Photography

I was 50 years old when I bought my first drone. It required me to learn a whole new set of skills not only in flying and navigating a UAV but also in learning new photographic and video techniques for my eye in the sky. That was 2017 and last month I was 58 years old. But do you know what? I am still learning new things about photography. It would be cliched to say I learn something new each day, however I think it’s realistic to say I learn something new about photography every week. There are two reasons

If you’re reading this post and hope to stay completely safe from lightning, just stop right here and simply go indoors at the first flash, and stay there until 30 minutes after the last flas…

pScuba Diving magazine announces the winning images from this year's contest. Prepare to be wowed. /p

Twenty-four years after the 9/11 tragedy, we look back on iconic images from the event as some photographers also share their story

Explore the world of macro photography with essential gear tips, beginner techniques, and creative ideas to help you master close-up shooting.

It’s time to meet the winners of our World Photography Day 2025 contest!

Chicago in the 1990s was a city in the midst of profound change. Once seen as another casualty of the declining Rust Belt, it reshaped itself into a modern metropolis with global reach. The decade …

Photographers from around the world have submitted their nature and wildlife photographs from the bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea, with breath-taking results.

Sony National & Regional awards announces its winners from over 50 countries.

When it comes to wildlife photography, birds, especially the small ones are the most difficult to photograph. In general, birds are the most difficult subjects as they are small, stay in between the foliage most of the time and are always moving or flying around. Bird photographers make it look easy and a lot of YouTube videos (not all) also make it look quite easy but practically being in the field, carrying a heavy lens, focusing through the natural obstacles and capturing the right moment, can all be quite a daunting experience.

See the ladies paint their faces and prepare for their final performance. They blush as you watch them audition their most brilliant colors before fading to brown with a sigh that only the birds hear. The crisp autumn air deepens their beauty but loosens their grip as, one by one, they drift back to the ground from whence they came.

There's something magical about capturing a bald eagle in flight over Yellowstone Lake or a grizzly bear ambling through a meadow in Grand Teton National Park.

Seeing Carolina and choosing what to photograph.

Discover how long exposure photography can transform ordinary scenes into ethereal works of art – and what it really takes to master it

Personally, I struggle with mindfulness. My brain tends to move a million miles an hour in six different directions most days. On good days, I can reign it in and focus on one or two things. On bad days, well, it's chaotic in there. A hobby like photography requires not only that I focus, but that I still my brain long enough to notice my surroundings. It's a kind of forced mindfulness for me because I enjoy taking photos, and getting better at photography is an ongoing lesson in slowing down and paying attention.

Bird Photography isn't always that simple to do unless you've got years and years of skills. Here's a tip for beginners.

Depictions of rural life in the south during the Great Depression have been predominantly focused on whiteness, a fuller picture rarely seen. In a new exhibition, Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South, the private homes and public gathering spaces of Black southerners are seen in a range of photos that provide a corrective

Richard Sharum reflects on the shocking scenes he witnessed.

Breathtaking imagery, expert advice, and the stories behind the world’s most captivating landscapes

Want to get closer to the miniature world? Arm yourself with sugary water – here's how to lure insects into your photographic lair, and how to capture the tiny subjects

If you’re curious about what hockey photographers do during the offseason, there’s no one better to ask than Bruce Bennett. He is the world’s most prolific hockey photographer and the head of Getty Images’ hockey imagery division. In his 50-plus-year career, he’s shot more than 5,300 NHL games, six Winter Olympics (with a seventh upcoming […]

My favorite photo is the theme of this year’s World Photography Day. The initiative calls on people to share their favorite photo and its story on social media with the hashtag #WorldPhotographyDay. On this occasion, BTA reporters and photographers

Useful Information for Hobby and Professional Photographers.

These eight award-winning night sky photos show the beauty of the cosmos.

Over time, mastering lighting can transform your photography from average to stunning. As you explore various techniques, it's vital to understand how

Ahead of Ladies Night at Nationals Park, team photographer Amanda Bowen shares her story about her path to the big leagues.

Photographers are not perfect all the time - even the most experienced or professional photographers are prone to making mistakes at times. Making mistakes in photography is not a huge problem, as long as the photographer learns from the mistake and rectifies the errors in the future. Besides, not all mistakes are mistakes as some mistakes can also lead to creative results or learning new techniques in photography.In this article, we have put together a bunch of resources that we hope will help you to avoid some common mistakes in photography.

The winning photos, selected across 14 categories, showcase pictures shot entirely on iPhones.

Many of the images have a powerful meaning behind them.