Astrophotography is a type of photography that involves taking pictures of the night sky and the countless celestial bodies that reside within it. While it does share some similarities to other types of photography, there are some notable differences that it a fairly unique pastime.
A Guide To Choosing The Right Lens
Anyone that’s experienced with photography will be well aware that buying a camera body is only the first step of the process. While there are many other pieces of photo equipment that can make taking photos that much better, none of it can happen without the camera and the lens. A good lens will almost […]
Popular Kinds Of Photography
Photography is among the oldest modern professions in the world, having first started out around a century ago. Today’s photographers are highly skilled, versatile artists that dedicate their lives to always getting that perfect shot. It’s also a career path that’s fairly diversified, meaning that there are a lot of branches that a young professional […]
The Key Differences Between Smartphones and Cameras
Mobile phones have come a long way in the last few decades. Starting from simple devices that could make phone calls and send basic messages, to the powerful computers we put in our pockets every day. And although there are countless advances that are noteworthy when it comes to the modern smartphone, perhaps one of […]
The World’s Most Expensive Cameras Of All Time
Anyone with photography experience will attest to the fact that setting up with the correct camera equipment can be very expensive, especially if the person is hoping to make a career out of it. The camera body is just the start, but a good lens, a tripod, SD card, and so much more is needed […]
How To Become a Modern Photographer
For many, the allure of becoming a professional photographer is a strong one, and it’s not difficult to see why. The ability to capture moments that will last forever in perfect clarity can take a few years of practise to get right, but it can be a fascinating and fulfilling profession that thousands of people […]
Three Truly Mysterious Photographs Without Explanation
The camera has been around for a long time, and we’ve taken countless millions of photos since it first became available to the public. And while almost all photos can be explained relatively easily, some are so bizarre that they defy most logical explanations. In fact, some of these photos are still very much a […]
The Long And Interesting History of The Camera
The photo camera’s ancestors, both the obscura and pinhole cameras, can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Chinese. The first individual to write down the concepts of camera obscura was the Chinese writer Mozi, who resided during the Han dynasty (approximately 468–about 391 BC). Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle also wrote in his book, […]
Modern History’s 5 Most Important Photographs
Since the time that the first cameras were released to the public, countless photographers have made it their mission to document both the very best and very worst that humanity has to offer. From famines to war to truly remarkable moments, there are very few mediums that are able to capture a situation as […]
10 Of The Most Influential Photographers in History
It certainly is a difficult question to answer: which photographer in history is the most influential? Who had the greatest impact on the world around them? It’s almost impossible to provide a single, definitive answer, so here are the 10 photographers we believe left the world better than when they found it. 1. Ansel Adams […]