I’ve had this thought for a long time when it comes to using manual focus lenses: with options like the Zenit 85mm f1.4, you really need a tripod or a monopod to make the most of it. Why? Well, it’s a longer focal length and you need to manually focus it. When you do that, the simple nature of turning the battel means that you’re going to stabilize the whole scene. That’s what I encountered with the Zenit 85mm f1.4 while using it. And unfortunately, it doesn’t have AF/AE contacts. This would have helped alleviate the issue as the Canon EOS R has arguably the best focus peaking and manual focus assistance in the industry.
If impressive and eye-catching architectural photography is among your passions, it pays to learn different approaches to the craft. Many of the bodies of work we previously put on the spotlight, however, also feature the tried and tested technique of showcasing the details of buildings and other architectural elements. The latest we have on our list is a collection of industrial architecture snaps by Paris-based photographer pair Jérôme Epaillard and Teresa Machado. If you need some ideas on how to pay closer attention to details and bring it to your own architectural photography, we’re sure you’ll find a great deal here.
Did you get a new camera over the holiday period? If so congrats, there’s nothing better than that new camera smell, but if you want to get the most out of it, you’re going to want to arm yourself with some great photography accessories too. In this roundup, we will take a quick look at eight photography accessories that will help you channel your inner creative, and that will make your life as a photographer that much easier.
Hardcore Street Photography (HCSP) has been around since the golden days of Flickr. Founded in 2005, HCSP is wildly seen as the arena that will make or break a street photographer – both creatively and emotionally. Its no-nonsense approach to conversation means it has earnt respect and members see it as a place where they can get an unfiltered and detailed response to their work. It’s due to its brutal honesty that HCSP has been able to keep strong, even as Flickr weakens. With 82 thousand members and an active community, it shows no signs of slowing up yet. Because of that, it continues to be a credit to an often criticized street photography community.
New York has been waiting for Fotografiska NYC to open, and the doors are finally open to the public. Fotografiska NYC is a museum specifically dedicated to photography. With a restaurant, cafe, shop, and many levels of exhibits, this is honestly a photographer’s dream spot. And more importantly, it’s open until midnight–so you can go late. So if you’re not feeling like spending time at a bar that night, Fotografiska NYC is a nice spot to go relax. With memberships as low as $150/year and with a ton of benefits, I’m honestly of the belief that this is the best place for showcasing photography in the city. And there are lots of reasons why.
One of Canon’s biggest strengths has always been their ability to design and produce excellent lenses. The optical qualities of Canon glass are legendary, renowned for their ability to produce images with excellent sharpness, render accurate colors, and deliver gorgeous, creamy bokeh. Canon lenses are robustly constructed as well. It’s not uncommon to see Canon shooters using lenses that are older than their camera bodies. Canon built these lenses to last and this is a testament to their build quality. This was true with their EF Mount DSLR lenses, and the tradition continues with their latest RF Mount Mirrorless glass as well.
Skateboarding is among the activities that pair perfectly with photography, so we’re sure many of you are drawn to capturing skate scenes once in a while. It’s a favorite subject among street photographers, documentary photographers, and even fashion photographers as part of the youth culture aesthetic. So, it’s not surprising to find that Canon USA recently collaborated with Brooklyn-based photography Josh Katz to explore and portray the symbiotic relationship between skateboarding and photography, as well as the rapport between skaters and photographers.
Stock photography used to be an incredibly lucrative way for photographers and creatives to make good money. The rise of smartphones and everyone having a camera turned the industry sour, though as the market became flooded with images, and then organizations like Unsplash not only stuck the knife in, they twisted it too. Now, a new company called Catch and Release is hoping to change all of that with a new way for creatives to share and get paid fairly for their work with a new service called Harbor. Find out more details after the break.
Negative space can be a powerful tool for visual storytelling just as the focus on form or a subject. It works just as well as patterns and leading lines in drawing our eyes around the frame. Nathan Wirth makes an interesting approach to demonstrate this through his superb black and white series, guided by the Japanese minimalism of the spatial concept of ma.
The Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-4 Di VC OSD is a lens that I truthfully took some getting used. This happened even before I even touched it. I mean, why these choices of focal lengths? I know lots of folks adore the 35mm focal length. I can also confirm that folks love the 150mm focal length for macro work. However, the choices in focal lengths are just so odd. Despite my personal gripes, it’s truly a fantastic lens. With great image quality, weather sealing, a small size, a lightweight, and a good feeling, I’ve only got one practical gripe. This gripe is one that I only discovered when using the Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-4 Di VC OSD in the field.