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December 2024

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December 21
- Saw it at the movies: film cameras that appear in films
- "I thought this new Nikon Z50 II button was stupid but I was proved wrong!"
December 20
- Is it worth spending $24 per month on AI video tool Sora? I tried it and it's both amazing and terrible
December 19
- I bought the cheapest compact camera on Amazon – it’s going straight back where it came from
- Adobe hikes Photoshop prices by HUGE 50% amid stock downturn. Is it all AI’s fault?
- Got an old digital compact camera in the attic? It might be better than you think
December 18
- I write about photography and these are my ideal stocking stuffers for photographers
- Is a 'fast lens' still the most effective option for superior photo performance?
- GuruShots: Winning images from the latest Macro photo challenge
December 17
- My dream video kit: commercial work
- Film cameras aren't just hipster jewelry; I believe they should still be used to take photos!
- Both AI and crappy retro cameras are trending, but I think that will give way to this 2025 trend
December 16
- Meet Miko "The AI robot with a camera changed how I think about my relationship with my son!"
December 14
- What is Sora? ChatGPT has a video creator now, but what exactly can it do?
- I went on a quest to photograph the last of the vultures
- 6 Months, 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is my forever film stock
December 13
- Panavision turns 70, reveals 16 innovations it brought to legendary movies from Ben-Hur to Wicked. Here are my favorites…
- I had no time to lose when photographing this golden sunset, so I turned my camera bag into an impromptu tripod...
December 12
- Unsightly halos on your photographs? It’s probably chromatic aberration – aka color fringing – here's what you need to know
December 11
- I think restoring this iconic photo with AI is heresy and sets a dangerous precedent
- "I photographed this lioness gorged on a kill… Every now and then, she glared at me, as if she was sizing up her next meal!"
- I bought a Canon R3 – but I've never used it for the camera's intended purpose!
- "Two humpback whales literally came right up underneath me and one was looking straight at me as I took this photo"
December 10
- My Nikon Z 180-600mm is my favorite lens, and I’ve just realized it’s manufactured in China
- No, this isn't a close-up of a leaf. It's Newquay photographed from 400ft...
December 9
- He started as an intern making $20 a day. Now this photographer is among the Forbes 30 Under 30
- Are premium dash cams a thing? The 8K Ace Pro 2 is also a dash cam, so... perhaps?
- If there is ONE thing old cameras did better it is this
- Building a Lego camera with my 8-year-old son meant having to explain what a Polaroid is!
- When it comes to camera gear, “pre-loved” is more than just a cozy euphemism
- Protect your photos from AI… take these steps to safeguard your portfolio from theft
- "I waited for three hours to photograph the moment when I could get the perfect frame of that little bird and its baby along with the flowers"
December 8
- Studying behind-the-scenes photos helped me master lighting for portrait and fashion photography
December 7
- Since becoming a father I've only used a "proper camera" to take photos – my phone is dead to me
December 6
- Six steps to perfect color prints
December 5
- Adobe predicts surrealism will trend in 2025, but can photographers join in without AI?
December 4
- Northern Lights dance with volcanoes & meteors in “unprecedented” photos from 2024
- Should I let the DJI Flip rumor change my plan to buy a DJI Neo drone?
December 3
- "The challenge was finding the right spot without injuring myself or damaging my camera gear”
- "In the literary genre of ‘magic realism’, authors blend realistic narratives with surreal or fantastical elements - I use a similar technique in my photography"
December 2
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? Is now time for the Samsung Flying Drone Camera?
December 1
- "Photography helped me reconnect with real life, far from the shadowy realms of poets and musicians"
- Projector Prices Plummet – I want to snag a big screen with a small budget for that retro-future vibe this holiday season, and it looks like I can...