These Simple Animations Are an Intro to Film Photography
Back in February, we shared a simple animation made by the film brand Ilford that shows how a film SLR works. It turns...
This is What Actually Happens Every Time Your Computer Rotates a Photo
Rotating an image in Photoshop might seem like a pretty simple process: you just… rotate it, right? Not quite. As this video from...
Instagram to Clearly Label Sponsored Photos with Product Placements
When Facebook took over Instagram, it was clear it would adopt the same changes seen in Facebook news feeds that are known so well. Algorithms push...
Video: This Large Bird is Not a Fan of Wildlife Photographers
Wildlife photography can be tough if your subject insists on making life difficult for you. Here’s a video that shows a recent encounter...
Quick Tip: How to Make a Creative Bokeh Backdrop for Portraits
In this creative 2-minute tutorial, Ukranian photographer Anya Anti demonstrates how to make an interesting bokeh effect using shapes cut out of a paper...
This Gorgeous 10-Second Milky Way Photo Was Shot Hand-Held
In an attempt to one-up photographer Aurel Manea, who shot these hand-held Milky Way photos with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II last...
The Dangers of Photography Addiction
Photography is dangerous. Just editing a photo and getting OK results is enough to get you hooked.
Then you get an entry-level DSLR. And...
This Video Explains All 27 Photoshop Blending Modes in Detail
There are 27 different blending modes in Photoshop, and unless you’re a real retouching junkie, chances are good you haven’t explored each and...
NASA Photo Shows Turquoise Plankton Bloom in the Black Sea
Aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite, the MODIS captures imagery of the Earth’s water bodies. On May 29, it captured the data used to create...
Why I Only Use One Lens
After many years of experience using different lenses, I now have resorted to only using a single prime lens. I started with a...
Photo Pod is a Personal Tent That Keeps Photographers Dry and Warm
Need something more than a wearable umbrella for your outdoor photography in bad weather? Check out the Photo Pod. It’s a tiny personal...
See How this Clever Stop-Motion Film Was Made with Real People
Pixilation is stop-motion created using real people, and this quirky dance video from animation studio Frame Order is a brilliant example of the...