Street photography has always sparked debate about which focal length is “best.” The truth, as I’ve found over years of walking city pavements and narrow alleyways with a camera in hand, is that there is no universal answer.
It depends as much on who you are as a photographer as it does on the pictures you want to create. For me, two focal lengths have become indispensable: the classic 50mm…
“I believe artists should suffer.” Photographer Sally Mann’s comments on rejection, grief and passion are a must-watch for any struggling creative
September 23, 2025
Photographer Sally Mann’s work has graced the walls of numerous galleries, museums, books and magazines, but the now-renowned artist was once told her work would never sell.
Mann’s new memoir, Art Work: On the Creative Life, places an intentional space in “artwork”…
I left my bag of pro gear at home and took a cheap mirrorless camera and superzoom on vacation. Here’s how it went…
September 23, 2025
As I was packing for a brief three-day weekend away, I eyed my camera backpack that has two bodies and several bright prime lenses tucked safely inside – and then I grabbed a cheap mirrorless camera and an all-in-one superzoom lens, tucked it into a small bag, and left.
I…
We’re told that the best way to grow as photographers is to shoot more. Go out every day, rack up the frames, keep your finger on the shutter and your head down. There’s truth in that – practice matters. But there’s a trap in it, too. If all you ever do is shoot, without looking back, you’re not improving. You’re just repeating the same mistakes, faster.
I learned this the hard way.
Magnum’s'A World in Color' exhibition brings hidden archives to life at Fujikina London
September 22, 2025
It’s not every day you get to see the work of some of the greatest photographers of all time in the flesh. Even rarer still is the chance to stand before their original slides, frozen moments that shaped visual history. That’s what makes Magnum: A World in Color such a…
Ever wondered when was photography invented? Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, a Frenchman, is the person who takes the credit for taking the world’s first permanent photograph in around 1826.
Interestingly, though, he did not invent the camera itself. It was another Frenchman…
This pro exclusively shoots with Fujifilm to create this timeless black-and-white street photography
September 22, 2025
What does it take to break into the industry? I’ve been exploring the journeys of a number of seasoned street and documentary photographers to find out. I had the chance to chat with Andy Parker – who works exclusively with Fujifilm gear – to hear how he carved out a name for himself behind the lens.
Andy Parker
(Image credit: Andy Parker)
Specialisms: Street, urban, documentary. See…
It looks like sci-fi, but it's real – and the photographer just gained global recognition for it. But what exactly are we looking at?
September 19, 2025
The winners of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 have officially been announced – and the images are nothing short of breathtaking. From hauntingly intimate portraits of marine life to powerful glimpses into the impacts of climate change, this year’s winning…
The Sony World Photography Awards has revealed the jury and exhibition dates for its 19th edition, continuing its mission to champion the most compelling stories in contemporary photography.
Established in 2007, the Awards has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious…
This stunning photo of Belgrade was captured with a compact camera setup – the Fujifilm X-T30 and 23mm lens
September 18, 2025
It may be a few years old now, but the Fujifilm X-T30 is still incredibly capable – as evidenced by this peaceful winter scene, featuring a snow-covered park path leading the eye toward a colorful historic church, framed by bare trees under a soft morning light.
The image, Winter’s Embrace, was captured by Todd Wain in January 2025, using the Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujinon XF23mm f/2 R WR lens…
