Inspiring video takes you beneath the surface of an ocean photographer’s conservation efforts

If you’re looking for your weekly dose of inspiration, we have it for you. This time, it comes in the form of a TED video wherein conservation photographer Thomas Paschak shares his story of what it is that drives him to capture the work he does and how he hopes to make a difference through […]

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4K macro video makes tabletop landscapes look like ethereal masterpieces

‘Sometimes, the complexity of simplicity makes us fail to preserve the fundament of all we are and all we represent’. This is the opening line for the description of ‘SINGULARITY’, a mesmerizing macro video by award-winning photographer Roman De Giuli. And while it might seem contrived, it couldn’t be more true. That’s because this psychedelic […]

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‘The Kubrick Gaze’: a captivating tribute to the iconic stares of Stanley Kubrick films

Stanley Kubrick is one of the most iconic directors to ever grace the film industry. His unusual shots and techniques might seem unorthodox, but they’re what made him who he is. As a tribute to just one of Kubrick’s many distinct compositions and shooting techniques, Spanish filmmaker Jorge Luengo Ruiz has put together a supercut […]

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A harmonograph is a Spirograph for long exposure photography

I’m sure I’m not the only one who spent countless hours playing around with Spirographs as a kid. Right? You know, those strange gear-like devices that were used in conjunction with a drawing utensil of some sort to create a strangely organized geometric shape from what should’ve been a bunch of scribbles. Now, imagine if […]

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A love letter to action sports photography

Today, in honor of Red Bull’s Illume competition, COOPH has shared an incredibly inspirational video that serves as a ’ tribute to the photographers who travel the planet in their unrelenting pursuit of the perfect shot.’ The two-and-a-half minute video shows a collection of still shots that have been submitted to previous years of the […]

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This mesmerizing timelapse of Saigon was captured on the DJI Osmo

When you think of DJI’s Osmo camera, timelapse photography likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, as it turns out, the gimbal-stabilized 4K footage from the DJI Osmo is a perfect solution to creating incredible hyperlapse videos. Award-winning timelapse photographer Rufus Blackwell took his DJI Osmo on a recent trip to Saigon, […]

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A look at photographic experimentation in the studio

Photography has all sorts of ‘rules’ that we’re told to adhere to: thirds, inverse square, golden mean and so on. While these rules certainly help build the foundation of any great photographer, it’s important to remember to break the rules and step out of the mould every once in a while to learn and gain […]

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