Bjorn Petersen is a photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. He has exhibited his work in the USA and internationally, and has also self-published several books of his photographs.
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Leica is completing its trio of L-Mount f/2.8 zooms with today’s announcement of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. The 70-200mm lens is a versatile zoom with a bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal portraiture, events, and sports…
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When it comes to portraiture lenses, Nikon’s versatile Z series includes several options that are ideal for portraiture. Now, what constitutes a “good” lens for portraiture can be a bit subjective, but there are some generally agreed-upon traits: normal or longer-than-normal focal length, bright maximum aperture, and characteristic rendering. With these bedrock traits in mind, here are the best…
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Like a painter mastering realism before advancing to abstraction, photographers benefit greatly from learning to shoot film before moving to digital.
Stark black-and-white images can swiftly and brutally reveal a weak composition. And shooting with film teaches photographers to be thoughtful about what subjects are worth one of their precious 36 frames. Beginning with black-and-white film helps…
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As a student, much of your life is about making choices and sacrifices. “Should I skip this class and sleep in?” or “Should I go to class even though I’m too tired to pay attention?” There are a lot of hard decisions to make as a student, especially if you’re a burgeoning photographer looking to attain professional status.
But, as a student, means are often limited and you need to be more…
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As a photo student, you’ll likely need to print your photographs—either for critique, discussion, exhibition, or displaying elsewhere (such as in your portfolio). To ensure your photos look their absolute best, here are some of our favorite inkjet papers for photography students.
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson’s…
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Like the 5D series before it, Canon’s R5 line is an exceptionally versatile camera platform that can excel in plenty of shooting scenarios. Combine that versatility with professional ergonomics and you have a go-to camera for plenty of photographers. Wedding and portrait photographers in particular can find a lot to love about the system and the…
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Canon led the hybrid camera revolution with the 5D Mark II and now the EOS R5 Mark II is catapulting Canon’s mirrorless system into a whole new world of cinema-quality video capture. Revamped autofocus, souped-up processing, and enhanced image quality at up to 8K resolution are…
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Not typically known for its capabilities in the sports and wildlife realm, the EOS R5 Mark II’s improvements take this supremely versatile camera to another level with improvements to its speed and autofocusing performance. Borrowing lots of tech from the flagship R1 and using the higher resolution…
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The R5 platform has always been a natural match for landscape photography and the EOS R5 Mark II is an even better, upgraded fit for this slower paced yet dynamic genre. Mixing a high-resolution sensor with a portable form factor, the R5 Mark II expands on these key assets with…
2 months ago
Sony just announced the ZV-E10 II mirrorless camera, the second-gen follow-up to 2021's ZV-E10, Sony's first mirrorless camera designed specifically for vloggers. Version II features a wealth of new upgrades, including the same sensor used in Sony's powerful FX30 and a6700 cameras, as well as…
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Nikon is rounding out the wide-angle end of its Z lens lineup with their second 35mm prime lens, the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4. Balancing speed and size, the 35mm f/1.4 hits a sweet spot that makes it an ideal walkaround lens for everyday photography and video.…
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At last, Sigma is adding Canon RF-mount lenses to its portfolio and is beginning with a fast zoom for APS-C cameras, the compact and versatile 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary zoom. This portable standard zoom provides a wide-angle to portrait-length range, bright f/2.8 constant maximum…
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In a world where photographers are being asked to capture video and filmmakers need to shoots photos, having one tool that can do both is a major asset—especially in the world of wedding photography where it’s often the same team putting together both the photographs and the video. For this type of scenario, Sony’s latest camera solutions offer some of the best options for hybrid shooting.…
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Back in late 2022, Ricoh Imaging/Pentax had announced that it was working on a “new project involving the research and development of new Pentax-brand film camera products.” Today, we finally get to see the fruits of that labor: the Pentax 17. This is a brand-new 35mm half-frame film camera built using a…
