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August 2024

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August 31
- "You are far better returning from a trip with 10 magnificent shots rather than 100 mediocre shots"
- Here's why Elinchrom is now my go-to lighting brand
- This Alfie Tych+ photo is a mistake, but one that I’m owning and claiming as my own!
August 30
- "I see food as a celebration," reveals food photographer Emma Dunham
- "I was drawn to the idea of making a quick-fire photo project that had to be done in less than 24 hours… a small 32-page zine about the town"
August 29
- People really don't "get" the Canon EOS R100 – and I really don't get why
- "I give a business card and invite the subject to contact me for a copy of the photo. That happens 70% of the time, so I have a wonderful cohort of characters around the world in my address book"
August 28
- I took a 100MP Phase One camera to capture horses galloping at 30mph, and this is what I found out
- The Sony A7 III is a "forever camera" – but is there any risk with that?
- What is camera shutter count, and how do you find out yours?
- My dream photo kit: landscapes and cityscapes
- "Focusing on smiles in an extreme close-up makes these photos feel more demonic, manic and deranged than the happy vibe they were intended to evoke"
August 27
- The LUMIX S5II is a video beast – but it’s also a photo powerhouse
- It's 14 years old, but the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM is still bloody good
- “To consult the rules of composition before taking a photograph is like consulting the rules of gravity before going for a walk”
- GuruShots: Winning images from the Mostly White photography challenge
August 26
- Portrait photographer Réhahn: “Part of me wishes I could be a painter, but photography happens to be my chosen medium”
- I rejected the Nikon D850, our most-rated DSLR because it wasn't 50-megapixels – that was a mistake!!
- Wanna hear something crazy? This battery charger is the coolest camera accessory I've used in years
- I’ve spent some time in Mexico, and this pair of photos, presented as a diptych, captures the vibe of the country
August 25
- 'Enshittification' is coming for us all – even cameras – and this is where it starts...
- I miss Canon’s tiny EOS M cameras, and seemingly, so does Instagram
- I developed my film photos abroad and I was shocked by how cheap it was – it can work out as a free vacation!
- I like this photo more than the original portrait I made of him in Belfast; it captures the essence of his character more fully
August 24
- "I've hated drones ever since they came on to the market – now I've got one!", says pro landscape photographer Jeremy Walker
- I've never shot any photos over ISO 2,500 so do we need high ISO cameras?
- The camera industry has gone mad for LUTs, it seems. But what the hell are they?
- I'm at my happiest when photographing in locations that seem unphotogenic and easy to dismiss as ‘There’s nothing to see here’
August 23
- "If anything, the problem with the Apple Vision Pro is that it's too cheap!"
- Cheap, toy-like cameras have a unique aesthetic that some find frustrating. But, with the right frame of mind, their crudeness can be harnessed to creative effect
August 22
- 8K video is pointless for most people - it's just marketing hype
- I used to hate scanning film with a camera, but this brilliant gadget converted me
- "A major advantage of my outdated iPhone 8 is that it has proven theft-proof."
August 21
- The Canon 200D Mark II: is it still worth a shot in 2024?
August 18
- I replaced my most used lens with one from the 1960s and I couldn't be happier
- Visually-impaired photographer says "Capturing a Kingfisher was always on my bucket list"
August 17
- "I’m currently immersed in a cyanotype project, blending digital photos with analogue processes and incorporating drawings. It’s a fresh perspective on photography, an innovative approach to artistic exploration"
- Jon Nicholson shares the story behind his high-octane motorsports photos
- I wish mirrorless camera makers would copy Blackmagic's beautifully big screens
- "The book is an introduction to the half a million photos we hold. Even though it only includes 100 images, it’s all about raising awareness so that people associate the National Trust with photography"
August 16
- The tripod is dead for the 'everyday photographer' – IBIS killed it
August 14
- "I shoot painterly photos underwater. Here's the kit and techniques I use"
August 12
- GuruShots: Winning images from the latest Summer Moments photo challenge
- Forget wireless charging, I am convinced magnetic cables are the future
- Could this lens make me rethink my opinion of the Lumix S9?
August 10
- AI won’t kill photography, but it might just bore us to death
- Sharks on a plane! Cinematographer Andrew Rodger talks cult hit 'No Way Up'
August 9
- Your camera DOESN'T have to be new to be enjoyed
August 8
- In a mirrorless world, I still love my DSLR and see no need to upgrade
August 6
- Don’t leave your holiday photos stuck in your phone!
- RØDE’s wireless microphones can take your content creation to the next level