The latest from the Phoblographer for November 11th.
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The Incredible Winners of the Royal Photographic Society Awards for 2024
by Chris Gampat
November 11, 2024
For 146 years, the Royal Photographic Society Awards have been announcing the incredible works of many photographers around the world. Today, some of the most intriguing awards are for photojournalism, fashion, commercial, and young people. And quite frankly, the images are both stunning and inspiring. Here are some of the winners below!
How Jean-Yves Lemoigne Captured Seconds in a Single Frame
by Chris Gampat
November 11, 2024
"My work balances between high post-production projects, mixing different softwares, and straightforward photography with no post-production," photographer Jean-Yves Lemoigne tells the Phoblographer. "Even when post-production is involved, I strive for an organic approach. In advertising, the final choice often depends on the agency or client, but I push for natural results as much as possible." The strive for authenticity is real these days. And sometimes, it gets so good that it can fool even an experienced photo editor.
Will We See the Leica Q3 Monochrome Soon?
by Nilofer Khan
November 11, 2024
Leica is one of the camera manufacturers who we have always adored. The company really gets its ingredients right for a perfect camera recipe, and when some elements are amiss, they pepper the dish with firmware updates. Overall, you get a camera that you genuinely hoped for. In a new interview with French publication Photo Trend, Laurent Pidancet, head of the Leica Akademie in France, we get a few updates about the company's future plans. What we seem to be missing is the Leica Q3 Monochrome. So will it be copming?
Yashica and I’m Back Just Made Your Hybrid Camera Dream a Reality
by Nilofer Khan
November 11, 2024
The allure of analog photography in a digital world has held the world in a tight-fisted grip. Despite their advancements, modern cameras can provide sterile images, which can be too much for many. To ensure that photographers get the best of both worlds—the ease of digital but the beauty of analog—Yashica partnered with I'm Back as part of a new campaign. The two have worked together to create three exceptional new products, which we are certain you'd fall in love with.
Nikon Museum Celebrates Over 100-Year Legacy with 1,300 Iconic Products
by Nilofer Khan
November 10, 2024
A museum is the best place for photographers to spend some time and get a better understanding of the past. While photography museums depict the most iconic moments in the medium's history, camera museums are gateways to seeing how we reached the present. If you are looking at the latter, then you have come to the right place. Nikon Museum, located in Nishioi, Japan, has reopened after its initial shutdown in February. And what's more? The place is far bigger and better!
Sunday Crossword: Allons, enfants de la Patrie
by Lara Carretero
November 10, 2024
I think there’s something to be said about a country that gave us photographers so much, starting with the daguerreotype and ending with some of the most stunning photojournalism opportunities in Europe, as professionals from Bruno Barbey to Martin Middlebrook can attest. Let’s just dive in this crossword, with a buttered croissant and a French …
Fujifilm GF 30mm f5.6 T/S Review: A Wonder of Slowing Down
by Chris Gampat
November 9, 2024
I adore the fact that Fujifilm made a tilt-shift lens for medium format. And further, I also adore the fact that you can make such cool images with it. Embracing the Fujifilm GF 30mm f5.6 T/S means that you’re slowing down — which is essentially what you have to do with the GFX system anyway. …
