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Hahnemühle Torchon Paper Review

“If you like “artsy” matte papers, this is one you definitely want to try. I think you’ll like it.” Reviewed by Mark D Segal on PhotoPXL Click here for the full review Hahnemühle Torchon is a cellulose-based FineArt inkjet paper with an inkjet coating specially tailored for FineArt applications. The bright white art paper […]

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Four New Laowa MFT Cine Lenses Landed!

Four New MFT Cine Lenses Landed – 6mm T2.1, 10mm T2.1, 17mm T1.9, 50mm T2.9 Sample Footage

Inspiration

Indoor Wildlife

I wanted to practice using my studio light, which I don’t tend to use too much, so I decided to set up a shoot with a friend’s cats. They were wonderful subjects and much easier to photograph than I expected. All it seemed to require was a pheasant tail feather, […]

Travel to The Amalfi Coast
Destinations

Travel to the Amalfi Coast, Italy

The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s top destinations, largely thanks to a picture-perfect landscape and outdoor adventures that can be tailored to any activity level. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most breathtaking regions of Europe and the awe-inspiring drive along the Amalfi Coast is something you’ll never […]

Hahnemühle Sugar Cane
News

NEW – Hahnemühle Sugar Cane

Hahnemühle Sugar Cane extends the Natural Line with a FineArt inkjet paper made from a rapidly renewable natural raw material – sugar cane. 70% of this environmentally friendly FineArt inkjet paper consist of bagasse fibres, a by-product of sugar cane processing. The natural white, warm-toned sugar cane paper does not […]

PHOTONews Spring 2022 Cover Image
Editor's Choice

PHOTONews Cover Notes – Amazing Puffins!

Amazing Puffins! Our latest issue of PHOTONews, Volume 31 Number 1, featured a photograph of a puffin holding an iris in its beak, captured by Newfoundland photographer Michael Winsor. This image drew comments from several readers, most notably Dr. Wayne Lynch, our wildlife and travel photography specialist. Here’s a snippet […]

Reviews

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Review

Laowa (Venus Optics) has never been afraid to take on challenging lens designs. It is hard to find a “conventional” lens in their lineup, as every lens has some kind of unique twist to it. Macro at very wide angles or extremely high magnification levels, a design that emphasizes zero […]

Self-Portrait Styles
Tutorials

Self-Portrait Styles – Using basic techniques and equipment…

Do you need a fresh, professional-looking portrait for social media, work… or your LinkedIn or Tinder profile? Why not do it yourself! Here are four gorgeous self-portrait styles that you can achieve with ease, today, at home! First impressions are everything in this modern era of instant communications, so you […]

Inspiration

On Safari… At The Zoo!

It’s been a challenging two years – and during this time, many of us planned a photo safari in Africa, Asia or North America, which had to be cancelled! Perhaps your finances do not allow you to include a dream photo adventure of this magnitude, or you just don’t have […]

Hähnel ProCube 2 charger
Editor's Choice

Hähnel ProCube 2 charger – The versatile way to charge your batteries!

I am constantly on the road, photographing sports action, landscape, or birds. I have to be sure my camera batteries are always charged and ready for action. I always have two spare batteries in my bag, in addition to the one in my camera. As I need to charge my […]