In an alternate reality, I am writing this article on my 5th cup of expensive coffee from the local hipster cafe in town. I have spent more money on hot beverages than I earned and wasted an hour on public transport. In another universe, I am bored in my apartment, distracted by last night’s dishes […]
A wedding photographer is more than just someone pressing a shutter button while telling you to smile. But a photographer from Canada recently became an unexpected hero when she saved a guest’s life while capturing moments at a wedding. The man was choking, and thanks to the photographer’s prompt reaction, he was able to breathe […]
If you're tired of the annoying ads popping up on your Facebook and Instagram, there's good news. Well, sort of. For users in Europe, Meta is launching an ad-free subscription. But Meta being Meta, there's a catch. You'll have to pay for it, and the price could be significantly higher than your phone or cable bill!
DxO has announced PureRaw 3.7, which comes with the usual assortment of bug fixes. It also brings the latest DxO Optics Modules updates to the software. In the latest round, they’ve added 1,872 new camera and lens combos. The new Optics Modules cover recent drone and camera releases. For drones, that means the DJI Air […]
A photographer in Virginia can now refuse to photograph same-sex weddings. Wedding photographer Bob Updegrove filed a lawsuit against an anti-discriminatory state law that said he couldn’t do this. The state agreed not to force him to work on same-sex weddings and let him tell people about it on his website. The court based this […]
Zhiyun has announced its newest lights, the Zhiyun Fiveray M20 (buy here) and M20C (buy here). Unlike most of their previous lights, these ones are teeny tiny. They come in a familiar-looking package but with very different components. The Fireray M20 offers a white balance range of 2700-6500K with a CRI of 95+. The M20C, […]
Do you not like dangling batteries? Do you hate the idea of getting a camera cage just to mount a bigger battery? It seems Hobolite feels the same as they made a solution for you. The Hobolite LiteDock ($169) is a USB-C battery grip with a built-in 3450mAh Li-ion battery. Oh, and it’s really stylish, […]
Fresnel lens attachments for LED lights have become pretty popular over the last couple of years. Now, SmallRig’s entering the fray with their new RA-F150 Fresnel Lens (buy here). SmallRig claims it boosts light output by 13.2x. It boasts single-handed adjustment, making it easy to use on busy sets, with a triple cooling system to […]
There’s something about the coast and the power of the sea that always makes a compelling photograph. But unfortunately, the photograph doesn’t always come out as well as the image you have in your mind. It’s surprisingly tricky to capture beautiful seascapes that tell a story. Luckily, landscape photographer Alister Benn comes to the rescue. […]
