I know I'm partial to learning about photography through tutorials, guides, articles, and videos, like those featured here on PhotographyTalk.
But something we don't offer is photography workshops, and if you ask me, workshops are just about the best way to develop serious photography skills in a short amount of time.
And even if you're in a good spot with your photography knowledge and abilities, a photography workshop is still a great idea because it allows you to rub elbows with other photography enthusiasts and explore new places with like-minded people.
There's just something about hitting up Iceland and its fantastic landscapes and Africa with its incredible wildlife with other photography lovers.
That being the case, here's a list of the top photography workshops for 2019-2020. Whether you like landscapes or architecture, portraits or wildlife, or something in between, there's a workshop just for you!
National Photographic Adventures
When: Varies
Base Fee: Starting at $1,195; Varies Based on Adventure Location
Adventure Leader: Kevin Vandivier
National Photographic Adventures is the brainchild of Kevin Vandivier, a 40-year photography veteran. His love of wildlife, landscapes, and people has garnered him multiple awards, showings at world-famous galleries, and publications in the likes of Life Magazine, National Geographic Society, and Texas Monthly, as well as a season as photo editor of Texas Highways Magazine.
Kevin uses his passion and experience to mentor students on topics that range from composition and framing to lighting and processing to developing ways to tell better stories with your images. Each photo adventure involves one-on-one feedback from Kevin, daily demonstrations of photography techniques, and shooting assignments tailored to each individual that facilitate personal growth as a photographer.
Each adventure is recounted in National Photographic Magazine, which features the works of each person on the adventure. Each attendee gets several copies of the magazine to share with friends and family.
These adventures take place all over the U.S.: Grand Teton National Park, Monument Valley, and Glacier National Park. An Iceland adventure is also available for photographers that want to flex their photography muscles in one of the most breathtaking photography locations on earth.
Each adventure is limited to only seven participants, which ensures that each attendee has an opportunity to learn in an intimate environment that’s conducive to improving the quality of the photos you create. With such small groups, time is of the essence to book your spot before they’re sold out!
Whether you choose to adventure in Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Iceland, or somewhere in between, National Photographic Adventures should be at the top of your list of photography workshops to attend in 2019!
Creative Photo Academy Africa Cultural Safari
When: February 12-23, 2020
Base Fee: $8,950. There is a cancellation special for this trip! Save $950 for a single or save $2,900 for a couple! Contact Simba Marara Safaris at 877-723-2749 or 661-678-3869 to book the trip today!
Workshop Leaders: Mark Comon and Simba Marara
For 30 years, Creative Photo Academy has been at the forefront of photography education, offering everything from photography classes and photo walks to full-on photography workshops and multi-day adventures all over the world.
And unlike some photography companies, Creative Photo Academy doesn’t just focus on one kind of instruction. Instead, they offer workshops and tours in all manner of photography genres, from landscapes to portraits and just about everything in between.
They can offer such a wide range of learning opportunities because they have award-winning, internationally recognized photographers leading each course. That means that you not only get the chance to learn more about photography and improve your skills, but you also get to learn from professionals that are at the top of their game.
One of Creative Photo Academy’s most popular workshops is the Africa Cultural Safari, which they lead in conjunction with Simba Marara Safaris.
Led by Mark Comon and Simba Marara, this premier safari will take you into the heart of Tanzania where you’ll be able to photograph the incredible diversity of wildlife and see spectacular landscapes in a National Geographic-style outing.
They've hired Africa’s foremost guides, Lema Peter to introduce you to the native cultures, and Oscar Mwangi, to find the animals and teach you about their behaviors!
As any top-flight tour should, the African Photo Safari includes deluxe accommodations, incredible meals, and local transportation.
This tour coincides with the Great Migration, so there will be no lack of jaw-dropping wildlife sightings while on the trip. Combined with the opportunity to learn about the rich history and culture of the area, as well as meeting locals and learning about their customs, this is truly a can’t-miss chance to travel to one of the world’s most incredible places!
Susie Reed Sedona Photography Tours
When: Private tours can be scheduled year round
Base Fee: Varies based on number of people and length of tour
Workshop Leader: Susie Reed
The Sedona, Arizona area is one of breathtaking beauty and incredible history, making it an ideal subject for a photography tour.
There is no lack of spectacular scenery there, from soaring rock formations, to breathtaking sunsets, to archaeological sites, night skies filled with stars and much more. That’s why it’s a mecca for photographers!
Whether you’re a brand new photographer who wants to learn the basics or a seasoned pro wanting to explore Sedona for the first time, Susie Reed will help you do so by providing individualized instruction and sharing her deep knowledge of the area.
While some photography workshops hurry you along in large groups, Susie has a completely different philosophy. Her tours are private. She often takes out individuals or just a few people at a time, which enables her to work closely with photographers and help them quickly up their learning curves. What’s more, Susie believes in really experiencing the places you photograph, so while you’re out shooting you’ll get plenty of time to immerse yourself in the wonders of Sedona's magnificent red rock country without feeling rushed to get to the next stop.
Susie takes photographers to little-known and picturesque locations that most say they’d never find. While there, she helps them develop stronger photographic skills away from the hustle and bustle of crowded hot spots. If there are specific places you want to see and experience Susie will tailor your tour to your specifications and if you only have a short time in Sedona she’ll help you make the most of it.
Susie’s passion for photographing Sedona’s landscapes, vortexes, Indian dwellings, and rock art began in 1993 on her first visit. For the next dozen years she kept feeling drawn her back until she finally decided to move there from Sausalito, CA in 2005. Through the years she’s gained unique wisdom and insights about Sedona that she shares on her tours, which she learned by doing extensive exploring and from Native Americans, shaman, archaeologists, Forest Service guides, docents and others she’s met and worked with.
In addition to sharing her intimate knowledge about Sedona, Susie provides photography instruction on her tours to those who want. She helps photographers of all levels with a wide range of gear get better in a surprising short amount of time.
Whether you need help with camera settings or exposure bracketing, how to use filters, shoot panoramas, or use post-processing to bring your images to life, Susie’s approachable, encouraging style and easy-to-understand instructional techniques will help you achieve your photographic goals. It’s no wonder that Susie’s tours have five-star ratings on TripAdvisor and Google!
For the experience of a lifetime, consider visiting Sedona and joining Susie on an epic photography adventure you won’t soon forget.
ColorTexturePhotoTours Colors of Costa Rica Tour
When: January 12-17, 2020
Base Fee: $4,675.00
Workshop Leader: Scott Setterberg
Costa Rica is a place of exceptional beauty, with breathtaking landscapes, gorgeous flowers, and hundreds of species of butterflies, frogs, monkeys, and other wildlife.
I've never been to Costa Rica, but after getting to know Scott Setterberg and hearing about his photography exploits there, I've added Costa Rica as a must-see spot.
Scott's all-inclusive Colors of Costa Rica Tour is the epitome of a luxury photography tour...
Over the course of six days and five nights, you'll explore the landscapes of Costa Rica, stopping in four national parks to photograph 12 spectacular waterfalls. Stops include the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Catarata La Fortuna, Lake Arenal, and Tenorio Volcano National Park.
As you travel in private and spacious transportation, you'll learn about the amazing biodiversity of this magical place from a licensed, English-speaking nature guide with stops along the way to photograph local wildlife, including Costa Rica's famous (and numerous) frogs.
In the confines of your small group (this tour is limited to just four participants), you'll get plenty of one-on-one instruction from Scott. The professional photography tips you get on the tour can be practiced and put immediately into action in one of the world's most photogenic countries.
When you aren't out taking photos, you'll be pampered in luxurious accommodations. You'll stay in award-winning hotels, enjoy gourmet meals of traditional Costa Rican cuisine, and have the opportunity to enjoy massages and spa services.
This is truly an all-inclusive tour - Scott has thought of everything to make your experience one you'll never forget!
Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
When: Varies
Base Fee: Varies Based on Adventure location with discounts for alumni and certain groups, including PhotographyTalk members.
Adventure Leaders: Margo Taussig Pinkerton and Arnold “Arnie” Zann
Talk about a power couple…
The founders of Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures, Margo and Arnie, are the REAL deal. These folks have contributions to powerhouse publications such as Time, Life, Paris Match, Vogue, and National Geographic [NatGeo for Arnie and NatGeo Traveler for Margo] under their belts, just to name just a few.
Participants on Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures are challenged to learn and grow, to think outside the box, and to seek their own vision.
In that regard, this is the workshop for you if you are serious about finding your unique photography voice.
Margo and Arnie strive to keep group attendees focused on the art of seeing. You’ll learn how to be patient, to think about each shot, and to craft something beautiful that captures a long-lasting memory.
Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures are not about jetting you from one location to the next at a break-neck pace. Instead, the focus is on mastery of photography skills while enjoying travels in some of the world’s most incredible locations.
The variety of tour locations from which you can choose is simply staggering. From Summertime on the Maine Coast to Venice in the Fall, Belize, Lane of the Maya to Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & Santa Fé and points in between, Barefoot Contessa has a photography workshop just for you.
Wherever the location, you’ll learn techniques to take your photography out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary with encouragement and support from moment one to the end of the workshop from not only Margo and Arnie but from your fellow participants.
These workshops are intense, to be sure, but they’re also full of laughter, fun and good times with new and old friends and exploring new possibilities with your camera.
With BCPA, you won’t learn how to take the same old photos. Instead, you’ll find your inner voice as a photographer and learn how to use it to create breathtaking photos.
Princeton Photo Workshop: North Rhine-Westphalia-Photokina Germany Workshop
When: May 24-30, 2020
Base Fee: $3,795
Workshop Leaders: Alan Kesselhaut and Siegmund Bergemann
Photography workshops should be all about helping you stretch your creative muscles and learn new skills, and that’s precisely what results from participating in a Princeton Photo Workshop.
Built on the foundational idea that anyone - regardless of skill level - can learn new things and improve their photography, these workshops are the ideal setting in which to hone your skills and acquire new ones.
But workshops like the North Rhine-Westphalia-Photokina Germany Workshop aren’t merely designed to hone your technical skills, but also to encourage you to stretch your boundaries, help you find your creative voice and explore the artistic elements of creating a gorgeous photo.
You’ll do all this in a well-organized small group setting as you tour one of the most diverse, fascinating and less-traveled regions of Germany.
Starting in the post-industrial Ruhr District, you’ll explore a coal processing facility designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, turn-of-the-century ironworks, and other relics that remind you of the power and influence of the industrial revolution while exercising all of your photographic muscles.
As seen in the three photos above, this area is rich with opportunities to photograph sites with lines, shapes, colors, textures, and decay that makes for a beautiful image.
From there, you’ll step back in history with an exploration of Aachen, a medieval town on the border of Germany and the Netherlands. Here, you’ll get to photograph breathtaking medieval architecture (like the Aachen Cathedral, shown above) and vibrant street scenes.
In the tiny village of Monschau, you’ll have the opportunity to photograph winding cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses that have changed little in the last three centuries.
As you can see above, Monschau is a gorgeous, serene village with interesting architecture and quaint neighborhoods to explore with your camera.
Workshop participants will have a day at Photokina, the world’s premier imaging expo. Held in Cologne - a city that itself is a must-see for any photographer - the expo draws photographers and vendors from around the world to explore everything new in photography. In fact, you’ll be among the first in the world to see new photography gear from companies like Nikon and Sony as they unveil their upcoming product lines.
Throughout the tour, time will be devoted to review your images, with discussions of composition, color and light and demonstrations of the uses of photo editing software to help you capture the experience that moved you to take the photo in the first place.
There’s no better way to expand your skill set as a photographer than an intensive workshop like this. You’ll be in a gorgeous area, have a multitude of subjects to photograph, and you’ll be guided by knowledgeable, experienced, and caring instructors whose mission is to help you take your photography to the next level.
David W. Shaw Photography Workshops & Tours
When: Varies
Base Fee: Based on Workshop Location
Workshop Leader: David W. Shaw
What makes David W. Shaw Photography Workshops and Tours unique is that Dave is not just a seasoned professional photographer, but he is also a biologist with undergraduate and master’s degrees in wildlife biology.
His knowledge and understanding of wildlife and ecosystems put you closer to the action, and his passion for protecting animals and wild places will inspire you to use the power of photography to help lead conservation efforts in your backyard and the world over.
But it’s not just his background in biology that makes Dave’s workshops and tours a worthwhile endeavor.
Dave strives to create experiences that challenge you as a photographer, facilitate your growth behind the lens, and educate you on natural history elements of the areas you explore.
In the context of a small group workshop, Dave will take you to unique and extraordinary destinations from an autumn trip to the Kenai in Alaska to the plains of Botswana. While on your journey, you’ll get plenty of one-on-one attention from Dave while also having time to get to know your workshop-mates.
What’s perhaps even more impressive is that Dave selects off-the-beaten-path locations for his workshops and tours.
So, not only do you benefit from traveling with a small group, but the destinations to which you travel won’t be overrun with crowds of tourists and other photographers.
In that regard, these photography workshops and tours are as much about connecting with nature and learning more about the world around us as they are about becoming a more skilled photographer.
It’s for this reason that we’ve selected Dave’s outfit as one of the top workshops to attend in 2019-2020!
Photosprouts Photography Workshops
When: Workshops are available throughout 2019 and 2020
Base Fee: Varies based on selected workshop
Workshop Leader: Varies based on selected workshop
They say that variety is the spice of life, and variety is precisely what you get at Photosprouts Photography Workshops.
Whether you’re a beginner photographer, a teenager with big photography dreams, a senior who wants to learn more about how to use their camera, or something in between, you’ll find a photography workshop tailored just for you with Photosprouts.
Photosprouts has you covered even if you are brand new to photography because they offer equipment for their Beginners’ Workshops (Beginner 101 and Beginner 102). Therefore, you don’t have to buy expensive cameras and lenses before you decide if photography is your thing, or invest in the wrong equipment for the style of photography you want to pursue.
After the Beginners’ Workshops, there are a variety of classes available that focus on a particular path, including street photography, portraiture, landscapes, and night photography.
Heck, you can even enroll in a private workshop in which you get one-on-one instruction!
Headquartered in San Francisco’s Financial District, Photosprouts Photography Workshops has some of the most intriguing and beautiful locations for photography right out their front door.
The Night Photography Workshop, for example, takes you to iconic locations like the Palace of Fine Arts, the Embarcadero Coastline, the Presidio, and Lombard Street.
You’ll spend nearly six hours visiting these locations in a small group (no more than four people). Not only does such a small group allow for easier travel and setup, but it also gives each attendee individual instructional time with the workshop leader.
If it’s improved portraiture skills you’re after, Photosprouts offers an introductory workshop on portrait lighting and posing as well as an advanced course in lighting and posing.
The introductory course gives students a chance to learn how to use portrait lighting indoors, outdoors, and in studio conditions. Instruction extends to developing an understanding of the science of light so you can make artificial lighting look every bit as good as natural light.
This workshop also introduces you to light modifiers, off-camera flashes, and continuous lights while challenging you to work under difficult lighting situations and learning how to place subjects and lights just right to get the best results. Of course, all of this takes place in a small group setting.
If you’d prefer to get out of your shell and learn how to take street photos, Photosprouts’ street photography workshop is just the ticket.
This course focuses on helping you develop your intuition for when the moment is right to take a photo. You’ll create images that show an understanding of lighting and contrast while learning how to use mundane objects as a tool for telling a better story of the street scene.
Regardless of your particular area of interest, you’ll find that Photosprouts Photography Workshops goes above and beyond in their quest to help you elevate the quality of your photos.
With a focus on small group educational experiences, lots of hands-on learning, and individualized instruction, these workshops are the perfect choice for photographers that want to expand their knowledge and skills in order to see real, tangible results.
Arctic Exposure Iceland Workshop
When: Workshops are held year round
Base Fee: Varies based on tour
Workshop Leader: Varies based on tour
Being from Southern California, I don’t get many opportunities to explore glacier fields, walk along black sand beaches, take in awe-inspiring waterfalls, and enjoy the Northern Lights. And while I see snow on the distant mountain peaks during the winter, I never actually get to play around in it.
That’s why if there’s one place I’d love to see and document with my camera, it’s the Arctic...
More specifically, Iceland is on the top of my list of places to explore with my camera.
If a trip to Iceland is on your bucket list, Arctic Exposure has the workshops for you!
Though Arctic Exposure has workshops all over the Arctic region, their Iceland tours - which occur year-round - are their most popular.
With professional photography guides to lead you on your tour, Arctic Exposure gets you to the most gorgeous places in Iceland where you can take in the breathtaking scenery, learn how to more skillfully use your camera, and discover ways to process your images to create the best possible photos.
And by gorgeous locations, I mean these workshops take you to iconic spots in Iceland like Reykjavík, Thingvellir National Park, Vik, Snæfellsnes, the Golden Circle, Glacier Lagoon, and the South Coast, just to name a few.
But what sets these workshops apart is that Arctic Exposure gets you off the beaten path as well. That means that you can explore lesser-known areas with your camera (and get away from tourists while you’re at it!).
Additionally, Arctic Exposure focuses on the culture and history of this tiny island nation. In that regard, a tour with Arctic Exposure isn’t just about seeing beautiful things and learning more about photography; instead, it’s an experience of a lifetime in which you come away with a greater appreciation for the people and the landscapes of Iceland.
These tours are all-inclusive, with lodging, meals and local transportation included. And by transportation, I mean that you get to ride around in this thing:
That, my friends, is the baddest Mercedes Sprinter Van you’ll ever see!
With a lift kit, 46-inch wheels, beefy tires, and differential locks, these vans can handle just about anything that Iceland throws at them. That means that you can still get to remote locations like waterfalls, ice caves, and glaciers, even in the dead of winter. There’s even Wi-Fi and USB charges for each seat!
Gorgeous scenery, lessons on photography, opportunities to learn about local history, tours available winter, spring, summer, and fall, and amazing transportation...what more could you ask for in a photography tour?
Art of Seeing Photography Adventures Churchill Polar Bears Expedition
When: October 25-31, 2019
Base Fee: $6,700
Workshop Leader: Ken Lee
I met Ken Lee for lunch recently, and what struck me most about him is his incredible passion for photography.
I know everyone that's a photographer says they're passionate about it, but Ken is really passionate about it. And that's not just for photography in general - he loves helping educate people about how to improve their photography.
That's why his Art of Seeing Photography Adventures are included on this list.
In looking at Ken's workshops, tours, and expeditions, the Churchill Polar Bears Expedition really stood out.
You'll get up sloe, eye-level views of polar bears in the Polar Bear Capital of the World in Churchill, Manitoba.
Churchill got that moniker because of its location on the southern tip of Hudson Bay where the water is first to freeze, allowing the polar bears to descend onto the ice to hunt seals.
But this expedition isn't just about polar bears...
You'll get to experience other arctic wildlife, the Northern Lights, explore Churchill and learn about its past and its people, and take a 60-minute photography helicopter flight too.
Additionally, Ken provides image reviews, discussions about improving your photography workflow, and offers post-processing demonstrations to help you hone your photography skills from start to finish.
In fact, as awesome as the sights and activities of this expedition might be, for me, the one-on-one time with a master photographer is worth the price of admission by itself.
Ken is approachable, knowledgeable, and as I mentioned earlier, super passionate about photography and helping you improve your skills.
You'll get tons of time with Ken, have opportunities to learn alongside other expedition members, and have time to practice your newfound skills in a breathtakingly gorgeous area.
What's not to like about that?!
Momenta Workshops
When: Dates are available throughout 2019
Base Fee: Varies
Workshop Leader: Varies
Momenta Workshops offers a completely different kind of photography adventure.
With their exclusive documentary photo adventures, you can explore some of the world's most incredible locations. And while on your adventure, you get highly personalized instruction and learning experience thanks to a teacher-to-student ratio of just 1:5.
In addition to these adventures, Momenta also has luxury photography outings that put you in the heart of the art, culture, and history of the world's wonderlands.
However, what makes Momenta unique is not the wide-range of workshops or their luxury travel options.
James House organisation provides community-based child and youth care development programmes in Hout Bay, South Africa. Photograph taken on the Momenta Project South Africa: Working with Nonprofits workshop. Photo © Lukas Spieker/Momenta Workshops 2011.
Instead, Momenta's founders are all about helping others, something that the company's three founders hold near and dear to their hearts.
For example, Momenta's Project Series workshops take you to points throughout the U.S. with a focus on using the power of photography to benefit non-profit organizations.
To say that this is a photography experience of another kind is an understatement, because you can literally use your photography skills as a force of change to make the world a better place.
In 2019, these project workshops are scheduled for Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico, each of which benefits a different non-profit.
As if all that isn't enough, Momenta has partnered with Leica Akademie USA to create a line of international workshops.
With elite teams of instructors, you can explore places like India, Colombia, and Romania in small groups over the course of ten or more days.
If that doesn't say "photography adventure," I don't know what does!
Joshua Snow Workshops
When: October 16-20, 2019
Base Fee: $2,150
Workshop Leader: Joshua Snow
Joshua Snow is a fine art landscape photographer that has a personal photography style that I have admired for years and years. This guy simply knows how to create a drop-dead gorgeous photo!
It makes sense, then, that he's on my list of the top workshops to attend in 2019 and 2020.
From Moab to the Oregon Coast, Glacier National Park to Death Valley, you can explore some of the most breathtaking and rugged landscapes in the world on a workshop with Joshua.
If I had my druthers, I'd travel with Joshua to Maine for his Autumn in Acadia workshop this October.
I've never been to Maine, and have only seen photos of Acadia, but there are few landscapes I want to photograph as much as the rocky coastlines and spectacular fall colors of October in Maine!
But Acadia National Park isn't just rocky shorelines. You'll get to explore all kinds of landscapes, from mountains to beaches to forest wetlands.
Over the course of four days and four nights, you'll learn all things photography in a small group setting (the workshop is limited to five students).
Days will be spent exploring the Maine landscape and learning how to create more dynamic photos through improved composition and storytelling.
When the day is done, you'll settle in with the group at an Airbnb and have an opportunity to critique images and learn some post-processing tips that will help you extract every last bit of glory from your shots.
You'll also get some time to explore the area on your own - including the quaint little town of Bar Harbor, where you can watch lobstermen pull in their hauls.
This workshop is any landscape photographers dream, but with just five spots available, you need to act fast if you want to see peak fall colors in Maine this October.
New Zealand Photography Tours & Workshops
When: Dates are available throughout 2019
Base Fee: $4,000 (AUD), $2,793.20 (USD)
Workshop Leader: Chris Chow
You'll be hard-pressed to find a more breathtaking area than New Zealand.
It's South Island, in particular, is a landscape photographer's paradise!
With New Zealand Photography Tours and Workshops, you'll get to explore the South Island's world-class scenery, including nine national parks, glistening lakes, lush rainforests, ice-capped mountains, and everything in between.
There is an incredible amount of diversity in the South Island's landscapes and wildlife, which is why this tour is far longer than most - up to 12 days and 11 nights.
Over the course of the tour, you'll receive plenty of one-on-one instruction in the field so you can hone your photography skills, specifically those related to landscapes and astrophotography.
Each tour is limited to just nine participants, so you'll get to learn and travel in a small-group setting.
Tours are learning-focused, but in a very relaxed and personal environment. You'll be challenged to learn more, step outside your comfort zone, and try new things as a means of creating beautiful images of which you are proud.
With dates throughout 2019, the South Island of New Zealand can easily be your photography destination this year!
ApertureXplorer Expeditions
When: Dates are available throughout 2019
Base Fee: Varies
Workshop Leader: James Conomea
With photography expeditions planned throughout the world in 2019, ApertureXplorer has something for everyone.
Whether you love the Alps of Switzerland, the volcanoes and glaciers of Iceland, the deserts of the American Southwest or points between, you'll find an opportunity of a lifetime.
What makes these expeditions so unique is that the schedule is flexible.
That is, each day, James Conomea, the resident workshop leader, will determine what the best experience will be based on all sorts of factors, from the weather to the wishes of the Xplorer group.
Since ApertureXplorer limits the size of each group, you can rest assured that you'll get plenty of one-on-one time with James, getting tips and insights on how to improve your photography.
That means that no matter if you're a stone-cold beginner photographer or a grizzled veteran, you will benefit from James' expertise.
Each day of the trip involves at least one workshop session, in which the group discusses techniques and learning points for the day's activities.
This includes a live image editing session so you can learn the ins and outs of bringing the beauty of each of your images to the forefront.
With incredible locations, perfect planning, small group instruction, and a lot of fun, it's no wonder that patrons of ApertureXplorer rave about their experience:
“Everything was planned perfectly by our guides. The lodging, food, and timeframes between locations were all set up perfectly. I would recommend this guide company to anyone looking for a photography workshop combined with an amazing vacation.” - Francis, ApertureXplorer Alumni
That testimonial says it all - if you're ready for an adventure, ApertureXplorer is a prime choice!
Jennifer King Photo Workshops
When: Dates vary
Base Fee: Varies depending upon location
Workshop Leader: Varies
It's a long list when you consider all the great things about Jennifer King Photo Workshops...
For starters, there are workshops for every kind of photographer in every kind of location you can imagine. From Florida to Mongolia, Tuscany to the badlands of South Dakota, Scotland to Death Valley, you can develop your photography skills and learn from some of the best photographers in the world, all the while exploring some of the most breathtaking landscapes you can find.
If it sounds awesome, it is! Jennifer and her team spend countless hours planning each trip, scouting locations, and making arrangements so you can have a stress-free trip and spend your time becoming a better photographer. There's a reason why 95% of Jennifer's clients come back for more!
These workshops aren't just fun trips, either. Instead, they're designed with skill-building in mind for photographers of all ability levels.
Each day, workshop leaders work one-on-one with each workshop participant in the field and during class sessions.
That includes constructive critiques of each attendee's images, that way you know exactly what's working and what needs to be addressed in your shots.
And since these workshops are limited to small groups, it's not like you'll be fighting for time with the instructors.
If you're looking for an adventure and a chance to take your photography to the next level, Jennifer King Photo Workshops is the place to do it!
Banff Photo Workshops
When: Up to you!
Base Fee: Varies
Workshop Leader: Dani Lefrancois
If the photography workshop experience you seek is one that's truly private, then Banff photo Workshops should be your top choice.
After all, workshop leader Dani Lefrancois offers one-on-one private tours, so it doesn't get much more individualized than that!
These guided landscape and wildlife photography tours are ideal for any type of photographer, whether you just bought your first DSLR or you’re a seasoned veteran that simply wants a guided tour of some of the most spectacular landscapes on earth. Whatever your needs or skill level, Banff Photo Workshops will customize your experience to ensure you get the instruction you want.
You can explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth while on your Banff area tour.
That includes Moraine Lake, Yoho, Lake Louise, among many other locations, as well as wildlife tours and night photography outings.
In other words, the Canadian Rockies are your oyster, and with a seasoned pro and Banff expert leading the way, you can certainly make the most of your time there.
A custom experience, gorgeous landscapes, personalized instruction from an expert...what more could you want?!
Strabo Photo Tour Collection
Frank Lavelle
Since 2003, Strabo Photo Tour Collection has been leading enriching photography tours around the world that are designed by and for photographers. Each year, they offer upwards of 47 photography workshops in breathtaking and highly desirable locations that focus on popular photography areas like wildlife, landscapes, architecture, and culture.
If northern Africa is more your style, Strabo Tours’ Morocco photo tour should be on your list of top photography workshops. Centered around Marrakech, Fes, the blue-washed town of Chefchaouen, and the Sahara Desert, tour participants have an array of photo opportunities to document the breathtaking beauty of this area.
You will get to experience the world-renown Djemaa el-Fna Square, the ancient buildings of Fes, native villages, ancient medinas, and much more. The tour is even accompanied by a local Moroccan guide to give you even more insight into the beautiful people and interesting culture of this great country.
When: April 19-20, 2019
Base Fee: $4,195
Workshop Leader: Ralph Velasco
Ron Rosenstock
If you’re a landscape photographer, Iceland is sure to be your photographic paradise. Between its volcanic landscapes, incredible glaciers, abundance of waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the Northern Lights, everywhere you look is something breathtaking to record with your camera. In fact, on this tour, you’ll get to experience the Northern Lights and hike inside an ice cave.
This tour by Strabo Photo Tours is led by Ron Rosenstock, who has led photo tours since 1967. His 40-plus years as a photographer will prove invaluable as you experience the wonders of this beautiful place. The tour is limited to 12 participants, so you’ll get plenty of time to rub elbows with other photography enthusiasts and get one-on-one time with Ron.
When: February 2-10, 2019
Base Fee: $6,995
Workshop Leader: Ron Rosenstock
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I sometimes wonder in amazement how people found jobs before the age of the internet.
In our world, you can hop online and search job listings for gigs the world over. Likewise, companies can explore potential candidates on sites like LinkedIn. It all seems so much easier!
But with everyone on LinkedIn these days, you have to find ways to stand out from the crowd. And one of the best ways of doing so is having the right LinkedIn profile picture.
Not sure how to proceed with that? Consider the following tips as your critical guide.
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LinkedIn Profile Picture Tip: DIY Your Photo
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If you're reading this, there's a pretty good chance you're a photographer. And even if you aren't, you can take a pretty awesome LinkedIn profile picture yourself. So why go through the hassle of hiring somebody to do the job you can do?
Hiring someone to take your LinkedIn profile means one of two things: either you're going to a mass LinkedIn profile picture photoshoot with 25 other job seekers and putting down $10-$20 for a photo you only have one chance at getting right or you're paying a professional portrait photographer hundreds of dollars for what is essentially just one photo.
Besides, even if you're taking it with your smartphone, you will likely be happier with the outcome you get!
Plus, it's easy!
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Find a plain white wall somewhere in your house that is facing a window, and figure out what time of day the sun is shining through said window. Look at all the beautiful, natural light in the room above, strive for that.
You don't want direct light on the wall where you'll be seated or standing - reflected light like above is exactly what you want. It's soft and even, so there won't be harsh shadows or highlights on your face.
Next, set up a tripod to hold your phone or camera. Use your device's self-timer to give yourself a few seconds to get into place before the shutter is released.
As far as setup goes, that's it! Good light, a plain background, and your phone or camera on a tripod with the self-timer engaged is all you need.
Next, follow the following four steps for figuring out how to pose for your photo.
Learn More:LinkedIn Profile Picture Tip: Learn to Pose Like a Model for the DayWhile Tyra Banks is famous for "smizing," or smiling with your eyes, Peter Hurley is famous for squinching, or squinting and pinching your lower eyelid.
"Confidence comes from the eyes, and so does fear," Hurley says in the introduction to his video above. That means that potential employers are able to tell when you don't exude confidence before reading a single word of your LinkedIn profile.
So, one of the best-kept secrets for a good LinkedIn photo is to squinch. You can see how this works in the LinkedIn profile picture examples below:
Screenshot from Peter Hurley's YouTube video
Above, the model is demonstrating what people normally do when they have their portrait taken - their eyes widen for a deer-in-the-headlights sort of look.
Notice in this shot how there is an abundance of the whites of the model's eyes showing. He looks more surprised than anything!
Now compare that to the squinching example below:
Screenshot from Peter Hurley's YouTube video
As you can see, the man's entire persona has changed. He appears more relaxed - not just in his eyes but throughout his face.
With his muscles relaxed, he exudes much more confidence - confidence that is immediately picked up on. While the shift is small, it's definitely noticeable.
The goal, Hurley says, is to no longer be able to see the bottom whites of your eyes (anything under the pupil).
Use this technique, and you'll have a much better chance of creating the best LinkedIn profile photos that get people interested in who you are and what you do.
LinkedIn Profile Photo Tip: Edit Your Photos Using LinkedIn
If you don't have a post-processing program like Photoshop available to edit your portrait, LinkedIn has a solution.
They dropped new LinkedIn filters a couple of years back that were pretty poorly publicized.
If you download the LinkedIn app on your phone, you can choose from a few different filters that add class to your LinkedIn profile picture.
Sure, it isn't nearly as powerful as what you get with something like Photoshop, but it's at least a start!
Learn More:LinkedIn Profile Picture Tip: Smile Like This
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This one should seem pretty obvious, but while scrolling through LinkedIn to find inspiration for this article earlier today, I realized that some folks just don't know how to smile.
One study of over 800 LinkedIn profile pictures found something extremely specific about what your face says about you to others.
If you take your photo like the one above, smiling with your teeth showing, people perceive you as more competent, more likable, and more knowledgeable than if you play it serious in your LinkedIn profile picture.
If, however, you take a LinkedIn profile photo like this one...
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... your likeability rating will skyrocket, and your competence and intelligence scores will plummet.
In other words, make sure you show your teeth when you smile, but don't laugh, and certainly don't close your eyes!
LinkedIn Profile Picture Tips 2019: Face Forward Or Left
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This one takes a bit of thought, and I haven't seen it anywhere else but in this Forbes article on secrets LinkedIn won't tell you.
If you are subtly leaning towards your left shoulder, like the man above, you are facing your name, your introduction, and your experience on your LinkedIn page. It allows the viewer of your profile an easy line of sight, jumping from your face to your information. The fact that his shoulders are turned to the left also helps.
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If, however, you're facing your right shoulder (or your shoulders are facing to the right, as above), you could be sending a subconscious message that you don't believe what you say about yourself on your LinkedIn profile.
I know it sounds kind of crazy, but when you're on the hunt for a job and you're trying to beat out the competition, every little bit helps, right?
Take these LinkedIn photo tips to heart as you create your profile and see the difference it makes in terms of how you look and how potential employers perceive you. Based on the research, it could mean the difference between getting that dream job or not!
This blog about Linkedin photo tips was first published on our website here https://www.photographytalk.com/linkedin-profile-picture-tips from https://photographytalkcom.blogspot.com/2020/05/5-killer-linkedin-photo-tips-to-get-you.html
What is candid photography? Though this might seem like a silly question with a simple answer, it's a little more complex than you might think.
Taking a candid photo is more than just snapping a shot of someone that isn't expecting it.
Instead, candid photos require a fair bit of planning, strategic positioning, and the right gear, among other things.
Below, I've outlined some candid photography tips that will empower you to capture the best possible candid photos. Let's get started!
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What is Candid Photography?
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Before we get to the candid photography tips, we first need to define candid photography.
In its simplest form, a candid photo is of an unplanned moment. There is no posing. There is no direction from you as the photographer.
Instead, you assume a "fly on the wall" position and let things play out naturally, your shutter button clicking along the way.
In this regard, candid photography has a distinct photojournalistic vibe. You're documenting something happening rather than directing your subjects to look a specific way or do something you want.
This type of photography is often full of life and emotion, which is why it's become so popular for portraits of all kinds, from family portraits to newborn photography, and even to wedding photography.
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If you're wondering "What is candid wedding photography?", the answer is quite simple.
Couples will typically hire one photographer to handle the formal portraits, such as the posed images of the wedding party, and then hire a second photographer to take candid shots throughout the day.
As noted above, this photographer is documenting the events of the day as they unfold and their images provide a behind the scenes look at the day's events.
The question is, how do you prepare yourself to capture the most effective candid photos?
Candid Photography Tip #1: Start With the Right Gear
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You can take great candid photos with just about any camera, you just need to have it with you at all times.
Instead, the key component of candid photography gear is the lens.
Long lenses (i.e., a 70-200mm zoom like this one) enable you to hang back from the scene and let things unfold naturally.
Think about it - if you're three feet away with a 35mm lens trying to take candid portraits of your kids in your backyard, they won't behave as naturally as they would if you're 10 feet away with your 70-200mm lens. In other words, the longer the lens, the more space between you and your subjects, and the more space there is, the more likely your subjects are to be candid with what they're doing.
The other advantage of using a long lens is that even though you're further away, you don't lose the intimacy of the moment.
With the reach of a 70-200mm lens, you can still frame close-up shots to capture the emotions and feelings of the moment, which, as we'll discuss below, are critical to creating the most compelling candid photos.
Candid Photography Tip #2: Your Observational Skills are of the Utmost Importance
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Perhaps even more important than having a long lens is having the ability to take note of photo-worthy moments.
This means you have to have an eagle eye with which you can scan large crowds or vast landscapes to find that single instant in which a person (or multiple people) are enjoying a candid moment.
Not only must you train your eye to see these moments amongst the chaos, but you must also be able to recognize the ideal conditions. That is, you need to survey the scene and ask yourself the following:
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The above questions are just a few considerations to make when composing your candid photos.
Naturally, good light will get you a better shot, so you need to be strategic about how the light interacts with the subject. On the one hand, a backlit scene can make for some beautifully dramatic silhouetted candid portraits. On the other hand, frontlighting can make the emotions on the person's face much more salient.
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Regarding the angle of view, try to avoid shooting everything from your eye level. There's something to be said for high-angle and low-angle candid photos because they elevate the candid nature of the image.
For example, shooting a portrait of a child from their eye level as opposed to yours invites the viewer to explore the child's world from their point of view.
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As with any portrait, it's important to pay attention to what's going on in the background of a candid shot.
Are there interesting elements you might want in focus? Is the background unattractive and need to be blurred? Are there features that are distracting (i.e., tree branches) that need to be framed out of the shot?
When taking off-the-cuff photos like this, it can be difficult to account for everything going on in the scene. However, with practice, you'll learn how to notice background elements and use them to your advantage (or eliminate them) for an improved shot.
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Lastly, as you observe the scene, keep your eyes out for foreground elements that can add visual appeal to the image.
Shooting through something - a plant or a crowd of people, for example - creates a candid photo that has more depth and dimension. Additionally, shooting through something adds to the candid nature of the photo, as if you captured the moment as you passed by without the subjects having any idea you were there with your camera.
Candid Photography Tip #3: Keep Your Camera Close
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Candid photography is all about seizing the moment, and having your camera stuffed in your camera bag isn't exactly the way to do that.
Instead, keep your camera out and ready to bring to your eye at a moment's notice.
Whether that means carrying it with a shoulder strap or sling strap, a wrist strap or a camera harness, just ensure that getting the shot won't be impeded by not having your camera ready to fire.
Candid Photography Tip #4: Suggested Camera Settings
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Since every candid photography situation is different, there are no hard-and-fast rules for the ideal camera settings.
There are a few general rules you can follow to get the highest-quality shots, though:
Candid Photography Tip #5: Do NOT Use Flash
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Nothing will kill the vibe of a candid photo like a bright, harsh flash going off in the subject's face.
Besides, that kind of light looks completely unnatural, which is why I recommended above to pay attention to how the light is interacting with the subject.
If there's not a ton of light, open the aperture to let more light in, slow the shutter speed to increase the duration of light hitting the sensor, or increase the ISO (or do all three!). Learn how the exposure triangle works so you can get a well-exposed image by manipulating aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Candid Photography Tip #6: Put Yourself in a Position to Get a Great Shot
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Earlier, I noted the importance of developing a keen eye for seeing candid moments.
And while this is necessary, there's another approach you can try to getting candid portraits - position yourself strategically.
That is, rather than wandering around trying to spot candid moments, put yourself in a position in which candid moments come to you.
Standing at the top of the stairs at Grand Central Station, positioning yourself outside the entrance of the wedding venue, or putting yourself in the midst of a busy street market are just a few examples of this strategy.
As street photographers will tell you, it's much easier to find a spot with lots of action and stay there with your camera rather than walking around the entire city hoping to run into a great candid moment.
Get more insights on how to visualize a candid shot in the video above by Jared Polin.
Candid Photography Tip #7: Take LOTS of Photos
If ever there were a situation primed for a "spray and pray" approach, this is it.
I'm joking, of course, but only a little bit...
To capture truly authentic moments, one of the best candid photography tips you can employ is to shoot a ton of shots.
Put your camera in burst mode, frame up the shot, and fire away!
Some photographers will also tell you to shoot from the hip - even in burst mode. I find that I just don't have the spatial awareness to frame up a decent shot when the camera is at my hip, but if you can do it and do it well, go for it!
Get more details on taking candid photos in the video above by PhotographyTV.
Candid Photography Meaning
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With that, you have seven candid photography tips to abide by the next time you go out shooting.
Remember, the meaning of candid photography is to capture authentic moments. It isn't about leaping out from the bushes to surprise strangers with your camera, nor is it intended to be something nefarious in which you're a voyeur and intruding on people's personal space.
Instead, the meaning of candid photography is to focus on the emotionality of a moment, the feelings people experience, and translate that into an image that connects with the viewer.
In that regard, candid photography is perhaps one of the most capable forms of photography to transport the viewer to a particular instant in time. That's what candid photography is all about!
This blog post was first published on our website here https://www.photographytalk.com/what-is-candid-photography from https://photographytalkcom.blogspot.com/2020/05/what-is-candid-photography.html This is so because the history of photography is intractably tied up with all of the many technological advances in optics, cameras, and the recording medium used to capture images.
Photography is a fantastic endeavor in which art coexists with technology. Any complete history of photography will also include a history of the camera timeline, too.
History of Photography
The history of photography timeline is a history of art and science together.
Many photography timelines start with the first known photograph by Nicéphore Niépce in 1827. But it actually goes much further back than that. It goes back to a time and technology before lenses, cameras, and even film.
Camera Obscura: 500 BCE - 1600 CE
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The camera obscura was a tool used by some artists that allowed them to easily draw or paint realistic landscapes and rendering of architecture. In its simplest form, a pinhole projects a scene in a dark room or box that the artist can basically trace over.
Since the word photography is literally defined as drawing with light, we can look back at the concept of the camera obscura as a possible beginning for our timeline of photography. The earliest historical mention of the idea dates back to China in around 500 BCE.
Early Optics: 1400s - 1700s
Near the start of the 16th Century, the amazing artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci sketched out diagrams and wrote instructions about the camera obscura. In these papers, he included not just pinholes but also simple glass lenses.
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Lenses and optics were a relatively new but established science by that time period, being used by astronomers to broaden our knowledge of the universe. Interestingly for our history of photography timeline, astronomers were also a driving force behind the advent of film.
Developing a Film Timeline: 1604 - 1827
Did you like that pun? Johannes Kepler, an astronomer and generally all around smart guy, gets credited with coining the term photograph for a drawing with light in 1604. He was referring to using telescopic optics to project an image onto a sheet of paper or a canvas to draw the stars.
Astronomers and inventors sought a way to make the paper or canvas itself sensitive to light. Glass or metal plates were also used in experiments by various people.
In 1717, Johann Heinrich Schulze showed that a solution of silver nitrate darkens when exposed to light. The problem now was how to stop the solution from continuing to darken to light, in other words, how to fix the image to the medium.
First Photograph: 1827
It was just one in a series of experiments, but View from the Window at Le Gras is the earliest surviving photograph. Nicéphore Niépce used a sheet of metal with a film of chemicals spread on it.
Nicéphore Niépce [Public domain]
Though light-sensitive, it wasn’t very sensitive. It took 8 hours to record the image. You can see sunlight illuminating both sides of the buildings. From here on, the timeline of photography moves rapidly.
Different metal plate technologies began to be used by astronomers, other scientists, and a new breed of artist/scientists, the naturists. The naturists were quite often scientists and inventors themselves, using this new technology to record the beauty of the world around them.
Daguerreotype: 1839
Around this time, the word photography began to be used to describe this new industry. From 1839 on, the popular metal plate process known as daguerreotype opened up this mix of art and technology to the masses.
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Well, the masses that could afford the time and money involved anyways. Though it may have been one of the easier metal plate photographic processes, it was still messy, expensive, very time consuming, and somewhat dangerous.
Enter the Camera: 1841
Photographers of this era generally used cameras designed and made by themselves or skilled craftsmen, adapting lenses made by optical manufacturers to use photographically.
Early in the camera timeline of the history of photography were optical companies such as Zeiss, Leitz, and others starting to design lenses specifically for photography. Voightlander went a step beyond and introduced a camera for metal plates in 1841.
Daderot [Public domain]
Photojournalism: 1848 - 1865
In addition to its scientific uses and all the art produced, photography also made its way into the news. The June Days 1848 workers revolt in France, the Crimean War of 1853 - 1856, and the US Civil War of 1861 - 1865 thrust photographic images of war into the public view.
Written journalistic descriptions and hand-drawn or painted illustrations were replaced by photographic images. These images were displayed in public shows and published in newspapers and magazines.
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In the photography timeline, this helped photography gain a strong place in modern society. Could you even imagine the news now without any photos?
Celluloid Roll Film: 1835 - 1887
Metal and glass plates were fragile, cumbersome and hard to work with, and somewhat costly for the average person. A more accessible method continued to be looked for by photographers.
A combination of two technologies, silver halides and celluloid based emulsions continued getting improved upon.
In 1835, Henry Fox Talbot invented a viable method of spreading a gelatine emulsion on paper. In 1839, astronomer John Herschel came up with a way to fix the image recorded by silver halides.
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In 1887, these two technologies were first manufactured together as a photographic film. This film could be produced in individual sheets or as a roll.
KODAK: 1888
George Eastman of Rochester, New York had an idea. Use this new roll film, build a simple, easy-to-use camera, and market it as a fun use product. In the history of photography, Eastman was a master of marketing photography to the masses. “You push the button, we do the rest.”
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Eastman Kodak became a driving force in the worldwide boom of photography. They introduced many different formats of films, both in rolls and sheets, as well as cameras for beginner, enthusiast, and professional photographers.
Moving Pictures: 1878 - 1900
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Motion pictures, moving pictures, or movies are an entrenched part of the timeline of photography.
The question of how best to capture subjects in motion was first successfully answered by Eadweard Muybridge in response to settling a bet about horses hooves and galloping. The things that move technology!
In short time, cameras and accompanying projects were invented to film continuous motion and display them by means of projecting onto a large screen. Later innovations such as sound recording get added in as well in due course.
35mm Film and the Leica: 1913
One of the more common formats of roll film was 135 format, also called 35mm. This format was used primarily for motion pictures, but it also started getting spooled into small cartridges for miniature still cameras, as they were called then.
The movie cameras transported 35mm film through the cameras vertically, with an image frame of 18x24mm. In 1913, Oskar Barnack, an engineer at Leitz, designed a prototype still camera that transported the film horizontally, producing a 24x36mm image frame.
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By 1925, the Leica I was introduced and became a commercial success. In time, the 24x36mm format became one of the most produced and used image formats in all of photography. This still holds true in digital cameras today.
35mm SLRs: 1957 & 1959
While many film and camera formats exist, 35mm became one of the most popular formats in our history of photography.
In 1957, the first eye-level viewing single-lens reflex camera with an instant return mirror was introduced by Asahi Optical of Japan, called the Pentax.
The year 1959 saw the release of the Nikon F, a professional-caliber 35mm SLR with an entire system of lenses, motor drives, and other accessories surrounding it.
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35mm SLRs became one of the primary types of cameras for photographic images. Their form factor and image format are still one of the more dominant forces in modern digital photography.
Digital Reigns Supreme: 1975 - Present
The history of photography timeline continues progressing through to the present day with digital imaging taking front stage for most photographers. Digital is a fantastic medium for photography because of all of the varied formats, storage and display options, and ease of transferring images.
The first known digitally recorded images were created in a Kodak lab in 1975 and it took 23 seconds to capture the 0.01 MP image. The camera was very basic but the recording apparatus weighed in at 8 pounds.
Among the first digital cameras of the 1980s and 1990s were several point shoot style cameras from computer makers and the bigger camera manufacturers. From about 1989 through to the early 2000s, Fuji and Kodak collaborated with Canon and Nikon to make digital cameras that fit into what professionals needed.
Nikon then introduced the D1 in 1999. This marked the first time that a major camera manufacturer on its own designed and built a camera specifically as a digital system camera.
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By 2004, the sensor in the Canon EOS 1D Mark II had surpassed the resolving power of the former industry standard Kodachrome slide film. Digital was here to stay. DSLRs were pretty much taking over from 35mm SLRs.
History of Photography Timeline Continues: Present Day
Even though a lot of attention is given to 35mm format cameras, film or digital, many other formats exist. We can also look at the introduction of video recording for motion pictures.
One of the most interesting aspects of the timeline of photography is the modern smartphone. Just think, in our pocket we can carry a camera that records still images and video. We can then transfer these photos and movies virtually instantaneously to almost anywhere in the world.
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Compared to the camera obscura or stinky metal plates, we have definitely come a long way.
Really, the subject of a timeline for the history of photography could fill up a rather large book.
Hopefully, this brief synopsis puts you in a mindset to continue to advance yourself as an artist/scientist/craftsperson, also known as a photographer!
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