Photography composition is one of the fundamental areas one has to master to create amazing photos. Some people have that internal feeling that dictates what works and what doesn’t. Others have to spend some time adjusting their minds to the new principles and concepts. Composition principles are often called laws or rules. I wouldn’t call
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This week, Leica released the Elpro 52; a close-up lens for macro photography. Using the Elpro 52 you can get sharper close-up images with your M and TL lenses. This accessory lens works as an attachment for over 20 different Leica M and TL lenses. View all compatible lenses here. Available for pre-order at a price
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In the constantly-changing world of photography, cameras are becoming incredible pieces of technology with features and capabilities we never thought would be possible. And now, in the age of the smartphone, everyone is taking selfies, photos of what’s around them, memories, and any other photos they can think of with the press of a button
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For years Best Buy has been known as a major hub for all things tech, including photography and imaging. With the consumer focus shifting to eCommerce and mobile commerce, it is becoming increasingly harder for brick-and-mortar locations to remain relevant and helpful to customers. In an effort to offer more for photographers, new and intermediate
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Photokina is one of the largest trade shows for the photography and imaging industry in the world and brings together over 175,000 visitors from 130+ countries to feature some of the most innovative technology and gear that consumers have ever seen. Over the past 50 years Photokina has been evolving from a small tech fair
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With their last major announcement for the EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon has not announced the release of any new, ground-breaking cameras since August of 2016. There has been plenty of talk throughout the industry; however, that Canon will be releasing not just one, but possibly two full-frame, mirrorless cameras before the end of 2018,
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Similar to tintypes, albumen prints were one of the early methods for creating a photograph in the 1850’s and throughout the early 1900’s as well until they were phased out. Albumen prints were the first of its kind to be commercially used and a relatively effective way of producing a photographic print onto a paper
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Removing grain is a key feature photographers use in programs like Lightroom or Capture One. The ability to reduce noise and grain still has a long way to go, but research from NVIDIA shows just how far deep learning based technology is coming. NVIDIA AI removes grain and watermarks from photos In the beginning of
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Finding a good lens to use for a new camera can be challenging. Going with the kit lens is a good way to learn, but often has limitations. Especially when you’re moving from a crop to a full frame camera. With the Nikon D750 full frame camera, you have a lot of options. In this
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There’s no doubt about it – over the past decade, fashion has become more than just clothing. This multi-trillion dollar industry has grown from a fashion-house dominated commerce, to a street-wear and personable industry. Fashion designers working for themselves, models teaching the youth that an agent isn’t something to stop you from starting what you
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