2023-11-06 19:53
Wildlife photography is a very rewarding, creative, and relaxing activity – that is, unless you just missed the shot of a lifetime. However, while being outdoors is generally good for… Read More
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Photography Life provides various digital photography reviews, articles, tips, tutorials and guides to photographers of all levels
2023-11-05 18:03
Recently, I was thinking about what I consider to be the greatest evolution in photographic technology in recent years, and I can’t decide. Automatic eye detection across the entire vi… Read More
2023-11-04 22:14
This is a short essay for photographers who are new to manual mode. Beaches present some unique challenges for getting good quality photos, but they are also very rewarding subjects. Here's… Read More
2023-11-03 06:03
Well, perhaps a better title for this article would be “when the Sun, the Moon, and some clouds align” as I will be sharing my experience photographing the 2023 Annular Solar Ecl… Read More
2023-11-02 18:34
One of my favorite long-running gags in the photography world is that, whenever someone wishes for an unrealistic lens, another photographer will chime in sarcastically asking for a lightwei… Read More
2023-11-02 17:12
Canon has just announced the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, a supertelephoto zoom lens for Canon mirrorless cameras that offers a unique maximum focal length of 800mm in a package the siz… Read More
2023-11-01 19:06
The Nikon Z telephoto family has grown again. After the recent introduction of the long-awaited Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR zoom, a surprising new prime was introduced – the Nikon Z… Read More
2023-10-31 18:22
The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G is an $898 wide-angle, wide-aperture prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras. As you'll see throughout this review, this small and somewhat unassuming lens has extrao… Read More
2023-10-30 06:59
Photography Life has been, is, and always will be AI-free. This is the conclusion our core group of writers came up with in one of our internal calls, where we debated the use of generative… Read More
2023-10-29 17:48
For those of you who are eagerly awaiting my promised article on the recently introduced Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S telephoto lens, I have a little appetizer for you. In the following GIF, you… Read More
2023-10-28 05:50
What is the best type of lens for wildlife photography? No doubt, the most popular and easiest way to photograph animals is with a telephoto lens. However, there are many other factors to co… Read More
2023-10-25 20:25
I love using macro lenses, but that isn’t the only way to focus up close. Plenty of non-macro lenses, too, have enough magnification for small subjects like flowers or dragonflies. In… Read More
2023-10-24 19:21
Most of the time, I use my camera for photography, but it's undeniable that modern cameras are usually packed with video features as well. If you're thinking of filming some video with your… Read More
2023-10-23 06:16
What's the right aperture for landscape photography? Is it the sharpest aperture measured in the lab (usually f/4 or f/5.6), or is it "f/8 and be there"? Maybe something narrower? Of course… Read More
2023-10-22 19:06
What’s the best way to test the new Nikon Zf? For my test, I chose to visit a mountain saddle in the north of the Czech Republic, a place popular among birds during their fall migratio… Read More
2023-10-20 08:24
Nikon has long been known for their high-quality telephoto and super-telephoto lenses. Today, with the mirrorless Nikon Z system, there are already seven lenses which reach at least 400mm (w… Read More
2023-10-19 17:34
I just got back from a trip to the American Southwest where I photographed landscapes, the Milky Way, and a rare annular (“ring of fire”) solar eclipse. My bag was filled with le… Read More
2023-10-17 15:49
Whether you’re working on a desktop, laptop, or tablet, there’s a number of important settings that can make or break your editing experience. In this guide, I’m going to t… Read More
2023-10-16 05:22
Autumn has now taken out its paintbrush – decorating the maples, beeches, and oaks near me with dabs of red, yellow, and orange. During this beautiful time of year, my Nikon School cla… Read More
2023-10-14 04:23
In modern times, pursuing photography can feel like walking into a hurricane. It seems that with every passing day, we are bombarded not only with millions of new images, but new gear that s… Read More
2023-10-11 05:26
Nikon just announced the newest supertelephoto lens for the mirrorless Z system: the Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Partly thanks to the phase fresnel (PF) lens element, the 600mm f/6.3 VR S is t… Read More
2023-10-11 01:50
Canon has just announced the RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS lens for its RF mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. This lens is the widest rectilinear lens available for the RF mount and is roughly the r… Read More
2023-10-10 19:34
Looking for some photography and videography deals? Amazon’s Prime Big Deal days are back again, offering some good savings on gear. Additionally, B&H is matching many of the disco… Read More
2023-10-09 15:06
To see something extraordinary, you don't always have to travel to the other side of the world. Sometimes all you need to do is put on your slippers and step outside your door. That's exactl… Read More
2023-10-09 14:04
Having reliable power is essential to photography and videography. Instead of traditional power banks, lots of photographers – and especially videographers – will use V-Mount sty… Read More
2023-10-09 01:45
It’s getting cold here in the mountains, and right now, I’m warming up with a glass of red wine. Meanwhile, the photo below is as fresh as the bread I had for breakfast today &nd&hell…Read More
2023-10-06 23:48
To get better as a landscape photographer, I find it very helpful to look back on my photos and evaluate the mistakes I’ve made. Many of these mistakes are things that I see other land… Read More
2023-10-05 17:40
Sigma has announced an interesting new lens: a 10-18mm f/2.8 that covers APS-C, and is available for Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount, and L-Mount. This highly compact lens is a very interesti… Read More
2023-10-04 08:15
Nikon continues its very pleasing trend of continually improving its cameras through firmware updates. In the past, new firmware only removed bugs, but nowadays it also adds new features. If… Read More
2023-10-03 06:22
Autumn colors are reaching their peak here in Colorado, making it one of the best times of year for landscape photography. I just spent a weekend in the mountains photographing cottonwoods… Read More
2023-10-02 03:03
One of our readers inspired me last week not only with his great photos of fishermen, but also with the Sebastião Salgado quote I found in his “About me” section. “R… Read More
2023-09-28 18:56
Shallow depth of field is one of the coolest things in photography. But sometimes, no matter what you do, your depth of field will be too shallow and you'll want more, even at narrow apertur… Read More
2023-09-27 04:09
Nikon just announced the newest lens for the Z system - and their first lens ever with a "Plena" designation. The Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is full of high-end features and will be availab… Read More
2023-09-26 05:56
Is Milky Way photography possible with a Micro Four Thirds camera? I can confidently say yes – it is absolutely doable with a Micro Four Thirds camera. Is it ideal, or is it better tha… Read More
2023-09-24 21:26
I'm really looking forward to this. Later today, I'll be heading out into the field with a friend from Nikon. And we won't be alone. We will be accompanied by the entire line of Nikon Z tele… Read More
2023-09-24 05:50
One camera brand that has successfully fostered an aura of uniqueness, exclusivity, and luxury is the Leica. This German brand was there at the very beginning of 35mm cameras around a hundre… Read More
2023-09-24 05:32
Alongside our photography tutorials, reviews, and personal essays, something we try to do at Photography Life is bring you inspiration from different corners of the photography world. One su… Read More
2023-09-21 10:21
Creating panoramic photos can be a great way to increase detail, capture a wider angle, or employ a unique composition as a photographer. However, much of the work behind good panoramas happ… Read More
2023-09-20 04:10
Nikon’s big announcement of the retro-themed Zf will draw a lot of attention, and not just because the camera is so beautifully designed. In fact, some of the Zf's new features are tot… Read More
2023-09-20 04:08
Moments ago, Nikon announced the full-frame, retro-themed Nikon Zf mirrorless camera. And although it inherits some tech from Nikon’s existing cameras like the Z6 II, the Nikon Zf actu… Read More
2023-09-20 04:02
The Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Zf have very different physical designs, but a lot of their headline specifications are shared: 24.5 megapixel sensors, 14 FPS RAW bursts, 4K 60p video, and more. W… Read More
2023-09-18 20:02
It’s been five long years since Nikon debuted the Z system, and now the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is finally here. Over the years, Nikon has steadily added to their supertelephoto… Read More
2023-09-18 00:03
This week, I did one of my favorite hikes in Colorado – one which goes to a beautiful high-alpine lake with stunning mountain views. Unfortunately, it was so foggy at the top that I co… Read More
2023-09-16 20:06
2023-09-16 00:28
Before I started shooting with large format film, something that almost scared me away is that composition on these cameras is completely backwards. It's also upside down. And I'm not talkin… Read More
2023-09-13 22:34
In the small world of digital medium format cameras, the most popular system right now is definitely the Fuji GFX system, thanks to its high quality and relative affordability. Now, Fuji has… Read More
2023-09-13 22:12
Panasonic has just released the DC-G9 II, a highly-anticipated update to the beloved Panasonic G9 that Nicholas and I reviewed a few months ago. Five years since the original, the Panasonic… Read More
2023-09-13 09:00
If you’re using one of the newer mirrorless systems, like Nikon’s Z mount or Canon’s R mount, your native macro lens options are probably relatively limited. Fortunately, t… Read More
2023-09-11 19:06
This week I had the opportunity to test some very interesting products. I can’t wait to introduce them to you and tell you what I liked more and what I liked less. I’m going to b… Read More
2023-09-09 06:04
At first glance, photography may seem like a reflection of reality. Yes, the camera sensor faithfully captures photons from the scene that pass through your lens. But which scene should you… Read More
2023-09-08 07:36
What is the oldest profession in the world? Although the most common answer to that question is… well, a different source of livelihood, I’m not far from the truth when I say it… Read More
2023-09-07 04:50
Nikon just kicked off one of their biggest lens sales of the year! Some of the discounts look really appealing... others, not so much. I'll break it down lens by lens with my recommendations… Read More
2023-09-04 21:56
Scientific photography bridges the intersection between art and science. It combines what I love about photography with the process of discovery, truth-seeking, and documentation. The end go… Read More
2023-09-03 23:16
What would a world without colors look like? A world reduced only to shades of gray? I was inspired to revisit this altered reality after some time, partly because of the updated version of… Read More
2023-09-02 21:09
If you bought a Nikon Z8, you probably already know that it is one of the best cameras for wildlife, period. Not only does it have the same autofocus system as Nikon's flagship Z9, but it ma… Read More
2023-09-01 21:31
Sony’s E mount has a huge range of lenses available, and if you’ve just picked up a Sony camera, choosing your first few lenses can feel confusing. In this guide, I’ll brea… Read More
2023-08-31 19:41
The Panasonic G9 is one of my favorite cameras. Unlike the GH series, which are more oriented towards video, the G9 is a perfect blend between photo and video features. In this article, I'd… Read More
2023-08-31 07:34
If you’re looking for the best memory cards for the Sony a7R V, you have a lot of CFExpress Type A and SD cards to choose from. In this guide, I’ll introduce the best options for… Read More
2023-08-30 20:31
Photographing the Moon is one of the great joys of modern photography. Sometimes, you might want to capture the Moon when it is full and beautiful, while other times you might want to captur… Read More
2023-08-30 19:56
Now that the Sony a7CR and a7C II have been officially announced, I wanted to take a look at how they compare to the rest of the market. To that end, we’ve published full head-to-head… Read More
2023-08-30 01:47
To cap off a trio of major announcements today, Sony has revealed the a7CR - an offshoot of their small, lightweight a7C lineup that borrows the company's highest-resolution 61 megapixel ful… Read More
2023-08-30 00:54
Sony just announced the second camera in their a7C lineup, the $2200 Sony a7C II. Although it's more expensive than the previous version, Sony has added plenty of new features, including bet… Read More
2023-08-29 19:14
Sony just announced the second generation of their pro-level 16-35mm f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II. This new version is substantially lighter and smaller than the origina… Read More
2023-08-29 06:58
A real, non-AI image by our wonderful illustrator Rustam!
I can’t think of any technology right now that has more hype around it than artificial intelligence. It’s not entirely u… Read More
2023-08-29 02:43
If you're using one of the latest laptops featuring USB-C, like the MacBook Pro, the C type port can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's a powerful and multi-purpose port. On t… Read More
2023-08-28 20:27
DxO PhotoLab 6 and DxO PureRaw 3 are two popular photography software options, especially for noise reduction. DxO is pretty famous for its machine-learning noise reduction algorithms, but I… Read More
2023-08-27 19:22
Christmas may still be a long way off, but the advantage of being an adult is that you can enjoy it any time. Santa rang me a few days ago to say he had a new Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR… Read More
2023-08-25 21:14
Viltrox is one of the few third-party companies that makes autofocus lenses for the Nikon Z system, and I’ve been eager to test their lenses for a while. The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8, whi… Read More
2023-08-25 21:11
If you want a 24mm prime lens for the Nikon Z system, two of your options are the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 and the Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S. There's a major price difference between them, but at le… Read More
2023-08-25 21:09
I had the chance to test the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 and Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 extensively in the field - part of my quest to find the best wide-angle prime for the Nikon Z system! Both of these… Read More
2023-08-25 21:09
One of the few companies that makes third-party, autofocus lenses for Nikon Z (and for Sony E) is Viltrox, a Chinese company focused on prime lenses. The AF 24mm f/1.8 and AF 35mm f/1.8 caug… Read More
2023-08-24 18:22
Tamron’s has announced the development of a full-frame 17-50mm f/4 lens for Sony E mount. In the past, combining ultra-wide and normal focal lengths in a single full-frame lens has bee… Read More
2023-08-24 16:35
Following last month's development announcement of the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 for the Nikon Z system, the lens was officially announced today for a price of $1999. Tamron says it will be av… Read More
2023-08-23 01:12
“How did you make that photo look like an x-ray?” It’s one of the questions I get asked most frequently, usually referring to one of the images below. The answer is that I… Read More
2023-08-21 00:01
When I’m doing nature photography, I feel like I can completely let go of all my worries and immerse myself in what I’m doing. A few days ago, while I sat at the edge of a small… Read More
2023-08-18 17:49
The high resolution of today's cameras, coupled with their ability to capture high FPS photos and up to 8K video, places huge demands on the speed of memory cards. If you've ever had t… Read More
2023-08-17 15:44
Wildlife photography has taken me to many places around the world, both exotic and familiar. In the realm of the familiar, I have one vivid memory from last year, from back in my home town O… Read More
2023-08-14 08:14
How does print size affect the emotional feel of a photo? It may seem like an image that works at one size will be equally good at any size - but in practice, I don't find that to be true. I… Read More
2023-08-13 22:37
The high temperatures that have been plaguing our readers in the United States have finally arrived here in Central Europe. I can’t say I’m a fan. So, I have decided to follow th… Read More
2023-08-13 02:11
For most of us, the duck we know (and love?) is the widespread Mallard. You can see it across the world: Europe, Asia, North America, and it has even been introduced to Australia and New Zea… Read More
2023-08-11 17:21
The Insta360 X3 is an interesting action camera. Even though it targets the GoPro in some ways, it is a radical departure in terms of form factor, thanks to a pair of fisheye lenses on the f… Read More
2023-08-09 06:44
The world of 100mm macro lenses a crowded one. From name-brand to third party options, there are dozens of options for all budgets and requirements. Yet among that crowd, the TTArtisan 100mm… Read More
2023-08-08 05:22
Have you ever tried to imagine the outcome of a battle between two armies whose weapons and military strategies are separated by a century of development? Having recently got my hands on Nik… Read More
2023-08-06 21:17
For an upcoming article, I have prepared an interesting look into the past. I got my hands on a Nikon D3 camera and I had an idea that… well, I don’t want to spoil it. Instead… Read More
2023-08-04 23:25
It's been just over a year since I decided to protect my finances from inflation with some "sensible" investments. Stocks? Real estate? No - my limited imagination always came back to the id… Read More
2023-08-02 09:28
I’ve had the privilege to test all of Nikon’s Z-series midrange zooms extensively over the last several years, both in the field and in the lab. Nikon hasn’t been shy about… Read More
2023-08-01 21:52
If you’ve considered starting underwater photography for the first time, maybe you were put off by how expensive and gear-intensive it can be. And it’s true – transitioning… Read More
2023-07-31 22:03
Last week, I listed five common mistakes that can thwart your efforts to capture the perfect bird photograph. Today, I will add to my miniseries with another quintet of common mistakes in bi… Read More
2023-07-30 22:17
From now on, we are putting the results and information about the photography challenge in this weekly news article to make it easier to see everything in one place. Don’t worry, the c… Read More
2023-07-28 21:14
Whether you’re packing for a short photography road trip or a multi-week sojourn, it can be tricky to make sure you have all the necessary camera equipment, without overloading your ba… Read More
2023-07-27 09:31
2023-07-26 18:30
Today I would like to introduce you to a parrot which became so rare that, just a few decades ago, it was thought to be extinct. This is the Yellow-Eared Parrot – and unlike its extinc… Read More
2023-07-26 10:09
As we expand the Photography Life camera comparisons database, we have now added full head-to-head specifications comparisons that include the Nikon Z30, Z50, and Zfc against dozens of other… Read More
2023-07-25 20:58
Why do some photos leave our jaws on the floor, while others are not even worth looking at? In bird photography, this is doubly true. I estimate that well over 90% of the bird photos that ap… Read More
2023-07-25 06:43
Tamron has just announced the development of their fascinating 35-150mm f/2-2.8 zoom for the Nikon Z system! Although the lens has been available for Sony since October 2021, it joins the Ta… Read More
2023-07-24 22:52
In many photographic genres, it’s important not only to have powerful lighting gear, but also to minimize the gear’s weight and keep it portable! Old-school lights were pretty he… Read More
2023-07-23 18:56
When a wedding photographer comes home without a single photo on his memory card, it’s a bit of a tragedy. When the same thing happened to me today, I grabbed a coffee and a cookie and… Read More
2023-07-21 23:17
Finding the animals that you want to photograph is the alpha and omega of wildlife photography. You could write a whole book on this topic, and it wouldn’t be thin at all. In fact, man… Read More
2023-07-21 12:39
Welcome to Week 7 of our photo photography theme challenge and Raw editing challenge Read More
2023-07-20 19:58
Over the last few months, there’s been an explosion of AI-powered tools for photographers. While there were already a few AI features in Photoshop, the most recent release introduced G… Read More
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