Photography News

I entered the world of photography when digital cameras where already on the rise, and as a result, I learned photography on digital. That being said, I am a sucker for anything analog… the sensation of using real organic materials to produce photographs excites me.

While I was exploring alternative processes (Collodion Wetplates and such), I came across the Cyanotype process. Cyanotype is a hand-printing process that was discovered back in 1842a time... more (link is external)

German flash manufacturer Metz has launched a new compact sized flash unit that offers wireless TTL control and coverage to match 24-105mm lenses. First announced at Photokina, the Metz mecablitz M400 has a guide number of 40m/131ft at ISO 100 at the 105mm zoom setting, along with a tilt and swivel head for bouncing the light. The gun is compatible with Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Micro Four Thirds,... more (link is external)

“A cry against the terror of perfection and youth.” That’s how photographer Peter Lindbergh (link is external) describes... more (link is external)

Cyclops Gear has introduced its new Cyclops 360 (CG360), a camera designed to record your motorsport advenuters with a single super-wide lens for recording 360-degree horizontal panoramas. The CG360 can snap 16MP still images and record videos at resolutions up to 4K/30fps; content is saved to an included 32GB microSD card. A compatible waterproof housing allows the camera to be used underwater as deep as 50m / 164ft.

Cyclops 360 features a total of 16 effects and modes, including... more (link is external)

One of the most amazing camera shops in all of the world is London’s Grays of Westminster (link is external). The place is absolutely iconicit has its own coat of arms for crying out loud! It also houses one of... more (link is external)

It started with a Facebook message.

Mr. Ghoorchian, I just found some pictures online of you practicing horseback archery and I was wondering if you were willing to teach me your techniques.

Kind regards,
Anna

Not long after, 21-year-old Anna was on a flight from her native Finland to Iran, where she would train to become a champion horseback archer. This personal journeythe quest to master a 9th century B.C. skill in the 21st century A.D.is... more (link is external)

A few weeks ago, Kodak announced the Ektra, its new 'photography first' smartphone designed to appeal to mobile photographers. Designed to look like a camera as much as a phone, the Ektra (link is external) includes a 21MP rear camera, a 13MP front camera (for the obligatory selfies you're sure to take), and features such as an F2.0 maximum... more (link is external)

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Hawkesmill England (link is external), a maker of luxury camera bags and accessories, has launched its new line of smaller bags designed to be used with mirrorless cameras, or smaller DSLRs with an attached lens. Like... more (link is external)

I’ve been doing this long enough that I honestly can’t remember why or how I started. I mean, I remember my origin story… but as an adult I also know that is probably a distillation and summary of what exactly went on. There are no easy lessons now.

Here are my fifteen year lessons:

  • Photography is communication. Why I do something is 80% of what I end up doing. I like to tell stories with photos. Even when I’m producing a... more (link is external)

December 3rd, 2015 was the day I bought my first camera. I carefully chose one body and one lens: a Nikon D5300 and a 50mm prime lens. Here are a few of the things I’ve learned throughout my journey:

  • I still don’t know how to compose. My good photos are a tiny fraction of all the pictures I take.
  • You never know which one will be your next favorite picture. Sometimes you don’t realize that you are taking a really good shot, but... more (link is external)

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