With every report of virtual reality news, we seem to step closer and closer to a world such as the one depicted in Ernest Clines Science Fiction novel, Ready Player One. Today is no exception as we report on the new Sphericam 2... more
The right to use pictures taken in a public place is under threat by a European Parliament proposal for the harmonization of copyright laws across the region. Buried in a complex set of amendments is the idea that the automatic Freedom of Panorama be removed from those countries that maintain it, so that copyright holders of permanent artworks and buildings will need to authorize commercial use of pictures that include their works. Read... more
We recently reported on the 10th anniversary of Canons EOS 5D DSLR lineup at the end of May, but Canon isnt done celebrating. The Japanese camera manufacturer has released a new video in which the development team behind the 5D talk about the thought process behind the 5Ds design and construction.
Makoto Hiramatsu, a General Manager at Canons ICP Development... more
Singapore-based photographer Mezame Shashin-ka is a big fan of incorporating science fiction themes into his photography. Recently an engaged couple approached him with a special request: they wanted a Star Wars-themed pre-wedding photo shoot that would be “out of this world.” Shashin-ka... more
Light-painting photographer Darren Pearson released this 3.5-minute video tutorial on how to paint a skeleton of light into a long-exposure photograph. Pearson is known in the light-painting community for his... more
Flying an aerial drone over a raging fire can be quite problematic, so much so that it can endanger the rescue and recovery abilities of fire officials. Recently, two incidents created difficulties for fire officials trying to battle a 24,000-acre wildfire in Southern... more
I just installed an ANKR in my camera bag. Over the past 10 years Ive had this reoccurring dream about my camera gear and my backpack being stolen. Ive actually had two cameras stolen over the years, unfortunately.
When you use your camera every day like I do, its a hazard to have to deal with.... more
Amateur photographer Dylan ODonnell recently captured this beautiful photograph of the International Space Station flying across the face of the moon over Australia. The silhouette of the station can be seen in the upper right hand corner.
Capturing this photograph is not an easy thing to do.... more
This first year of officially shooting full-time has flown by. I didnt realize how scary it was to graduate college, leave school forever, and be on my own. For years thats all I wanted. I hated school. I hated anything that held me down. It wasnt until I didnt have anything to hold me down that I realized just what it takes to run a full time wedding photography business. Here are the top five tough lessons I (and probably any creative entrepreneur) face the most.
