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by Luke Rollins · Posted
After a 2025 spent celebrating its 100th birthday, Leica returns to market with its first new camera of 2026, the SL3-P Mirrorless Camera. Accompanied in its release by two new lenses, the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 and the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
It's not every day that a piece of photography history passes through B&H. Sure, every camera and lens carries a little bit of the past with it, from a DSLR made in 2015 to an old rangefinder from the 50s. History lives in the images they've captured and the hands they've been passed through. That said, there are some cameras and lenses that stand out among the rest. Especially when they come bearing the serial numbers 0000001, 0000002, and 0000003.
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From photographing for the local news to expeditions for National Geographic, Ira Blocks shares his stories of traveling around the world. Ira captures history and culture, but it wasn't easy. He discusses how he was hired by Nat Geo, and all the logistics and planning that goes into his assignments.
0:00 - Intro
2:46 - Working for Nat Geo
6:00 - Ira's first assignment
14:18 - How Ira got started
17:30 - Photographing in color film
21:49 - Olive Oil story
31:29 - Getting into lighting
38:05 - Archaeology work
1:11:29 - Prints on location
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Sports photography hinges on freezing peak action—transforming a high-speed blur into a dramatic portrayal of human effort. When you combine that with the unyielding drive of elite athletes on the world stage, the pressure to nail the shot provides an incredible adrenaline rush.
Above photograph © Jean Fruth
In today’s podcast, we discuss the unique challenges of documenting history in the making, and unpacking stories from the Winter Games with renowned sports photographer Jean Fruth, recently back from her first Olympics.
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“Wow, this is your job? I didn't know that was a job! That's amazing. Can I have this job?”
All Photographs © Chelsea Mayer, unless otherwise noted in captions
That offhand epiphany neatly sums up the enviable career path of wildlife, adventure, and travel photographer Chelsea Mayer. From an early start with her mom’s camera to her selection for an Ambassador mentorship, before becoming a partner photographer, with Girls Who Click, all the way through to her certifications as a 100-ton
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Photographs preserve what daily life cannot—moments that would otherwise fade into obscurity. In today’s show, we explore this topic through a nexus of American culture, popular folklore, and photographic archives in a chat with Alan Govenar and Adam Forgash, two photographers and visual historians who are passionate about unearthing and preserving forgotten stories.
Above Photograph © Alan Forgash
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Although they cater to different senses, photography and music share much in common. In both these arts, timing, rhythm, and mood are key. It’s been a while since we’ve mixed photography and music on the show, so we’re particularly excited about today’s chat with two photographers who share a passion for documenting musicians and their fans—in particular, devotes of punk and indie rock.
Above Photograph © Bootsy Holler
From early memories of being truly moved by music to practical tips about photo access, image rights and restrictions, plus
by Luke Rollins · Posted
FUJIFILM spent most of 2025 in the wake of 2024's X100VI camera, riding the wave of its internet virality to an instantly sold-out product that remains out of stock pretty much everywhere. This year the company delivered three new cameras and a new lens, all of which iterated on their winning X100VI concept. The company also cannonballed into the deep-end of the cinema camera space with the announcement of their large format sensor camera and a video-friendly power-zoom lens.
The GFX100RF, or the Medium Format X100VI
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Despite film being “dead,” there’s still a surprising number of different and unique films to choose from in 2025, ranging from the classics from the major manufacturers to some more creative films from up and coming, smaller brands.
Here’s an overview of the current black and white films available right now.
Kodak
It’s hard not to start with mother Kodak in an article like this, with all of the history—the ups and downs—Kodak
by Luke Rollins · Posted
“Compact and lightweight form factor” wasn’t always just a mirrorless camera marketing slogan. A century ago, it was the necessity that gave birth to the Leica camera, as inventor Oskar Barnack designed his prototype in part to accommodate a debilitating lung ailment. Released in 1925, the popularity of the Leica I camera, particularly among young photographers, helped drive the widespread adoption of the 35mm film format and the compact, lightweight setups it afforded.
Available as an accessory to the Leica I was a slim, vertically oriented
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
What is podcasting? No, that’s not a silly question—especially not to those of us who have time traveled from 2003. That's when ex-Guardian columnist Ben Hammersley coined the term podcast by combining the words iPod and broadcast. Since then, podcasts have evolved to become a much more developed concept. Now, podcasts are presented in a myriad of ways through a number of mediums and digital platforms.
In this article, we're going to explore what podcasting means in today’s
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The dynamic arena of competitive cycling photography is not for the faint of heart. This grueling specialty requires a mix of split-second reaction times, intuitive technical mastery, and the ability to anticipate—and even more important—embrace risk. It takes a special breed of photographer to continuously capture every ounce of emotion packed into this sport, from bruising injuries and bitter disappointments to the exaltation of a win.
Above photograph © Kristof Ramon
For today’s show, we’ve brought together two passionate cycling
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
On many levels, Nikon is focused on the cutting edge. Their cameras and lenses are some of the most forward-thinking around, sporting unique features, speedy recording, top-tier autofocus, and the most up-to-date feature sets that appeal to modern image-makers. In other ways, though, Nikon hasn’t lost sight of their heritage. With select models, both on the camera and lens front, they pay homage to their past with distinct, retro-inspired
by Cory Rice · Posted
The equipment used by fashion photographers varies considerably, depending on what is being photographed and who is behind the camera. In general, the kit requirements for documenting a fashion show are more standardized than those for creating editorials. There are successful fashion photographers who can fit all of their gear in a single bag—and others who require an entire equipment truck. This article is aimed at photographers getting started with fashion productions. Photographers interested in capturing runway should read Theanos Nikitas
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What is the role of landscape photography in a post-industrial world?
In today’s podcast, we consider some possibilities in a chat with Jade Doskow, current photographer in residence for Staten Island’s Freshkills Park, and Cal Flyn author of the book Islands of Abandonment.
Above image: © Jade Doskow
While our two guests work in different disciplines, which leads to divergent approaches to the pictures they make, their shared purpose tells similar stories.