New App ‘Skylight Forecast’ Predicts Great Sunsets and Golden Hour Light
Lux Camera, has announced a new app, Skylight Forecast, designed to predict evening light, helping photographers capture better sunset shots more consistently.
Nikon Z8 Hands-On: This Apple Didn’t Fall Far From the Z9 Tree
As a parent, you hope that your children will emulate your best traits, but also blaze new trails and achieve greatness beyond their own. You hope that lessons will be learned from your own mistakes and that your weaknesses will not be theirs. Is the Nikon Z9 a proud parent?
Heike Odermatt Teaches People to Love Nature Through Photography
PetaPixel saw nature photographer Heike Odermatt's work featured in the "Gallery" section of the most recent issue of Elements Magazine and was instantly struck by Odermatt's featured image of a reflection in a harsh, Arctic landscape.
Chasing the Light at White Sands National Park
America’s national parks are a true source of pride. Each is unique in what it offers and this is certainly true of one of the more off-the-beaten-track parks.
Drones and Pyrotechnics Combine in an Incredible Light Painting Series
French visual artist Jadikan has long been passionate about photography. Since 2005, he has integrated light painting into his photography, and the technique is heavily utilized throughout Jadikan's impressive portfolio.
Why I Spent 30 Days Photographing the Same Beach
Most of the time in landscape photography, we plan to visit several incredible destinations and photograph them over the course of a week-long trip, typically capturing seven or eight different places.
Photographer’s Optical Illusion Photos Make the Moon Look Gigantic
Photographer Nina Wolfe shoots gorgeous photos using forced perspective to show the Moon illusion, the optical illusion that causes the Moon to look much larger when it's closer to the horizon than when it's higher in the sky.
The Winning Aerial Photos from the SkyPixel 2023 Competition
SkyPixel, one of the most popular aerial imagery online communities in the world, has announced the winners of the eighth annual Photo and Video Contest.
How to Deal with Extreme Dynamic Range in Landscape Photography
No doubt most of us have found ourselves in the following situation... You’ve discovered a beautiful landscape scene that you’ve carefully composed in your camera’s viewfinder. Your camera is on a tripod and there’s no wind, so you’re feeling confident that you’ll be able to capture everything in one shot with both a small aperture and a slow shutter speed. Things are looking great!
Photographer Captures Beauty from Iceland to the Edges of the Earth
Pelican Pro photographer and filmmaker Benjamin Hardman was so drawn to arctic landscapes, he traded in his life on the warm shores of Australia to live in Iceland, one of the harshest environments on Earth.
Acclaimed Travel Photographer Shares 7 Must-Take Expedition Cruises
Today, interest in adventure travel is at an all-time high. Most modern day travelers design their travel itineraries based on the exciting experiences that it will provide. For photographers, this is especially true, as portfolio worthy images often come from adventurous experiences.
Compare How 7 Pro Landscape Photographers Edited the Same Photo
Every photographer tries to develop a personal look to their images, and that is no better shown than by asking a group of them to apply their style to the same photo.
Laowa Unveils the 6mm f/2 Zero-D: The Widest-Ever Rectilinear MFT Lens
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT rectilinear lens, the "Photo Version" of the previously released 6mm T2.1 Cine Lens that offers the same image quality as the cine version but finally adds electronic components for in-camera controls and proper EXIF information recording.
Unique Techniques for Capturing Better Waterfall Photos
Timelapse and landscape photographer Michael Shainblum has shared a tip-filled guide showing how he uses long exposures to capture some of his more creative waterfall images in the Pacific Northwest.
15 Photos From the 2022 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year
Capture the Atlas has published its annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year selections, which feature the best photos of the aurora borealis or australis captured from around the world.
Landscape Photo Awards That ‘Value Authenticity’ Announce 2022 Winners
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards, which focuses on recognizing realism in photography, has announced the winners of its 2022 competition.
Capturing Serene Photos of Iceland’s Volcanic Lava Flows
During his recent trip to Iceland, landscape and adventure photographer Michael Shainblum managed to check a decade-old subject off of his photography bucket list by capturing some incredible images of lava during a volcanic eruption in Fagradalsfjall.
How to Do Armchair Location Scouting for Outdoor Photos
Being an accomplished photographer means developing a range of complementary skills all of which combine in an agreeable process that, hopefully, results in good photographs.
How To Get Great Photos in Any Weather Condition
Landscape and adventure photographer Michael Shainblum has taken another trip to Iceland and shares some tips on how to get great photographs no matter what the weather condition.
Timelapse Shows the Varied, Staggering Beauty of the Dolomites
Landscape photographer Christian Möhrle recently spent a week in the northern reaches of Italy to create a gorgeous timelapse film of the Dolomites that showcases its varied landscape and stunning beauty.
8 Ways Storytelling Can Improve Your Photos and Videos
Photography and filmmaking wasn’t always a part of Kane Andrade’s career path. The San Francisco Bay Area native and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador originally was interested in animation before joining the military. That military experience would wound up changing the course of his life and ignited the flame that inspired him to tell the seldom heard stories of those within his community.
Photo of Sunflowers and Aurora Taken Moments Before Camera Broke
Aurora chasing photographer MaryBeth Kiczenski had to battle a camera that failed on her to capture this gorgeous photo of the northern lights dancing over a sunflower field.
NiSi’s New Range of Camera Filters Are Made Specifically for iPhone
Filter company NiSi has announced a trio of Smartphone Filter Kits for iPhone users including Landscape, Filmmaker, and Cinema packages.
Frame Within a Frame in Landscape Photography
What is the most common compositional rule in photography? Most likely your answer is the rule of thirds. Undoubtedly, this is a very powerful technique to compose an appealing photograph, but is it the only way? Of course not.
How Chris Burkard Shot Iceland’s Latest Volcanic Eruption for NatGeo
On the ground in what has become a very active volcanic area, photographer Chris Burkard explains what it was like photographing for National Geographic as Iceland experienced its second volcanic eruption in as many years.
Tips To Help You Capture Excellent Long Exposure Fog Photos
Acclaimed landscape and timelapse photographer Michael Shainblum has shared an informative guide that explains how he uses long exposures to capture his incredible fog photos.
Washington State’s Striking Beauty Through the Eyes of 7 Photographers
Photo Cascadia, a group of seven photographers focused on capturing striking landscapes, has curated the collective's 200 best photos featuring Washington state's natural beauty and compiled them in a print book.
‘Cowspines’ Photo Series Captures Abstract Bovine Landscapes
Living on a farm, photographer Kate Kirkwood became accepted by two herds of cows grazing nearby. While getting to know the inquisitive but gentle animals, Kirkwood captured a unique series of bovine abstracts she calls "Cowspines."
Online Magazine Showcases Timeless, Sophisticated Landscape Photos
Co-editors Steven Friendman and Olaf Sztaba created Elements, an online publication for the finest timeless landscape photography shot by amateurs and seasoned professionals alike.
How to Photograph Blooming Wildflowers on Digital or Film Cameras
Landscape photographer Michael Shainblum went wildflower spotting in his latest video to provide some tips on how to best capture nature's blooming beauty.