Before the days of LCD displays, the only way you could keep track of what speed film you had in your camera was to remember it, select a dial on the camera, or cut out a piece of the film box and place it in a designated area on the back of the camera.
However, not all cameras have ISO dials or places to put a note; and even if they do, some have a limited range of ISO labels to choose from. To remedy this problem, photographer Guy Sie... more
Its photographer Jay P. Morgan here. Here’s a new 11-minute video in which I compare the pros and cons of strobes vs. continuous light and conduct some indoor and outdoor lighting tests between the two for you... more
It has been widely reported that selfies cause more deaths these days than shark attacks. Now a new study has provided new facts and figures on how at least 259 people have lost their lives while trying to capture smartphone self-portraits since 2011.
Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences... more
Aside from folks who still shoot film, almost nobody uses the term 'digital photography' anymore it's simply 'photography,' just as we don't keep our food in an 'electric refrigerator.' Given the changes in the camera system in Apple's latest iPhone models, we're headed down a path where the term 'computational photography' will also just be referred to as 'photography,' at least by the majority of photographers.
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature the same dual-camera and... more
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that will give authorities permission to shoot down private drones that are determined to be “threats.” The proposed law has sparked an outcry from civil liberties organizations.
LG has unveiled the new V40 ThinQ premium smartphone. It’s the world’s first smartphone to feature five separate cameras — three on the back and two on the front — and... more
As a still life photographer, I spend a lot of time in my studio experimenting with different types of products. In a recent shoot, I did just this by photographing a perfume box. But instead of photographing the packing by itself, I used everyday objects to create the scene.
Still life photography isnt any secret. That’s why I created this walkthrough to share the setup and story behind this image. With a little ingenuity and know-how, you can create a work of art that... more
I always put a lens hood on my lenses. Except when they fall! As I recently finished shooting at 6 AM in the Maldives with my wife, I kicked my tripod with my... more
