The photo world has seen plenty of innovative gear over the years. The Kodak Brownie, for example, put photography in the hands of the masses in the 1900s; the Leica I, launched in 1925, was the first 35mm rangefinder to reach mass production; and the Polaroid Land Model 95, introduced in ...

Engaging videos are one of the most powerful storytelling elements around. Whether used for a personal post, to sell product, or to solicit donations, a good video with emotional appeal works wonders. However, many struggle to determine what elements are truly necessary to achieve optimal ...

If the Lab-Box was about freeing you from the darkroom, the new M-Box is about freeing your hands as well. Ars-Imago has announced the M-Box, a motorized accessory designed for the Lab-Box daylight tank. This add-on allows film photographers to automate agitation during development while ...

fujifilm-x-pro-1-still-a-good-camera-in-2025/">Spread the love I still remember the hype when the Fujifilm X Pro 1 was launched and how I was stuck in an office at B&H Photo not being out there to play with it. This camera changed everything. I completed our review and even updated ...

Lately, we’ve placed the spotlight on some of the most impressive aerial photography projects that show the genre’s affinity with abstract art. The latest on our list is a series by London-based Dimitar Karanikolov, which reveals to us eye-catching but also unsettling beauty of “Chemical ...

I think the Reto Pan is a fantastic camera with lots of great reasons for you to want to shoot with it. Finally, I mean, we’ve got a 35mm compact camera that goes between panoramic format and standard format. That’s awesome. When I started this review on June 6th, I was so hyped about this ...

Chris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them ...

Are you looking for some creative outside-the-box locations for your photoshoots this fall? Here are some ideas that are perhaps a little more unconventional. You might think on the surface they are relatively ordinary, but sometimes it pays to take that extra creative step. The ...

I’m very, very happy to announce the Phoblographer’s partnership with Herbs and Kettles Tea — a specialty tea company that’s bound to keep photographers happy and continuously going when they’re editing, shooting, etc. Beyond that, tea is often considered better for your health than ...

Sometimes, the best laid plans of mice and men do not pan out. Wanted to capture some new dragonfly photos. That didn’t quite work out. But I did put together a water lily image that I ended up liking. This is a theme I seem to revisit quite often in my photography practice. The story ...