Our friends at American Photo got the backstory to this eye-catching cover image on the latest issue of The California Sunday Magazine, which launched last year. Canadian artist Amy Friend was commission for the story “Death, Redesigned,” and came up with some very dreamy ima

High-end product photography is an interesting sub-genre. Often, shots are meant to look as clean, simple, and elegant as possible, but that can require lots and lots of preparation and setup. In this video, (which was made as a promotional tool for Broncolor who didn’t pay us to sho

Photographers are no stranger to jerry-rigging gear to save a buck (or a thousand) and getting that perfect shot when a piece of equipment breaks. From adjusting flashes and lens hoods, to building portable studio-sized lightboxes, DIY is a staple of the craft. And, for the enthusiasts

Although there was plenty to gripe about after this year’s Best Picture mix-up during the Oscars, we can all agree that Mark Seliger‘s intimate portraits of the night’s big winners are as good as ever. In what has now become an annual tradition, portrait photographer M

When it comes to selling stuff online, a strong lead photo is important. That’s true whether you’re hocking those vases you started making after you took a pottery class, the t-shirts you had made up featuring that clever line you couldn’t believe nobody had thought of, or simply just a

Sandhill cranes, snow geese, ducks, deer and even coyotes all appeared for the Mentor Series Workshop at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge – just about 1.5 hours from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bob Smith, our Nikon Mentor, showed us where to photograph the Sandhill cranes flyi

*Imagine visiting a place where you could photograph untouched snow-capped mountains and only a few hours later capture a sunset over a black sandy shore with a sea turtle as your photo assistant. Sure, Hawaii is known for its sunny beaches, tropical breezes, and relaxed vibe. But its u

Our Best of 2016 gallery is here! Congratulations to Scott Bradfield for his top winning image taken on the Tanzania photo trek. Our gallery is filled with images from our top contenders from 2016. We appreciate all your submissions and enjoyed having you on the treks. We are excited for t

Although he wasn’t a photographer, the writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau had sage advice for today’s shooters: “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Glen Van Slooten seems to have channeled the Walden author on a Mentor Series trek to Mount Rainier National

Best of Louisiana, thank you to everyone who submitted their images. Please enjoy this wonderful photo gallery filled with images taken by the attendees.

A vibrant, colorful scene can be one of the most fun things to photograph. There’s just so much going on that it’s hard not to find a good shot. And, if you’re looking for somewhere colorful to go, a recent, totally unscientific study has a few recommendations.  About the study

There was a time when traveling with film cameras was a no-brainer: Nearly all cameras used film, and you’d find all the support you needed almost anywhere you went. Today, the rise of digital photography and changes in transportation security make traveling with film gear more of a challe

In this section of our three-part series about traveling with film, we’ll talk about the mode of travel most fraught with peril for film photographers: Flying. Back in the pre-digital days, flying with film was a no-brainer; you could pack your camera gear and buy all the film you needed a

Welcome to part three of our series on traveling with film and analog cameras. In previous installments, we covered general guidelines for traveling with film as well as air travel with film. In this article, we’ll talk about travel by car and train, both of which are particularly film-fri

Ryan Brenizer is a big name in the wedding photography industry and he certainly knows how things work when it comes to lighting. In this nine-minute video, he shares some useful tips and techniques for getting the most out of lighting during a wedding. Personally, I think the most impo

One of the most common questions we get here at PopPhoto.com is about how to pose people so they look natural during a photo shoot. This can be a tricky task even under normal circumstances, but a wedding really turns up the dial in terms of pressure and difficulty. Your clients are typi

There are lots of key moments throughout a wedding day, but few are as stressful as shooting the ceremony. You have a ton of shots to get and you don’t get a second chance to capture any of them. This video from photographer Christine Chang does a great job laying out a plan for yo

Getting the family together for some family portraits can be tough. Throw in a big turkey dinner and a fresh election to argue about and it can seen downright impossible. Wedding photographers are used to this kind of challenge, though, so use some of these tips to take the pain out of s

Olympus The new Olympus Anywhere Classroom is a virtual photography class where acclaimed Olympus Visionaries share their priceless tips and techniques for achieving their spectacular prizewinning images. It’s free, and you’ll discover many exciting ne

In a new TED Talk wildlife photographer Frans Lanting shares a story of a chance meeting with a tribal elder that he says has heavily influenced his photography. The elder essentially told Lanting that his people believed that all animals are the same, despite the many differences in thei