How big can a vintage Petzval lens get? Markus Hofstaetter shows us in yet another awesome video. Clue: It’s really BIG! When you’re a wet plate photographer like Austrian wedding photographer and wet plate artist Markus Hofstaetter, you have to be a bit of a handyman and craftsman. He has proven just that in previous videos …
Built-in flash and flash attachments for cameras are now so commonplace that we don’t really give it much thought. But with today’s featured vintage camera ad, we are reminded of a time when using flash meant slapping one of these little explosive contraptions called Flashcubes on a Kodak Instamatic camera. So, if you’re ready, let’s step back into the Swinging Sixties and see it in action!
Over the last few years or so, Full Frame has become the buzz term in the photography world. The sad thing is that there is a growing belief that if professional photographers use anything other than full-frame cameras, then they aren’t really a pro at all. That, my friends, is a bunch of nonsense. Professional photographers can get the best out of any camera regardless of sensor size, so let’s put that notion to bed. There are many non-full frame cameras on the market, specifically APS-C and Micro Four Thirds (and Medium Format, but that’s another article) that are more than suitable for professional photographers and professional use. The non-full frame cameras we will share with you after the break prove that you don’t need to have a full-frame camera to be a pro and to get beautiful images.
Do you want to take your images to a whole new level in 2020, and make your work stand out from the crowd? If you answered yes (I mean that really should be everyone), you should start thinking about how Photoshop overlays can help. With just a few clicks, you can transform your image from looking good to looking incredible. Right now, you can save over $1,400 on this huge Photoshop bundle (it’s just $29) that comes with over 2,500 overlays, which will enable you to achieve any effect at any time. Check out all the details about this bundle after the break.
The fact that New York City has two major brick and mortar foundations dedicated to the art of photography is genuinely incredible. With the reopening of the International Center of Photography (ICP) the photo industry is treated to the museum flexing its capabilities with some of the best new exhibits that I’ve seen in a while at the Center. They do this by showcasing the work of photographers in significantly better ways than they did before. This is balanced with an atmosphere that begs to be shared by those who love photography via social media. ICP stands on its own in a much different way than Fotografiska New York does. And in many ways, it feels a lot like a more modern, gentrified New York.
Another year (another decade, if you wish), another fresh opportunity to challenge ourselves to take on more photography projects. Today’s photography cheat sheet/challenge is especially for parents looking for more creative ways and ideas for photographing their kids this year. There are more than enough prompts for you to try this year, so we’re sure it will keep you and the little ones busy!
“I think with all things in life – if you love doing it – then you will always be motivated.” Those are the words of Andrew Campbell, a photographer based in the South West of England. He’s talking about his love for astrophotography, and the rewards he gets from the methodical art form. His passion requires patience, something Campbell has plenty of. The results? A body of work that wows us and leaves us asking for more.
We have rounded up a ton of spectacular deals on photography gear and accessories that will make your life easier. Need a new computer? You can pick up a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with a keyboard cover, 4GB of Ram, and 128GB SSD for only $549. Perhaps you need a 4K monitor for photo editing? The BenQ 27″ DesignVue 4K IPS Monitor can be yours for only $449.99! There is an outstanding deal on a NiSi V5 circular Polarizer with a filter holder kit; it’s just $99! There are impressive camera deals too. The Nikon D610 with a 50mm f1.8 and accessory kit is just $896.95 (save $1,100), the Fujifilm X100F is down to just $1,099, and new Nikon Z50 with two lenses and a colossal accessory kit is only $1,196.95! Do you wish you could remove noise easily from your images? You can grab some DeNoise software for only $14! Check out all of the deals on photography gear after the break.
The Milky Way is one of the most popular subjects for night photography and astrophotography for obvious reasons. However, it’s not as simple as pointing your camera up to the night sky when the mood strikes; you have to show up 100% prepared. As such, behind every stunning Milky Way photo is some careful planning by the photographer to make it happen. Fortunately, there are lots of resources and tutorials out there to help us prepare for it. Today’s featured video, for example, gives us a quick rundown of what we need to get started.
Attention, print collectors! If you’ve been waiting for the next opportunity to add some prized items to your collection, that chance has finally come. Design platform Autotype is set to host an exclusive online auction featuring original works by renowned fashion and celebrity photographer Dewey Nicks. These include never-before-sold prints and prized Polaroids from his personal archive from the 1980s through the early 2000s. This is a great opportunity to snag some one-of-a-kind prints featuring some of the world’s most iconic celebrities.