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Robert Frank documentary ‘Leaving Home, Coming Home’ will debut later this month

An in-depth look at the life of the photographer behind 'The Americans'.

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Robert Frank documentary ‘Leaving Home, Coming Home’ will debut later this month

An in-depth look at the life of the photographer behind 'The Americans'.

By Jeanette D. Moses posted May 15th, 2019

An exclusive trailer premiere of the new documentary.
Wet plate portraits honoring overlooked blues musicians in the South

Elevating the artists who laid the foundation for rock ‘n’ roll.

By Jeanette D. Moses posted Apr 26th, 2019

Timothy Duffy on using an old technique to capture the creators of America’s greatest musical export.
Hands on with the Hasselblad X1D-50C, plus sample images

Studio quality meets portability.

By Jeanette D. Moses posted Apr 23rd, 2019

Our thoughts on shooting with Hasselblad’s medium format mirrorless camera.

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This photo editor keeps your photo quality high

Check out AfterShot Pro 3.

By Stack Commerce posted May 20th, 2019

The AfterShot Pro 3 photo editor keeps your photo quality high.
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Bring your doodles to life with these courses

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Animation Bundle is now just $25.

By Stack Commerce posted May 17th, 2019

For just $25 you can bring your doodles to life with The Complete Beginner's Guide to Animation Bundle.
Profoto introduces the A1X speedlite

Meet the follow-up to the A1.

By Jeanette D. Moses posted May 15th, 2019

The follow-up to the A1 has improved battery life and a faster recycle time.
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By Stack Commerce posted May 14th, 2019

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What's New

Olympus celebrates 100th anniversary with short documentary about its imaging history

Happy birthday Olympus!

By Jeanette D. Moses posted May 15th, 2019

Looking back on a centennial of camera tech.
The Red Bull Illume contest is ready for your best action sports photos

The contest is accepting submission through July 31.

By Jeanette D. Moses posted May 8th, 2019

Top photographers will win gear from Sony and SanDisk.
Photojournalist Louie Palu’s portraits literally melted

“Arctic Passage” was on view last month in Austin during SXSW.

By Jeanette D. Moses posted Apr 30th, 2019

An interactive photo exhibition that demonstrates the toll of climate change.
This stellar Crab Nebula image is the perfect way to celebrate Hubble's birthday

Binary stars are at the heart of this celestial crustacean.

By Alex Schwartz posted Apr 29th, 2019

The Hubble Space Telescope gave us a gift for its 29th birthday: This image of the Southern Crab Nebula. Located over 6,800 light-years from Earth, the hourglass-shaped…

How-To

How to make your own “anamorfake” lens in a few easy steps

A DIY project for photographers who love a cinematic effect.

By Jeanette D. Moses posted May 3rd, 2019

You will need a few old lenses to get started.
'Paint' shapes in the dark with long-exposure photography

It's not magic, but you'll feel like a wizard.

By Jeremy S. Cook posted Apr 16th, 2019

You’ve probably seen examples of “light graffiti” on social media. A creator skilled in this photographic art form can conjure circles and orbs by swinging a light…
How scientists saw the 'invisible'—and captured the first image of a black hole

The Event Horizon Telescope peered into the Messier 87 galaxy.

By Neel V. Patel posted Apr 10th, 2019

Scientists with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) announced Wednesday that they’ve successfully imaged the event horizon of a supermassive black hole at the heart of the…
Shooting 'Avengers: Endgame' for IMAX required a custom 6K camera

A 6K camera captured more of the super heroes than the screen requires.

By Eric Alt posted Apr 9th, 2019

A modified Arri camera makes the Avengers huge on an IMAX screen.