Simen Johan is a Scandinavian fine art photographer and sculptor, who has been creating ground-breaking conceptual works for over two decades. His recent exhibition, Until the Kingdom Comes... more
Some photographers find editing simply dull, but what if you could turn it into entertainment? Mike Larremore is a portrait photographer from California who broadcasts his photo-editing on... more
Like many other photographers, Im always on the lookout for gear and techniques that will stimulate my interest in photography and lead to new ways of shooting. Usually this means getting the latest camera and imaging software. But sometimes it is the oppositegoing old school by getting an older camera and not using any software. With thoughts like these, I decided to embark on a new photography project, and travel down Memory Lane with the camera that sparked my... more
The Nikon. Why do I use The Nikon? The only real answer is that if you don’t already know, I can’t explain it, you just have to do it yourself. But I’ll try.
There’s something about the way it feels in the hand. The polycarbonate. The balance.
The way the controls fall under the fingers. As if the machine’s designer had hands. And fingers. And a thumb. That were hooked up pretty much like mine are. Everything just feels... more
There’s big news that’s making waves in the world of photography education: the well-known photo school Brooks Institute has announced that it will be closing, ending a 70-year run.
My favorite image from the Holuhraun volcanic eruption, Iceland. Not only did I shoot multiple versions, I also asked the pilot to fly as slowly as possible and to return to this angle repeatedly so I could make sure I have the composition just right. This was easily done with the helicopter.
My favorite image from the Holuhraun volcanic eruption, Iceland. Not only did I shoot multiple versions, I also asked the pilot to fly as slowly as possible and to return to this angle repeatedly so I could make sure I have the composition just right. This was easily done with the helicopter.
Japanese lens and accessory maker Kipon has introduced a pair of focal length reducers that allow users to mount Nikon F and Leica R lenses to Micro Four Thirds cameras to give a 1.4x crop factor. The company says that the Kipon Baveyes NIK-m4/3 0.7x and Baveyes L/R-m4/3 0.7x reducers make a 50mm lens designed for full-frame systems act as a 70mm equivalent once the focal length doubling effect of the Micro Four Thirds system is taken into account. Kipon also claims that the reducer... more
Every time the Olympics roll around, there are more photographers and less spots from which to shoot the games. Not an ideal way to express your creativity. If you are not a member of the pool photographers gang its even worse… everybody huddled in the same pen shooting the action with the same lenses.
If you want to be different you have to think outside the box. I pitched a sepia look to Sports Illustrated for Rio and they said run with it. The... more
