I’m a photographer in St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, and I’ve been shooting the St John’s International Busker Festival for the last 6 years. It’s not a paid gig — I do it for the fun and the challenge and to support the event. I’ve made some friends there and have seen some of the best
Month: February 2019
A few months ago I was inspired to try and see what shapes I could create while attaching a Lume Cube to my drone. I’d seen photographer like Phill Fisher do shapes in the sky manually and was extremely impressed, but I didn’t have the time to learn how to fly shapes manually. So instead
CineStill has launched new powdered versions of its color and black-and-white film development kits. The new “just add water” kits help photographers save both money and space. Both the company’s DF96 developer/fix monobath for B&W and Cs41 2-bath kits for color are now available in powder form. Compared to the liquid bottles, which are transported
Sony’s mirrorless cameras have been known to have overheating issues, prompting Sony to release firmware fixes and photographers to come up with novel solutions such as mounted sunshades. Now one guy has created an open-source design for a Sony camera body cooler. Brian Windle of Wilmington, Delaware, has shared a design for a Sony a7
The camera rain cover is a popular option for keep cameras dry while shooting in wet weather, but there’s a new product that brings a new idea to the table. It’s called Camera Canopy, and it puts a hard roof over your camera gear to shield it from the elements. The main problem that Camera
I’m at a Starbucks in Hanoi, typically it’s a peaceful location where I can write and think, but today it’s overrun with young people smoking cigarettes, occasionally smiling and laughing, but mostly consumed with their phones browsing Instagram and taking selfies to reload their feed with an annoyed older man in their background typing away.
At Fuji’s recent X Summit at GPP in Dubai, they introduced a pretty cool concept camera they’ve been working on. It’s a modular medium format camera based on the GFX system. It’s still a concept prototype, so there’s no guarantee it’ll ever be released. Obviously, it depends on the reception it’s receiving right now and
We all have our “dark secrets” and do things that we would never admit to our clients or fellow photographers. And Instagram account Industry Confessionals brings them all out in the open. It’s a selection of anonymous confessions and secrets from the photography industry, and it will make you laugh, cringe, but sometimes also relate.
[embedded content] Mystified by talk of “guide number” and “flash power”? Gerald Undone made this helpful 10-minute video that explains everything you need to know about the light from strobes and speedlights, from common misconceptions to practical formulas that will help you light your shots. Here’s an index of subjects covered in the video along
Kodak Aerochrome was a popular infrared film that produced a distinctive look photographers have utilized for various projects. Discontinued a decade ago, a 24-exposure roll of Aerochrome can cost over $80 these days. If you want the look of Aerochrome without the cost, the new IR Chrome lens filter for digital cameras was designed just
[embedded content] New York is a beautiful, lively city full of photographic opportunities. However, it can be a nightmare for drone pilots. In this video, documentary filmmaker Griffin Hammond explains why it’s nearly impossible and mostly illegal to fly a drone in New York City. Griffin has obtained FAA’s Part 107 certification which makes him
[embedded content] If you don’t have access to a full cyclorama wall or large studio, you’re in luck. In this 2-minute video, I’ll teach you how to create a pure white background and light the subject using a single light source. The Primary Source of Light The primary source of light is a Profoto D2
Ricoh today announced two new lenses for Pentax K-mount DSLR cameras: the Pentax HD Pentax DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and Pentax HD Pentax-FA 35mm f/2. Pentax HD Pentax DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW The new Pentax 11-18mm f/2.8 lens is a Star series (*) APS-C lens that is designed to stay relevant
Camera bags hold your gear, sure, but at their best, they help photographers work seamlessly and retain more energy for creating great content. Brevite’s new backpack, The Roamer, aims to do just that, helping photographers with active lifestyles go from everyday errands to shooting on a dime, with one lightweight, weather-sealed bag. We recruited three
Our ‘Discover’ series highlights distinct up-and-coming photographers on 500px, sharing their experiences from behind the lens. In this instalment, we’re featuring Elnaz Mansouri, a Canadian photographer whose art is rooted in her experience as an immigrant. Q: Tell us a bit about yourself as a photographer—how did you get started? A: I was born in
Each week, members of the 500px team curate eye-catching photography from our talented and diverse community in Editors’ Choice. This week’s selections brought to light reams of flowing fabrics, grid patterns in contrasts and architecture, and graphic stripes. Check out this week’s roundup of some of the most intriguing photography on 500px, handpicked by our