There are people who understand you well enough to challenge you but in that if-youre-not-pushing-boundaries-youre-not-doing-it-right kind of way — people you ultimately trust to have your back and your best interests at heart. Kate Chase, my friend, former rep and now producer, is one of those people.
The Hawaiian island of Maui features some of the most picturesque wedding venues in the world, but some of those highly-sought-after venues are implementing policies that professional wedding photographers aren’t happy about.
We spoke to five wedding photographers working in Maui who feel that certain guidelines and restrictions being put in place by venues are “devaluing” photographers and videographers. The photographers wish to remain anonymous due to fear... more
ExperimentalOptics has launched a Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund the production of what it claims is the 'smallest fastest pancake lens in the world.'
The 35mm F2.7 lens is measures just 7mm thick the same height as exactly 4 quarters stacked on top of one another and weighs 40 grams/1.4 ounces. Although most of the testing for the lens was done on full-frame mirrorless... more
Here’s a deal alert that’s exclusive to PetaPixel readers: you can currently receive an extra 30% off a number of Neewer photography products on Amazon using special discount codes.
If you’re an aerial photographer who’s frustrated with the maximum flight times of the latest drones, you might want to keep an eye on the startup company Impossible Aerospace. It has developed a drone... more
Hands-on with new Fujifilm 200mm F2 and 8-16mm F2.8
Fujifilm is having a busy summer (we're not ready to start calling early September 'autumn' yet), announcing two lenses and the brand new X-T3. The... more
The Getty family is working to regain control of stock photo agency Getty Images, according to multiple reports published late last week. Sources claimed to Financial Times that the Getty family is working to buy back Carlyle Group's 51% equity stake, which it acquired six years ago.
Though the terms of the deal haven't been officially revealed, FT claims the Getty family is paying... more
Adobe Photoshop’s Content-Aware Fill is a powerful way to remove portions of photos, but its results can fall short and it doesn’t have tools for customizing the results. But that’s about to change: it will soon receive a huge upgrade with its own workspace and tools, and the 2-minute video above is a Sneak Peek at what’s coming soon.
Content-Aware Fill is currently found in a simple dialog box with only a few things you can adjust:
Easy accessibility in your pocket and ultimate portability are a smartphone's main advantages over dedicated digital cameras. However, if you're the kind of mobile photographer who likes to use their device in combination with add-on lenses, powerbanks or other accessories, the pockets in your pants might not be roomy enough.
