Well-known storm photographer Mike Olbinski created the annual Storm Photos of the Year contest as a way to help the public recognize the dedication of both professional and amateur storm photographers. Storm photography is often considered one of the most challenging genres to master. Not only does a photographer have to be proficient with composition… Poursuivre la lecture 23 of the Best Storm Photos of the Year
Showcase 2022 Winner: Celia Kujala
Artist’s statement Through my photography my goal is to share both the beauty of the ocean and the conservation stories that need to be told. During the fall of 2020, I spent many hours scuba diving in the Coronado Islands observing California sea lion pup development. My image “The Magician” is special to me because… Poursuivre la lecture Showcase 2022 Winner: Celia Kujala
Photojournalism Now: Friday Round Up – 1 April 2022
This week on Photojournalism Now: Friday Round Up – there are some amazing and devastating photographs coming out of Ukraine, which is not surprising given there are literally thousands of photojournalists and journalists from around the world covering this conflict and the humanitarian crisis. The conflict is being documented from numerous angles – Ron Haviv… Poursuivre la lecture Photojournalism Now: Friday Round Up – 1 April 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro Smartphone Review: Making the Right Kind of Progress
The OnePlus 10 Pro has finally launched outside China, and the camera array is the centerpiece to illustrate how much it wants to be among the best you can get your hands on. Last year’s flagships were both a statement and an experiment. On the one hand, the excellent design and functionality made it clear… Poursuivre la lecture OnePlus 10 Pro Smartphone Review: Making the Right Kind of Progress
Stringent Texas Anti-Drone Law Overturned in Federal Court
A federal judge has overturned the stringent drone laws in Texas, citing that it is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment. The lawsuit challenging the law was brought in 2019 by the National Press Photographer’s Association (NPPA). The drone law in question amounted to a broad ban on drone use for a wide range… Poursuivre la lecture Stringent Texas Anti-Drone Law Overturned in Federal Court
Young Conservation Photographer Cracks Top 100
Evelyn Lewis, Volunteer Raptor Rehabber, releases Michael, a red-shouldered hawk, during flight training. Owl Moon Raptor Center, Boyds, Maryland, 2022 Showcase Top 100, Conservation © Jules Jacobs By Frank Gallagher, NANPA Blog Coordinator Jules Jacobs is a Maryland native now serving in the U.S. Navy and stationed in San Diego, California. In his spare time,… Poursuivre la lecture Young Conservation Photographer Cracks Top 100
JCH Unveils the First Completely New Film Emulation in Nearly 20 Years
Japan Camera Hunter (JCH) has announced the development of FuguFilm 400, a 400 ISO positive film emulation set to arrive later in 2022. JCH claims it is the first completely new reversal film emulsion in nearly two decades. According to a post from Bellamy Hunt, one of the film’s co-developers on Japan Camera Hunter, the… Poursuivre la lecture JCH Unveils the First Completely New Film Emulation in Nearly 20 Years
World Backup Day 2022
By Frank Gallagher, NANPA Blog Coordinator World Backup Day is March 31 and, whether you’re reading this before, during or after that day, it’s worth taking a few minutes to examine and evaluate your backup strategy. You do have one, don’t you? Why backup? World Backup Day aims to raise awareness of the need to… Poursuivre la lecture World Backup Day 2022
Rare 0-Series Leica From 1923 Estimated to Fetch $3.2 Million at Auction
Leica has announced the return of the Leitz Photographica Auction, the world’s largest auction of historic cameras that will be held for the 40th time and celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a special piece this year — the Leica 0-Series No. 105, produced in 1923. Leitz Photographica Auction is renowned for offering beautiful and rare… Poursuivre la lecture Rare 0-Series Leica From 1923 Estimated to Fetch $3.2 Million at Auction
Wedding Photographer Finds Success in Divorce Photography
In 2020, wedding photographer Allie Siarto’s business saw a steep decline as COVID spread, weddings were downsized or canceled, and demand for her services dried up. In the midst of the downturn and pandemic, she decided to expand into an unexpected new niche: divorce photography. Siarto, based in East Lansing, Michigan, about 100 miles northwest… Poursuivre la lecture Wedding Photographer Finds Success in Divorce Photography