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Cameras on phones have gotten incredibly good in the last five years, but can their images hold up in print? I wanted to find out, and the results blew me away.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we want to know how you share your images with your audience. Do you only post them on your […]... READ MORE

Grand Teton National Park has canceled its plans to require permits from photographers looking to shoot any kind of portrait for clients in the Wyoming park. The changes had been met with criticism from both photographers and First Amendment lawyers.[Read More] ... READ MORE

Spring is definitely here! If you don’t believe it, just open your windows in the morning and listen to the birds singing. At least on the latitude where I am writing this text, spring is already literally pulsating outside. If perhaps your photographic equipment has been idle over the winter, it’s definitely time to dust it off and check if you’re not missing anything for the upcoming photographic harvest.... READ MORE

The artist and urban explorer known as Slippn fell six stories and broke her back for her art. Despite the incredible images urban explorers can often get, she is now warning others of the dangers.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

The DJI Mic Wireless Microphone Kit is the company's first audio product, a dual channel wireless audio system very similar to the popular Røde Wireless Go II we've been using for DPReview TV. Jordan's been testing the DJI option for a month, and he has some strong opinions about how the two compare.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week.IntroductionJordan's mic historyDesignChargingInterfaceRangeReliabilityThe wrap... READ MORE

Picfair is sponsoring a new Urban Wildlife Photography Awards competition intended to celebrate our growing connection with urban wildlife. Enter here. Hurry, entries close May 31, 2022 at midnight.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Samyang Back in 2016, South Korean optics manufacturer Samyang (also known by Rokinon) made headlines with its first-ever autofocus-equipped lenses, a pair of primes for Sony E-mount. It has since expanded its AF-capable lens lineup considerably. And late last year, Samyang began overhauling those earliest designs, first with an update to the 50mm f/1.4 prime. Now, it has done the same for the 35mm f/1.4, switching AF motor technologies and refreshing the physical design.Let’s meet the new Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II.Who’s it for?A... READ MORE

We encountered this unusual structure in a ghost town in the Sonoran Desert. Here’s how I got this unusual night photo. Imagination run amok During the waning light of the sun, my friend Mike Cooper and I came across this unusual structure. This was a 100-year old smelter. But to me, who watches a lot […]... READ MORE

I've been around cameras for as long as I can remember. Most of them were (or rather are) classic vintage cameras from my maternal grandfather's arsenal. He wasn't a professional photographer, but he could give most of them a run for their money as a dedicated amateur. And if it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't have become a professional photographer myself. The Nikon FM2 he purchased for himself in the late 80s remains my most prized camera today. It serves as a daily reminder... READ MORE

The post 17 Tips for Amazing Urban Photoshoots (Portrait Photography Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Murray.Do you want to do a top-notch urban photoshoot, but you’re not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place.As an experienced city portrait photographer, I’ve spent years refining my techniques – and in this article, I aim to share everything you need to know for stunning urban portraits, including:How to prepare for an urban photoshootHow to pick the right settings... READ MORE

Life’s a tragedy. It always surprises us, and eventually, we all die.But tragedies don’t have to lead to catastrophes. A catastrophe is a shared emergency that overwhelms our interactions and narratives.Lately, they’ve become a business model and a never-ending part of our days. If we live in a world driven by attention, catastrophization is a sure way to grab some. It’s a bright red button that causes forward motion to freeze up.If it helped, it wouldn’t be a problem. If it helped, we could use... READ MORE

When it comes to the world of underwater photography, few species elicit the same degree of excitement as the majestic manta ray. Their often curious and charismatic demeanour, coupled with their notable size, puts them on the bucket list of just about every photographer to ever don a mask and fins. Luckily, for the majority … ContinuedThe post How to Photograph Manta Rays appeared first on Nature TTL.... READ MORE

We share the latest image selected for AP Smartphone Picture of the Week taken by Sheikh Huzaif, using a Xiaomi Poco X2.... READ MORE

“It is a process and I take the collaboration part very seriously,” says Lebanese-American photographer Rania Matar about her photo sessions with women worldwide. Focusing on their inner strengths and personal emotions, she often finds a bit of herself in each subject she photographs. Many of her past experiences and learnings find their way into her photos as she seeks to break stereotypes with her portrait photography.... READ MORE

Have you ever had to shoot a photograph at f/11 while wishing you were shooting f/1.8? If you've ever wanted to change the depth of field of a photograph, you know that creating a depth map isn’t the easiest thing to do. Instead of struggling to create the perfect depth map in Adobe Photoshop, using selections and brushes, this video guides you down a simpler path.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Daily Photo – Just Like Busses (Pentax Shots)You wait 10 years for one to come along and then two arrive one after the other… Just Like Busses (Pentax Shots) Photo InformationDate Taken2012-08-31 23:42:42CameraK-30Camera MakePentaxExposure Time1/125Aperture4ISO3200Focal Length18.0 mmFlashOff, Did not fireExposure ProgramAperture-priority AEExposure Bias... READ MORE

Have you ever had to really crank up the ISO on your camera in low light settings only to have your resulting photos riddled with tons of noise? In photo editing news, the Topaz Labs team is offering their powerful Denoise AI photo editor at 25% off to start the month of April in case you want to try it – they are even letting new users try it for free. See how it works here: Denoise AI Photo EditorDenoise AI Example (try it free)Noise... READ MORE

My iMac (Retina 5K 27”) completely crashed after installing DJI Pro Assistant software. Here’s how I recovered from the crash along with three important lessons about having a backup system everyone should take away from my experience. The cause I own a DJI Ronin S gimbal and use it with a variety of cameras for […]... READ MORE

Show Promo ImageWe started looking for DIY skins for cameras and lenses and discovered a literal treasure trove of sticky things that are camera-related, at least remotely. We limited our search to AliExpress, an online merchant with whom we have had sporadic success. We think you’ll like some or all of them, so we’re sharing our findings here.Jon SienkiewiczFri, 04/01/2022... READ MORE

Lens manufacturer Sirui has added a new model to its line of 1.6x anamorphics for full frame sensors with a 75mm T2.9 lens. Teased on its social media channels for a few weeks and launched via an Indiegogo campaign, the new lens joins the company’s existing 50mm T2.9 1.6x anamorphic to begin making a set.The slightly unusual 1.6x squeeze gives the lens the horizontal angle of view of a 47mm spherical lens on a full frame sensor, and the vertical angle of view of a... READ MORE

Fujifilm Updated: Fujifilm provided PopPhoto.com with the following statement regarding the impending price hike:“The significant rise in the costs of raw materials and cost to manufacture has increased, as such FUJIFILM North America Corporation has made the business decision to update pricing on certain photo-related products. We recently instituted a FUJIFILM Professional Film price update for our retailers of approximately 25% on April 1, 2022 and will be instituting an update in retailer cost of 10% for our QuickSnap One-Time Use Camera line on July... READ MORE

Looking for more lenses to pair with your Sony E mount camera? Sigma lenses, with their wide range of options, remain among the most popular budget-friendly options for Sony’s mirrorless cameras. As such, they make great choices if you’re looking for high quality glass that won’t put a dent on your wallet. A couple of […]... READ MORE

Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers, and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos. Some of its most iconic sites are the 3 granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine. Those who have visited the area swear that there’s nothing like it. And the following image of the area taken by photographer Manuel Fuentes gives... READ MORE

When you want to create a peaceful video in Premiere Pro without the hassle of trying to figure out how to do so from scratch, the video templates from  Envato Elements and Envato Market can help you achieve clean professional results.Top Peaceful Video Templates for Premiere ProElegant Lines Titles | Premiere ProFeatured Template from Envato ElementsThis abstract video template for Premiere Pro offers the calming effect you are looking for. Of course, you would need to pair it with equally peaceful music to take full advantage... READ MORE