In one of our recent features, Cologne-based André Josselin shared how New York City was his dream destination and, using his Leica M, put together a visual love letter to the city. Well, aside from capturing all the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps, he also made sure to paint a picture of its people through some candid street portraits. New Yorkers certainly are among the favorite subjects of street photographers, and we’re definitely not complaining seeing more being added to the pile.
How I Stopped Obsessing Over Canon L, Sony G Master, and Nikon G Lenses; and Just Continued to Shoot
Before I go on, you should know that I’m not at all saying that lenses from these manufacturers are bad at all. Just go to DXOMark and take a look at their scores: Sony is very high up there and Canon is highly rated with their zoom lenses. But amongst those photographers who seriously started picking up the camera within the past four years, I’d like to relate to you a tale of how my obsession was similar to yours and perhaps even worse years ago. It started with Olympus, then went to Canon, and then I finally learned my lesson. Before you drop absurd amounts of money that you don’t really need to spend, you should probably consider how the bliss from ignorance will one day only make you realize that you’re not going to be any better of a photographer just because you own these lenses.
When we went about testing the Nikon Z6 and the Nikon Z7, we found the autofocus performance of each of them to be behind that of pretty much every other manufacturer. And now, the long awaited autofocus improvement firmware is ready to launch. The company is today announcing that in addition to eye-detection autofocus for still-image shooting, the Nikon Z6 and the Nikon Z7 should be able to focus better in low light situations. All the details you need from the press release are after the jump.
It’s already been a year since we last heard about the InstantKon RF70 and took it for a test run. Now, the folks of MiNT have made it official. Not only did they just launch one model, but also an Auto version for those who are still learning the ropes of manual controls. If you’re only hearing about this instant camera now, allow us to introduce you to this wide-angled wonder.
Whether you’re already familiar with Bruce Gilden’s bold street photography or still familiarizing yourself with his work, it’s always engaging to look back at some of his best known sets. There’s probably no one that can best tell us the most interesting details and stories about his photos than the photographer himself, so we take once more to Gilden’s Vimeo page to revisit his snaps, this time to listen to his commentary on his Coney Island project.
Large format remains the imaging format of choice for many portrait photography projects today, given the outstanding resolution and the impressive amount of detail it renders. If you’re learning about this format now and would like to get inspired with some fine examples, Pembroke-based photographer and creative director Andy Lee has some dramatic 4×5 portraits for you to check out.
So, you want to be a wildlife photographer? You’ll definitely have to be aware of the many different dangers that come with the job. Surely, you’ve heard of what happens when you get too close to wild animals — like getting chased by angry lions and elephants, close encounters with creatures that get too curious, and polar bears trying to break into protective enclosures, to state a few. But perhaps, there’s nothing quite like being mauled by the cuteness of baby elephant seals while out in the field.
In my years of being familiar with Profoto’s product lineup, the lifespan of the Profoto A1 has been the shortest in my memory as today, it has been replaced with the new Profoto A1X. Notably, there is officially a Sony version–as the previous version could only work with Sony cameras via the Air TTL system and not in the camera hot shoe. In addition the the Canon and Nikon variants, the Profoto A1X also seems to share a very similar body. The light also boasts bluetooth compatibility with the Profoto Air app for your phone–something which only the B10 enjoyed previously. With a range of 300 feet, the Profoto A1X can fire 450 full power flash pops according to Profoto’s claims.
The trend that has taken over Instagram and lots of cinema is firefly lamp portrait photography. But lots of folks don’t know how to do it themselves or simply just associate it with other photographers. But the truth is that it doesn’t need to be. You can put your own twist and spin on it as using Christmas lights is very affordable and gives you a ton of options when it comes to doing this style of portrait photography. The bottom line: it’s all about being in touch with your own feelings.
We’ve all been there at some point in our careers, we have a great model, or an awesome client, but we just don’t know how to effectively communicate, or connect with the person standing in front of our camera. A lack of communication skills can really kill a shoot quickly, so being able to build connections with those you work with is far more important than the gear you use. The three tips that are shared in a new video after the break will help get you set up for success, and will hopefully help you figure out what you have to do to connect with your clients.