June 15, 2024 was North American Nature Photography Association’s (NANPA) Nature Photography Day. Out I went to partake. My location was Oak Creek in Sedona, AZ. Here are my results of enjoying nature and exploring features on my OM System OM1 camera. ICM (a.k.a. Intentional Camera Movement) Intentional camera movement
Few things can make film photographers feel like Christmas than the release of a new film camera. So, when news of the Pentax 17 — the first Pentax film camera in 17 years — finally came out, it’s no surprise to find the global film photography community abuzz about it.
While I use a tripod as often as possible, there are times that I have to handhold my camera. Here are some tips to be as steady as possible. Holding the camera This one makes all the difference. Cameras are designed to have the right hand on the grip with
A class-leading lightweight 6x telephoto zoom lens 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069). Tamron recently announced the launch of the 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069), a unique 6x telephoto zoom lens, starting at 50mm on the wide end for added versatility. It will be available
The Law of the Universe dictates that we all make photos that suck. You and I, and all of us, should never break this law. Here’s why. It’s the human thing to do What kind of beings are we if we never make photos that suck? No one, whether we
Have you ever considered water balloons as a type of child-friendly extreme sport? When you bring some photographic elements into it, it can be. This one is perhaps not for the littles, but for older kids with a bit of adult supervision. It provides for some awesome fun (for the
Ricoh/Pentax released the Pentax 17 half-frame 35mm film camera. It shoots 72 frames per roll. It’s also the first film camera from Pentax in about 20 years. What is the Pentax 17 film camera? The Pentax 17 is the first film camera from the Film Camera Project. It’s a new
Take your black and white images even further. I recently wrote an article on editing your black and white images beyond the basics panel. In this video tutorial, I go through how to add various tones and grain to give your images more of a vintage look and feel. Looking
Nikon yesterday announced the Nikon Z6III, a 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless camera that stands in a class of its own, with an unmatched suite of powerful features that bring exceptional performance to both photographers and filmmakers. The Z6III is the world’s first camera with a partially-stacked CMOS sensor, delivering ultra-fast readout
Mike Martin is a gifted Chicago-based photographer. He excels in various genres of photography, including portraiture and yes, fireworks. I caught up with him to ask how he creates such beautiful fireworks images. Location, location, location I asked him how he goes about choosing the best locations for photographing fireworks
With summer in full swing, we’re sure that many of you have plenty of trips and activities in store. Of course, your cameras are always ready to tag along with you! So, let’s go over some timeless summer photography tips to help you get ready to capture those moments of
Light painting is amazingly creative and fun. And you can do it for cheap. But first, let’s briefly describe light painting. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a
