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I used the Nikon Z8 for two weeks – a field report
Marsel van Oosten
Last month, I spent two weeks on the frozen sea ice along the coast of Baffin Island, Canada, searching for female polar bears who had...
The dos and don’ts of photography criticism, part 1: How to take it.
Jordan McChesney
Preface: I’d like to start by saying that I feel the word ‘criticism’ is interpreted by some as inherently negative, but that doesn’t have to...
How I turned my bedroom closet into a darkroom for $20
Chris Kuhn
A few years ago I had a great darkroom setup in my basement that I converted from a (mostly) unused bathroom. It had a wet...
How I shot a HDR tintype with a super-fast lens
Markus Hofstätter
When shooting wet plates, you deal with a very light-insensitive process (about ISO 0.5). So most wet plate artists want to get their hand on...
How to turn landscape photography into a successful career
Sonia Klug
Some godfathers of photography, including Ansel Adams, produced images of landscapes that shaped the US’s national identity. His iconic work captured the beauty of this country...
Lens review: Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Dustin Abbott
It has been four years since I last reviewed a premium Sigma DN prime lens designed specifically for APS-C. The last one that I tested...
Expert advice: The nuts and bolts of photographer agent contract
Sonia Klug
While we’re now used to ticking endless “accept terms and conditions” boxes without a second thought, a photography agent contract is a different matter. This...
Lens review: Leica Noctilux 50mm f0.95 ASPH M – A Nocturne
Anson Tang
If I remember correctly, I briefly held this lens in Sydney 2011 Photokina. Good old days when there weren’t too many product releases, and each...
How I made a 3D-printed movie camera that uses 35mm film
Blaž Semprimožnik
A couple of years ago I have been occasionally shooting 35mm films with point&shoot still cameras while also having the desire to shoot motion picture...
Using AI to create decisive moment photography
Aron Brand
Defining Moments in a Digital World: My Journey into AI-Generated Street Photography As a street photographer, I’ve always found solace in the hustle and bustle...