Photography News

There's a lot of new technology in the Sony a7R II, and here we were briefed on some of the salient features by Sony engineers during a recent Sony Digital Imaging event in Portland, OR. Join our Technical Editor Rishi Sanyal as he explains some of the capabilities of this camera, and why they matter to photographers. Click through to read more (link is external)

Camera gear can be expensive, but one way to work around this issue is to purchase equipment used from online auction websites such as eBay. But it can be tough trying to determine the exact condition of an item without getting your hands on it. We will be going over tips to help you purchase both digital and analog film cameras without throwing your money down the drain. Here are some practical pointers to staying smart and safe on eBay when buying your next bit of kit.

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If you need an accessory for mounting your camera to random places, instead of purchasing a Gorillapod (link is external) (or something similar), you can go a thrifty do-it-yourself route. For just... more (link is external)

Apple has a distinctive style when it comes to product images promoting its gadgets. After seeing the teaser image for the new Apple Watch, photographer Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto (link is external) decided that he would try his hand at recreating the shot as closely as possible.

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Yesterday, NBC News aired (link is external) this short but interesting look into the life and career of photographer Roberto Salas. At the age of 15 in 1955, Salas met an activist named Fidel Castro during a photo assignment... more (link is external)

They say to learn about a person you should look at their bookshelf to see what they read. Similarly, we believe that delving into a photographers bag sheds light on their personality and style. Todays article is the first in a series that explores the bags of professional photographers and, of course, your friends here at PetaPixel. Step inside my bag to see what I carry on a daily basis and the significance of each item.

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Back in 2011, we shared a simple tutorial on how you can create a sturdy camera strap using about $7 worth of paracord (link is external). Hamburg, Germany-based photographer Bo Ismono (link is external) recently published the 3-minute... more (link is external)

When he learned that he had a hearing condition that would make continuing his work in music production difficult, Greg Krycinski picked up photography. His stark black-white-landscapes and street scenes resonate in their simplicity. See a sample of his work here and find out more about him in our Q&A. Read more (link is external)

Many photographers unfortunately know the horror of editing a photograph and accidentally saving over the original copy all too well. While Lightroom implements a non-destructive system for saving files, Photoshop can be a bit more dangerous, and accidents do occur. Today, we will show you how to set up a safe workspace area on your Mac that will back up photographs as you edit them.

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Last year, journalist Esther Honig published a viral series (link is external) of images showing how photo retouchers in 27 countries around the world “enhanced” a portrait of her according to their cultural preferences. Inspired by that project, the UK medical website... more (link is external)

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