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Photography Life
- Posted on Tuesday July 08, 2025
Often, photographers are driven by the obsessive need to capture the moment, to be productive at all costs. Recently, however, I rewatched a movie that contained a different reflection, one that I would like to share with you today. It is the beauty of choosing not to shoot, to fully immerse oneself in the moment, and rediscover the pure pleasure of observation, which ultimately leads photographers to better photos. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday July 08, 2025
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a full-frame mirrorless lens targeted toward videographers and hybrid shooters. Although it isn’t Nikon’s first PZ (Power Zoom) lens, it’s their first that is meant for a professional audience. The high-end nature of the lens is evident not just in the build quality, but also the price of $2800. Is this lens worth buying, or should you choose something like the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S instead? In this detailed review of the Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, we will answer all your most pressing questions about this interesting lens! Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday July 07, 2025
It isn’t always easy to come up with a topic for the opening paragraph of this weekly news. Most of the time, though, I find that life itself provides the inspiration I need. Like right now, for example, as I sit under our garden pergola writing these words and witnessing a little scene unfolding before my eyes: Perched on a low branch of a nearby pine tree are two fledgling Common Redstarts. They’ve already mastered flying, and hanging around the nest is no longer their idea of fun. Still, they eagerly demand parental attention in the form of tasty insect deliveries. Freedom and independence are great, but a full belly always wins. It looks like this brood will have a happy ending. Continue Reading » - Posted on Saturday July 05, 2025
One of the coolest things about working at Photography Life is being around a bunch of people who are really passionate about their photography! And although gear, reviews, and just plain maintaining a small website sometimes takes more time than photography itself, I thought I’d look back at our 2025 articles and choose a couple of my favorite photos that I found particularly inspiring from some other members of our team! Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday July 03, 2025
Want to learn how to photograph fireworks for the 4th of July or any other occasion? These tips cover everything including your choice of camera equipment, camera settings, composition, and more. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday July 02, 2025
Remember the days when we eagerly awaited each new camera generation to see how noisy its high ISO photos would be? Not so long ago, ISO 6400 was the absolute limit of real usability. Anything above that was, at best, suitable for special events like UFOs, Loch Ness monsters, or alien landings. Not so any more. Today, I’m going to back the Nikon Z9 into a corner and show you how well it performs at extreme ISOs. How high can you go? Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday July 02, 2025
For photographers, there is nothing quite like traveling to the Svalbard archipelago and venturing onto the pack ice for photography. As I pack for such a trip, I am evaluating the camera gear that worked best on my previous Arctic travels. My goal is to travel with a streamlined, yet highly capable camera kit for everything from landscapes to wildlife – but with a primary objective of photographing polar bears. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday June 29, 2025
It’s Sunday, 6:40 a.m., and I’ve been staring at the surface of a fishpond for over two hours now, trying to photograph Europe’s largest eagle — the white-tailed eagle. I’m standing in cold, muddy water from the knees down. The smell of rotting silt clings to the air. I keep myself warm with the thought that a wave of tropical heat is supposedly heading for Europe. Somewhere nearby, a cuckoo calls. A green woodpecker just flew past behind me, and for hours now I’ve been hearing wild boars splashing around somewhere out of sight in the reeds. However, the creatures nearest to me are the hungry female mosquitoes. And the eagle? Nowhere to be seen. For hours, I have been experiencing the true essence of wildlife photography. Continue Reading » - Posted on Saturday June 28, 2025
Most tripods can be considered relatively universal tools that can be used for just about anything within their weight category. Even the tripod I’m reviewing today – the Fotopro E7 Camo – could, in theory, be used for something like studio photography. However, its camouflage coating and other design features clearly mark it as a companion for a different kind of adventure! Continue Reading » - Posted on Saturday June 28, 2025
The Hohem iSteady MT2 is a 653g, 3-axis video gimbal. It can hold a lighter camera or a phone up to 1.2kg, and it can provide more stabilization for video compared to the IBIS systems on cameras. How does it perform, and is it the right gimbal for you? Read on to find out! Continue Reading »
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