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Ron Howard's new documentary movie, Avedon, reminds us why the greatest photographer of the 20th century didn't care what camera he used
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (374+ words) Premiering at Cannes this week, the film shows us how the greatest images come from reading people, not mastering f-stops The film, which had its world premiere at Cannes this week and is made in collaboration with the Richard Avedon…...
Why Perfect Photos Might Be Killing Your Creativity
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (265+ words) Fstoppers Shooting the same iconic locations as everyone else is a trap most fall into without realizing it. This video makes a compelling case that the most memorable images aren't the ones that show everything perfectly; they're the ones that…...
The Best Canon Lenses for Portrait Photographers Under $400
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (99+ words) The Phoblographer The Phoblographer may receive affiliate compensation for products purchased using links in this article. For more information, please visit our Disclaimers page. Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7. 1 IS STM Canon RF 50mm F1. 8 Looking at the bokeh, it's hard to tell the shots…...
Why Photographers Hate Juergen Teller
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (8+ words) Why So Many Photographers Hate Juergen Teller Fstoppers...
Why Authenticity Became Photography's Market Shift
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (185+ words) Every January, the trend forecasts roll in. And every year for at least the last five, "authenticity" has appeared somewhere on the list, wedged between AI predictions and whatever retro aesthetic is cycling back. By now, it would be reasonable…...
The Best Classic Sigma Lenses for Portraits Under $1000
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (359+ words) The Phoblographer The Phoblographer may receive affiliate compensation for products purchased using links in this article. For more information, please visit our Disclaimers page. The Best Classic Sigma Lenses for Portraits Under $1000 Sigma 50mm f1. 4 DG HSM Art Sigma's 50mm f1. 4 is super sharp....
Fisheye Portraits: Sigma 15mm f/1. 4 Reimagined
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1069+ words) It distorts faces. It bends lines. It makes people look weird. And honestly, they're not wrong. But they're also not thinking about it the right way. For one of our recent shoots, we built an entire portrait concept around the…...
Sensation, controversy: premier portrait to be unveiled
2+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) It's the Archibald, so everyone has an opinion. Ahead of the winner's announcement on Friday, 59 finalists have been on public display at the Art Gallery of NSW, with various critics weighing in. "It's no surprise that the Archibald Prize is…...
The Best 24-70mm Lenses for Serious Enthusiasts
2+ week, 3+ day ago (109+ words) The Phoblographer The Phoblographer may receive affiliate compensation for products purchased using links in this article. For more information, please visit our Disclaimers page. When it comes to choosing a zoom lens that can do it all, then you have…...
Fred Pompermayer on the Journey of a Big Wave Photographer
2+ week, 4+ day ago (608+ words) At the same time, I've always had a strong sense of adventure and curiosity. I was constantly drawn to challenges, especially in nature and action sports. Growing up, I lived four hours from the ocean, but I was obsessed with…...