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Four Intuitive Steps for Meaningful Photography

July 14, 2025 By Massimo Vignoli No Comments

Lions - The king

Photography, by its very nature, is not just about reproducing what the photographer sees but about expressing our inner thoughts. When I journey through the natural world, my interactions with the places and wild animals I witness have stirred so many emotions in my heart. As a photographer, then, the...

The Best Nikon Camera of All Time (a Poll)

July 13, 2025 By Spencer Cox 92 Comments

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Round 3 is over, and we’re into the final 16 cameras of the bracket! Some favorites that are still in the running are the Nikon Z8, the Nikon D850, the Nikon F3, and the Nikon D500. Time to make your voices heard for Round 4, which ends in less than 24 hours!

Photography News: Canon R6 III and R7 II Rumors, Amazon Prime Week Sales

July 13, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 5 Comments

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Jason’s minimalist photograph of the lapwing, published in our article "My Favorite Photos on Photography Life This Year," resonates with me. Viewing it last week reminded me once again that less can truly be more - both in the world of photography and elsewhere. In this week's news roundup, I’ve...

Photographing the Fiery Topaz: A Feathered Gemstone of the Amazon

July 10, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 7 Comments

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The green shadows of the Amazon hide many treasures. From the gold and riches that played a role in the plundering of the world's largest rainforest, to the ones I'm after — living treasures. One river, the Napo, plays a central role in both types. The Napo River is part...

When the Photographer Does Not Shoot

July 8, 2025 By Massimo Vignoli 17 Comments

A path to someware

Often, photographers are driven by the obsessive need to capture the moment, to be productive at all costs. Recently, however, I rewatched a movie that contained a different reflection, one that I would like to share with you today. It is the beauty of choosing not to shoot, to fully...

Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Review

July 8, 2025 By Spencer Cox 16 Comments

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The Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a full-frame mirrorless lens targeted toward videographers and hybrid shooters. Although it isn't Nikon's first PZ (Power Zoom) lens, it's their first that is meant for a professional audience. The high-end nature of the lens is evident not just in the build quality,...

Photography News: Nikon Z8 Firmware Warning, Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Announced

July 6, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 7 Comments

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It isn't always easy to come up with a topic for the opening paragraph of this weekly news. Most of the time, though, I find that life itself provides the inspiration I need. Like right now, for example, as I sit under our garden pergola writing these words and witnessing...

My Favorite Photos on Photography Life This Year

July 5, 2025 By Jason Polak 15 Comments

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One of the coolest things about working at Photography Life is being around a bunch of people who are really passionate about their photography! And although gear, reviews, and just plain maintaining a small website sometimes takes more time than photography itself, I thought I'd look back at our 2025...

How to Photograph Fireworks – Everything You Need to Know

July 3, 2025 By Nasim Mansurov 84 Comments

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Want to learn how to photograph fireworks for the 4th of July or any other occasion? These tips cover everything including your choice of camera equipment, camera settings, composition, and more.

The Nikon Z9 Pushed to the Edge of High ISO

July 2, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 36 Comments

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Remember the days when we eagerly awaited each new camera generation to see how noisy its high ISO photos would be? Not so long ago, ISO 6400 was the absolute limit of real usability. Anything above that was, at best, suitable for special events like UFOs, Loch Ness monsters, or...

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