Flickr’s Camera Uploads Dominated by Smartphones, Mirorrles almost Non-Existing

Udi Tirosh

Flickr has just released their new year in review statistics. Some stats are surprising, some are obvious. What is pretty obvious is that Flickr uploads is dominated by smartphones (42% of photos). Actually, it is dominated by iPhones. 4 of the 5 most popular Cameras on Flickr are iPhones, with one being a Samsung Galaxy. Second in […]

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How To Take A Classic Three Light Studio Portrait With Hardware Store LED Light Bulbs

JP Danko

When I was getting started with photography, I knew that I had to learn how to light a subject indoors, but I couldn’t afford studio strobes – or even a hot shoe flash. I ended up learning how to use artificial light by re-purposing a set of three 500 watt halogen work lights.  They turned […]

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Phase One Acquires Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd.

Eric Reagan

Phase One, known for its medium format digital backs and Capture One software, has purchased Mamiya’s assets after holding 45% of it shares since 2009. As part of the acquisition, the company has established Phase One Japan to oversee manufacturing operations in Japan. Mamiya has been home to medium format camera systems for over 40 years […]

Photo of the Day: A New Hierarchy

Mark Morrow

Category: Architecture Photograph: A New Hierarchy – One World Observatory – New York, NY by Michael Muraz. Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community, right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this article.   This Post Sponsored by: Perfectly Clear for Photoshop or Lightroom is all about saving you […]

Photo Recipes: Scott Kelby on how to blend light sources

Kathrine Anker

In his series in Digital Camera magazine and Digital Camera World, the legendary Scott Kelby reveals some of the behind-the-scenes secrets of some of his favourite images. This month Scott explains how to add just enough flash to enhance a portrait but retain a natural look. Words and images by Scott Kelby. You can follow Scott… Continue reading →

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Photoshop Artist Makes Kids Dream Jobs Instantly Happen

Udi Tirosh

I have two daughters (11 and 4) and one son (7). They wanna be: an actress, a robot maker and a dancer-chef-teacher-driver. I’ll let you do the match up. Actually many of us had “dream jobs” when we were growing up and for some, we never got to experience those dreams because life took us on different […]

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You Can Now Own a Super-Rare Nikkor 10mm Fisheye Lens With 180º Field of View for Only $10K

Gannon Burgett

Are you a Nikon shooter? Do you have $10,000 laying around? Do you like to shoot REALLY wide? If you answered ‘yes’ to all three of the above questions, I have good news for you. You can pick up your very own Nikkor 10mm f/5.6 Fisheye Lens on Ebay. The lens is in mint condition, numbered 180470 […]

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Phase One Buys Out Mamiya, Obtains Critical Mass in the Medium Format Market

Gannon Burgett

Today seems to be about buyouts. Just a few hours ago we shared a report that said Nikon has acquired Samsung’s NX camera technology. Now, Phase One has announced it’s bought out Mamiya Digital Imaging, giving Phase One full control of all Mamiya assets, including camera and lens production facilities. The two companies have a short, […]

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Every Photographer Has a Place

Nicci Widener

One of the most common posts I see in photography forums and groups are those upset about the prices other photographers are charging. While this may be a bit of a controversial post, I’d like to offer another way to view this oft argued subject. It never fails, after a year or two of charging for […]