Award-Winning Ribbonfish Photo Captured with Entry-Level Gear
Mitsuna Kawai's winning photograph in the Ocean Unseen category of the Ocean Photographer of the Year features a ribbonfish amidst a swarm of salps.
Archive Edition
Sunday, October 4, 2026
The photography world marks its 200th anniversary alongside discussions on its evolving perception, with one opinion piece labeling it a "granny hobby" focused on slow, mindful creation. Meanwhile, OM System has discontinued a camera model, contrasting with the enduring legacy of the Pentax 6x7, still revered nearly 60 years post-launch. Look for continued debate on photography's cultural place and the value of deliberate processes in image-making.
Gear
5 stories
DIY Lens Diffusers for Soft-Focus Photography
This guide explores DIY methods for creating lens diffusers to achieve soft-focus photographic effects.
Medium Format Camera That Redefined Photography
The Pentax 6x7, later known as the Pentax 67, revolutionized medium format photography by offering the familiar ergonomics of a 35mm SLR with the high image quality of 120 film.
Masao Gozu's Five Decades of New York Window Photography at MoMA PS1
Masao Gozu's "Windows and Bars" exhibition at MoMA PS1 features over 40 works spanning from 1972 to the present, focusing on his unique perspective of looking up at apartment windows in New York's immigrant...
Are They Hindering Your Photography?
The video from Omar Gonzalez Photography questions the impact of older camera technology on a photographer's...
Reviews
5 stories
Adam Gibbs' Photography Workflow Overcome
His experience with a photography project that encountered difficulties before finding a successful resolution.
FroKnowsPhoto Explores Essential Photography Gear
This video from FroKnowsPhoto delves into the concept of essential photography gear, exploring items that may not seem necessary at first but prove invaluable with experience.
400mm vs 600mm vs 300mm vs 100-400mm
Jan Wegener provides a hands-on comparison of several Sony telephoto lenses commonly used for wildlife photography.
Photoshop's Relight Feature Adjusts Image Lighting
Photoshop's new Relight feature, currently in beta, enables users to manipulate lighting in completed images.
Tutorials
1 stories
Train Your Eye by Leaving Your Camera at Home
Craig Roberts advocates for training your photographic eye by intentionally leaving your camera at home.
Field Notes
1 stories
Solo Photography Trip Unlocked Life
Seven years after embarking on their first solo photography trip, a creator shares how the experience was transformative.
Opinion
3 stories
Photographer Prioritizes Image Over Wife's Safety
This commentary from Camera Conspiracies highlights a controversial situation where a photographer is accused of valuing a photograph more than his wife's well-being.
Is Photography a "Granny Hobby"?
A recent study has categorized photography as a "granny hobby," a trend involving slow-paced, stress-reducing activities that foster creativity.
Refining Workflow Enhances Landscape Photography Quality
Photographer Ben Horne emphasizes that the workflow in photography, particularly for large format, is as crucial as the final image.
News
4 stories
Award-Winning Photo Highlights Parrot's Habitat Threat
Photographer Santiago Pérez Rincón captured an image of an endangered Yellow-eared Parrot in Colombia's Cañón del Río Anaime, a region with some of the country's last wax palm forests.
Dog Photographer of the Year Challenges Breed Stereotypes
Katie Brockman has been named the International Dog Photographer of the Year 2026 for her impactful portrait of her pitbull, Caldwell.
Photography Marks 200 Years; OM System Updates & Discontinues Models
This digest covers key developments in the photography and videography world.
Vote in the 2026 Monochrome Photography Contest
The Exposure One Awards has opened its People's Vote for the 2026 Photographer of the Year contest, allowing the public to select their favorite monochrome images.