There have been some rumors recently that Photo District News (PDN) magazine is about to be shut down. Sadly, theyve turned out to be true. PDNs publisher Emerald Expositions has confirmed that the print magazine will cease to exist, and no new content will be added to the online magazine. DPReview got an off-the-record confirmation […]
Hot on the heels of Canon EOS R5 rumours, it seems Canon may be getting ready to announce an EOS R6, too. A lower resolution camera, possibly as a mirrorless followup to the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, this camera is expected to be around 20-megapixels, and offer 4K video at 60 frames per second. […]
There are many factors that create an impactful and pleasing to the eye image. To me, color is one of the key ingredients in creating a photograph. When we shoot in raw we have to “develop” the images ourselves, and that includes deciding on the colorwork. In fact, one of the reasons why I find […]
Instagram has a tendency to make places ‘trend’. This makes global locations become inundated with tourists. Sometimes it’s cool, but sometimes this is to the detriment to the local community. Let’s look at what’s going on at Hallstatt as an example. Hallstatt, Austria, is a very small town, virtually free of traffic, and with minimal […]
Well, this has been an interesting one. Rumours have been flying all day about an upcoming Canon mirrorless camera. That camera, according to Canon Rumors now appears to essentially be a mirrorless update to the 5D Mark IV. The EOS R5 will have a 45-megapixel sensor, shoot up to 20fps and insanely high resolution 8K […]
Photojournalism and documentary photography are fields that most of the time are developed gradually and exponentially while gaining more experience, building up a quality portfolio, and mastering the art of telling a story with a series of images. Knowledge and skills are obtained with the pass of the years whereas working with the equipment that […]
I consider myself a reasonably good photographer. Of course, thats subjective, and some may disagree with me. But when I look at my photographs, Im filled with immense pride. They continue to move me and touch the part of my brain where art translates to goose-bumps and emotion. They say if you want to be […]
If you are a fan of dreamy, whimsical images, I believe you’re familiar with Bella Kotak‘s work. She creates her own fantasy scenes and stories that take you into magical worlds when you look at them. Thanks to SmugMug Films, we can take a peek behind Bella’s dreamlike worlds and find out more about how […]
When a 17-year-old Cameron Grace recently flew his drone on Australian beach, I doubt he had in mind that his hobby would prevent a dangerous encounter. While flying his DJI Spark, he spotted a shark lurking only meters away from two swimmers. Thanks to his and his aunts quick reaction, the swimmers managed to get […]
