The Automotive Photography Survival Guide
For some people, a car or a motorcycle is nothing more than a method of getting from point A to point B. It is a tool, an instrument, something that …
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What Even is a ‘Cinema’ Lens, Anyway?
A collection of Arri Signature lenses, considered by many to be the finest cinema lenses on the market. At a list price of up to $46,500 each, you’d hope they …
What is GaN Charging, Anyway? From Tech Breakthrough to Tabletop
About a week ago, I caved in and decided to spring for one of those huge, high-power USB-C power delivery hubs that have sprung up in the past couple of …
Shopping For, and Shooting With, the Lens Behind the World’s Most Famous Photo
In 1984, during the height of the Soviet-Afghan war, American photojournalist Steve McCurry took what is considered by many to be the most famous photo in the world. The photo, …
No, The DSLR is Not Dead Yet, So Stop Asking and Just Take the Picture
As someone who earns a living from digital media and keeping plugged into the photographic and videographic industries, it’s only natural that I spend a lot of time cruising around …
I Bought a 50-Year-Old Film Camera, and I Think You Should Too
When I was a freshman in high school, I signed up for a film photography class thinking it would be a good excuse to spend a good part of the …
Starting a Portfolio as a Photographer: An Encouraging Perspective
When I was in college at the University of Minnesota, one of my senior-year classes at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication involved putting together a website using …
What Your Camera Flash Has to Do With an Atomic Bomb
“Gadget” detonates in New Mexico. Photo credit: US Department of Energy. On July 16th, 1945, 35 miles southeast of Socorro, New Mexico, the White Sands Proving Ground was rocked by …
The Best Web Hosting for Photographers in 2024
The home page of my website, currently in its 5th iteration. One of the single most worthwhile investments you can make as a photographer is paying for a bespoke website. …
Demystifying Log Formats: What Every Aspiring Colorist Needs to Know
One of the most exciting consequences of the advancement of technology is the democratization of tools that were once reserved for big-budget productions. Anamorphic lenses? Used to be specialized, incredibly …