The Leica Sl2 S Not Perfect But Perfect For Me

Advertisements Build Build I’ll start with the build quality. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to use and own other high end photo equipment. I used to own a Canon 5D Mark IV as well as a Fuji X-Pro3 and have shot extensively with the flagships like the 1DX line. The SL series is a different breed of build. These machines are made to last. By no means are the likes of Canon, Nikon, Sony…you name it, badly built cameras, it’s more so that when you pick up an SL for the first time, you know you’re holding something special....

April 15, 2023 · 11 min · 2230 words · Amber Kim

The New Sigma Hq Has A Library A Rooftop Garden And A Lens Cellar

Sigma opened up its new headquarters in the Kanagawa prefecture of Japan last month. It’s a pretty fancy looking building and while it looks like something of a tourist attraction, it’s not open to the general public. Luckily for us, YouTube channel Gizmomo Freaks had the opportunity to get a look inside the company’s new building for the grand tour of the facility and was able to shoot some video. The building features some interesting areas, from the photo book library that’s built into the walls around the main staircase, the rooftop garden and even a “lens cellar”; a climate controlled room that showcases all of the cameras and lenses Sigma makes....

April 15, 2023 · 3 min · 447 words · Crystal Franklin

The Story Behind The Iconic Steve Jobs Portrait

When you think of a portrait of Steve Jobs, I bet this is the image you have in mind. Photographer Albert Watson took the famous portrait in 2006, and it has become a signature photo of the famous visionary and entrepreneur. In this video from Profoto, Watson himself shares the interesting story behind this recognizable portrait. Shooting this photo was a part of a project that required Watson to photograph the most powerful people in the USA....

April 15, 2023 · 2 min · 403 words · Terri Spencer

The Story Of Robert Doisneau A Champion Of Humanist Photography

Robert Doisneau is famous for one of the most romantic images of the 20th century, Le baiser de l’hôtel de ville (Kiss by the Hôtel de Ville). But, his work goes way beyond this iconic photo and it’s filled with humor and soul. In this video, Martin Kaninsky of YFM Street Photography will tell you the story of Robert Doisneau, who was considered a champion of humanist photography.Advertisements Doisneau was born on 14 April 1912 in France....

April 15, 2023 · 3 min · 600 words · Anthony Turner

These Are The Five Worst Mistakes You Make When Editing Landscape Photos

Every time you spot your mistake and try to fix it, your knowledge and skill improve. However, there are some mistakes you might be repeatedly making without being aware of it. Mark Denney talks about them in his latest video, highlighting the five biggest mistakes you might be making when editing landscape images. It’s important to note that photo editing is subjective. However, there are some things that won’t do your photos any justice no matter the style you’re going for....

April 15, 2023 · 5 min · 861 words · Sarah Torres
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