Want to see what it looks like to stare through the viewfinder of the new Sony a7 III? Photographer Manny Ortiz made this 5-minute video that shows viewfinder views of an urban photo shoot he did. Ortiz is impressed by the camera’s Eye AF feature, which can track your subject’s ...
Read More »GoPro Licensing Its Lenses and Sensors to Third Parties Now
GoPro hasn’t been good for its investors as of late, but the company is stepping in a new direction in its search for profits. The company has announced that it has signed a licensing deal for its camera lenses and sensors to be used in third-party products. This new licensing ...
Read More »Why One Photographer Moved From Full Frame to Crop and Back
Trying to choose between a full frame camera and a crop sensor one? Here’s a 10-minute video by photographer Sheldon Evans, who talks about the differences between the two and shares why he went from full frame to crop and then back again. As an illustration of how you can ...
Read More »Canon Full Frame Mirrorless Already in the Hands of Pros: Report
A Canon professional full-frame mirrorless camera may be closer than most people thought. The camera is reportedly already being secretly used by a number of Canon professional photographers. Canon Rumors reports that “good sources” have confirmed that the camera is already “well into its development cycle,” and that “the wait ...
Read More »Nikon 180-400mm Review: A First Test and Sharpness Comparison
So, here’s the story: Nikon announced its new 180-400mm f/4 lens, and I’ve been more than a little curious about it. However, I’m not 100% sold on it just yet, so I decided to rent one and give it a whirl for a few days and share what I’ve discovered ...
Read More »Martin Stavars, The One Man in a Web of Online Photo Contests
Online photo contests are a popular way for photographers to test their skills and vie for global recognition and bragging rights. But some contests are more reputable than others. A number of popular photo contests are now at the center of a growing controversy, and all indications seem to point ...
Read More »The Rising ‘Pay To Be Featured’ Economy On Instagram
Instagram is a great platform for making connections and getting work out there to the masses. Reach hasn’t been affected like it has on Facebook just yet. However, on the topic of getting your work out there, “feature accounts” have really begun to take hold. Many of them start accumulating ...
Read More »4×5 Large Format Rooftop Photos of Paris at Night
“Over Paris” is a gorgeous ongoing photo project by photographer Alain Cornu, who brings his 4×5 large format field camera onto rooftops around the Paris for views of the city at night. Cornu has spent nearly a decade adding photos to the series. Many of the images show famous landmarks ...
Read More »Instagram Restores Some Order to Your Chaotic Feed
Two years after moving away from its simple, chronological feeds and toward Facebook-style algorithms, Instagram is now admitting that things have gotten a bit jumbled and chaotic. The company says it’s bringing some calm and order back. “Today we’re introducing changes to give you more control over your feed and ...
Read More »What Should You Charge for Your Pro Photography?
Figuring out how much to charge clients is a struggle shared by many photographers, particularly if you’re trying live off the fruits of your craft. In this 30-minute episode of their Picture This Podcast, photographers Tony and Chelsea Northrup spend half an hour discussing this topic and sharing advice. “It’s ...
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