In a bid to help its out its professional community during this difficult time, Sony has announced that it will be automatically extending all PRO Support memberships for an additional 6 months, on the house. The announcement was sent out via email to all Sony PRO Support members earlier today. “As a PRO Support member,
It’s just doom-and-gloom financial news out of Nikon today. The company has also unveiled a special “Creators Kit” built around the APS-C mirrorless Nikon Z50, which includes the camera, a lens, a microphone, a JOBY GorillaPod, and more. The kit was designed for anyone who wants to get started making “share-worthy videos” with their Nikon
© Bruno Alencastro While staying at home, many photographers turned their houses and flats into studios. In fact, some of them even turned them into cameras! Brazilian photographer Bruno Alencastro turned the “camera obscura room” concept into a fantastic collaborative project. He teamed up with other photographers, and each of them turned their home into
Within the last year alone, there have been several high-profile cases involving the use of intellectual property in commercial photography. From influencers posing in front of street art to promote branded products, without the artist’s permission, to a court battle between a luxury car brand and a group of mural artists, these incidents have made
[embedded content] In the spirit of spreading some much-needed good news, the Associated Press recently revealed that Tony Vaccaro—the famed World War II photographer whose professional career spanned almost 80 years and 500,000 images—caught and survived coronavirus at the ripe old age of 97-years-old. Vaccaro, a Queens native, is a photography icon. He survived the
It’s nearly the end of April 2020, the coronavirus lockdown is in full swing here in the UK, you’ve already been out for your one hours allowable exercise, and you’re bored! This was me, and my predicament. I was sitting in front of the PC considering my options for alleviating the boredom when it happens.
[embedded content] If you’re a Fuji user looking for an equivalent to the “nifty fifty” lenses available for Nikon and Canon DSLRs, you’ve probably considered picking up Fuji’s old XF 35mm f/1.4 or the XF 35mm f/2. But what if there was a more affordable, faster option out there? The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 wants to
After 99U Creative Conference, Adobe has announced that its annual Adobe MAX conference will also become a free, online-only event. The reason is the same as it was for all previous changes and cancellations: the coronavirus pandemic. MAX 2020 is going digital. We’re planning an immersive event that stays true to the MAX spirit and
If you thought brick-and-mortar camera stores were a thing of the past, think again; from Chelsea, NYC, to Boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris, to Shinjuku, Tokyo, traditional camera shops are thriving. Many have been around for decades and are steeped in history; others cater to newer, up-and-coming communities of photographers. What they all have in common is
[embedded content] The Pulitzer Prize has officially revealed the winners for 2020. The prize for Breaking News Photography went to the entire Reuters photography staff for their coverage of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, while the prize for Feature Photography was awarded to Channi Anand, Mukhtar Khan and Dar Yasin of the Associated Press for
Earlier this week, Apple released the latest iteration of the 13-inch MacBook Pro. And while the update came with some very welcome additions, many felt that it was a half-step: a refresh rather than a redesign, like we saw with the 16-inch MacBook Pro earlier this year. Now that we have one in hand, we
If you have looked at wedding photography pricing you are possibly aware by now of how expensive wedding photography can be. In fact, the average price for a wedding photographer in 2019/20 is £1,560 (survey from www.yourperfectweddingphotographer.co.uk). It’s a figure that seems to have stayed almost constant for the last five years. With a wedding photographer
Moody, low-key photographs are trending, popping up everywhere from magazine spreads to social media feeds. Much of today’s tabletop food photography harkens back to old master paintings and their dramatic use of chiaroscuro, and long, graphic shadows and rustic backgrounds have filtered into modern still life images as well. Darker backgrounds are cropping up in
A woman died tragically last week in Turkey while posing for a photo to celebrate the end of the country’s COVID-19 lockdown. After jumping a security fence at Duden Park in Antalya, Turkey, she slipped and fell 115 feet to her death. According to Turkey’s News1, Olesia Suspitsina (31) was hiking at the park with
If you own a DSLR and have a passion for photography, you have landed in the right place. A lot of people are under the common misconception that buying a new DSLR camera will instantly improve their photography. They place an order, and a few days later, their new, shiny toy arrives on their doorstep.
New Zealand-based commercial photographer Chris Cameron wanted an ultra-portable solution for supporting lights in cramped indoor spaces, so he created a simple 2-legged leaning light stand. “I shoot a lot of yacht interiors and many cabins do not have enough space for a conventional light stand,” Cameron writes. “I’m also often shooting these cabins while
The Godox SL series LED lights have proven to be extremely popular due to their low cost. Two of the models in that range, the SL150 and SL200 have seen a Mark II update today, according to an email that Godox has been sending out today. One of the features of the new SL150II and
Want to master astrophotography? Want to learn the art of capturing an awesome meteor shower, or the next supermoon, or the Milky Way galaxy across the night sky? This monster guide with just about everything you’ll want to know about the wonderful world of astrophotography should help! We’ve gathered tips from the pros, optimal camera
Nikon has officially announced the “retail availability” of the flagship Nikon D6 DSLR. After unveiling the camera in February and being forced to delay its release in March, the company says that the D6 will finally ship on May 21st, two weeks from today. Although the Nikon D6 was announced on February 11th, and has
[embedded content] If you’ve been looking for a fresh, entertaining take on the standard beginner’s guide togetting out of Auto Mode, look no further. The YouTube channel TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin has released the strangest (and yet still very informative) tutorial we’ve seen in this genre. Think of this video as a complete beginner’s guide to the
We’ve seen lots of rumors swirling around new Canon and Sony cameras lately, but not much about any other brand. That is, until someone posted a “leaked” spec list for the upcoming Panasonic GH6 on Facebook. Micro Four Thirds cameras desperately need a major spec update—many have been using the same 16MP and 20MP sensors
[embedded content] For those who’ve never seen TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin on YouTube, you’re in for a treat – even if you already understand everything contained within this 25-minute video. For those who have, you know exactly what to expect. I’ve been following this rather unconventional channel for a while now. It covers a lot of handy
From bold neons to vintage polaroid-inspired hues, the last few years have brought with them tons of creative approaches to post-processing and color correction. On 500px and around the web, you can find something for everyone; on one end of the spectrum, you have faded, nostalgic tones and, on the other, the super-saturated technicolor of
If you’re running low on free educational content and you’re eager to use this time to improve your craft, we have some good news. The website Photography Life hast just released all of their premium photography courses, usually $150 apiece, for free on YouTube. The announcement was made earlier today by Photography Life founder Nasim
[embedded content] Portrait and headshot photographer Ivan Weiss recently created a helpful tutorial that walks you through his entire portrait editing process in the popular Adobe alternative Affinity Photo. If you’ve been wanting to give Affinity a shot, this is a phenomenal resource. Alongside Capture One Pro, ON1, and a few others, Serif’s Affinity Photo
I love drones, but I don’t love the stereotypes, stigmas, attention, and negativity that comes with them. I’ve been flying since the Phantom 4, so I got into it right as the wild west of drone flying was coming to an end, and restrictions and regulations were being rolled out. Now several years after that,
Photography Life has just contributed to the selection of online courses that you can take for free. While their premim courses are normally paid $150 per course, you can now access them free of charge. The founders have released them on YouTube, available for everyone to watch. The Photography Life team came to the decision
Composing wild-life subjects in motion, like this pair of capuchin monkeys, can be quite challenging, particularly if they’re moving erratically. But with the E-M1 Mark III’s fast burst mode and its ability for you to quickly set or reset the camera’s focus point using the camera’s new joystick, you can be reasonably sure you’ll not
Self-portrait photography like all other types of photography has no limits. But with all creative freedom we can also feel unmotivated or paralyzed on where we start. How do come up with creative self-portraits ideas every-time we start taking photos? How do we maintain our motivation? One thing that works for the 500px community is
Adobe’s annual 99U conference is usually an expensive, in-person event in New York City for creatives who want to get some hands-on education and inspiration from experts across artistic disciplines. But this year, the event is moving online, and it’s going to be free for everybody. The announcement that the 12th annual Adobe 99U Conference
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