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12 Tips For Snow Photography
So you got a new camera for the holidays, and you’re excited to take it to the snow. Congratulations! Let’s make sure you have a great experience and get wonderful photos.
PhotoJoseph
Snow photography can be wonderful, fun and rewarding. But if you’re ill-prepared, it can be frustrating, tedious and leave you with no good shots at all! In this video, I cover 12 tips to help you ensure you get the most from your winter shooting experience while keeping your camera safe and dry. From keeping your batteries lasting long and protecting... Read more

Capture One 12 Launches With Powerful New Features
Capture One 12 was redesigned and reimagined for the needs of today’s creatives and expanded for tomorrow’s solutions
DL Byron
In the three years since a Danish upstart arrived as an urgent replacement for Aperture when Apple killed their pro photo app, Capture One has come into its own, maturing from software once primarily used in studios to a daily app for a wider range of photographers that manage high volumes, work primarily in RAW and expect precise image editing. Shipping... Read more

Leica D-Lux 7: Compact And Powerful
For Leica, this is where compact size meets high performance at an entry-level price
DL Byron
Leica has updated their D-Lux camera with a versatile lens, a high-resolution image sensor and touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C charging and more. Quite a bit more. Where I’ve shared stories about Leica doing their own thing without regard to the Japanese camera brands, with this model they’re outright competing. The... Read more

Save Money On Canon 5D Mark IV DSLRs And DSLR Kits With Great Black Friday Deals At B&H
The holidays are right around the corner, and B&H is offering great deals on Canon full-frame DSLRs and kits this week for Black Friday
The Editors Of Digital Photo Magazine
Historically, gaming systems, audio decives and HDTVs have dominated sales in Black Friday weekend circulars and website listings. However, this year you’ll find more than your average number of great digital-camera deals. Since it’s been a banner year for new digital camera introductions, particularly at the pro and enthusiast levels. For instance,... Read more

Save Money On Canon Lenses With Great Black Friday Deals At B&H
The holidays are right around the corner, and B&H is offering great deals on select Canon lenses this week for Black Friday
The Editors Of Digital Photo Magazine
This year you’ll find more than your average number of great digital-camera deals since it’s been a banner year for new digital camera introductions, particularly at the pro and enthusiast levels. For instance, Canon made big news this past summer by joining Sony in offering full-frame digital camera systems and compatible lenses. However, Canon... Read more

Save Money On Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras With Great Black Friday Deals At B&H
The holidays are right around the corner, and B&H is offering great deals on select Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras this week for Black Friday
The Editors Of Digital Photo Magazine
Historically, HDTVs, gaming systems and audio devices have dominated sales in Black Friday weekend circulars and website listings. However, this year you’ll find more than your average number of great digital-camera deals since it’s been a banner year for new digital camera introductions, particularly at the pro and enthusiast levels. That’s great... Read more

Save Money On Canon 6D Mark II DSLRs And DSLR Kits With Great Black Friday Deals At B&H
The holidays are right around the corner, and B&H is offering great deals on Canon full-frame DSLRs and kits this week for Black Friday
The Editors Of Digital Photo Magazine
Historically, HDTVs, gaming systems and audio devices have dominated sales in Black Friday weekend circulars and website listings. However, this year you’ll find more than your average number of great digital-camera deals since it’s been a banner year for new digital camera introductions, particularly at the pro and enthusiast levels. That’s great... Read more

Suggested Reading: Make Better Pictures
For the aspiring photographer, Make Better Pictures by Henry Horenstein offers more than 100 tips
DL Byron
When I wrote a book, back in the days of blogging, the publisher told me it was meant to be read on an airplane and flipped through. That’s harder than it sounds, and with that background, I appreciate Henry Horenstein’s Make Better Pictures. The paperback is already in my bag for the next flight. It’s a flip-through style book with... Read more

Getting Started With Video For Photographers
Many still photographers are reluctant to start shooting video, but the red button on your camera isn't all that scary after all
PhotoJoseph
For many still photographers, especially those who’ve been doing it for a really long time, the idea of starting to shoot video is a big, scary thing. Yes, there are a lot more components and considerations when shooting video than with still photos, but in many ways, it isn’t all that different than traditional photography. That big red... Read more

Leica Announces Q-P
The Q-P is a refined design and kit of Leica's compact full-frame, fixed-lens Q
DL Byron
In a mirrorless market bristling with updates from Canon, Nikon and Sony, Leica just continues to do its own thing. And, for that, they deserve credit. Of course, that thing they do comes with a hefty price tag, but Leica doesn’t even have to call their cameras mirrorless to drive media attention or their customers to purchase. For the record,... Read more

New Digital Tools From Apple for Photographers, Filmmakers And Creatives
A thoroughly redesigned Apple iPad Pro tops exciting announcements at Apple's latest special event
By Terry Sullivan
Earlier today, in a packed theater at the Brooklyn Museum of Music in New York City, Apple unveiled three new pieces of computer hardware that will no doubt be of interest to anyone involved in creating photos, videos and multimedia. The new products include a new Apple iPad Pro tablet, Air laptop and Mac Mini. The most prominent for creatives of all... Read more

Documentary Photographer Sarah Blesener Wins Prestigious Photo-J Fellowship
On October 17, 2018, the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund honored several photographers at the fund’s 39th annual awards ceremony
By Terry Sullivan
Documentary photographer Sarah Blesener Wins Prestigious Photo-J Fellowship
Sarah Blesener accepting the fellowship grant at the 39th annual W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund awards ceremony. Former LIFE magazine photographer and renowned photojournalist W. Eugene Smith once wrote about his work as a photographer: “I am a compassionate cynic. Yet I believe I am one of the most affirmative photographers around. I have tried to... Read more
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