Better Photos Through Math

Wired magazine’s Jordan Ellenberg recently published an interesting piece about math.

By DPMag

Wired magazine’s Jordan Ellenberg recently published an interesting piece about math. (So far, this does not pertain to photography, I know, but trust me—it will.) The story was based on the sparsity principle, which is a mathematical concept that states… well, I don’t exactly understand what it states. But some other smart people do, and this... Read more

Serious D-SLR Moviemaking Gear

Are you considering turning your D-SLR into an HD-movie-making machine?

By DPMag

Are you looking for a little more inspiration in your life? Do you struggle with the search for meaning in photography? If so, take a few minutes to watch this great TED talk from National Geographic photography director David Griffin. Not only is Griffin’s presentation full of valuable insights into how photography connects us and how we all... Read more

How Photography Connects Us

Are you looking for a little more inspiration in your life?

By Damian Greene

Learning HDR

High-Dynamic Range processing, known popularly as “HDR,” is a bit of a controversial topic.

By Damian Greene

High-Dynamic Range processing, known popularly as “HDR,” is a bit of a controversial topic. Many photographers love it for its visceral, hyper-real grabbing power. When you see an HDR image, it epitomizes “eye candy.” That’s also part of the problem if you’re on the other side of the fence, the side which says HDR is too over the top, too... Read more

iPad For Photographers

Apple’s iPad has a lot to offer photographers—it may be the ultimate photo accessory.

By DPMag

Apple’s iPad has a lot to offer photographers—it may be the ultimate photo accessory. First, you’ll be able to connect your digital camera to the iPad and download photos, giving you the peace of mind of an instant backup, plus the ability to review images on a much larger screen than the camera’s LCD. You’ll also be able to e-mail photos... Read more

An Anachronistic Acronym

The acronym “SLR” is increasingly less useful as a generic term for interchangeable lens cameras.

By DPMag

The acronym “SLR” is increasingly less useful as a generic term for interchangeable lens cameras. For decades, the most popular camera design with the ability to swap lenses was indeed a single-lens reflex. And while that design remains dominant among interchangeable-lens models, a newer design, which eliminates the mirror box in favor of a completely... Read more

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