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- by Jaron SchneiderWhile not everyone is a fan of their presence, the addition of aerial drone coverage at the 2026 Winter Olympics has provided unique visuals for audiences at home. One operator took some time to share challenges and details of the drone shot integration in a quick video on Facebook. [Read More]
- by Jeremy GrayThe new Haru Mini Retro Camera, released this week in Japan, is downright adorable. It may not necessarily take good-looking photos, but it will absolutely look good doing it. [Read More]
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- by Kate GaribaldiFinding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the photographer in your life just got easier and more affordable. Whether they’re traveling, creating content daily, exploring the outdoors, refining portraits, or embracing analog photography, these deals offer thoughtful gifts all under $100. From bags and tripods to lenses, lighting, and workflow tools, there’s something meaningful for […]
- by Jaron SchneiderA few weeks ago, Jordan Drake challenged Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider's historical camera pricing knowledge with a test: are cameras actually more expensive now than they were 10 or more years ago? The answer was mostly no, but it got them thinking… was the same the case for lenses? [Read More]
- by Jeremy GrayAdapters to use DSLR lenses on modern mirrorless cameras are very common parts of photography kits. They are extremely useful tools that enable photographers to use their existing, older lenses on new mirrorless cameras. However, as New Zealand builder James, who goes by Ancient on YouTube, shows, these adapters can be so much more and […]
- by Kate GaribaldiDoPchoice has introduced the Snap Rabbit Octa 5' Snapbag, a new softbox system designed to simplify setup while maintaining the high-quality light control expected on professional sets. Built for today’s high-output COB LED fixtures, the Octa 5' aims to reduce assembly time without sacrificing diffusion quality or output efficiency. [Read More]
- by Matt GrowcootIn China, a trail camera has been set up right next to the den entrance belonging to a family of Pallas's cat — and it's capturing adorable footage. [Read More]
- by Matt GrowcootA new analog photography app allows film shooters to determine the effective speed of any given film roll, as the number on the box can sometimes be inaccurate. [Read More]
- by Matt GrowcootA security camera captured the moment a fire engulfed the shed that Leo the tortoise was living in — causing her to slowly run away. [Read More]
- by Matt GrowcootMeta has announced that Facebook profile pictures can now be brought to life via its AI technology. Other features include image restyling for Stories and Memories, while text posts can now have animated backgrounds. [Read More]
- by Michael BonocoreMost people dread receiving their monthly electric bill. For a Colorado Springs man named Thomas, however, receiving his first utility statement in his own name was cause for celebration. After six years living in a tent on the streets, Thomas now has an apartment, a job, and a piece of mail worth framing. Through a […]
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- by Alex CookePhotography forums, YouTube comment sections, and gear review threads would have you believe that the path to better images runs through spec sheets and brand allegiances. Spend enough time in these spaces and you might start to think that your sensor size is holding you back, or that real photographers only shoot in manual mode, […]
- by Mujahid Ur RehmanVary your landscape photography perspectives. Learn how adjusting your tripod's height can completely transform your wide angle compositions. In landscape photography, we often obsess over the technical trinity of exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We also concentrate on techniques such as filters and exposure bracketing. When working with wide angle lenses, there is another […]
- by Alex CookeEvery photographer has a collection of images that almost worked. The composition was there, the moment was right, but something about the light fell flat, or the exposure didn't quite capture what your eyes saw in person. We also tend to accumulate old family photographs in shoeboxes and drawers, images yellowed by time and marked […]
- by Alex CookeCarrying a small camera to a place like Malibu sounds casual, but it exposes how you shoot when nothing else gets in the way. The choices you make in the field usually echo later when deciding what images deserve space on your website. [Read More]
- by Alex CookeTravel photography can leave you frustrated even when the images are sharp and well exposed. You come home with full hard drives and a quiet sense that none of it really landed. [Read More]
- by Alex CookeShooting a landscape with only a 14mm lens can leave you stuck with too much foreground and not enough subject. When the light is right but the lens is wrong, the choices you make in editing decide whether the photo survives at all. [Read More]
- by Alex CookeOM Digital Solutions has announced the OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO, a dedicated astrophotography version of the OM SYSTEM OM-3 built to better capture red emission nebulae. The company says the camera is compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard and will be sold on a made-to-order basis, with availability planned for March 2026. [Read […]
- by Alex CookeEvery photographer makes decisions about file formats constantly, yet most of us operate on habit, hearsay, or whatever our camera defaulted to when we first pulled it out of the box. The problem is that choosing the wrong format at the wrong stage of your workflow can quietly destroy your editing flexibility, balloon your storage […]