Joy is a film photographer, writer, and visual storyteller based in Manila, Philippines. She is drawn to conceptual portraits and surreal imagery, which she also strives to flesh out in her own work. Her photos have been featured on Flickr and several independent film photography blogs and magazines.
Dubbed as the most famous photo ever taken — or at least the most recognizable — “Bliss” is better known as the wallpaper of Microsoft’s Windows XP in the early 2000s. Since estimates say that billions of people have seen
Are you a fan of unusual lenses and vintage lenses or just curious about adopting different lenses to your digital camera? With different adapters for various mounts now available, it’s a lot easier to experiment with weird lenses or special
If you’ve just taken a liking to doing landscape photography, you will definitely benefit from getting the right tools for the job. These don’t just mean the right camera and lens, but also the accessories to pair with your tripod.
As photographers, we all strive to be able to encapsulate our thoughts, ideas and messages in compelling images. But, how many of us actually take the time to learn how to better read photographs? What do we really know about
If you’re fond of all things weird yet wonderful when it comes to photography gear, you might have fun with the Venus Laowa 24mm f14 2X macro probe lens. Shaped like a long thin tube with a small opening at
Now more than ever, mankind grapples with all kinds of pollution. This includes light pollution, which especially affects you if you’re into astrophotography and amateur astronomy. Because of it, astrophotographers need to consult light pollution maps and head away from
Whether you’re flying anytime soon or otherwise, it’s important to keep in mind the restrictions on traveling with lithium-ion batteries. As photographers, we will need to carry batteries for our camera and/or other gear, so this is certainly necessary knowledge.
As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo
Contrary to the usual belief, you don’t need super expensive gear or an ultra complicated setup right away to do astrophotography. You can just put together a budget entry-level astrophotography kit that works great to get you started. In the
One of the popular topics that continue to circulate around film photography circles is overexposing to achieve certain effects. Some say there are instances where it’s a must, others caution against it. There are also tips circulating about how to
It’s easy to see why mountains, in all their breathtaking grandeur, remain landscape photography favorites. The towering peaks offer many opportunities for photographers to get creative with their shots, from sweeping vistas to abstract masterpieces. Of course, moody mountain scenes
As with any kind of photography, lighting is crucial to getting great food photos. Shooting in natural light yields beautiful results, but it may not always be accessible. So, if you’re dabbling into food photography more these days, it’s always
If you’ve just taken a liking to doing landscape photography, you will definitely benefit from getting the right tools for the job. These don’t just mean the right camera and lens, but also the accessories to pair with your tripod.
As photographers, we all strive to be able to encapsulate our thoughts, ideas and messages in compelling images. But, how many of us actually take the time to learn how to better read photographs? What do we really know about
If you’re fond of all things weird yet wonderful when it comes to photography gear, you might have fun with the Venus Laowa 24mm f14 2X macro probe lens. Shaped like a long thin tube with a small opening at
Now more than ever, mankind grapples with all kinds of pollution. This includes light pollution, which especially affects you if you’re into astrophotography and amateur astronomy. Because of it, astrophotographers need to consult light pollution maps and head away from
Whether you’re flying anytime soon or otherwise, it’s important to keep in mind the restrictions on traveling with lithium-ion batteries. As photographers, we will need to carry batteries for our camera and/or other gear, so this is certainly necessary knowledge.
As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo
Contrary to the usual belief, you don’t need super expensive gear or an ultra complicated setup right away to do astrophotography. You can just put together a budget entry-level astrophotography kit that works great to get you started. In the
One of the popular topics that continue to circulate around film photography circles is overexposing to achieve certain effects. Some say there are instances where it’s a must, others caution against it. There are also tips circulating about how to
It’s easy to see why mountains, in all their breathtaking grandeur, remain landscape photography favorites. The towering peaks offer many opportunities for photographers to get creative with their shots, from sweeping vistas to abstract masterpieces. Of course, moody mountain scenes
As with any kind of photography, lighting is crucial to getting great food photos. Shooting in natural light yields beautiful results, but it may not always be accessible. So, if you’re dabbling into food photography more these days, it’s always
Cine films like the Kodak VISION3 have been popular among photographers looking to get the moody cinematic look for their film photography. Yes, as the name indicates, it’s a motion picture film stock beloved and still used by filmmakers today. It’s
If you’re looking for the next photography book to add to your collection, the latest from Minor Matters Books co-founder and publisher Michelle Dunn Marsh could be of interest to you. Her upcoming memoir, “Seeing Being Seen: A Personal History
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