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Photographer Eugene Tumusiime was enamored with the idea of using glass prisms for photography but did not have access to one. To scratch that creative itch, he decided to try using glassware from around his home. Tumusi...

Cross polarization is a technique that uses two polarizing filters – one on the light source and on e on the camera lens – to get rid of unwanted specular reflections. This article is part one of a two-part series ex...

In the latest in the ongoing saga involving Magnum Photos, the company has made good on its promise to publish its previously-private Code of Conduct. In it, the company specifically bans the publication of images withou...

Visual artist Sulabh Lamba has a passion for sunsets and photography. He has created a body of work over the last 6 years that consists of hilarious illusions showing silhouettes of people interacting with the setting su...

I've been writing for a while now on this single idea: that photographs transport you, in a sense, to the scene of the photograph; that you therefore react to photographs as if you were there, viscerally; that you react ...

Qualcomm has introduced its new Snapdragon 870 5G mobile platform, a system-on-a-chip (SoC) that's essentially a refreshed version of its Snapdragon 865+ chipset. This new SoC is made for manufacturers who want to releas...

A powerful and damning testament on the horrors of war

Nikon’s worrisome financial situation has cascaded as a result of the deflated camera market caused by the fallout from COVID-19, and in an effort to recover from what is expected to be its worst financial year ever, N...

Google Street View cameras have now captured over 170 billion photos from 10 million miles around the globe. But if you’re not comfortable with the fact that anyone can “visit” your home digitally, did you know you...

One week before what would be my only photoshoot of 2020, I received a phone call that broke me emotionally. My producer, friend and all-around incredible person, Eric, had taken his own life. Eric had been diagnosed wit...

A fascinating and beautifully shot time lapse by Boxlapse

Reports emerged recently that the iPhone 12’s camera can’t be repaired well by third-party repair shops — even swapping it for a genuine Apple camera module causes functionality issues. Now it seems Apple may soon ...

While Sony likes to mention to the media that it is the #1 interchangeable lens mirrorless (ILM) brand globally, its statistics often refer specifically to full-frame. Across all ILM cameras, Canon and Olympus have been ...

Underwater photographer Barbara Cole is best known for her beautiful portraits of people--stunning creations that seem to walk the line between photography and painting. But her most recent project, Appearances, explores...

Introduction Recently, I kicked off a new series of articles comparing the software provided by camera manufacturers with one of their most popular third-party alternatives, pitting Canon Digital Photo Professional head-...

During its recent Unpacked event, Samsung revealed its new S21 flagship smartphones, including the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra. Though both the S21 and S21 Plus models retain essentially the same camera hardware f...

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a new standard prime lens for EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at just £$200, it's also the cheapest native RF lens currently available. Read our in-depth Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 ST...

If you've read this site for a long time, you know my feelings about the photo industry. I love cameras. I adore what's creatively possible with them. And I believe that while the lower end has risen up, the higher end h...

A graduate ND filter is one of the most challenging types of lens filters to use. Slotting it into just the right spot can mean a big difference to the scenes you photograph. Keeping them clean is also crucial to better ...

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"I think my Monuments series is the most successful and impactful project I have done so far," says Benoit Lapray. He adds, "It's the one that gives me the greatest sense of pride." Lapray's unique series is a large scal...