The brainiacs at Caltech have produced something really cool: an imaging chip that produces an image from light sensors… without lenses. It’s a chip that could be the birth of the future of photography. The camera has an arsenal of light receivers, each of which can individually add a tightly controlled time delay to the light it receives, allowing you to “look” in different directions and focus on different things in the scene in-front of the chip. “We’ve created a single thin layer of integrated silicon … [Read more...]

A 42-year-old woman from New Jersey is suing the popular theme park Hersheypark after she fell from a watercraft while posing for a picture at a photo op spot. NJ.com reports that Denise Spicuzzo and her family arrived at the park on the June 15th, 2015, and the group stopped to take a photo with the personal watercraft used as a static display at the park for photo ops. The lawsuit states that visitors are “encouraged” to sit and pose for photos on the watercraft in front of a aquatic backdrop by park officials. The incident occurred when she climbed … [Read more...]

In its best form, art can lead major innovations in science and technology. The earliest photographers were more like scientists and chemists than artists. Much of their image making process revolved around the technical process of exposing an image correctly. The subject matter in front of the camera was in many ways less important than the process of taking a technically correct photograph. Nonetheless, these early photographic technologists had a major role in pushing the art and science of photography forward. Technologists who are artists are capable of pushing … [Read more...]

I admit, the first time I saw these images I though they were fake. Someone probably added their clothes on as a joke. But when I realized the context and saw the source of the images, it made sense. The fact that the execution was bad made it hilarious. Bored Panda published a series of before-and-after photos showing how the same products and images look in the West versus the Middle East. “Bikinis and mini-skirts may be commonplace in the Western world, but the Middle-East is a slightly different story,” Bored Panda writes. “Countries like Saudi … [Read more...]

If you think that too-dark concert selfie’s fate is sealed, wait! The PicMonkey mobile app is loaded with tools to help that could-be-fab photo escape the clutches of underexposure-dom. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to try the following four things on your dark photos. So fire up that app, and stop throwing memories in the trash(can icon). Meet your photo brightening squad When you brighten dark photos, it’s tough to lighten them up without making them looked washed out. These three adjustments—and one photo effect—will help … [Read more...]

Getting the perfect portrait of your pooch or cat looking into your camera can be challenging. Pets aren’t the most patient models, but a Los Angeles-based company called Paw Champs has found a way to make them hold a pose for a few moments longer. The company has created the Flexy Paw, which is a simple bendable arm that clips on to your phone at one end, and your pet’s favorite treat or toy at the other. The arm is reminiscent of Joby’s GorillaPod line. The arm is completely flexible, allowing you to position the treat above either the front or … [Read more...]

Facebook is rolling out new tools to its users in India that will protect profile photos and help combat image theft. “We’ve heard that people want more control over their profile pictures,” says Facebook. “We’ve been working over the past year to understand how we can help.” “Some women choose not to share profile pictures that include their faces anywhere on the internet because they’re concerned about what may happen to their photos.” The new protection will be an opt-in feature, which will surround a profile … [Read more...]

In this article, I’m going to be breaking down very tactical and easy steps to help you land more collaborations with Instagram influencers. If you follow this guide, using the framework and template that I’ve provided, you will find success. Step 1. Shoot great work with friends First things first. You can’t suck. It doesn’t matter how nice or polite you are, influencers aren’t going to shoot with you if your work is terrible. How do you make great work? Get out there and shoot. Have your camera on you at all times, but also come up with … [Read more...]

Liquido Active, an activewear brand based in Brazil, has been embroiled in a scandal for the past week after posting an image to their Instagram of their models doing yoga on Hanging Lake’s iconic log. Hanging Lake is a 1.5-acre lake in Colorado which was formed by a geologic fault, causing the lake bed to drop away from the valley floor above. The waters are brilliant turquoise, owing to the carbonate minerals dissolved in the water. There is also at least one very polite sign, warning the public to “Please Keep Off The Log”. Photo by John Sercel and … [Read more...]

In a bid to remain competitive against the likes of Amazon, eBay has announced that it will price match thousands of items. This includes some camera gear, too. So far, eBay will price match against the listings on the websites of Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Sears, Wayfair, and Jet. This new price matching is available for eBay.com users, and will apply to products found on the Daily Deals section of the website. The item must be new and also in stock on the competitor’s website. Good news for photographers. This deals section … [Read more...]