Of all the prescriptive nonsense I hear about making photographs, the idea that “real photographers shoot on manual” has to be the most tiresome. As if burdening photographers with an even greater sense of obligation to the shoulds and the should-nots has ever led to greater creative ...

Landscape photography is a captivating art form that allows us to capture the breathtaking beauty of the world around us. From towering mountains to serene seascapes, the possibilities for exploring and capturing the essence of natural landscapes are endless. Here are five tips that will ...

nikon-patent-will-make-every-photographer-happy/">Spread the love Autofocus is one of the most important aspects of photography today for various photographers. Whether you are into street, wedding, events, wildlife, or food photography, a good autofocus lens will help you get the best, ...

It takes a while to learn to use your camera like a photographer for whom the camera feels natural in the hands, to move your fingers across the buttons almost unthinkingly, with intent and purpose. It takes even longer to think like a photographer for whom thoughts about composition and ...

Buying a secondhand camera is a smart move if you’re looking to get great performance for a more affordable price. At the rate that new cameras are coming up, you’re not really missing a lot by getting a camera that is a few years-old. The best secondhand cameras balance image quality, ...

I encountered Damaru Baba in a make-do tent just after sunset, on the bank of the Ganges. He invited me in for chai tea, but was a man of few words and preferred to sit together in silence, as he slowly moved his prayer beads between his fingers. Damaru would spend his mornings and ...

Flower photography is not a widely followed genre, but it is something many photographers grow to appreciate. While it may seem like floral photography is all about point and shoot, it is quite a different process. You need to think about the bloom, the frame, the colors, and how it may ...

 Every photograph I’ve ever made has been a lucky shot. The light was just right; without it, there’d be no mood in the image. The weather cooperated, or it didn’t, but in the end, the resulting rain or fog made for a much more visceral photograph. The elephants lined up just so, and I was ...

Still life photography is all about creating captivating scenes with inanimate objects. While natural light often provides a soft, ethereal quality, artificial light offers precise control and versatility. By combining both, you can achieve stunning results that elevate your still-life ...

‘Nemo’s garden’, 2021By Giacomo d’OrlandoCourtesy of WellcomePhotography Prize 2025 The Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 has announced its finalists, celebrating powerful visual storytelling at the intersection of global health, science, and human experience. This year’s entries were ...