How to create a spooky Halloween still life

Learn how to photograph a haunted mansion still life for Halloween with this tutorial from Dina Belenko.

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2017-10-27 01:43

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Still in Testing [CR2]

We’re told that the long rumored IS version of the EF 24-70mm f/2. 8L is still in testing but has not yet been given an announcement date. There are apparently still two versions of the lens being developed, with only one coming to market. canonrumors.com »

2017-10-19 17:15

Film Photography Matters Because Black and White Still Matters

At a time where photography has evolved in leaps and bounds in digital advancements, why do some people still choose to shoot with film? Why does this obsolete technology persist? There are a hundred reasons a film photographer today will tell you, but Ian Wong of Digital Darkroom has a rather interesting view to it: film photography matters because black and white still matters. thephoblographer.com »

2017-10-17 16:44

11 Dumb Things Camera Companies Are Still Doing

As much as we talk about the lack of true innovation in the camera market, particularly when it comes to integration with the Internet and social media, every day I keep encountering cameras that have the same “hey this is the way it used to be” design philosophies underlying them. I call it “lazy engineering.” […] petapixel.com »

2017-9-26 21:24

Why Your Phone Shoots 4K But Your Camera Still Doesn’t

The new iPhone will shoot 4K at 60 fps and 1080p at 240 fps. But why is it that smartphones seem to be shooting “better” video resolution than most “serious” cameras? In this 8-minute video, Max Yuryev looks into the technical reasons behind this. petapixel.com »

2017-9-15 20:09

Still Life Photo Tutorial: Popsicles in Action

Learn how to create this gravity defying photo from start to finish.

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2017-9-1 19:20

How to Give Your Still Photos a 2.5D Parallax Effect in Photoshop

Did you know that Photoshop has built-in animation tools? In this 12-minute video from Peter McKinnon, learn how to utilize them to animate your photographs and create a 2.5D parallax effect. Editing your photos in this way can bring them to life and add movement to them that could be cut in with video footage […] petapixel.com »

2017-8-10 21:08

My Camera Is Much Older Than I Am, But Decades Later, It Still Works Beautifully

These were taken on a Pentax ME Super. boredpanda.com »

2017-7-25 13:28

Is 8K the resolution at which convergence finally matters?

We've been talking about the convergence between still and video technology for years, but usually from the perspective of picking a tool that does one job exceptionally well, while doing the other 'well enough. dpreview.com »

2017-6-21 16:30

8K and 36MP: The Convergence of Motion and Still Photography

It’s not exactly a camera that can slip in to a coat pocket, but the RED Weapon 8K can capture both 8K motion footage as well as 36MP still photos. Photographer and director Vincent Laforet believes the camera is a harbinger for the future of photography. petapixel.com »

2017-6-19 18:00

Photographer uses 'antique' photo technique to illustrate struggles of Native Americans

$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_4545210807","galleryId":"4545210807","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); During the Dakota War of 1862, the United States government hung 38 members of the Dakota Indian Tribe in Mankato, Minnesota – the largest single-day mass execution in US history. dpreview.com »

2017-6-17 21:33

7 Quick Tips to Revolutionize Your Still Life Photos

It’s difficult to stand out from the crowd in still life photography. When someone picks up a camera for the first time, still life is probably the initial thing they try. Therefore the internet is packed full of still life images, but these tips will help to give your photos an edge. In this short but […] petapixel.com »

2017-6-15 17:01

Opinion: Canon Gets Skin Tones Right Where Sony and Fujifilm Still Fail

I'm going to share with you a little bit of insight that the cinema industry has known for years but that the photo industry still sort of rejects in favor of innovation: and that's that Canon has been getting skin tones perfectly, absolutely right for years and that they still do. thephoblographer.com »

2017-6-13 19:00

Sony Mirrorless Cameras Still Eat Stars

Sony recently released firmware v.4.0 for its a7S II and a7R II mirrorless cameras. The announcement that this firmware version “Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is off” raised hopes for many photographers that Sony had at last addressed the issues caused by their automatic smoothing of all exposures of 4 seconds or […] petapixel.com »

2017-6-14 18:07

Still no news about that Sony China camera launch teaser…

Ten days ago Sony China launched that teaser for a new camera launch. But we still got no news about the camera specs. By the way, this is a legit teaser. They made the same a year ago for the A6300 launch (teaser here). sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-6-6 13:17

I Bought A $60,000 Digital Camera But I Still Prefer Film. Can You Spot The Difference?

In 2011, I bought a used Fuji Gx617 off eBay, a camera last produced in 1993. I had never photographed with film before so it was a learning curve for sure. Though with persistence and dedication I managed to train myself into a successful landscape photographer. boredpanda.com »

2017-6-2 11:41

Bokeh & Light Flares: A Still Life Tutorial

It's time to get creative with another still life photography tutorial from Dina Belenko.

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2017-5-31 18:33

Still hot: A7rII for $2,199 (imported model)

This one is still running: Sony A7rII on sale for $2,199 on eBay (Click here). This is a grey imported model with 1 year US seller warranty. Kit deals: Sony A7rII: Free Lightroom 6 with the A7rII sold by Amazon and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-4-16 21:32

REMINDER: Our Street Photography Workshops This Weekend Still Has Spots Left

Hey everyone, Just a reminder about our Street photography workshops.  Most of them are taking place in NYC, but right now we’ve got an online three night workshop you can still hop into. thephoblographer.com »

2017-3-31 01:01

REMINDER: Our Street Photography Workshops This Weekend Still Have Spots Left

Hey everyone, Just a reminder about our Street photography workshops.  Most of them are taking place in NYC, but right now we’ve got an online three night workshop you can still hop into. thephoblographer.com »

2017-3-31 01:01

Still Taking Submissions for Our Analog Zine.

Hey folks, We’re still gathering submissions for artists to be featured in our analog photography magazine coming later this year. Want to be featured? Head on past the jump to see how. Subject: Analog Zine Submission: Your Name Here Tell me about who you are as a photographer, list what cameras, films (or plates, or thephoblographer.com »

2017-3-21 19:01

After 10 Years I’m Still Enchanted By Emerald Island

I’ve moved here years ago but I'm still enchanted by its beauty!  You will understand why when you see some of my favourite photographs that I took in Ireland over the past 10 years... boredpanda.com »

2016-12-10 22:38

I Photograph Festive Still Lifes With Sparkles!

Everything's better with sparkles, obviously. Especially if winter is coming and you want to warm up a little. So I thought that shooting sparklers may be a good idea, and it was! If you modify them a little, they look like tiny fireballs or tamed shooting stars! All these fiery tales and bright flares are mesmerizing. boredpanda.com »

2016-11-30 12:19

This Photographer Was Half-Paralyzed by Strokes, and She’s Still Shooting

South African photographer Ursula Tocik started her career shooting weddings. In October 2012, Tocik’s life and career took an unexpected turn when she suffered two massive strokes that paralyzed the left side of her body. petapixel.com »

2016-11-11 00:12

Will The Pentax K-1 Still Work if You Run it Under a Faucet?

For years, Pentax has made very well-built DSLRs. With the K-1 out, we asked for permission from Pentax to be able to do the same durability tests that we've done with their previous cameras--running it under a faucet. thephoblographer.com »

2016-11-8 08:02

New Zeiss Batis: Still no 100% confirmation about the announcement…

Two months ago a Zeiss source told me the next Zeiss E-mount lens could be a Batis tele lens. There is a fair chance the lens might be announced at the PDN show next week. But I wanted to give you a short update: Other sources still haven’t gotten any confirmation yet that the Batis […] The post New Zeiss Batis: Still no 100% confirmation about the announcement… appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2016-10-14 10:39

Why Does Sigma Still Make Cameras? Sigma CEO Blames ‘Zombie Father’

In a recent interview with LensVid at Photokina, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki answered a question many have been asking for years: why does Sigma continue to make cameras when lenses are clearly their strong suit? The answer was … surprising. petapixel.com »

2016-10-13 01:24

Which Lens Filters Are Still Needed for Digital Landscape Photos?

Here’s a helpful 12-minute video by landscape photographer and vlogger Thomas Heaton about lens filters. With the emergence of digital photography and powerful editing software, the benefits of some filters can be recreated digitally while others cannot. petapixel.com »

2016-10-7 17:17

Why You Still Should Own A Light Meter

Digital Photo Pro recently sat down with Sekonic rep, photographer, and educator Lorenzo Gasperini to discuss why light meters are still essential tools. Gasperini stresses the importance of using a meter and how it accurately informs him of what his exposure reading will reveal about what he’s getting in the highlights and shadows of his photograph. thephoblographer.com »

2016-10-3 15:03

Making Something Beautiful Out Of Rainy Days With Still Life Photography

This autumn I created two small series of rainy pictures. It's time for maple leaves, rowan berries and, of course, raindrops! First one is about the world distorted by rain drops on a window. I always loved that kind of images you get if you put some oil or petrolatum on a sheet of glass and shoot something colorful through it. boredpanda.com »

2016-9-26 12:58

Beginner Photography: Still Life

YOU GUYS, photography is hard. This subject broke me. We don’t have a live show this week to base my blog off of, so I decided to do something “easy”, still life. Here’s a great video Chelsea made to teach you the basics: I was sick this weekend and leaving the house was an impossibility, […] northrup.photo »

2016-9-7 17:40