Getty Images With computational photography, we devote a lot of attention to making images: how the camera interprets and renders a scene, how editing software can quickly create selections or smooth skin. Heck, we do that with photography in general, (justifiably) romancing the experience of getting out in nature or interacting with people in the… Continue reading How to use AI to sort and edit your photos faster
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Todd Hido’s lonely side of suburbia, and 5 other new photo books worth checking out
The cover of Todd Hido’s “House Hunting.”. © Todd Hido This month, we’ve got five recently released photo books and a reprint of a modern classic to share with you, including Tokyo streets in B&W by Daido Moriyama, bright, colorful flowers by Cig Harvey, lockdown portraits by Michael Stipe, William Eggleston’s vivid transparencies, Michael Kenna’s… Continue reading Todd Hido’s lonely side of suburbia, and 5 other new photo books worth checking out
What’s In Your Bag? An Inconspicuous Kit…
…is one that allows you to be unobtrusive. Earlier, I used to carry two bodies with two lenses, but people would get very conscious of the gear. Pattabi Raman is a biologist-turned photojournalist based in Pondicherry. His work on the aftermath of the Sri Lankan war has won him plenty of critical acclaim. Here, he… Continue reading What’s In Your Bag? An Inconspicuous Kit…
Composition in the age of AI: Who’s really framing the shot?
AI can’t physically move your arm to help frame a shot better (yet). But it can help you improve your composition after-the-fact. Getty Images A recurring theme with computational photography is the tension over creative choices. The “AI” features in cameras and photo editing apps can take over for many technical aspects, such as how… Continue reading Composition in the age of AI: Who’s really framing the shot?
Faster than F1! 3 F0.95 Lenses Portraits Photographers Will Love!
The f0.95 lens is fantastic if you’re looking for a very specific look. They’re great for APS-C cameras and those with smaller sensors. But even if you’re using a full-frame camera, you can get beautiful photos with f0.95 lenses. And indeed, they’re all manual focus. We dove into our reviews index to find some of… Continue reading Faster than F1! 3 F0.95 Lenses Portraits Photographers Will Love!
Want a 40mm Lens? Here Are 3 with Stunning Image Quality
The 40mm lens is seriously something that we’re happy to see has made a comeback in the past few years. The folks over at Sony, Sigma, and other companies have made them. And honestly, the 40mm lens deserves to live right up there with the 35mm, 28mm, 50mm, and other lens offerings. Lucky for you,… Continue reading Want a 40mm Lens? Here Are 3 with Stunning Image Quality
The Overlooked Legacy of a Visionary
Photograph by: Oscar Gustave Rejlander Image Source: Wikimedia Commons The debate about the role of photography is as old as the medium itself. Some think of it strictly for documentation purposes, while others have worked arduously to prove it as an important art form. Oscar Gustave Rejlander, one of the pioneers of art photography and… Continue reading The Overlooked Legacy of a Visionary
Quote of the Week by Paul Graham
“I have been taking photographs for 30 years now and it has steadily become less important to me that the photographs are about something in the most obvious way. I am interested in more elusive and nebulous subject matter. The photography I most respect pulls something out of the ether of nothingness… you can’t sum… Continue reading Quote of the Week by Paul Graham
3 Affordable M-Mount Lenses to Adapt to Your Camera
The cool thing about Leica M-mount is how versatile the entire lens lineup is. It’s easy to get lots of them used at great prices. But it’s also very possible to score M-mount lenses from other manufacturers for extremely affordable prices. Lucky for you, we’ve reviewed tons of M-mount lenses by Leica and lots of… Continue reading 3 Affordable M-Mount Lenses to Adapt to Your Camera
Brooke Shaden: Finding Reality
Brooke Shaden’s images reconstruct reality with a tinge of fantasy that defies gravity and the continuum. prefer timeless costumes devoid of patterns. I also like rich or desaturated colours. My Assignment Description: Figuring out how our world can be transformed into something more inspiring. Duration: I created these images over the course of five years Notes: Shooting… Continue reading Brooke Shaden: Finding Reality