It started with Kodak teasing the new Kodak TMax P3200 on Instagram and Twitter–much unlike Ektachrome, Kodak TMax P3200 is actually real and you can buy it immediately. Indeed, they brought it back from the dead as the black and white film world was severely lacking in any sort of variety when it came to high ISO black and white films. Of course there’s Delta 3200; but otherwise there is nothing else out there. The re-release of Kodak TMax P3200 was seen by many to be a very good move and insight into Kodak’s commitment to film and film photography. At the moment, it’s only available in 35mm; but that’s more than enough for many photographers out there.
In this parody video from creator Luke Garmon that’s been making its rounds amongst the photography community, Garmon portrays a caricature of someone we’ve all undoubtedly crossed paths with at one point or another: that one friend who’s in love with photography, but can’t stop chasing one trend after another.
There is a mental process that goes into making photographs of everyday people in the street. Confidence is a huge driving force in you getting strong compelling visual content. And when confidence is high, so is your creative flair. However, there will be times when you’re not your best self, and a high level of creative productivity is not always sustainable. Almost unknowingly you fall deep into a rut and your photography suffers. You can all of sudden feel stuck, and find that you are asking yourself, how do I get out of this?
Last week on our IGTV channel, we released a video on some of our favorite point and shoot film cameras. And if you’re not following The Phoblographer on IGTV yet, you really should be. This episode started out with quite a funny joke that you’ll need to tune in to watch!
It took me a little over seven years of shooting film to come across an unusual idea about the medium: mastering just one emulsion. I say it’s unusual because part of film photographers’ mission these days is to try as many films available as possible (especially the rare ones now), before they all get killed off (yes, I’m looking at you, Fujifilm). Also, a big chunk of its appeal these days is the experimental nature, and it’s easy to see why. Ask anyone who shoots film about all the crazy stuff they’ve done (or plan to do) with their rolls and you’ll hear about stuff like multiple exposures, redscaling, cross-processing, film souping, and caffenol developing. For anyone who feels this much excitement over film photography, sticking to one emulsion even for a short while sounds a little boring.
Getting cleared by airport security may soon be less time-consuming with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) currently testing some new screening equipment. According to a report by The Washington Post, these new 3D-imaging scanners will allow travelers to leave their electronics and liquids in their carry-on luggage. Finally, one less step at the checkpoints, and photographers will no longer need to reach for a tray and take out their cameras and other electronics for inspection.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard about PaintShop Pro, given all the other more popular Photoshop and Lightroom alternatives out there. The photo editing suite has recently been updated with a number of advanced features and tools geared towards budget-conscious photographers and content creators. If you’re still looking for an alternative image editing software to try, PaintShop Pro 2019 could very well be worth checking out.
Our team is always on the look out for the most impressive and inspiring photography out there. But for every project we come across and feature, there’s surely more that we’re yet to discover. So if you’ve got one and are ready to tell us the story behind it, step right up and find out how you can get featured.
Whether you are a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, we all have the desire for new gear. Perhaps you’ve been eyeing a new lens, or a new camera, maybe even some accessories. We always want more and the great thing is that we don’t have to break the bank to do it. Here is a look at some of the best deals on the web for cameras, lenses and other amazing accessories.
When Sony announced that they would begin shipping the A6500 just 8 months after introducing the A6300, many felt that the updates in the successor were incremental at best, while others felt that many of the features should’ve been included in the A6300 to begin with. While details on the reported Sony A6700 are slim at the moment, lots of information have begun surfacing around Sony’s upcoming flagship crop sensor camera. With a much longer development cycle this time around, we believe the Sony A6700 will feature a lot of significant improvements across the board.