Pentax K-3 III Monochrome: APS-C Becomes Black and White
The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is among the most affordable cameras designed exclusively for black-and-white photography and a very good APS-C DSLR.
Alan Schaller’s Haunting Photos Explore the Isolation of the Big City
Photographer Alan Schaller has finally completed his Metropolis series; a haunting and provocative look at the isolation many feel in a big city.
Mesmerizing Photos Reveal the Complex Flight Paths of Birds
A photographer created a series of beautiful pictures that show the flight path of different birds by taking hundreds of photos and stacking them into one image.
Leica M11-P Review: As Authenticated as They Come
The Leica M11 series now consists of three cameras. We have the original M11 which I very much enjoyed using on the streets of New York. Then, the M11 Monochrom was released and became an instant classic. I loved taking black-and-white images with it all over Montana. Now we have the release of the M11-P which apart from some minor cosmetic changes is largely the same as the original M11. So, why then should we get excited about such a similar camera?
The Melting Giants: A Somber Photo Series of Wandering, Doomed Icebergs
The Melting Giants project came about by happenstance. I overheard two men talking about the icebergs that come along the Newfoundland coast. That was enough to pique my interest, so off I went.
‘Hasselblad Ballet’ Celebrates Beauty of Dance and Analog Photography
Fine art portrait photographer David Teran traveled the world with his 1969 Hasselblad 500C/M camera to capture beautiful black and white portraits of some of the most talented and powerful ballerinas. Teran has launched a Kickstarter campaign to celebrate the multi-year project to release a special book, Hasselblad Ballet.
Driven by Grief and Loss, a Passionate Photographer Uses His Camera to Heal
Nigerian photographer Bade Fuwa is a newcomer to the world of photography, having fallen in love with the camera in the last couple of years. However, despite a relatively short time behind the camera, Fuwa's portfolio is emotionally and stylistically mature.
The Moment TV Went From Black-And-White to Color For The First Time
Resurfaced footage has emerged of the historical moment a television channel in the U.S. switched from its black-and-white programming to color for the very first time.
Botanical Studies Series Shows Beauty of ‘Spiky, Round, and Edgy Things’
Photographer Matthias Conrad focuses on landscape, architectural, and commercial photography, although an ongoing series, Botanical Studies, bucks the trend a bit and delivers beautiful minimalist black-and-white photographs of a diverse range of flora.
Photographing the Fanal, Madeira’s Huge and Ancient Laurel Cloud Forest
The Fanal area is one of Madeira's largest laurel forests, known for its mysterious and unusual landscape with trees said to be up to 600 years old.
Roger Deakins: Legendary Cinematographer with a Photographer’s Eye
Sir Roger A. Deakins is widely considered to be one of the greatest cinematographers of all time. He has won two Academy Awards and sixteen nominations for his cinematography of over 70 feature films.
New Dubblefilm Glitch Film Imitates Distorted VHS Tracking Effects
Dubblefilm has announced a new special effect black and white film called Glitch which is designed to imitate the TV glitch and VHS tracking effects that were common in the era of analog television.
Leica M11 Monochrom Review: Worth it? The Answer Isn’t Black and White
Check out our first YouTube video with Chris and Jordan, and the full written review!
Every time I review a Leica digital rangefinder, the major argument against buying one becomes a matter of price versus practicality. How can I recommend a camera that is neither affordable nor versatile?
Shooting Color and Black and White Film… At the Same Time
There are a lot of crazy ideas out there when it comes to experimental photography. Multiple exposures. Film Soups. Shooting your rolls backward. But have you ever heard of anybody loading two rolls of film into a camera at the same time? Me neither, and that’s exactly why I’m going to do it!
Pentax Made a Monochrome Camera: Is it a Smart Move or Desperate Ploy?
The monochrome digital camera is an odd beast - something talked about in revered terms - with echoes reverberating from those hallowed Leica halls because it is only Leica that had dipped its toe in the proverbial monochrome waters... until now.
The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is so Popular, Ricoh Can’t Keep it in Stock
Ricoh has already sold out of its Japanese allocation of Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras twice. Clearly, the company's latest DSLR is extremely popular.
Hands-On with the Leica M11 Monochrom: An Artist’s Camera
Somehow, 2023 has turned into quite the year for monochrome cameras. Leica, though, is no stranger to the format and the M11 Monochrom is just the latest in a series of excellent additions to the space.
Leica M11 Monochrom: Black and White 60MP Photos up to ISO 200,000
Leica has announced the M11 Monochrom, a digital rangefinder that features a multi-resolution full-frame BSI sensor that only captures black and white images.
Pentax Unveils K-3 III Monochrome DSLR for Black and White Photography
Ricoh has announced a new Pentax K-3 Mark III digital SLR camera designed exclusively for black and white photography. The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is the only monochrome-specific DSLR on the market.
Color Filters for Black-and-White Photography: A Complete Guide
Lens filters are one of the most affordable yet also most versatile accessories you can stow in your lens bag. Some of them, like polarizers and UV filters, are practically ubiquitous in modern-day photography, used both to lend images a unique look as well as to protect your costly gear.
Photographer Captures Freediving Grandmas Who Delve Deep into the Ocean
A photographer captured the portraits of South Korea's legendary "Grandma Divers," elderly women who freedive deep into the ocean for seafood.
How Nick Brandt Shot ‘The Day May Break – Chapter Two’
Nick Brandt is a conservation photographer whose themes highlight humankind's destructive impact on animals and the natural world. The Day May Break – Chapter Two was shot in Bolivia, a country in western-central South America, over six weeks in February-March 2022.
Lomography DigitaLIZA Lab is a Web-Based Processor for Scanned Film
Lomography has released the DigitaLIZA Lab, a web-based tool that allows film photographers to convert and fine-tune film scans in a few clicks.
Ilford Kentmere Pan 100 and 400 Films Now Available in 120 Format
Harman Technologies, the company that manufactures Ilford-brand film, has announced that the Ilford Photo Kentmere Pan 100 and Pan 400 films are now available in 120 format.
This Twitter Bot Can Colorize Black and White Photos in Seconds
Colorize Bot is an incredible Twitter tool that transforms black and white photos into color using artificial intelligence (AI).
A Decade Later and I’m Still Married to Black and White Film
2012 was a helluva year for film photographers and a crossroads for me personally.
A Song for the Arctic: The Overwhelming Beauty of Greenland
The beauty of the Arctic is overwhelming. The biting cold and the pristine silence is punctuated by occasional extraordinary sounds, as the glacier ice creaks and falls. At the centre of this beauty are the enormous structures of freshwater ice calved from the glaciers, the great icebergs.
Powerful Photos of Animals and People Affected by Climate Change
Famed photographer Nick Brandt's latest project The Day May Break portrays people and animals that have been impacted by environmental degradation and destruction.
CatLABS x Film 320 is a Unique New Black and White Emulsion
CatLABS has announced a brand new black and white film emulsion that promises unique grain and tonal range to produce photos that the company says are unlike anything else on the market.
Photographer Spends Four Years Drawing 1,000 35mm Film Box Designs
A nostalgic graphic designer spent four years drawing 1,000 photo film boxes to reproduce the lost 35mm containers of history.