Ansel Adams’ name is synonymous with photography, and his landscapes of the American West made him into a household name, not just one of the most iconic photographers of the 20th Century. The Nerd Writer, a guy named Evan Puschak is the host and narrator of an Ansel Adams mini-documentary that takes the viewer on […]
Oddly Satisfying: Watch A Tokina 100MM f2.8 Macro Being Taken Apart
Today I came across a newer website, Fixyourcamera.org, that released an informative video back in October of a Nikon mounted Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro being taken apart and repaired because of a squeaking noise in the lens. Mike, a professional camera technician who runs the site takes apart the lens to figure out where the […]
See What Happens When Experts Use Photoshop 1.0
If you have never seen the first version of Photoshop — Photoshop 1.0 — in action, then this video by CreativeLive of Photoshop experts and professional photographers using the original software will make you glad you aren’t editing in the original program. Photoshop was created by Thomas and John Knoll in 1988 and released in […]
Leica X-U: A Leica For The Adventure Photographer
Leica announced a new adventure camera today that is shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof — the Leica X-U. The X-U has an APS-C sized CMOS sensor and a 23mm f/1.7 prime lens (built-in) and can go 15 meters underwater for 60 minutes. It is also weather-sealed, and has a lens with an underwater protection filter. Leica, […]
Compose and Wait: Sam Abell Discusses How To Make a Lasting Photograph
If you have never heard of photographer Sam Abell, he is a former National Geographic photographer who has captured some of the most iconic images of the 20th century — including a photograph of a cowboy branding and castrating a calf that NatGeo named one of the 50 Greatest Photographs. His father, an amateur photographer, […]
Where Can You Find The Perfect Sunset Photo?
The golden hour is the perfect time of day to take a sunset photo. There are plenty of apps out there for smartphones that let you know when the sun will set, but one article I read on Slate.com, but none prove you with the quality of the sunset. Three meteorologist’s from Pennsylvania, Ben Reppert, […]
Does a Professional Photographer Really Make a Difference?
We all know there’s a big difference between a professional photographer and an amateur, but does a professional photographer really make a difference? The Professional Photographers of America (PPA), an association for professional photographers, aims to answer that question. Their contest, “Worst Family Photo Contest” aims to “redo” the worst family picture in order to […]
The Dude Abides: Jeff Bridges Photography
It turns out that The Dude is a pretty damn good photographer. Jeff Bridges photography dates back to the 1970s when he started capturing behind-the-scenes photos on the movies he worked on. He recently had the opportunity to have his first European solo photography exhibition in Bologna, Italy entitled: “Jeff Bridges Photographs: BIG LEBOWSKI and […]
Today in Dull News: Camera Brands are Making New Cameras
The Canon and Nikon camera brands seem to be in the news a little bit this week. Nikon announced that their much anticipated D5 Pro DSLR was in development. I’m sure that D5 will be amazing, but it felt like an attempt to say “hey, we’re still here guys. We’re still relevant.” Nikon’s press release […]
Ever Wonder How Tilt Shift Photography Works?
If you’re new to photography or unfamiliar with how tilt shift photography works, this video by Matt Granger will explain everything. Tilt shift photography can be used for many different kinds of effects, including correcting the keystone effect. The keystone effect is when you’re too close to a subject like a skyscraper and you shoot […]
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