The Daily PetaPixel for 07/24/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by TAMRON [Save up to $200 on select Tamron Lenses thru 8/18!]( Explore Tamron lenses designed for your mirrorless camera and enjoy savings of up to $200 on select models, including the compact, 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Sony E-mount. [SHOP TAMRON]( [Polaroid’s Latest Collab Puts Vintage Spin on a Modern Instant Camera]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 23, 2024 04:33 pm [A Polaroid instant camera with a sleek black design, placed in front of its colorful, geometric-patterned box. The box features the Polaroid logo and the name "Eames." The camera has a large lens, viewfinder, flash, and the Polaroid logo on the front.]( Polaroid, no stranger to collaborations, has announced a project with Eames Office that will bring a sleek new version of the Polaroid Now Generation 2 instant camera to market. [[Read More]( [Aftershoot’s $1 Million ‘Create Together’ Fund Supports Photo Events]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 23, 2024 03:19 pm [A man and a woman smile and look at the screens of the cameras they are holding. They are outdoors with a building in the background. Text reads, "Empowering Photographers Everywhere. Aftershoot Create Together Fund." The Aftershoot logo is in the top right corner.]( Aftershoot, known for its AI-powered image editing software for photographers, has announced a $1 million Create Together fund to support the photography community and help enable up to 750 photography events through an initial wave of grants. [[Read More]( [How the Photographer Rankin Transformed a Whisky Maker’s Image]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 23, 2024 02:18 pm [A bottle of Glendronach 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky with a maroon label and gold accents is shown at the center of an explosion of amber liquid splashes, set against a white background.]( Famed British photographer Rankin, well known for his portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth, recently worked with Glendronach on its ambitious whisky rebranding project. [[Read More]( [Auroras Are Possible Tonight As Far South as New York]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 23, 2024 01:20 pm [A breathtaking view of the Northern Lights displaying vibrant green and purple hues in the night sky, with a bright full moon illuminating the scene.]( A possible geomagnetic storm is brewing and could bring beautiful Northern Lights displays to mid-latitude parts of the United States as early as tonight. [[Read More]( [Photographing Compelling Urban Scenes With Martin Lindner]( By Michael Bonocore on Jul 23, 2024 12:30 pm [A triptych image: Left shows hands adjusting oversized sunglasses on a mural with a cartoon face. Center depicts a modern, cable-stayed bridge with two golden spires. Right features a golden Buddha statue wearing sunglasses with a street sign behind.]( Martin Lindner is a German photographer and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador known for capturing captivating images with unique perspectives in urban environments. Lindner’s use of shapes, patterns, symmetry, and leading lines create images that ask his viewers to use their imaginations to decipher the story being told in the frame. [[Read More]( [Nikon President Believes RED Acquisition Will Increase Market Share]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 23, 2024 12:29 pm [Nikon acquires RED]( As soon as Nikon announced its surprising acquisition of the U.S.-based cinema company, RED, in March, people began speculating about what the move would mean for Nikon and RED cameras alike. [[Read More]( [Photographing the 2024 Republican National Convention]( By Steve Simon on Jul 23, 2024 12:14 pm [A group of people stands on stage in front of a backdrop resembling the White House. Two large balloons with "MILWAUKEE" and a star are near the left side. Cameras and onlookers are seen in the foreground capturing the scene. The image is in black and white.]( I have been covering the American Political Convention since 2004 and it’s hard for me to believe that it has been 20 years since I photographed my first RNC in New York City. [[Read More]( [Kino Video App Gets Better New User Experience, Adds More Color Grades]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 23, 2024 11:59 am [A hand is touching the screen of a smartphone, which displays a photo of a motorcycle under streetlights at dusk. The phone's camera interface is visible, with buttons for settings, shutter, and video recording at the bottom of the screen.]( Kino, the professional-level video recording app for iPhone from the makers of Halide, is getting its first major update that includes more color grades, toggle-able tap-to-focus, and an overhauled new user experience that makes the app a lot easier to understand. [[Read More]( [Photoshop Update Brings Generative AI and Adjustment Brushes Out of Beta]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 23, 2024 10:29 am [A person wearing a bright pink jacket smiles with their hands on their face. A close-up of Adobe Photoshop's toolbar is superimposed above their head, with the "Opacity" setting being adjusted. The Photoshop logo is also visible on the left side of the image.]( Adobe has released a new Photoshop update, adding new selection and adjustment brushes, leveling up Firefly's text-to-image from beta to public release, and improving Photoshop's type tool. [[Read More]( [MagLight: The MagSafe Smart RGB Light Redefines Mobile Photography Lighting]( In a world where smartphone photography is dominating the visual spectrum, Moonside, a cutting-edge lighting technology company, has announced its newest innovation – Moonside MagLight. The MagLight is the world's first 6-in-1 MagSafe smart camera light designed for phone cameras, bridging the gap between professional photography lighting and mobile photography creators. 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