Category: Culture
The Funny Pet Finalist photos will give you all the feels
“We tried to get a dreamy autumn photo of Milo – instead of lying a bit on his side he rolled around like crazy. His family loves this shot because it shows his personality better than any other picture”. Kerstin Leichtenmüller / Comedy Pets It’s no secret that our furry (and sometimes not-so-furry) friends bring…
This interview with iconic war photographer James Nachteway is brutal, essential
Nachtwey makes large prints of his work in his studio. 60 Minutes A quick warning before you dig into this video: James Nachtwey’s war photographs can be incredibly hard to look at. The 75-year-old photographer has created some of the most powerful, brutal, and visually striking war photography from conflicts around the world. He has…
The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle
DigitalRev In-Focus We love when nerdy things collide here at Pop Photo, and that is precisely what happened with the creation of perhaps the most iconic movie prop of all time. As the video below from DigitalRev In-Focus explains, George Lucas wanted the props in the Star Wars films to look used in order to…
Traveling with Intention: Visual Storytelling Around the World with Lola Akinmade
This post is by PictureCorrect Contributor from PhotoShelter Blog Traveling the world opens us up to unique experiences, new cultures and important lessons that can often change our outlook on humanity. Add a camera to the equation and it’s incredible to see just how far these stories soar. For Lola Akinmade Åkerström, photography and storytelling…
Photographer Hired to Be Fake Paparazzi for 21st Birthday Party
This post is by Pesala Bandara from PetaPixel A photographer was hired by a client to pretend to be paparazzi for her 21st birthday party. [Read More]
Photographer Panics When She Nearly Misses Couple’s Proposal
This post is by Pesala Bandara from PetaPixel A photographer nearly missed capturing a couple’s proposal after the husband-to-be moved locations without telling her. [Read More]
Wild Octopus ‘Hugs’ Divers in a Rare Interaction During Photo Shoot
This post is by Jaron Schneider from PetaPixel Recreational diver and amateur photographer Andrea Humphreys recently took a friend into the water who had never seen an octopus before. Not only did they find an octopus, but it also engaged closely with the divers for 40 minutes. [Read More]
Photographer Uses AI to Imagine What Historical Icons Would Look Like Today
This post is by Pesala Bandara from PetaPixel A photographer has used artificial intelligence (AI) to imagine what historical figures like Al Capone, Benjamin Franklin, and Sharon Tate would look like if they were born today. [Read More]