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Is Photography Bad For Your Brain? Some Studies Suggest It Might Impair Memory & Distort Reality
Ron Leach  |  Jun 02, 2016

Photography is a good thing right? We all enjoy the craft, and hopefully our images even bring pleasure to others. But according to some psychologists, spending too much time taking pictures can actually impair our memory and affect how we interpret the world around us.

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Here’s the Perfect Response to Internet Trolls Who Diss Your Work: Ignore Them! (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 02, 2016

We all know the drill: You post some images online, and BOOM—you’re barraged by a bunch of snarky comments from other “photo experts” finding fault with your work. That’s what happened to London-based photographer Sean Tucker, and his video below offers some great advice for the next time this happens to you.

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Using the Canon 1D X II DSLR to Capture Soccer Triumph & Tragedy in Zambia (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Jun 02, 2016

Photographer Simon Bruty first came to Zambia in southern Africa in 1993 on assignment for Sports Illustrated. The story, unfortunately, was a sad one.

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Platypod Pro Max – The Platypod Pro Gets a Big Brother
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 01, 2016

In my review of the original Platypod Pro I suggested that it was “Quite possibly the coolest camera support around.” Well, here’s news: it just got bigger—and better. 

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Astronauts Don’t Need Selfie Sticks to Photograph Themselves When They Have Floating DSLRs
Ron Leach  |  Jun 01, 2016

Selfie stick haters rejoice: Here’s a 14-second tutorial that illustrates everything you need to know to take great self-portraits with your DSLR without using a selfie stick or other form of camera support. Of course you need to be in zero gravity so your camera will gently float in front of you while tripping the shutter with a remote trigger. 

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Getting Up-Close-&-Personal with Lions Using a Remote Control “Camera Buggy” (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 01, 2016

New Zealand photographer Chris McLennan created some amazing images of an African pride of lions using a Nikon D800E, a remote control 4-wheel-drive "camera buggy,” and a healthy dose of creativity.

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DxO Releases Powerful New Version of OpticsPro Raw Image Processing Software
Ron Leach  |  Jun 01, 2016

This morning DxO released OpticsPro 11—a major update of their highly touted Raw image processing software. This new version includes faster operation and a host of powerful enhancements with an optimized workflow.

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How Panoramic Stitching Software Works: The Technology Behind This Ultra-Wide-Angle Tool
Seth Shostak  |  May 31, 2016

Panoramas are easy to wish for, but, until recently, were not easy to get. To shoot high-quality panos often required special cameras that could rotate their lens while simultaneously advancing an aperture slit across a curved film plane.

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Ask A Pro: Scott Kelby Answers Your Photography Questions
Scott Kelby  |  May 31, 2016

Got Questions About Photography? Professional Photographer and Photoshop Expert Scott Kelby Has Got Answers.

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The “Old Guard” Honors America’s Fallen Heroes at Arlington National Cemetery
Ron Leach  |  May 30, 2016

Every Memorial Day weekend for the past 60 years the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as the “Old Guard,” has paid homage to America’s fallen heroes by placing American flags by the graves of service men and women at Arlington National Cemetery. As always, the photos of this “Flags In” ceremony are a poignant reminder of the sacrifices some make for our freedom.

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