Photography Life
- Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
As humanity, we reportedly take more than five billion photos every single day, upwards of two trillion in a year. The most photographed subject in this enormous ocean of pictures? People and our faces. It’s no surprise, then, that the most crowded niche in the world of prime lenses is portrait glass. And indeed, among full-frame primes across brands, the 85mm focal length dominates by a wide margin. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025
Perhaps the most common mistake of a bird photographer (and not just beginners) is focusing too much on the feathered subject itself. It’s much like the tunnel vision of a hunter, and in fact, photographing animals can be compared to hunting in many ways. Well… at least right up until the final moment. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025
This week, while testing a new tripod in the dark aviary at Prague Zoo, I recalled the words that once slipped out of my mouth when I refused to leave a photo spot and admit that the day was over. I said it as a joke, but it pretty much sums up why some of us lug around heavy and clumsy telephoto lenses. “Do you know what the advantage of f/2.8 aperture is?” I asked my friends, who were slowly packing up their slower lenses. “That you can use it.” A few turns of the aperture, and you can keep shooting where a slower lens can’t. However, we pay a hefty price for those few minutes at the end of the day! But enough philosophizing – it’s time to take a look at this week’s photography news. Continue Reading » - Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Few things improve video quality more than good, continuous light sources. Although traditional video lights are bulky, recently there's been a rise of small, portable devices that can provide light for video pretty much anywhere. In this review, I'll be telling you about the K&F Concept RGB Video Light. Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025
Few genres of photography are as unpredictable as wildlife photography. You can spend days in the most biodiverse place on the planet, like Amazon rainforest, and come home without a single decent photo. On the other hand, you may find yourself making a random stop while driving home from work and end up with one of your favorite photos. It has to be said, moments resembling the first scenario tend to outnumber the latter. But every now and then, instead of the usual famine, a genuine feast arrives. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Yesterday, Sony announced the a7 V - faster and smarter than the a7 IV, while still sharing much of its DNA. The Sony a7 V features a 33 megapixel partially-stacked sensor, a new BIONZ XR2 processor, pre-capture RAW, and more. Here's what you should know! Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025
Photographing wildlife is much more than just capturing the subject, no matter how spectacular it may be. What follows is a reflection on how a single quote from a master photographer, along with studying his work, shaped my approaches to photography and to nature. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
I've gone looking through the many photography deals available today to bring you the best of the best deals, now updated for Cyber Monday. Check out some of the new deals and the original Black Friday Deals, most of which are still in effect! Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday November 30, 2025
About half a year ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a few weeks in South America with the exceptional photographer Magda Straková. In the traditionally male-dominated world of wildlife photography, her presence brought a refreshing balance to our group. She kept spotting interesting subjects in places where my eyes completely overlooked. During that trip, Magda and I filmed the first segments of an interview that we plan to continue later this week. Its central theme will be “thinking out of the box,” and you’ll be able to watch it soon. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday November 30, 2025
I'm excited to bring you two announcements today! First, I just updated our "Photography Basics" eBook to add a new chapter covering camera equipment, which all Photography Life Silver and Gold Members can download for free. Second, we’ve launched a major sale through Cyber Monday for new members who join our page. Continue Reading »
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