Photographer After His 47th Kentucky Derby: ‘I Love it, Every Aspect of It’
Award-winning Dan Dry has spent a lifetime photographing the “greatest two minutes in sports,” the Kentucky Derby.
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Award-winning Dan Dry has spent a lifetime photographing the “greatest two minutes in sports,” the Kentucky Derby.
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petapixel.com »Everything about the Fujifilm GFX100RF has been designed in service of the overarching goal of making it as small and lightweight as possible. That doesn't mean Fujifilm didn't try adding a faster lens and in-body image stabilization to early designs, however. [Read More] petapixel.com »
When one pursues photography, one often has to sacrifice one's vision to cater to what's in and trending to make a livelihood. Moreover, many photographers are now directly competing with content creators, especially since social media is leveraging short-form videos to get more reach or views. thephoblographer.com »
When embarking on the tricky path to becoming a photographer or opening a photography business, one tends to face several challenges. However, the struggles also come with a fair share of errors and traps, which can impact the most talented people in the industry. thephoblographer.com »
Traditional methods in photography, while revered, are practiced by a handful of creatives. Pursuing such methods requires time, knowledge, immense patience, dedication, and passion. One of the few who have continued to strive and succeed in using such approaches is Rafael Fuchs, a renowned Brooklyn-based photographer and multimedia artist who is now hosting a solo exhibition. Here's what you can expect. thephoblographer.com »
Photography's role is to document reality—joyful, enraging, sorrowful, or numbing—with utmost sincerity and truth. However, in some instances, the very act of making a photograph, especially of unknown people, without their consent, has made it quite challenging to defend the medium. thephoblographer.com »
Jordan and I regularly give our two cents about the lenses we enjoy the most from each of the major manufacturers. Taking each brand in turn, we list our favorite wide-angle, normal zooms, normal primes, portrait, and telephoto lenses. petapixel.com »
In July, The PetaPixel Podcast team was joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give mid-term grades to every major camera and lens manufacturer. Now that the year has ended, it's time for them all to get graded on their finals. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Creativity meets affordability this month with Huion’s latest deals. Photographers, designers, and artists can now enhance their workspaces with pen displays and tablets. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Thew new Korin Anthi-theft Backpack is available for preorder at Kickstarter (Click here). And a curiosity: The inkless tiny PEN that lasts FOREVER raised a crazy amount of money on Kickstarter (Click here). sonyalpharumors.com »
Researchers have made an AI bot capable of beating image-based CAPTCHAs 100 percent of the time, according to a new scientific paper. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has admitted to scraping the public photos and text of every Australian adult Facebook or Instagram user dating back nearly 20 years. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Even though we're only halfway through 2024, it has felt like a very busy year for the camera industry. This week, the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give a midterm grade to every camera maker. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Almost every camera manufacturer makes its own photo editing software, but we aren't super enthused to use any of them -- especially if camera features are locked behind them. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Something must be in the air because most of the camera brands currently have some impressive deals on their equipment right now. It's not often that we see this much on sale at once, with discounts on Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, and Sony, along with savings on camera bags and cases, mics, and more. [Read More] petapixel.com »
I’ve always wanted to get the look of film but digitally and with full-frame cameras. Thankfully, that exists by using Real Time LUTS! The LUMIX S5II and LUMIX S5IIX are both very capable cameras thanks to firmware updates and new additions to the lens lineup that make them worth being called some of the best … thephoblographer.com »
There was a time when I felt a lot more connected to my own photography, partially because I felt like every photograph had a creative collaborator. Oftentimes, it was me, the subject in front of me, and my camera. thephoblographer.com »
One of the most exciting consequences of the advancement of technology is the democratization of tools that were once reserved for big-budget productions. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The last year was huge for the camera industry and saw a swath of new products from just about every manufacturer in support of basically every mount. But narrowing the focus, The PetaPixel Podcast team grades the 2023 performance of every camera maker. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A fascinating short documentary about a photographer who shoots the Golden Gate Bridge every single day has been published by The San Francisco Standard. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Landscape photographers, we’ve got something special for you! When we reviewed the 3 Legged Thing Brian 2. 0, we found it to be one of the best tripods on the market. “Everything about the 3 Legged Thing Brian 2. thephoblographer.com »
Nikon is celebrating 90 years since the launch of its first Nikkor-branded lens and "in commemoration of this milestone" it has released a new logo and plans to follow with a series of promotions. [Read More] petapixel.com »
You have definitely seen the Shure SM7 series before because it's basically the gold standard of podcast microphones and can be found in studios around the world. Now, thanks to a built-in preamp, the SM7dB lets anyone get that silky smooth sound every time -- no fuss, no hassle. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Recently we made a video detailing the worst things that each of the major camera manufacturers was guilty of. It could have been a lack of foresight or a technological setback. petapixel.com »
The Panasonic 85mm f1. 8 is the lens that we think every L-mount camera user needs. “The Panasonic 85mm f1. 8 is a fantastic lens for the L-mount and exactly what it needed,” we said in our review. thephoblographer.com »
"To be honest, I don't know why but for me, it was important to bring my camera," says photographer Greta Rico in an interview with the Phoblographer referencing her Surrogate Mother photo project -- which started the day of her cousin's funeral. thephoblographer.com »
There are solid cameras at every price point. And just about every one of them that's come out in the past year or so has animal detection. But what are the best ones? Well, we did a whole lot of research and testing for ourselves. thephoblographer.com »
It begins in a specific place, and on a specific date: a country auction. March 26th. While I’m holding up a camera and looking for my one daily photograph, an Amish man swings the mirror he’s offering up to the highest bidder and briefly —for no more than a second— shows me… myself. petapixel.com »
A man has taken a selfie every day for 15 years and the result is an astounding age-progression video.
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petapixel.com »Logitech has boldly entered into a pro microphone category dominated by well-known brands and comes out smelling like a rose: its Blue Sona hits every note. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Steam vents, suited businesspeople, the neon glow of the night, umbrellas on windy days, stray glances through bus windows, beachgoers in a boardwalk scene, or silhouetted figures dancing in the sunlight: as photographers, we want to capture things that give life and vivacity to the subjects of the streets. petapixel.com »
A photographer has headed out each day for the past seven years to capture a stranger's portrait in his diverse local community. [Read More] petapixel.com »
As far as my group of photographer friends is concerned, I am an oddity. Our studio operates 9-5, Monday through Friday, with no holidays and very little emotion involved. petapixel.com »
In this latest Film Science video, the team at Syrp Lab tests every kind of stabilizer -- digital and physical -- in order to determine which provides the smoothest footage. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A photographer captured a stranger’s portrait every day for an entire year after his work as a director dried up because of the Covid-19 pandemic. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Every couple is different, every couple is unique and so should be their wedding photos, right? Every three months we run a contest to find the most outstanding images of love, couples and weddings. boredpanda.com »
Every couple is different, every couple is unique and so should be their wedding photos, right? Every three months we run a contest to find the most outstanding images of love, couples and weddings. boredpanda.com »
There aren't a lot of things that post-production can't do for photographers these days. But why should you need to do it to the colors? In the pandemic, we felt that we wanted to stop staring at screens and have fun shooting no matter what. thephoblographer.com »
When Profoto released the cordless, battery-powered B1X monolight in 2017, I was rather skeptical. Why should a company release a new light if it offers mild improvements over the old model? Faster recycling, better battery life, and more modeling lamp output aren’t exactly groundbreaking. petapixel.com »
In all my years in photography, I don’t think any camera has had as much buzz leading up to its release as the Nikon Z9. There were many reasons for that, both good and bad, but now that the camera’s here, does it live up to the hype? After one week of using it, I […] petapixel.com »
I shot and posted a photo every day for 365 days to have a visual diary of that year, for me a year of rebirth. The post I Took A Photo Every Day For A Year, And Here Are The 33 Best Ones first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
I've hiked and explored from Alaska to Austria, but something about Switzerland just hits differently. The post The Swiss Alps: A Place That Blows My Mind Every Single Time I Visit It (21 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
I am a self-taught Canadian artist. I conceptualized everything, built the set, dressed up (often making my own clothes), took a self-portrait, and shared it on my Instagram every day of February. boredpanda.com »
Fashion photography is about, well… fashion. As simple as that sounds, many photographers still get caught up in the technicalities of it without giving too much attention to the subject. In this article, I will go over some of the most common fashion terms that every photographer must know when working with fashion. Bear in […] petapixel.com »
Reflections are the sole reason we’re able to see objects. An object that absorbs 100% of the light is invisible. Fortunately, we don’t encounter these in our daily lives. Any lighting-conscious photographer would be aware of the fact that their light positioning directly influences reflection and hence the viewer experience. A well-positioned light will produce […] petapixel.com »
Imagine if we suddenly shrank and the world around us became huge for us. How would we live? The post Japanese Artist Has Been Creating Miniature Dioramas Every Day For Seven Years (45 New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
Some photos draw you in and don’t want to let you go, so you spend entire minutes (that feel like small eternities) sitting transfixed, with your eyes glued to the screen. The post 35 Examples Of Amazing Infrastructure Every Engineer Appreciates, As Shared In This Group first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
As a professional photographer, I use a lot of different cameras. At any given time, I can use really expensive full-frame cameras combined with the best glass money can buy, to mid-range cameras with kit lenses, all the way down to even compact cameras that fit in my pocket. I need all these tools to […] petapixel.com »
Do you have someone in your life who happens to love photography? Perhaps you are looking for a way to make them feel extra special after what’s been a tough year for all of us? If you’re not sure where to start, look no further. petapixel.com »
We live in a time when our technology and camera gear usually work extremely well and reliably… Until it doesn’t. Randomly. And at the worst time. When that happens, you’re left feeling unprepared and stressed which is something that none of us enjoy. petapixel.com »