Wacom calls the Cintiq 22HD Touch “a natural extension for your senses” and that’s an accurate description for one of the latest models in its graphics tablet line. With an interactive display and multi-touch support, you can pinch-to-zoom with one hand and retouch with the other using a Wacom pen. The 21.5″, 1920 x 1080… Continue reading »
Apr
19
A Look out the Window with Arne Svenson
It may be fair to say there’s a desire in most of us to see into the lives of others, whether for pure anthropological understanding or voyeuristic pleasure. Fine-art photographer Arne Svenson decided to act upon this urge, by using a telephoto lens he inherited from a birdwatcher friend to see into the everyday activities… Continue reading »
Apr
05
Sneak Peek into Rangefinder’s Fine-Art Issue: Spotlight on João Carlos
As our April Digital Edition goes live today, we wanted to give you a quick glimpse into some recent video work of one of the issue’s featured photographers—João Carlos. A self-proclaimed romantic, João combines his love for fine art, folk and fairy tales with exotic locations to create stunning fashion, advertising and personal work. Here,… Continue reading »
Feb
27
Entering a Photo Competition this Year? Get Noticed!
Every year, any number of competitions, fellowships and contests come up that photographers want to apply for. They can provide the big break to launch your career to the next level, but when you apply for them, what are the best ways to present your application so your work is noticed? For that, you need… Continue reading »
May
18
How Digital Cameras Actually Work—And Why They’re So Cheap
Chances are you’ve got a digital camera of some sort in your pocket or bag, but you’ve never given too much thought how it really works. Pictures go on computer, not film. Right, well, here’s a simple and straightforward explanation of how that happens, exactly. Bill Hammack, the Engineer Guy, explains the mechanics of how… Continue reading »
May
14
WPPI Announces WPPI U 2012
Summertime university-style photography seminars taking place in New Jersey, Georgia, Nevada and Oregon, offer fundamental education for emerging professional photographers; registration now open Hollywood, CA (May 14, 2012) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces that registration for WPPI U is now open. Four, two-day workshops, will take place in Fairfield, NJ, June 25… Continue reading »
Sep
02
Photographer Captures Perfect Clouds Four Miles Up In the Sky
Rüdiger Nehmzow means “Man With Big Balls Made of Steel” in German. After watching this video of him taking photos of clouds from the open door of a plane, four miles up in the sky, it can’t mean anything else. Rüdiger straps himself into a plane, opens the door at 6000 meters and, equipped with… Continue reading »
Aug
16
WPPI U: What you didn’t learn in college
What you didn’t learn in college, you’ll learn at WPPI U. WPPI U will be a 2 1/2 day workshop with a full slate of classes for emerging photographers. Classes will cover all of the essentials you need to know for your new business from top professionals in the industry. WPPI U Schedule: Sunday, September… Continue reading »
Aug
15
PDN’s PhotoPlus Expo International Conference & Expo
PDN’s PhotoPlus Expo International Conference & Expo ‐ Join us for the most important event in photography, October 27-29! Located at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, PhotoPlus includes a huge expo floor, hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of new products, and over 100 informative seminars. Rated one of the Top Trade Shows of… Continue reading »
Aug
09
Take Your Best Shot Contest
GRAND PRIZE: YOUR PHOTO will be a Rangefinder Cover! 1ST PLACE: Full registration for WPPI 2012 and three MasterClasses 2ND PLACE:Full registration for WPPI 2012 and a WPPI-U Class 3RD PLACE: ull registration for WPPI 2012