My name is Leon Vaggalis and I come from Athens, Greece. Married to a beautiful wife and two great kids. I am a photographer in my free time and want to shoot anything that makes me get into thoughts. Generally, I like to give an emotion to each photograph I take, but I don’t always succeed. I like street photography because it’s kinda random and people act natural.
The Razer Blade 15 Advanced Laptop is one of the few PCs that has genuinely excited me about the computing world when it comes to photography and creativity. I’ve tried with Asus, but nothing came about it that would make me want to leave the cult of Steve Jobs (HE IS NOT DEAD.) But the performance of the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Laptop raised my eyebrows. Coupled with the company’s initiative to want to target creatives, I’m optimistic that they’ll be one of the first to really win us over from Macs. I’ve known Razer for years to cater to the gaming world–and as a former professional gamer, I’m ecstatic that they’re finally seeing the creative market as a serious one.
When in doubt about your composition, one of your best bets is to go for the Rule of Thirds. This is why every photographer is encouraged to begin mastering this technique when they’re just starting out. Read on to see how you can apply it to the shots you want to do with this handy photography cheat sheet by Company Folders.
As a documentary photographer, Minneapolis-based Nina Robinson draws inspiration from many different creative mediums, people she has interviewed, and fellow photographers whose works explore transformation, family, social issues, and solution-focused journalism. As an educator, however, she didn’t have the slightest idea about how the Phototherapy program she helped develop would also lead her to develop a passion for teaching senior citizens.
Fujifilm has been making significant waves in the camera marketplace since they first introduced the X-T1. Since then many more X Mount cameras have been added to the line up with the X-T3 now being their flagship camera. Fujifilm APS-C cameras are incredible performers, and their X-Trans sensor really shines when paired up with outstanding glass. Fujifilm users are incredibly lucky in the fact that there are many very affordable prime lenses on the platform that are genuinely stunning. Join us after the break to see which Fujifilm prime lenses we recommended for first-time buyers.
Bruce Gilden remains one of the biggest names in the realm of street photography, so it’s always worth learning about his insights on the genre. Not too long ago, he sat down with another esteemed photographer, Martin Parr, and talked about some interesting stuff about his beginnings and “fearlessness while photographing people out in the streets. In a video brought to us by a partnership between Magnum Photos and NOWNESS, Gilden once again talks about shooting around New York City, how his childhood was instrumental to his choice of subjects, and how the right characters are essential to a strong body of work.
They said don’t stare at the Sun, but we bet you’re going to stare at this incredibly detailed photo for a long time. Astrophotography is cool enough already, with photos of the Moon, star trails, and the Milky Way Galaxy. But, there’s a lot more to it. Sacramento-based photographer Andrew McCarthy shows us what else …
We’re at a time when constant upgrades render cameras out-of-date every few years, especially for professional photography. This often leads many photographers to fuss about their gear and feel the need to constantly upgrade to the latest and greatest. However, it’s often possible to get beautiful results even with old cameras. The cheap camera challenge that Mango Street recently did is a testament to this. So, if you’ve ever wondered if you can still pull something good off that nearly decade-old DSLR gathering dust somewhere, the quick answer is yes!
Photographer Erik Marcinkowski, a commercial photographer with typically vibrantly bright, colorful work, has recently turned the camera on himself to examine his relationship with food, the path to self-love, and embracing male vulnerability. His project, aptly titled DiscomfortFood, is both exceptionally crafted technically and provides the opportunity for many important and necessary discussions about our society.
Ever wondered about how different filters work and what they can do to your photos? In a nutshell, these accessories are useful for addressing challenging lighting conditions or creating a certain mood or effect. They work best if you choose the right filter for the right situation, and can affect image quality otherwise. There are plenty of resources out there on the topic, but for starters, we have a photography cheat sheet as a quick reference.