Videos

Sony has unveiled the ultra-compact 15.3MP RX0 waterproof camera designed to combine high-resolution images and videos with a host of unique capabilities. Up to 15 RX0 cameras can be triggered simultaneously for creative effects when using the Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander.

The last thing most folks want to do these days is swap a beautiful sunny day for a threatening rainstorm with lightning. But we’re talking Photoshop here, and the tutorial below demonstrates how to mess around with Mother Nature and turn a welcoming landscape photo into something far more dramatic.

Whenever we feature the beautiful imagery of British nature photographer Simon Baxter we’re struck by his thoughtful, cerebral approach to our craft and the remarkable patience he exhibits in an attempt to get just the shot he’s after.

Toma Bonciu is a Romanian nature photographer that we turn to regularly for fun camera hacks and concise tutorials on improving images you shoot in the great outdoors. In the seven-minute video below he reveals five simple tips for making your landscape trips easier and bringing home great photos.

A couple weeks ago we shared a revealing visit to the home of iconic American photographer Edward Weston. In the video below you’ll take a virtual tour of Weston’s darkroom, guided by his grandson fine art photographer Kim Weston. 

Norwegian photographer Daniel Modol was shooting video of a distant storm from the terrace of his home in Gjerstad as lightning bounced off the horizon. Suddenly with a BOOM, a lightning bolt struck just a few feet away. And when we say, “boom” we mean it; this is a loud video so turn down the volume before watching the clip below.

Many photographers shoot exclusively with available light because they’re intimidated by what they fear are the complexities of using supplemental light sources. And while complicated studio setups can require specialized expertise, shooting with simple speedlights or small studio strobes is actually quite simple.