Cameras, photography and printing go hand in hand with making motion pictures, and none more so for legendary Stanley Kubrick, famous for his meticulous attention to detail when it came to creating his brilliant movies. From A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980), Full Metal Jacket (1987), and his final film, Eyes Wide Shut (1999), the stories of his fanatical ways of working are the stuff…
Why Annie Leibovitz is still asking what women look like
October 22, 2025
Annie Leibovitz isn’t just a photographer; she’s one of the people who helps us see the world for what it is. For over 50 years, her portraits have shaped our collective imagination of fame, power and personality; from John and Yoko’s tender last embrace to Whoopi…
These black-and-white portraits of Batman and Superman, taken by Zack Snyder on a monochrome camera, are causing a stir online
October 22, 2025
One of Hollywood’s most striking visualists, Zack Snyder, hasn’t even been on Instagram for a month, yet his presence on the platform is already making waves (and ruffling feathers) online.
The director, best known for films like 300 and Watchmen as well as DCEU…
5 pro photography composition techniques for stunning shots
October 21, 2025
As photographers, it is easy to become so preoccupied with our own artistic intentions that we forget about the impact that each photography composition technique has on the viewer. Since this is the entire reason we spend so much time constructing an image, it makes sense to strive to fully understand how different perspectives influence audience reaction.
This enables us to begin experimenting…
Nikon has secured seven wins at the 2025 Good Design Awards, an annual event held by the Japan Institute for Design Promotion to honor outstanding product design. This year’s awards spotlight a wide range of Nikon innovations across both consumer and industrial…
"I went on a 2-week photography road trip across America and this $20 pocket tripod was a complete lifesaver"
October 21, 2025
For our recent epic two-week road trip around America, I was keen to capture some great travel photos of all the iconic locations my family and I would be visiting from Vegas to LA and San Francisco. But as I was arriving in the US by airplane, I wanted to travel light. I…
The Fujifilm X-E5, X Half and GFX 100RF compact cameras aren't just popular – they're award-winning. Here’s why…
October 20, 2025
Fujifilm’s mirrorless and compact cameras have been on a roll in 2025. The X-E5, X Half and GFX100RF haven’t just made waves on best-seller lists – they’ve also received recognition at this year’s Good Design Awards.
It’s no surprise, really. The X-E5 quickly sold out its initial stock, with preorders flooding in after its announcement. Similarly, the X Half…
When Hollywood actress Diane Keaton died last weekend, the tributes naturally focused on Annie Hall, The Godfather, and those iconic menswear-inspired outfits that spawned a thousand Pinterest boards. But here’s something you might not know: she was also a photographer…
Are you familiar with Jeff Wall? If not, let me enlighten you. For over 40 years, the Canadian photographic artist has been creating what’s known as ‘staged documentary’: meticulously constructed photographs that look like candid captures of everyday life, but…
Exploring the microscopic world: Nikon Small World announces 51st annual photomicrography winners
October 17, 2025
The winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced, celebrating over five decades of excellence in microscopy and digital imaging.
First place was awarded to China’s Zhang You for his striking image of a rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) mounted on a grain of rice. The photograph captures the insect with its wings fully extended, revealing the…
