As soon as weoptically tested the Canon 35mm f/1.4 Mk II lens we couldn’t wait to tear into one for a couple of reasons. One was that Canon has been making a lot of interesting advances in lens mechanics lately, so we’re always excited to look inside their new lenses. Another was that Canon claimed [...]
USA Todays Bob Deutsch talks about the Ying and Yang of assignments that were part of covering Pope Francis recent visit to the U.S. From having the best spot New York to the absolute worst in Philadelphia, Bob shares some interesting behind-the-scenes information regarding press spots, getting the job done, planning your shoots and how [...]
Photographing any sort of live performance, either indoor or outdoor, can be incredibly challenging. Not only will you have to be aware of the rules, but if photography is permitted, you are often restricted to your seat which will make moving around difficult. However, arguably the most challenging aspect of photographing performances is when they are indoors, in low light conditions... more
This season on Photoshop User TV, The guys have changed up the format of the show to bring you quicktips. Corey has a tip on creating abstract 3D elements.
Whether one is trying to photograph far away objects with a massive telephoto lens or using a microscope to document the tiny creatures that surround us, the rule is simple – if you can see it, you can photograph it. It turns out, however, that objects dont need to be visible to the lens in [...]
2015 was definitely a year of video for everyone, especially with Sony and Canon releasing the A7RII and 5D SR which made (semi)pro video available at a pretty low price point (assuming you consider 3K low). If you think that 3k is too high, here issomeperspective for you. The other side of the production continuumhas [...]
Well go ahead and file this one under creepy, but potentially useful. What you see above is StandInBaby, a Frankenstein-looking baby mannequin designed to improve your newborn photography without the hassle of screaming, dirty diapers and and everything in-between. Currently being funded on Kickstarter, StandInBaby is the creation of husband and wife dos Brendon and [...]
With our camera gift guide taken care of, were on to the next piece of gear youll be needing lenses. For part two of our round-up, weve gathered some of the best glass from both first party and third party manufacturers. From smartphone lens attachments to the classic Thrifty Fifty, we have you and [...]
Investigating selfies and self-portraits using a mix of theoretic, artistic and quantitative methods, Selfiecity compared photos taken in five major cities around the world – Bangkok, Berlin, Moscow, New York and Sao Paulo. The group recently added London to the mix, analyzing 152,462 Instagram photos, and the results are pretty cool. The photos were all [...]
Brian Matiash is a photographer based in Portland, Oregon. The Visual Palette is his first book published by Rocky Nook.
As the title suggests this is not a technical book. Its aimed at evolving photographers who grasp the basics, but need some guidance in developing the creative side of their photography.The book is divided into three sections Composition, Post-Processing and Stylization, and Sharing Your Work and Your Brand. Each section... more
