Oğuzhan Akdoğan via Unsplash Best overall monitor for photo editing BenQ SW271 27 Inch 4K HDR Professional IPS Monitor Check Price With stunning 4K resolution and factory-calibrated 99% Adobe RGB, this pick checks all the boxes when it comes to high-quality monitors for photo editing. Best color-accurate monitor for photo editing BenQ PD3220U 32 inch… Continue reading Best monitors for photo editing in 2022
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Best disposable cameras of 2022
Fujifilm Best overall Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash Check Price A built-in flash and a sharp lens make this a winner. Best color Kodak Fun Saver Check Price Get the distinct Kodak colors built-in. Best underwater Fujifilm QuickSnap Waterproof Check Price It will cost you extra but it’s not afraid of water. Disposable cameras have long been… Continue reading Best disposable cameras of 2022
Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process
Nick Brandreth Nick Brandreth fell in love with alternative processes during an apprenticeship at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York over a decade ago. When the apprenticeship ended, he was hired by the museum and has been leading workshops and researching historic photographic processes ever since. He can teach you how to make… Continue reading Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process
The best gifts for photographers of every skill level
Searching for the perfect holiday gift for a photographer? We’ve got you covered. Popular Photography The 2022 holiday season is upon us, and it’s time once again to shop for that special photographer in your life. Here at Popular Photography, we love gift-giving, but even more, we love recommending gifts for photographers. What follows are… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers of every skill level
Best photo editing software in 2022
Find your ideal software match. Tranmautritam via Unsplash Finding the best photo editing software isn’t just about saving the pictures you screwed up. It‘s about choosing a program that will drag every last bit of image quality out of your jpegs and raw files. But everyone’s needs are different. Software that’s great for professional photography,… Continue reading Best photo editing software in 2022
5 Reasons you should develop your own film
Getty Images Back in the pre-digital days, most Photo 101 classes had students start out shooting B&W film and learning how to develop it. For many who have returned to film photography, do-it-yourself film processing is one of analog photography’s big attractions—it’s easy, it’s good fun, and it’s very rewarding. If you haven’t considered developing… Continue reading 5 Reasons you should develop your own film
How your gear can uplevel your photography
Irving Penn built his own “light tent” using painted white boards. Yousuf Karsh swore by tungsten lights so he could make adjustments in real-time. George Hurrell invented the “boom light,” modeled on the boom microphone. For these historic photographers, gear was so much more than just camera equipment. All the details, from lighting patterns to… Continue reading How your gear can uplevel your photography
Part 2 Of The “Lightroom Classic 101 Crash Course” With Terry White
FIRST, A QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE: I’m a small part of this epic new Podcast, featuring travel photographer Dave Williams, and featuring an international crew of photographers (and the real Rocket Man). The first episode of the “Epic Photography Podcast” is out now. Go give it a listen and meet this #epic lineup of photographers, seen… Continue reading Part 2 Of The “Lightroom Classic 101 Crash Course” With Terry White
The best gifts for moms who always have a camera
Great Mother’s Day gifts for camera-wielding mommas. Jakob Owens via Unsplash Finding the best Mother’s Day gift for a mom who loves photography can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Camera accessories or photography equipment can make gifts for the Moms in your life and this gift guide can help you find the… Continue reading The best gifts for moms who always have a camera
Fastest SD card for your camera, action cam, phone and computer
Quick storage for your memories. Tom Pumford via Unsplash Whether you’re shooting photos or video on a DSLR, an action cam, or your phone, having a fast, reliable SD card is crucial for keeping your data safe. A photographer can never have too many memory cards and that expensive camera or phone isn’t worth much… Continue reading Fastest SD card for your camera, action cam, phone and computer