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Monterey, CA
How I Helped Put McWay Falls on the Map for Nightscape Photos
petapixel.com - Rogelio Bernal Andreo
McWay Falls has been a tourist destination for longer than many of us even heard of the place, but it wasn’t until 2012 that photographer Steven …
Street Photography
In Street Photography, Shoot, Shoot, Shoot — Better a Fast Shot Than None
petapixel.com - Martin U Waltz
I mess up most of my street photography shots: too far away, background cluttered, subjects not well aligned, subject matter not interesting enough, …
Roam
Photos of Deer That Roam Freely in the City of Nara, Japan
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
In the ancient capital city of Nara in Japan, there are Japanese deer that roam freely on the sidewalks and streets. Photographer Yoko Ishii has …
Nikon D850
The Cameras That Shot the Winning Photos of World Press Photo 2019
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
World Press Photo just announced the winning photos for the 2019 edition of it’s world’s most prestigious photojournalism contest. Camera metadata …
Photography
How to Bring Something New to Film Photography
petapixel.com - Simon King
A very common piece of advice for photographers looking to take their work to the “next level” is that they must invest time in themselves in the …
Sony
Tokina Unveils the FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro Lens for Sony Mirrorless
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Tokina has unveiled the new FiRIN 100mm f/2.8, a 1:1 macro lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens, which is “great for portraits …
Photography
‘Photographer’ Named One of the 25 Worst Jobs in the US
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Many hobbyist photographers dream of one day becoming professional, but here’s something that may give you pause: “photographer” has been named one …
Photography
5 Macro Photo Ideas to Shoot at Home
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Want to get creative without leaving the comfort of your own home? Here’s a 5-minute video by COOPH that contains 5 ideas for macro photographs you …
Rembrandt
5 Lighting Portrait Positions for Couples
petapixel.com - Jay P. Morgan
Lighting two people can be difficult to do, so I’m going to use 5 portrait lighting positions to breakdown how to best light a couple. If you haven’t …
Workbenches
Trail Camera Catches Mouse Secretly Cleaning Man’s Shed Every Night
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
72-year-old Stephen Mckears was puzzled every morning when he would find hardware he left out on his workbench returned to their box. Using a …
Instagram
Instagram Tests Hiding Like Counts
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Instagram has internally floated the idea of a small design change that would have a huge impact on the service. Leaked screenshots show mockups of …
Photography
Getting Creative With One Light
petapixel.com - Barry Mountford
So you have just picked up your first light or you have had one light for a while now, and you are wondering what more you can create with just that …
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan Calls Out Fans for Taking Photos at His Show
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Bob Dylan is known for being a man of few (speaking) words on stage, but he took to the mic during a show this week to call out fans for breaking his …
Photography
Kandao Uses AI to Turn 30fps Footage into 300fps Super Slow Mo
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
The Chinese 360°/VR camera and software company Kandao has announced a new technology called AI Slow-Motion that uses machine learning to turn …
Facebook
Facebook Stored Millions of Instagram Passwords in Plaintext
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Facebook has quietly revealed that it accidentally stored millions of Instagram user passwords in plaintext, a major security issue that the company …
Photography
This Leica Video Just Got ‘Leica’ Banned in China
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Leica has sparked a huge backlash in China over a short film released by its ad agency in Brazil. The video (warning: strong language) depicts a news …
Sony
A Sony Ambassador with 300,000 Followers Just Quit Photography
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Victor Habchy‘s photography career took off after he became a Sony ambassador and when his dreamlike photos from Burning Man went wildly viral online …
Google Pixel
Google Pixel 3 Can Now Use AI to Snap Optimal Selfies
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Sick of snapping selfies in which you or someone else has closed eyes or an unflattering facial expression? Google wants to use the power of AI to …
Photography
The Winning Photos of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
The prestigious Sony World Photography Awards has announced the winners of the 2019 photo contest. Italian photographer Federico Borella was named …
Bees
Photos of Bees Sleeping in a Flower
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Wildlife photographer Joe Neely recently captured beautiful photos of an unusual sight that most people may not even know is a thing: bees sleeping …
Photography
6 Bad Habits That Photographers Have
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Photographer, videographer, and YouTube star Peter McKinnon brainstormed with his photographer and filmmaker friends and came up with 6 common bad …
Photography
Godox V1 vs Profoto A1: A Battle of the Round-Head Flashes
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
The Godox V1 round-head flash is coming to market despite the loud protests and legal threats of Profoto, which claims its A1 design was stolen …
Photography
Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Unveiled for Full-Frame Mirrorless
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
The Chinese lens maker Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has unveiled the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon RF …
Street Photography
I’m a Wrong-Way Photographer
petapixel.com - Brian Carey
My name is Brian Carey, and I’m a photographer in St John’s Newfoundland Canada. I’m like a lot of photographers in that I like to compliment my …
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Ties Huawei P30 Pro with Top DxOMark Score
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Samsung and Huawei are #1 and #2 (respectively) in worldwide smartphone market share, and now they’re together at the top of the DxOMark smartphone …
Photography
Justifying the Noctilux and Its Place in My Workflow
petapixel.com - Simon King
I have gone through the gear of almost every major brand during my early photography journey, buying my way through cameras and lenses until I …
Photography
Actress Pranks Lewd Insta-Perverts with Fake Cleavage Photo
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
Like many women these days, German actress and model Palina Rojinski has been on the receiving end of wildly inappropriate and lewd comments left on …
Photography
The 10 Most Popular Photography Tips: Classic, Cliché, or Crap?
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
There are a number of oft-repeated photography tips out there that have guided new photographers over the years. Here’s a 10-minute video in which …
Portrait Photography
4 Things I Hate About Portrait Photography Now
petapixel.com - Michael Comeau
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, and I want to talk about 4 things I truly hate about portrait photography in 2019. #1. Nobody Knows What …
Photography
Woman Slammed for Posting Photo of Her ‘Fine’ Doctor Without Consent
petapixel.com - Michael Zhang
A woman has sparked controversy and a discussion about sexism and privacy in our photo sharing age after posting a photo of her doctor without his …