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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...
I shot these epic landscapes with my iPhone, I will never go back to shooting with a camera
Maciej Blaszczuk
In 2010, when Apple released the iPhone 4, it sparked a debate on whether a smartphone could replace a camera. At that time, professional photographers...
When lightning strikes: how to make great images out of any situation
Derrick Rose
I’ve heard that a bad day fishing is still better than a good day at the office. That’s how I feel about chasing the Milky...
How I shot color and black and white film… at the same time!
Chris Kuhn
There are a lot of crazy ideas out there when it comes to experimental photography. Multiple exposures. Film Soups. Shooting your rolls backward. But have...