The renowned documentary photographer Josef Koudelka noted in his diaries "A good photograph is a miracle - and not many of them happen." And what is a good photograph, according to him? "A good photograph is the one that gets into your brain, the one you don't forget, the one that...
Bird Photography in Southeastern Arizona
At the beginning of May, I travelled to southeastern Arizona on a wildlife photography trip. This is one of the southernmost areas of the United States. Thanks to its dry desert environment, the species here are quite different than those found in many other parts of North America. After arriving,...
Canon’s R7 and R10 Breathe Life into APS-C
The past several years haven't been kind to the 1.5x crop sensor camera. Other than Fuji, every major manufacturer of aps-c cameras has shifted their focus toward full frame. Canon's most recent aps-c camera was their M50 Mark II in October 2020; Sony's newest (late-2019) a6100 and a6600 have already...
Secrets Of Professional Photography: Ondřej Prosický Interview
Over the years at Photography Life, you've become accustomed to reading reviews of cameras, lenses and other equipment. We regularly teach you how to photograph various common subjects. And now, in a planned series of interviews with inspiring and successful photographers, we would like to let you into the secrets...
Weekly News: Leica & Tokina Lenses, Face Recovery AI
The famous war photographer Robert Capa once said, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.” I often find myself trying to squeeze more of the subject into an image, as with today’s photos of two kingfishers. I have also squeezed some important photography news into this quick article.
13 Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners
One of the great challenges of wildlife photography is that there are so many things to consider in such a short amount of time. Even if you do everything right, the uncontrollable stuff can still stop you from getting "the shot." However, there are some basic tips that are easy...
What’s My Camera Gear for Real Estate Photography?
Real estate photography can be quite gear-intensive, especially compared to some other photographic genres. Finding the best camera equipment for your real estate workflow can make the difference between delivering great quality images to your clients, and having to spend a lot of extra time on post-processing. In this guide,...
Weekly News: Fuji & Canon Rumors, Photoshop Update
If you're reading this Weekly News, it means you made it through Friday the 13th. By the way, did you know that in Latin America, the unlucky day is Tuesday the 13th? So watch out for September, damas y caballeros. But let's see what interesting news this week has brought....
Best and Worst Deals of Nikon’s May Sales
A few times a year, Nikon tends to go wild and put nearly all their current products on sale. Now is one of those times, with a big sale that lasts until May 29. Which deals are worthwhile and which ones are duds? I’ll go through each product one by one below.
DJI Launches Mini 3 Pro: 4K 60p Video, 48MP Photos, 249g
DJI has officially launched the Mini 3 Pro, a drone that features high-end and novel capabilities, like 4K60 video, up to 47 minutes of flight time, and APAS 4.0 obstacle detection and avoidance. Importantly, the Mini 3 Pro with the Intelligent Flight Battery still comes in at under 250g. For...