While photography is one of the best things to do on your own —or together, as it may—, sometimes we lack the energy to deal with what it entails; going out, braving the weather, interacting with models, setting up interesting scenes in the comfort of our homes, et cetera. Or you could be about to engage and just noticed your camera batteries were empty. So here at The Phoblographer, we thought that maybe, just maybe, you could dive into this intersection made of our love for photography, our devotion to the written word, and our penchant for (bad) puns. Give us some slack and enjoy, this is the first of our crossword puzzles for photographers.
You really only need one more lens; but who are you kidding. There are really three more lenses, right?
This title is one that I truly never thought I’d type: but Curator Catherine Futter and the Brooklyn Museum have done what many might deem impossible. They’ve taken the work of someone not considered a traditional photographer and given it the specular highlights it needs to shine. If Paul’s photography were the sun, you wouldn’t mind going blind staring at it. The images are a testament to the pillar of documentary photography that advocates for people skills, access, and being emotionally in tune with what’s around you.
A big thanks to everyone who entered into our contests last month! We’re going to make this really quick and painless. The winner of the two Sony lenses is Marc Morris. Please contact us to claim your prize. The winner of the Contax 45mm f2 in Leica M mount is user Alex Stormotion. Folks, please …
It’s been said to the public so many times that the future of Fujifilm’s cameras are with the GFX lineup. And that’s pretty evident, considering their lens lineup. If you’re a documentary-type photographer or need to work on locations a lot, their cameras are incredible. Pixel for pixel, their sensors deliver the goods. But what’s …
I’ve spoken about it before in harsher words, saying that the end of APS-C and Micro Four Thirds is coming. And as I stated in that article. We saw it coming a while ago, too, and the same rings true. Real innovation isn’t coming to your APS-C or Micro Four Thirds camera. They will become sensors that shift into phones and luxury-style compact cameras. I fully embrace the latter. But it’s time to move up to full-frame cameras for more serious work to be a photographer over being a content creator. Professional photographers have known this for years. In the end, it’s the photographer who makes the images — but you should ask yourself if you’re good enough to make images with any camera that’s put into your hands. Returning to my original idea, the limitations of smaller sensors are becoming too great these days.
The idea of gold permeates through much of the visual world. But unless you’re holding it in your hand, it can’t really affect you at all. It doesn’t really have a taste, scent, or sound. And in that way, gold is like a printed photograph. We put a ton of value on gold because of what it’s associated with: wealth. However, we also tend to really adore the shimmer it delivers — which is much different from that of silver. In this image for the current Magnum Square Print sale, photographer Thomas Dworzak tells us about how he found gold.
May is a wonderful month to get in on the latest Tamron deals because rebates like this don’t exist again until the holidays. Something that Tamron does better than others is really striving to make something very unique. For example, their 28-75mm f2.8 lens gives you more reach in the portrait end but not so much on the wider side. At the same time, their 17-28mm f2.8 has some of the most weather resistance of a similar focal length from any brand. That means that it’s going to most likely last a while longer and also be more reliable on a trip where you might run into debris and precipitation. Tamron is huge on that. And you should keep that in mind as you check out these incredible deals going on until May 26th.
Most images are showcased in square format, vertical, or a standard 3:2 landscape format. But if you’re shooting a landscape, then you’re not always getting the best format for the subject matter. And arguably, the panoramic format is best for landscape photography. But don’t take my word for it. The Epson International Pano Awards are in effect for 2024 — and that means that so many photographers have the opportunity to gain prominence from their beautiful photos. Several of the images are positively stunning and all embrace the panoramic format in a way that should be adopted more often.
If you’re in the media industry or work in photography, you probably know that photojournalism is heavily underfunded as is investigative journalism. Times have changed from the days of 60 Minutes and the earliest days of VICE. However, that hasn’t stopped journalists from trying to do their jobs. Most recently, the Catchlight Global Fellowship worked to give three photographers a $30,000 grant to continue doing their work. But is it enough?