by Nilofer Khan
August 11, 2026

There are only a few photography platforms that offer a balance of performance and reach. Adobe was ideal for performance, but in the age of AI, people are looking for ways to grow their business without depending too much on artificial intelligence. As part of their new initiative, VSCO has introduced a new open call that can help photographers become popular in America.

by Chris Gampat
August 11, 2026

For the past months, big AI tech has been messing really hard with the Phoblographer. They’ve made our traffic have a major drop even though we’ve got clear evidence that we’re still reporting on the stories that you folks want to read. With that said, I’m pleading with you folks to help us out with a few things, please.

by Chris Gampat
August 11, 2026

Several years ago, I had my original Sony a7 converted to full-spectrum infrared by the folks over at Kolari Vision. What it allowed me to do is something that genuinely challenges and stimulates my mind in a way that otherwise never happens. Just by using certain filters, I can dramatically change the look that the camera produces. But one of my favorites involves making the images look like Kodak Aerochrome. This article serves as encouragement to you as a photographer to keep your old camera gear alive and to find ways to make it work for you in different situations.

by Chris Gampat
August 11, 2026

The other day when taking the Sirui 35mm f1.4 Aurora out for a photowalk with a new friend, he asked me what made it special and unique vs every other 35mm f1.4 lens out there. And that question has been in my head for the entire time that it's been mounted to my Leica SL2s. This camera, more than my Panasonic S1R II, is the perfect one to test it on since you can't incorporate Leica looks into the camera by default. If you really had to ask me, and you put all pricing aside, then I wouldn't be able to tell you a whole lot. That doesn't mean it's a bad lens -- in fact, it's quite incredible.

by Chris Gampat
August 11, 2026

Even though it seems like they're going to be sold to Sony, Tamron is still not done doing some really good stuff. Just recently, the company announced their latest 3.0 firmware update for the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 G2 lens. The new update promised to make the close focusing capabilities even better. So in traditional Phoblographer fashion, we called the lens back in for review from Tamron. How is it?

by Alberto Lima
August 10, 2026

While many of the big camera companies have largely decided that cheap, simple-to-use digital cameras are just not worth making, an entire subgenre of photography appears to be emerging. The success of other, quirky low-res cameras has, in no small part, contributed to the explosion of low-megapixel digicams currently available. It has created another problem – how many of these cameras are worth your time and an impulse purchase. Godox’s C100 simple-use-digital camera seems to hit all the right notes for the “charmera” trend but with some standout differences. Are they enough or does it run the risk of becoming e-waste in the next year?

by Nilofer Khan
August 10, 2026

One of the first genres that people dabble with as photographers are street and portraits. Sometimes, the latter takes precedence, with some photographers often finding it challenging to start their journey. If you are someone who is unsure what to do in the initial stages of your life, have a look at these points.

by Nilofer Khan
August 10, 2026

Nikon has some wonderful lenses in their portfolio for young photographers. Models such as the 40mm f2, the 24-120 f4, and the 600mm f6.3 are some budget offerings from the company. It now appears that Nikon is suspending the order of the 600mm lens, effective from August. Why is that the case? Let's dive in.

by Chris Gampat
August 10, 2026

When I was a much younger working photographer, I always wanted to get to the point of needing Canon Pro services. Truly, something in my mind felt like it was a prestigious thing and that I'd worked so hard to achieve it. Yet in truth, you could easily buy your way into it. And as the years passed, I realized more and more that I almost never wanted or needed the newest camera gear. More importantly, things like a warranty were pretty much useless. But Pro services meant that I could get the repairs I wanted and needed. Though at the same time, good insurance would replace that too.