What It is Like Teaching Photography to An Instagram Generation

"What shutter speed do I use to shoot on the streets?" asked a student of mine last week. This was the third time the Gen Z pupil had indirectly asked me to give her the readings of the exposure triangle for a certain genre. Despite the lectures and the assignments, I have had s…

Mandolino

I try to see my friends Dan and Sue as often as I can. The problem is that I live in Brighton and they live in Baltimore (that’s Baltimore, Maryland not Baltimore, West Cork). We sometimes make it work though. Like crossing the Atlantic together. Dan and Sue were in Italy la…

This Week in the IndieWeb

August 21-28, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Homebrew Website Club - Eastern Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00pm Online! Zoom! Homebrew Website Club Edinburgh: Writing Hour Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00pm EDINBURGH, Scotland: Costa Coffee (Upstairs) Homebrew We…

Dear Canon: Let Third-Party Lens Makers Build for RF Already

After getting a taste of what third-party full-frame lenses would be like for the Canon RF system, I know I'm one of the few journalists who would say that Canon ruined their own metaphorical garden. In 2020, I was one of the only photographers to review the Samyang 85mm f1.4 AF…

New app: Yesterday, an iPhone app for yesterday’s weather

I published my perfect iPhone weather app, and my guess is that you won’t want it. Premise: Why doesn’t my weather app tell me the weather yesterday? I can never plan based on numerical temperature, etc. Am I going to be walking outdoors today? Should I take a jacket? Nu…

Launchpad

Do You Know About Our Capture One Discount?

Yup, Phoblographer has a Capture One discount for members and subscribers. Did you know that the Phoblographer doesn't get funding from the large camera and lens brands? In fact, we're super transparent about where our funding comes from on our disclaimers page. Can you say the…

5 Film And Hybrid Cameras Flying Off Shelves Across Canada Right Now

Digital cameras have come really far in today's time. Despite the clarity that they offer, many photographers are now tired of the price they have to pay. It appears that film and analog cameras are now taking over the gap that digital and cellphones have. For those in Canada, h…

5 Film Cameras Everyone Is Actually Buying in Singapore

Film and analog cameras are gaining momentum around the world. In Singapore, too, the trend seems to result in some brands being favored over others. Unlike other countries, Singaporeans, likely young photographers, are turning to film to get away from digital models. If you are…

Blame Canada?

Canadian universities are poaching American academics who could use a more hospitable work and research environment. Here’s McGill’s brag on its bags, one of which is my good friend Ethan Zuckerman, who will be leaving his beloved job at U.Mass Amherst to take a new and prom…

6 Things Every Bird Photographer Should Know This Fall

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the fall is coming and birds will be going on their various migratory paths. Considering the effects of global warming, there are also chances to see birds that you don't typically see in your area. Since the pandemic and since brands have added…

What next for Hugging Face?

Nvidia just bought Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. That’s what Reuters says The Information says. The latter is behind an expensive paywall, so I’ll take Reuters’ word for it. In The Price Of Independence Was $5.9 Billion, AI Secret says, 🌍 How this hits reality: Last…

Americans Are Nearly as Interested in Travel Photography as Weddings, New Data Reveals

Did you know that travel photography seems more interesting than wedding photography? Considering the economy, it's easy to understand why that might be the case. Looking at Google Trends data is one of the clearest ways to understand what people care about. With a radical shift…