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February 2025

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February 23
- CP+ 2025 photo trade show: When is it and what do we expect?
- I write photography tutorials for a living. No, you DON'T have to look through the viewfinder to take a good image!
February 22
- "The direction, shape, and type of guiding lines contribute to the mood of a photo"
- Why are WE obsessed with image quality, while compact-camera-loving youngsters have no interest in this outdated arms race?
February 21
- I find black-and-white photography freeing in a world of color-graded imagery
- Thinking of buying a Fujifilm X100T compact camera in 2025? I’m here to tell you whether or not it’s worth it
February 20
- After its recent price drop to under $1,000, I think the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K might be the best beginner filmmaking camera on the market!
- "My images tell a story of art, science and culture all in one frame," says astrophotographer Josh Dury
- With the Fujifilm X-E4 discontinued and retro compacts flying off the shelves, we sorely need a Fujifilm X-E5
- The Fujifilm X100VI is now officially one year old. Will the hype ever die down enough to find it in stock?
- Is Sirui’s interchangeable lens mount the future of third-party lenses?
- Has the cheap compact camera craze persuaded you to ditch your phone? I’d consider the Fujifilm X-A7… REALLY!
February 18
- The forgotten Fujifilm X-T200 is still a great entry-level choice and is pretty cheap for a retro-themed mirrorless camera
- I think the Nikon FE is a perfect first film camera. Here’s why…
- I really want to see a modern take on the retro Canon AE-1, but probably not for the reason that you think
- Five must-see talks at the Photography & Video Show 2025
- My daughter's big day taught me this important lesson about wedding photography
February 17
- The end of an era? Why an EVF in a Leica M feels like a mistake
- I love retro cameras, but if there’s one thing I hate about the vintage design, it’s this
- How a photographer turned filmmaker captured one of the Arctic's most powerful documentaries
- 'Burner photos' – why rubbish shots are an integral part of the creative process
- Camera companies "say they think about the consumer. They're liars. They only think about their competitors."
- I felt lost in my photography, but a photography project gave my work meaning. Here's how
February 16
- The GFX 50R is almost my perfect camera – did Fujifilm quit on it too soon?
- Is Substack the perfect platform for photographers?
- "I got my work stolen by another photographer and realized I needed to whack on my big-girl pants and be the loudmouth"
- What Monty Python taught me about the art of haggling over a price of a camera
February 15
- "Since I was born deaf, I have to work much harder to break into the competitive market as a photographer"
- Can I just start shooting video or do I need more gear to become a videographer?
- “I didn’t use Photoshop (in the way you think) for these pictures – but everyone assumes I did”
February 14
- The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is arguably the best take on the retro camera trend, so why don’t we have a new successor yet?
- I’m trying to forget my ex this Valentine’s Day, but my iPhone’s Photos app isn’t helping! Here's a quick fix
- Nikon, you’re my favorite camera brand EVER, but continue to ignore the entry-level market and you’ll stop attracting new blood…
February 13
- "Great work always stands out because it has depth" insists landscape pro Colin Prior
- iPad has backed Apple into a corner and I don’t know how it’s going to wriggle out
- Does Starlink's new service mean the satphone is dead?
- 12,220 photos on 70 nights over four years. That's a combined exposure of 2.2 million seconds (plus 4,000 hours of post-processing)!
- The obscene price hike on the Sony A1 II highlights one of the biggest problems with buying a camera in 2025
February 12
- "Photography is much more than taking photos," says portrait photographer and educator Sujata Setia
- Uh oh, is the new Fujifilm X-M5 price about to fall victim to the same hikes as the Fujifilm X100VI?
- Instagram's schedule button is perfect for photographers like me who HATE social media
February 11
- "Often, the unexpected turns out better than what I had in mind," reveals outdoor photographer Courtney Victoria
- This is what AI is for – Adobe's audio enhancement features have blown me away!
- Sony A7 V: what I want to see… is probably NOT what Sony is going to give me
February 10
- "You have to create a look that’s your own," reveals photographer and educator Scott Kelby
- I want an all-black OM System OM-3! And while there are no plans for one right now, the camera manufacturer "would definitely like to consider it."
- "I chose to edit this photo as close to reality as I remembered seeing it unfold in front of my eyes"
February 9
- Smart glasses will be really useful for photographers (but not for taking photos)
- 10 photographers you should be following on Substack
- The forgotten magic of CCD sensors: Why I won’t give them up!
February 8
- Want a pre-Super Bowl LIX watch? This day-in-the-life video of an LA Chargers team photographer is fascinating for sports photography fans like me
- This famous photo of Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton is proof that new camera technologies can have unexpected consequences
February 7
- Phone photography has come a long way, but I’d still rather carry my Fujifilm compact camera around with me
February 5
- I reckon the Nikon 1 J5 might be the most affordable retro-themed mirrorless camera on the market, but is it (and was it) ever any good?
- Whaddya mean Canon invented a shooting mode that combines aperture and shutter priority? I reckon Fv mode should be talked about more!
February 4
- "I don't just see an artist on stage, I feel the music," says rock photographer Christie Goodwin
- I'd take character over precision any day! Why vintage lenses and imperfection matter more than ever
- If the Canon V1 is real, it could be the most important camera of 2025
- "I traveled to Kenya and captured this powerful image to convey the plight of the southern white rhino"
February 3
- The uncrowned king: the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II was Canon's answer to the Sony RX100 line
- "I just love capturing the magic of the night sky," reveals astrophotographer Josh Dury
- The importance of a photography series – why one image isn’t always enough!
- I'm a tech writer, and Apple's naming system even confuses me! Here's how to decode it
February 2
- 11 tripod mistakes you could be making – from wrestling with cheap tripods to not using good ones correctly
- Has color grading gone too far? This YouTube video hits on a subject I’ve pondered for years
- Stop buying old digicams – these new cheap retro compacts are bursting with vintage vibes (and come with a warranty)
February 1
- Kirstin Dunst's Civil War was the film that Kate Winslet's Lee should have been!
- In this new world of AI, photography will live and die by how transparent we photographers choose to be about the images we create
- "Every encounter is different," explains wildlife photographer David duChemin
- I can't afford a Leica M11-D, so I turned my screen off and cured my "chimping" for FREE