I’m positive that every photographer has experienced it: you get a new camera and the autofocus system is so incredibly blazing quick. But with time, it starts to not seem so and that shiny new camera looks so much nicer. But the truth is that you’re probably not doing the right maintenance to your camera to ensure that you can keep it up. Seriously, how many of you actually actively maintain your cameras? How many of you have cleaned your sensors? And how many of you have ensured that the autofocus communication is up to par?4
There’s a myriad of things, events, and places that define and symbolize childhood for us, but theme parks certainly among the ones on top of the list. For Shanghai-based photographer and photo editor Ying Yin, it was the curiously named American Dream Park, which, as its name indicates, showcased structures depicting American-inspired architecture. It has been closed and abandoned for decades, but that didn’t stop her from taking a trip down memory lane and bringing home some photographic mementos.
Street photography requires a lot of focus. With the world moves so quickly around you, if you’re not paying close enough attention, images will pass you by. That’s why you need to do all you can to ensure you’re fully in the zone, locked in on life and ready to pull the trigger.
There are some techniques you can implement to help you attain Jedi like concentration. Let’s take a look…
We know by now that the Nikon and Sony currently hold the highest marks in DxOMark’s Full Frame charts, with Sony A7R III the better mirrorless camera by just a hair’s breadth over the Nikon Z7. But, where does Canon’s first Full Frame mirrorless camera place in the ratings?
Melissa Breyer is making huge waves in the street photography scene. The community has praised her work far and wide, and she has amassed a strong following because of it. The strength of her street photography and the depth of her knowledge have led her to become a trusted figure. Evidence of this can be found through her involvement in the 2019 London Street Photography Festival, where she will on the judge’s panel for their open competitions.
She creates her stunning black and white images in the Big Apple, a place she describes as “…a crazy, beguiling place”, stating “who wouldn’t want an excuse to be wandering New York city whenever possible?”.
We had the privilege of catching up with her…
We’ve previously seen Greek architect, urban planner, and photographer Andreas Theologitis depart from his “natural” environment of geometry and architecture to begin an emotive conceptual series called Beyond Dark. Recently, he shared with us his latest foray into studying the human form through this moody imagery — another exploration into the depths of human psyche through a series titled Haunted Souls.
It’s possible very soon that a technology called Quantum dots could be implemented into making camera sensors significantly better than they currently are. For photographers, that means that higher end cameras with interchangeable lenses could take a quantum leap (pun intended) ahead of the smartphone world. Of course, if and when the technology comes to smartphones, it could also be quite disruptive. Internet speeds and services would need to do some massive compression to make the images displayed on their platforms easily loadable. But more than anything, it’s probably going to start the pixel peeping wars all over again.
Elena Iv-skaya has been one of our go-to photographers when it comes to stunning fashion editorials with an eye-catching command for color and details. If she was able to bring retro vibes to life in Dreamer Pool with it, in her recent series, she gives us imagery dripping in vibrant colors and striking elegance. Fashion photographers searching for exemplary projects will surely have a lot of points to take for inspiration in this series.
Grammy nominated photographer Ethan Russell holds the distinction of being the only rock photographer who shot album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. Decades later, he’s gearing up to put some of his best snaps of the 1960’s rock scene and its legends in a legacy project — his first and only fine art monograph.
For a good number of film photographers and travelers, an instant camera already has a place in their trip essentials. But a project called PolaRoad aims to make it a crucial component of a different and more fun experience for travelers who want to explore the city of Siena in Italy’s Tuscany region. If you have plans to visit the charming town anytime soon, this could be a project you’d like to support!