Veteran war photographer Don McCullin receives knighthood in 2017 New Year Honours list

John Aldred

Don McCullin’s 60 year photographic career started during his period of National Service in the RAF. He failed to pass the written theory paper necessary to become a photographer in the RAF. So, he spent his service in the darkroom. During this time, he bought his first camera, a Rolleicord, which he pawned upon returning […]

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Three systems go head-to-head in this camera & lens comparison with some surprising results

John Aldred

There are always new photographers trying to figuring out which system to buy into. There’s also experienced photographers considering switching. They post on Facebook and forums to ask the opinions of others. 99% of the responses will be suggesting the brand they themselves use. It’s inevitable, really. They promote what they know, without really knowing […]

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What are the differences between selfies and self-portraits?

Dunja Djudjic

I am a great fan of self-portraits. I am not the best photographer, but I’m my own best model, that’s for sure. At the same time, I don’t really like selfies and I rarely take them. When I tell this to people, they often ask me “What’s the difference?” I wasn’t sure how to explain […]

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Jerusalem gets its own ‘City Of’ mesmerizing movie

Udi Tirosh

Many big cities around the world get a movie highlighting the city with stunning shots and eye capturing hyperlapse sequences. Now, Jerusalem got one of those movies, Voices of Jerusalem, made by team Kaveret. This by no means was a small project. It is not easy to convey the many faces of the city with […]

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Jerusalem gets its own ‘City Of’ mesmerizing movie

Udi Tirosh

Many big cities around the world get a movie highlighting the city with stunning shots and eye capturing hyperlapse sequences. Now, Jerusalem got one of those movies, Voices of Jerusalem, made by team Kaveret. This by no means was a small project. It is not easy to convey the many faces of the city with […]

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This calendar will give you a photographic assignment for each day of 2017

Udi Tirosh

A week ago, we posted a 52 challenge for 2017, basically it’s a photographic task a week to help you evolve as a photographer. If you want to take it to the next level Photoblog are offering a similar concept. A printable calendar with a-task-a-day for the entire year of 2017. The idea is simple, […]

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Photographer of the Day: Amine Fassi

Susan Kanfer

Category: Travel Photographer: Amine Fassi “Fantazia Ryder- 2 / Colour” I feel like I am in the desert standing beside the rider, artfully portrayed by Photographer of the Day Amine Fassi. The moment is certainly captured with the horse rearing its head and showing teeth and the dust swirling.  And we have a sense of…

Magic Lantern makes Canon shoot Lossless 14-bit DNGs right in camera

Udi Tirosh

Here is something that can have a huge impact on how Canon shooters will aces their files. Up till now, they were dependant on Canon’s proprietary raw format – CR2. But a recent proof of concept from Magic Lantern shows that Canon bodies can shoot DNG right inside the camera. As a short recap, each […]

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