Nikon has announced the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, price tag £3,299.00 / €3,849, a new portable telephoto lens in Nikon’s premium S range. Aimed at wildlife and sports photographers, the new Nikon Z super-telephoto lens weighs 1,245g and…
Nikon has announced the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, price tag £3,299.00 / €3,849, a new portable telephoto lens in Nikon’s premium S range. Aimed at wildlife and sports photographers, the new Nikon Z super-telephoto lens weighs 1,245g and…
As a photographer and writer, I spend hours a day at the keyboard, often twisting up my hand to hit just the right keyboard shortcut in Photoshop. Over time, I started to get some wrist and shoulder pain after long…
So what exactly is an “Adjustment Layer” in Photoshop, and what does it enable you to do? According to Adobe it’s “a layer that lets you apply color and tonal values to your image without permanently changing pixel values.” In…
(Editor’s Note: You can read ”On the Road” columnist Deborah Sandidge’s other columns here). Most of my columns for this website concern the ideas and purposes behind the photographs I take. I always include information about the technology used to…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Each year, British Journal of Photography presents its Ones To Watch – a selection of emerging image-makers, chosen from a list of nearly 500 nominations. Collectively, these 15 talents provide a window into where photography is heading,…
Insta360 today announces the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 edition. This new camera has been co-engineered with premium camera manufacturer Leica. This new 360º camera aims to raise the bar and features dual 1-inch sensors that are capable of capturing high quality…
Silhouettes need not be shot only at dawn or dusk. This mid-afternoon photograph combines an element of intrigue with an alternate way of seeing wildlife. Photograph/Jayanth Sharma Once you get past the basics, start thinking out of the box. Raj…
There is a sense of mystical wonder in Predrag’s underwater images. It is almost as if you are visiting an ocean in another universe. Photograph Predrag Vuckovic Predrag Vuckovic Chandni Gajria speaks with extreme sports photographer Predrag Vuckovic, as he…
In 2019, Lyons was offered an artist residency at Casa do Rio, an organisation that supports the teenagers and young people living in the Brazilian Amazon. When he arrived, he acclimated to the environs by meditating in the wild, walking…
What if we told you that by watching a five-minute video you can prevent Photoshop disaster—or at least save hours of frustration rebuilding an image you messed up by mistake? That’s what we thought. So pull up a chair and…
Let’s face it: Most of us are passionate about gear, and we regularly update our equipment. The medical term for this affliction is Gear Acquisition Syndrome—commonly known as G.A.S. The topic of today’s video isn’t a cure for this malady.…
Photograph by: Walker Evans Image Source: The J. Paul Getty Museum Before photographs of everyday still life objects entered mainstream photography, Walker Evans had already commenced work on this front; as a matter of fact, inspired photographers that came after…
‘Point of departure’ is a term used quite eloquently by a number of photographers including Ralph Gibson. A look at some of his work will give an idea of the concept of it. This image of a petrol spill on…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Each year, British Journal of Photography presents its Ones To Watch – a selection of emerging image-makers, chosen from a list of nearly 500 nominations. Collectively, these 15 talents provide a window into where photography is heading,…
The famous photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson once said that “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” If I were a photographer just starting my photography career it would fill me with hope that I could make my way to mastery in…
In B&w portraits, it is very important to identify the subject, compose accordingly, and then capture the mood. Photograph/Sujan Sarkar I shot this photograph in a small village called Mekhliganj in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. Since I teach at the…
Photographs/Dinesh Khanna The Delhi Photo Festival has finally come to a close and what an intense, inspirational and exciting time it has been. It is phenomenal being able to witness the fantastic work of photographers from around the world, but…
“Photography is something you learn to love very quickly. I know that many, many things are going to ask me to have their pictures taken and I will take them all.” —Jacques-Henri Lartigue (1894-1986) Jacques Henri Lartigue was a French photographer…
Photo by Michal Matlon on Unsplash. Making an avoidable mistake can cost you a great shot, your precious inner tranquility, and sometimes cold cash. Everyone blunders now and again; missteps are an integral part of the trial-and-error method of learning…
Photo by Michal Matlon on Unsplash. Making an avoidable mistake can cost you a great shot, your precious inner tranquility, and sometimes cold cash. Everyone blunders now and again; missteps are an integral part of the trial-and-error method of learning…
The great thing about cityscape photography is that when you run out of ideas, there’s always a city or town nearby. By following the straightforward advice below, you’ll be able to capture “perfect” photos wherever you live. Another advantage to…
I decided to completely eliminate the human element from the frame to create abstract forms. Photograph/Riddhi Parekh Riddhi Parekh combines her penchant for stark, vivid colours with her love for a roadside cup of tea. My Assignment Description: To graphically…
How do I avoid the ugly shadow that I get when using the onboard flash with my wide angle lens? Ritika Chawla , New Delhi, via emailThe on-board flash gave an ugly shadow in this situation, due to which, a…
Photograph/Krupali Raiyani During the rainy season, the light can either fascinate and inspire you or it could do just the opposite—frustrate and annoy. From the time the clouds begin to gather, to the actual rain and the time beyond, the…
Opening today, the show features over 30 international artists, including Ai Weiwei, John Yuyi, Cindy Sherman, and more “Follow the rule of thirds, catch the decisive moment, master the shutter speed, play against the camera, collect likes and followers, challenge…
Shooting portraits in natural light is a lot harder than it looks. It can be even more of a challenge if you’re capturing swimwear or boudoir portraits outdoors using only sunlight. This might seem counterintuitive. What’s so hard about photographing…
We often refer to French optical specialist Mathieu as a “weird Lens guru” because he always has a few oddball tricks up his sleeve. Sometimes his videos are about adapting cheap vintage lenses to modern digital cameras, while other times…
Background removal used to be an arduous task requiring somewhat advanced editing skills. Thanks to recent developments in Photoshop, however, this task is now so easy that anyone can quickly get the job done. There are a number of reasons…
These photographers are featured in the latest issue of BJP, alongside our regular segments – ‘On Location’ in Paris and ‘In the Studio’ with Noémie Goudal. In the intelligence section, Gem Fletcher considers the messy and unglamorous reality of the…
Reading Time: 3 minutes23 Each year, British Journal of Photography presents its Ones To Watch – a selection of emerging image-makers, chosen from a list of nearly 450 nominations. Collectively, these 15 talents provide a window into where photography is heading,…
Adobe is constantly adding new features to Lightroom so it’s easy to miss some of the coolest fresh stuff. That’s why we like to highlight cool new Lightroom tools that you may have missed. Photographer and popular YouTuber Peter McKinnon…
Adobe is constantly adding new features to Lightroom so it’s easy to miss some of the coolest fresh stuff. That’s why we like to highlight cool new Lightroom tools that you may have missed. Photographer and popular YouTuber Peter McKinnon…
I’ve gone on two photography trips recently with very different results. The first trip led mostly to duds, aside from a single portfolio-quality image. The second led to dozens of publishable shots and multiple for my portfolio. It made me…
There are two basic genres of macro photography. One is shooting tiny subject like jewelry and stamps with supplemental light indoors. Perhaps more popular, especially this time of year, is capturing outdoor close-up photos of both inanimate and living subjects.…
Given a choice, most outdoor photographers prefer to shoot at the beginning or end of the day. At Blue Hour, just before sunrise, the landscape is bathed in soft, cool tones, while at Golden Hour, just after sunset, beautiful warm…
Sheba Chhachhi “I have always been drawn to ‘odd’ women. I feel an affinity, a resonance with women who don’t fit the norm – perhaps recognising aspects of myself – and this is reflected in my photographic work,” Chhachhi stated,…
The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 offers a field of view similar to a normal 50mm lens, and has a macro capability of 1:1 magnification. Shridhar Kunte put this lens under the scanner. Around mid 2021, Nikon introduced two macro…
The 50mm lens is so easy to use that you can give all your attention to light and composition. Photograph/Ken Rockwell If you were allowed to use only one lens all through you life, which one would that be? Which…
K A Mandanna Wins Bronze in FIAP Nature Biennial 2010 This photo of Wild Dogs hunting a Sambar deer won Mandanna a bronze honour in the 15th FIAP Nature Biennial. Photograph/K A Mandanna “I want to take wildlife photography seriously,…