“Often in the darkest of times is when you see the brightest flame,” says American photojournalist Matthew McDermott about the spirit he observed of his countrymen on 9/11. Rushing to the site of the attack with two cameras and 24 rolls of film, he was one of the last to leave that day. His historic…
We’ve done more than a handful of interviews with photographers about the tragic day that changed the lives of almost everyone around the world. In no particular order, here are five that showcase haunting images and stories from 9/11. Subscribers get some sweet perks and are automatically entered into contests! Download our app for iOS,…
“I came to the realization that my home had been attacked,” says NY-based photographer Howard Weiss about the moment he understood the full impact of the 9/11 attacks. Struggling to fully comprehend the events that just took place, he realized he needed to document them for better understanding. Taking pictures of the aftermath helped Howard…
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Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the war Canon is waging on third-party lenses, which is ridiculous, seeing as so many photographers rely on them in their everyday lives. Third-party lenses; without them, I can guarantee that I would never have been able to have the career I’ve…
The featured image in this article was shot with the Fujifilm 35mm f1.4 R: a lens Fujifilm reps said wouldn’t resolve the sensor. It indeed resolves the sensor, but perhaps it’s not as clear or delivers as many lines of resolution. However, it delivers stellar results. And you can see this and a lot more…
The new mounts launched in the full-frame mirrorless boom of 2018 are finally beginning to see third-party autofocus lens options. And yet, as companies like Tamron announce its first Z Mount lens, third-party optics for the Canon RF system remain conspicuously absent. For a system with limited budget lenses for recently launched bodies like the…
Everyone has a love-hate relationship with photography in the fall. Some say their photos look muddy and not so flattering. Luckily, there is a way around it! There is always potential inside every shot you take. Many photos can be amped up through different methods to capture their full beauty. Fall is one of the…
Well, on top of a Leica camera, you’ll get a ton of extra benefits! We’re very thankful to Leica for providing us with a special giveaway opportunity for our members. Once you become a member, you’ve got a chance to win the excellent Leica SL2-S and Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens as a kit…
If you just picked up the shiny new iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro and want to make the most of their powerful cameras, this roundup is for you. The iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro are the most powerful iPhones to date (I mean, they all are at launch, right?); however, Apple has…
