dynamic portrait in the middle of the ‘ring of fire’ effect created by this kind of eclipse. petapixel.com »

2020-1-23 22:32

I’ve Been Capturing Squirrels And Coming Up With Funny Titles To Make People Smile

January 21st is squirrel appreciation day and as a photographer. I find it quite fascinating that it is still possible to come up with new and unique picture ideas after taking hundreds of thousands already. boredpanda.com »

2020-1-21 18:12

Capturing surf action with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Here is a great showcase of the capabilities of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III presented by Canon Europe. From Canon Europe: We’re pretty excited Read more... canonrumors.com »

2020-1-7 15:42

Photography Cheat Sheet: Capturing the City from Above

Aerial photography has become one of the most popular photography genres as of late, thanks to the widespread availability of drone cameras. With the latest innovations in drone photography, aspiring aerial photographers and videographers can now create stunning, pro-quality photos and footage. thephoblographer.com »

2019-12-11 11:00

Back to Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Capturing ‘Moody’ Portraits

Rachel and Daniel of Mango Street—one of the most popular photography channels on YouTube—have put together a great, straight-to-the-point guide to capturing that “moody” style of portrait that’s become a popular counter-point to the “dreamy” overexposed look that often dominates lifestyle imagery. petapixel.com »

2019-11-5 23:03

10 Creative In-Camera Photography Tricks for Capturing ‘Viral’ Photos

Photographer and extremely popular Instagrammer Jordi Koalitic—whose work we shared with you a couple of weeks ago—has released a behind-the-scenes video sharing some of the clever photography tricks that have helped him “go viral” online. petapixel.com »

2019-10-30 19:37

I Spent The Day Capturing Hocus Pocus Filming Locations in Real Life (11 Pics)

What's the best way to celebrate Halloween? Visiting and photographing all the locations in Salem used during the filming of "Hocus Pocus"! boredpanda.com »

2019-10-19 19:01

Photo Challenge: Capturing Creative Portraits Using Only Continuous Lights

Photographer Neil van Niekerk recently invited his friend Marco Leibetseder into his NYC studio for a photo challenge: rather than using flash, Niekerk and Leibetseder set themselves the challenge to capture some creative portraits that showcased “depth” in-studio using only continuous lighting. petapixel.com »

2019-9-25 18:53

Leonidas Vaggalis: Capturing Emotion in Everyday Situations

My name is Leon Vaggalis and I come from Athens, Greece. Married to a beautiful wife and two great kids. I am a photographer in my free time and want to shoot anything that makes me get into thoughts. thephoblographer.com »

2019-8-22 16:00

[Horse Photography] Capturing Equine Elegance: How to Photograph Horses

Capturing the beauty of an animal as graceful and elegant as a horse is not as easy as you might think. In this tutorial, Wiebke Haas explains exactly how she captures equine elegance. The post [Horse Photography] Capturing Equine Elegance: How to Photograph Horses appeared first on 500px Blog. iso.500px.com »

2019-8-10 12:23

Contributor Sergey Vinogradov on capturing a subject’s “inner world”

Exclusive Licensing Contributor Sergey Vinogradov is a Russian fashion and portraiture photographer who gravitates toward capturing the emotional man, humanizing him, and creating a narrative where masculinity and emotion can be synonymous. iso.500px.com »

2019-7-21 23:03

A Pulitzer-Winning Photojournalist on Capturing Tragedy and Humanity

PBS NewsHour just aired this 3-minute Brief but Spectacular episode in which Los Angeles Times staff photographer Marcus Yam talks about the challenge of documenting tragedy and humanity up close. Yam has won two Pulitzer Prizes already in his career: one as part of the Los Angeles Times‘ staff in covering the San Bernardino, California, […] petapixel.com »

2019-6-29 17:33

I Love Capturing The Joyful Souls Of Dogs Through My Photography (49 Pics)

Hello! I am Ria Putzker from Austria and I am 21 years old. My favorite thing is to take photos of dogs. It has been my passion for about 3 years now. boredpanda.com »

2019-1-30 14:11

I’ve Been Capturing Scenes With Superhero Action Figures For Almost 10 Years

I’m David Cubero, a Barcelona-born and based VFX and motion graphics artist for ads, movies, and animation. I love toys and photography and I have been taking pics of my toy collection since 2009. boredpanda.com »

2019-1-3 20:19

Mythical Beasts: Photographer Continues Capturing The Majestic Beauty Of Maine Coons

Maine Coons are the largest of the domesticated cats, and they are as close as you could safely get to having an actual Lion in your house. Their powerful facial features are perfectly framed by a majestic mane, with their sturdy build and slightly menacing prowl completing the mini-Mufasa vibe that this magnificent breed oozes. boredpanda.com »

2018-12-26 08:13

Zink Twice Before Capturing Memories on Zink Instant Photos

Beware: instant cameras that produce Zink photos may not be a good option for preserving memories long term. Polaroid, or should I say what’s left of Polaroid, continues to push instant photography, including cameras that produce Zink direct thermal prints. petapixel.com »

2018-11-27 23:13

Do Not Forget Me: Capturing The Past Of Abandoned Places

The alarm clock goes early again. The cat looks at me again with big eyes of why are you so early? I prepare myself and pack my things. I drive to the gathering place and get in the car. boredpanda.com »

2018-8-6 00:51

Unraveling the FUJIFILM GFX: Creating with a Purpose

While medium format can surely be used well for capturing a scene, it's often best used in a more traditional fashion. The FUJFILM GFX is a larger than full frame option that lends itself and its qualities best to the idea of creating vs capturing. thephoblographer.com »

2018-1-25 08:00

I Am A Photographer And I Love Capturing People In Action And Street Scenes

I am a musician, illustrator and photographer from India. I love clicking people in action, street scenes while travelling cities across India. I hope you enjoy it. boredpanda.com »

2018-1-10 20:45

Portraits of India: Capturing Faces That Reflected Myself

I recently came back from a trip to India. I left the UK with the intent of photographing a culture entirely different from mine. Searching for a new challenge, I looked at India in the eyes, and I faced myself. petapixel.com »

2018-1-5 20:24

I Spent The Last Three Christmas Seasons Capturing The Wonderful Festive Air Of My Hometown

During the festival season, the streets and the vehicles take on their splendid festival look. This season inspired me so I would like to show Budapest during the feast from my point of view. I even decorated a Christmas tree at some iconic spots and I used car batteries to provide the illumination. boredpanda.com »

2018-1-2 18:24

Photographer Encourages To Embrace Our Unique Features By Capturing Diverse Bodies

Even though beauty is seen differently by everyone, there are some standards that many people chase after. Facial features, body types, eye/hair colors and textures - there are many pieces to this "beauty standard" puzzle. boredpanda.com »

2017-11-7 03:08

I Spent My Autumn Days Capturing The Beauty Of Hungary’s Nature

I spent my autumn days in the air with my drone and looked for interesting compositions. As you see autumn and nature is also beautiful in Hungary and make it worth to visit this country at least once in your life. boredpanda.com »

2017-10-31 13:13

Andrew Kurcan on Capturing the Quiet, Unspoken Moments of Grief

For me, photography is not only a profession, but a way to cope, interact and understand the world around me. Earlier this year my brother-in-law died unexpectedly. Weeks later my mother passed away -- equally unexpectedly. thephoblographer.com »

2017-10-26 16:00

There’s a Sony a7S II on the Outside of the ISS Capturing Earth in 4K

The Sony a7S II has become the first commercial camera to be mounted on the outside of the International Space Station. Sony today released footage from the camera, which is currently whizzing around the Earth at 7. petapixel.com »

2017-7-28 21:30

Capturing Dramatic Portraits Against the Spectacular Icelandic Landscape

My wife, Vicki, and I are full-time portrait and wedding photographers. But when we aren’t shooting these things, some of our favorite concepts are creating dramatic images of people in fantastic surroundings. petapixel.com »

2017-5-25 22:59

Capturing the Incredibly Rare Moonlit Firefall at Yosemite

This is the famous and elusive Horsetail “Firefall” in Yosemite National Park, but unlike every other image you may have seen—taken near sunset around February—the fire effect in this image is caused by moonlight. petapixel.com »

2017-5-18 23:08

Photographer Spent 5 Years Capturing the Beauty of Decaying Buildings

Rebecca Bathory first fell in love with the decaying beauty of abandoned buildings when she photographed an abandoned school in 2012. This love took her on an adventure to 30 countries and over 500 locations, culminating in a photographic series she’s calling Orphans of Time. petapixel.com »

2017-5-18 22:26

Capturing Love: Posing Ideas for Incredible Couples Photography

Tips to inspire & prepare for your next couples shoot.

The post Capturing Love: Posing Ideas for Incredible Couples Photography appeared first on 500px ISO.

2017-2-15 18:36

I Spent 4 Years Capturing The Beauty Of Budapest When It’s Covered By Fog

It is pretty rare in Budapest when the fog sits so low that the bridges and other buildings stick out from it. I have been chasing these special moments of the city for years. Take a look below to see the results! boredpanda.com »

2017-2-6 20:38

Capturing Football in Action: Photographing the L.A. Rams

NFL photographer Jeff Lewis captures the L.A. Rams' first season.

The post Capturing Football in Action: Photographing the L.A. Rams appeared first on 500px ISO.

2017-2-4 00:20

Capturing Beautiful Outdoor Portraits with a Cheap 50-Year-Old Soviet Lens

There are some fantastic portrait lenses out there for cheap, if you know where to look. A great example is the Jupiter-9: a 50-year-old M42 mount 85mm f/2 Soviet lens that, in the right hands, captures beautiful portraits with gorgeous bokeh. petapixel.com »

2017-1-26 23:44

Capturing the Northern Lights from a Window Seat at 35,000ft

On New Year’s Eve, you might think the people in Times Square were treated to the best light show… but you’d be wrong. Photographer Aryeh Nirenberg, enjoying a full row of seats on his flight from JFK to Reykjavik, Iceland, was treated to a more spectacular show. New Year’s Eve might be the only night […] petapixel.com »

2017-1-18 01:02

Capturing Beautiful Photos of the Milky Way… with a Polaroid SX-70

Night sky photography—the milky way, star trails, that sort of thing—usually means a decent camera and a nice bright lens. But photographer Daniel Stein has managed to make it work using just a Polaroid SX-70 and some Impossible Project IP600 film. petapixel.com »

2017-1-13 21:31

Capturing the World’s Largest Ambrotypes with Actor Gary Oldman

Capturing beautiful stories. That’s what wet plate photographer Ian Ruhter set out to do for his 3-year project at Slab City. But some of the most meaningful moments actually transpired within 48 hours, when English actor Gary Oldman paid Ruhter and his crew a surprise visit. Ruhter has developed a way to make 46 x […] petapixel.com »

2017-1-12 21:10

Capturing a Rare Lunar ‘Fog Bow’ Under the Northern Lights

Over the years I’ve seen lots of different phenomena in the sky, but one that has been on my bucket list for quite some time is the very rare lunar fog bow. I’ve seen photos of it, but I’ve never managed to capture it in real life… until now. This last Saturday turned out to […] petapixel.com »

2016-12-20 21:28

I Spent 2 Years Capturing The Hidden Beauty Of Indian Tribal Village

India is country of villages. Diversity is main course of beauty of India. this post reveals hardship of their life, way of joy and happiness. boredpanda.com »

2016-11-30 08:34