Every time I speak with Lois Greenfield, she tells me about how she makes incredible photographs of dancers. She doesn't shoot a ton of frames a second -- instead, she simply understands the moment.
At The Phoblographer, we're constantly striving to provide photographers with the tools and resources they need to thrive in their craft. From in-depth gear reviews to insightful industry analysis, we're dedicated to supporting photographers like you at every step of their journey.
Some of us reading this site are millennials, Gen X, and older. So the chances are then that you've got a Flickr account. Every now and again, I go through mine and peruse the images that I've posted in the past.
Besides creative vision and understanding what you see vs what you're looking at, there are two other big tools that photographers need to make more compelling images. Believe it or not, part of this is technical.
DJI’s Mini series gave me my start as a drone pilot, teaching me the basics of flight, safety, and imaging from above. Yet its budget-friendly price helped ease the flying anxiety, even when I experienced a dropped connection and a crash from a low height.
The 70-200mm is workhorse focal length, but these workhorses tend to be as heavy as they are versatile. The Panasonic Leica 35-100mm f2. 8 DG Vario-Elmarit Power OIS, however, proves what’s possible with a Micro Four Thirds sensor.
There are updates to the Phoblographer's Panasonic GH6 review, which we did back in 2022. With it now being 2024, we're kind of scratching our head about this camera. It still is very capable, but we truly expected more from it over time.
Film photographers: it's time to get very, very hyped. It's no secret that film photography hasn't just experienced a revival, but it's been back. And at 11am EST today, news is coming that's going to get you excited in a way that you haven't been in a while.
Firmware updates show a brand’s commitment to photographers after the sale — but sometimes, those software updates bring features that should have been available from the start. The newest firmware for the Panasonic S5 IIx brings some solid new features.
In a growing trend of cameras made for content creators, the Panasonic G9 II is a camera that puts still images first. While video is available, the features that interfered with still images — like the bulky fan — are axed to prioritize stills.
As a popular workhorse focal length, Micro Four Thirds shooters have a few options for a 24-70mm equivalent lens. But one of those options comes with a Leica-branded design without the luxury price.
I was wrapping up a bridal party shoot when the mother of the flower girl turns to me and says, “You were awesome, you must be a mom.” I laughed and thanked her, but, to be honest, there have been times in my photography career where I’ve felt like my motherhood is better left unmentioned — or else risk being labeled “just a momtographer.”
Giving a lens a dedicated name besides a jumble of numbers suggests high-end luxury (or perhaps arrogance) — and now the 50mm f0. 95 Noct isn’t the only entitled luxury optic for the Nikon Z system. The Nikon Z 135mm f1.
Giving a lens a dedicated name besides a jumble of numbers suggests high-end luxury (or perhaps arrogance) — and now the 50mm f0. 95 Noct isn’t the only entitled luxury optic for the Nikon Z system. The Nikon Z 135mm f1.
The 24-70mm lens is considered by many to be a versatile workhorse. But on the Micro Four Thirds system, that workhorse lens can come in a much smaller package — like the three-inch long Panasonic Leica 12-35mm f2.
Panasonic’s 70-200mm f2. 8 equivalent is up for an upgrade — but this time, the lens has Leica’s stamp of approval. The new Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f2. 8 Power OIS keeps the compact form factor of Panasonic’s earlier lens, but upgrades the optics and joins the list of Panasonic Leica branded lenses for Micro Four Thirds.
I don’t mind when cameras gain video features — until those movie perks push out essential features for still photographers. But unlike the GH6 which sadly lacked features like Live Composite, the new Panasonic G9 Mark II isn’t a hybrid camera for content creators.
Not even three months ago, my colleague Feroz Khan took a dig at the judges behind the Sony World Photography Awards. As a dig, it was very well deserved; said judges not only failed to recognize an AI-generated picture as such, they even gave it an award.
In case you weren’t aware, we’re hiring freelancers! The Photography World has lots some precious publications lately. Media, as it stands, is going through a fundamental paradigm shift.
Ernest Hemingway once said, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. ” The same could be said about any form of art, including photography. There are times when, at the end of a long shoot, I look down at my fingers, half expecting to see some physical manifestation from the currents of creativity flowing out of my fingertips.
We've updated our Editorial Policies and Disclaimer page to reflect something that's very important to us. AI is scaring many people -- especially journalists and creatives. We do much reporting on AI.
I started my career with a $600 DSLR. It was the only camera I could afford at the time, working for $10 an hour at a small newspaper while still attending college. That start has instilled in me a respect for the basic budget camera, the simple bodies designed to get beginners hooked on photography.
The Photography World has lots some precious publications lately. Media, as it stands, is going through a fundamental paradigm shift. With all this in mind, the Phoblographer is working on several projects behind the scenes to cater to the photography world.
Negative Supply, a company with a good reputation for delivering to its Kickstarter backers, is facing a critical problem. A reader contacted us on Tumblr to alert us of a problem around the Negative Supply LM1 Light meter.
Are three cameras better than one? A lot of smartphones think so — but so does DJI. The new DJI Mavic 3 Pro has three lens-sensor combos where the drone without the Pro in the name has just two. But DJI isn’t trying to fake bokeh.
Some photographers could care less what the outside of the camera looks like as long as the pictures are good. And then there are the photographers who take black markers to their cameras to stand out a little bit less, to up the odds of preserving candid moments.
When it comes to cameras that are built like tanks, the technology often becomes dated before the rugged body itself. Unless, of course, new tech is added through firmware. The Leica SL2 is one of those cameras.
Generative AI and the shady ethics of training software on copyrighted images have turned artificial intelligence into a curse word among many photography communities. But, if there's one way the technology can help rather than hurt artists, it's this: making tedious, non-creative tasks drain less time and energy.
As mirrorless cameras become increasingly photo-video hybrids, photographers are left wondering, am I paying for features I will never use? While there are undoubtedly cameras that are video focused such as the vlogging camera Sony ZV-E10, Panasonic has taken a slightly different approach: The Panasonic S5 IIx.
The Panasonic S5 IIx is the S5 II’s fraternal twin. The two cameras carry the same sensor, processor, autofocus, and stabilization system. In fact, the list of similarities is much longer than the differences.
The DJI Mavic 3’s Micro Four Thirds Hasselblad camera puts the drone at the top of many aerial photographers' wish lists — but now DJI is outfitting a new Pro version with three different cameras.
When I first tested the Canon R3’s intelligent autofocus that made tasks like wildlife photography dramatically simpler, I thought “It’s too bad this technology isn’t available in a camera made for beginners.
"I passed the tree each day at school, and witnessing it change with the seasons moved me to the point that I envisioned the cycle of its appearance through the seasons," says photographer Nicholas Pollack about his origins in photography.
I could earn some serious cash if I started betting on the fact that every lens announcement in my inbox includes some version of the phrase “flare suppression” or “reduce flare and ghosting. ” I get it — photographers want to be able to shoot towards the sun and still maintain some semblance of contrast.
The first time I picked up the Fujifilm X Pro 3, I immediately knew one thing: The reason photographers love this camera so much is the experience. The rangefinder EVF and E-Ink screen displaying the film simulation feels unlike any other camera on the market.
"Compared to conflict zones in which I have worked for other projects, human arbitrariness, mines, weapons, etc. played less of a role here," photographer Gregor Sailer tells the Phoblographer. "Even most of the places I visited have been restricted areas; I was relatively safe.
Whenever a sensor and lens see an upgrade, that’s a significant overhaul. And while that’s true of the new DJI Mini 3, that’s not what I found most exciting about the company’s new affordable mini flyer.
The smaller an object is, the more adorable it is — which makes the Lomography Fisheye Baby 100 the cutest camera that I’ve ever shot with. The Fisheye Baby is so small that it’s actually narrower than the roll of 110 film that it uses.
The crop factor on Micro Four Thirds makes telephoto reach twice as easy. But, the opposite is true for ultra-wide views. Despite the crop factor, the Panasonic G 8mm f3. 5 Fisheye manages to capture a 180-degree view.
Several Canon RF lenses have been refreshed with new firmware — but the latest feature ignores stills and focuses on video. The Canon RF 14-35mm f4 L, along with several other RF lenses, have received new firmware updates that allow focus breathing to be corrected in camera.
There truly isn't a whole lot on the market like films that they tell you to cross-process. I mean, there are a few from Lomography, but film photographers are torn on their products at times. However, the fine folks at Atlanta Film Co got into it.
A camera lens isn’t considered a true macro until it is able to reproduce the subject in life-size at a 1x ratio. This 1:1 ratio is where most macro lenses stop, however. The few lenses that can produce a photograph two, four, or even five times its original size are typically manual focus only.
A camera lens isn’t considered a true macro until it is able to reproduce the subject in life-size at a 1x ratio. This 1:1 ratio is where most macro lenses stop, however. The few lenses that can produce a photograph two, four, or even five times its original size are typically manual focus only.
Fujifilm’s colors are a gateway drug into the system of classic ergonomics, metal lenses and film simulations. And once I got a taste, I was hooked — ditching my Nikon D850 for two Fujifilm X-T4s and a handful of prime lenses.
Fujifilm’s XT series is well-loved for its myriad of top dials and vintage charm. When Fujifilm designed the XT5, those dials were left intact. Yet with both a new sensor and processor, much of the camera has changed.
My name is David Teran, and I photograph ballerinas around the world in a quirky and interesting fashion, drawing inspiration from the works of Rodney Smith and Arnold Newman. I use one Hasselblad 500CM and a combination of 50mm, 80mm, 120mm, and 150mm lenses, using only Ilford films, 99.999% of the time it being HP5.
Last year, I ditched my DSLR for the Fujifilm XT4. Several weddings later, I’m still in love with the camera and, in particular, the colors that have cut my editing time in half. I don’t miss my presets that sometimes worked and sometimes created awful skin tones.
I’ve been itching to try out a film SLR, but the thought of actually developing the film has put the dream on the back burner. That is, until I heard about the Nons SL660. The SL660 is a blend of the old and new.
In the shift to mirrorless, one category was left behind: the budget camera. As major players shifted to focus on professional mirrorless bodies, only a small few bodies sat under $800. Most of that budget category was dominated by DSLRs.
Open-source software offers alternatives to popular photo editing software without a subscription or even a one-time cost. But, sometimes, there are other hidden costs — like the urge to throw a $3,000 computer across the room.
Delaware-based company Lumionix has announced a new 'smart' camera trigger called the KOMET that comes loaded with "state of the art" special features to take its users photography skills to the next level. [Read More]
Capture the Atlas has published its annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year selections, which feature the best photos of the aurora borealis or australis captured from around the world. [Read More]
The focal length of lenses doesn’t cause perspective distortion, which is often explained as “lens compression.” Period. Now before you call me crazy and dismiss whatever I have to say, I’d like to invite you to take a dive into how lenses work and what actually causes perspective distortion. Definition There are two types of […]
Photographer Armando Martinez is celebrating the final day of 2020 by sharing this beautiful montage of drone video footage and photography that he captured in the last year. This year has seen a flurry of news surrounding the present and future of drone photography and videography.
Sweet, beautiful baby girl slept like a princess and was just as good as can be at her newborn session at our Chicago studio. I always love it when I get contacted as a newborn baby photographer in Chicago to capture these brand new moments within the family.
French photographer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Mathieu Stern recently found a time capsule in his old family home and decided to bring the negatives he found inside back to life.
I'm a Hungarian photographer. My mainstream is the built environment, the buildings, and the details within them. The less is more.
Dutch photographer Jan Hoek and Ugandan-Kenyan fashion designer Bobbin Case collaborated on a project called “Boda Boda Madness” that turned boda boda drivers into striking fantastical characters you wouldn't miss a ride with.
I spent two weeks photographing the many faces of Nepal. From the snowy mountains to the jungle.
For 4 years between 2013 and 2017, I photographed the events of a farmers market, called Bödön market. I made a compilation of these pictures, which I think faithfully reflects the mood of the market, the kindness of the sellers, the colorful products and the special atmosphere that pervades the whole market.
Original Blade Runner is one of my all time favorite movies and it was no surprise that I totally enjoyed capturing the essence of Rachel in this Cosplay photoshoot with Suzucos from Finland. With help from my makeup artist friend Laura Puntila Rachel was born to life and I was able to capture these amazing frames of this cosplay talent.
I never thought I would be running around with a net desperately trying to capture butterflies and dragonflies. But that was exactly what I was doing two summers ago at the local golf course. Living north of San Francisco I am surrounded by natural beauty with flowing waterfalls, giant redwoods, and luscious green hillsides.
As it says in the title, I am an amateur photographer looking for constructive criticism. I know no one reads these so let's get to the pictures.
Julia Christe is a German photographer specializing in photographing pets. One of her most recent works is a funny series in which the dogs are "flying". The project began when the photographer decided she would like to capture pictures of her favorite animals from a new perspective.
At the age of 13, I was traveling all over Denmark, to photograph horses with their humans. Of course, it was because of my own love for horses, that I combined this with taking photos. I myself have never spent much time in the saddle.
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I'd like to share with you the art project I've been working on for the last two years: "Surfaces. " Through this project, just like different surfaces, the inner self, the skin, and the external self look at each other, they interact, they crash and change their position like in a frantic dance, and as such, my works materialize.
French photographer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Mathieu Stern recently found a time capsule in his old family home and decided to bring the negatives he found inside back to life.
French photographer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Mathieu Stern recently found a time capsule in his old family home and decided to bring the negatives he found inside back to life.
Dutch photographer Jan Hoek and Ugandan-Kenyan fashion designer Bobbin Case collaborated on a project called “Boda Boda Madness” that turned boda boda drivers into striking fantastical characters you wouldn't miss a ride with.
I waited a long time for the right conditions to be able to continue my series of the foggy city. One evening I decided to explore new places and at the same time visit a few famous places. I had a head full of ideas and wanted to implement them! I like the pictures of the man with a lantern on the bridge the most.
I made this photo project by producing a series of imaginary pictures in which human beings are distractedly immersed in a reality that is likely to be possible, where the symbols of civilization are swallowed by vegetation.
Comic Con New York 2019 has passed, but cosplay never stops. Pictures of cosplayers in their favorite superhero (or supervillain) attire from this year’s NYCC are still surfacing on the Internet.
I was assigned to document humanitarian relief efforts in Beira, Mozambique following deadly Cyclone Idai that left millions hungry, sick and displaced in March 2019. While waiting for flight clearances in Maputo, I captured in-camera double exposures of the maintenance airmen who kept the planes flying during the humanitarian aid airlift.