The Daily PetaPixel for 08/29/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Skylum [Get Color Transfer, Smart Search, and more]( Boost your editing capabilities with Luminar Neo, the AI-powered photo editor that will help you easily create fantastic photos. Luminar Neo is evolving every day, and this October a fantastic upgrade will be available, full of new features and improvements. [GRAB THE DEAL]( [Tamron Brings the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens to Nikon Z-Mount]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 28, 2024 09:01 pm Tamron is bringing the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens that was originally announced for Sony E-mount in 2022 to Nikon Z-mount. [[Read More]( [Breathtaking Animal Images Shine in Wildlife Photographer of the Year]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 28, 2024 07:01 pm [A jaguar is tightly gripping and biting into the neck of a caiman, partially submerged in murky water. The caiman's mouth is open, revealing its sharp teeth, while the jaguar's intense gaze and powerful paws are visible. Lush foliage is seen in the background.]( These spellbinding photographs have all been Highly Commended in the sixtieth Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition held by London's Natural History Museum. [[Read More]( [Nikon Launches $51.5M ‘NFocus’ Venture Fund for Startup Investments]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 28, 2024 03:23 pm [An illustration featuring a diverse group of people interacting with each other and robots in a vibrant, busy setting. The background is yellow with various characters depicted in colorful clothing. Some people are using technology while others are walking or conversing.]( The Nikon Corporation and Geodesic Capital have joined to launch NFocus Fund, a new private venture fund designed to "accelerate innovation and inorganic growth." [[Read More]( [Abode’s Creative Software Dreams Seemed Improbable But Backers Worry They’re Impossible]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 28, 2024 02:32 pm [The image features the logo of "Abode," depicting a stylized red and white house icon above the word "Abode." The background shows technical drawing elements, such as grid lines, measurements, and geometric shapes, giving it an architectural design feel.]( Last year, artist and activist Stuart Semple took aim at Adobe with Abode, a Kickstarter campaign to create a new suite of Adobe-like creative apps with a lifetime license and no subscriptions. More than a year later, there is no software in sight. [[Read More]( [Trump Campaign Under Fire for Arlington Cemetery Photo Op]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 28, 2024 01:47 pm [A solemn view of countless white headstones arranged in neat rows at a military cemetery, set on a well-manicured green lawn, reflecting the sacrifices of fallen soldiers. The headstones stretch into the distance, creating a poignant and respectful atmosphere.]( For American politicians, photo ops are a significant part of their campaigning efforts. Former President and 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump is no stranger to them, but one on Monday, August 26, at Arlington National Cemetery's Section 60 has proved especially controversial. [[Read More]( [5 Questions to Ask Your Client for a Successful Personal Branding Shoot]( By Louise Downham on Aug 28, 2024 12:54 pm [Two women are pictured: one on the left, smiling outdoors with glasses on her head, wearing a floral-patterned garment, and the other on the right, indoors, posing with her hand on her neck, wearing a black top and smiling softly.]( Asking your client the right questions gives you a massive head-start in delivering a successful brand shoot. Here are 5 questions that I ask every client, which I find lay the ground for a productive and effective shoot. [[Read More]( [This is What Makes Glass Imaging’s Groundbreaking Photo Enhancing Tech Different]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 28, 2024 12:45 pm [Close-up side-by-side comparison showing the left half of a person's face before (on the left) and after (on the right) a skincare treatment or lighting change. Differences in skin texture and tone are noticeable between the two images.]( Glass Imaging is a software company that says it has developed a way to dramatically improve the poor quality of small sensor cameras -- mainly smartphones -- using a novel approach. [[Read More]( [Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II Review: Smaller, Sharper, Speedier]( By Chris Niccolls on Aug 28, 2024 12:01 pm [A person with short gray hair is closely holding and looking through a professional camera. The scene is outdoors with trees and a crowd in the background. The image has banners with the text "PetaPixel" and "Reviews.]( Every manufacturer should have a good, fast 85mm lens, and the fact is, Sony already makes one. Sony has been on a real kick lately to update some of its earlier -- and questionable -- lenses that were released near the beginning of the E-mount system. I liked the original G-Master 85mm f/1.4 but it had some flaws and is showing its age. [[Read More]( [Sony’s New 85mm f/1.4 GM II Lens Is Lighter, Smaller, and Much Faster]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 28, 2024 12:00 pm [A black camera lens with a wide front glass element. The lens features a red "G" logo, focus mode switch labeled "AF/MF," and aperture ring with marked f-stops. The lens mount is labeled "E mount.]( Continuing its pattern of significantly updating its G Master lens lineup, Sony has unveiled the FE 85mm f/1.4 G Master Mark II portrait prime. The lens promises a lighter design, improved image quality, and swifter autofocus. [[Read More]( [We Could Get the World’s First Human-Made Meteor Shower]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 28, 2024 11:29 am [Webb and Hubble dart impact]( Meteor showers are opportunities to admire the Universe above while offering photographers the chance to capture stunning images such as the recent Perseids. [[Read More]( [How ‘Alien: Romulus’ Cinematographer Filmed Iconic Chestburster Scene]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 28, 2024 11:24 am [How 'Alien: Romulus' Cinematographer Filmed Iconic Chestbursting Scene]( The cinematographer behind Alien: Romulus has revealed how he captured the terrifying chestburster scene in the movie without "one frame of CGI." [[Read More]( [Photographers Praise Chappell Roan for Crediting Entire Team Behind Shoot]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 28, 2024 10:01 am [Photographers Praise Chappell Roan for Crediting Entire Team Behind Shoot]( Singer Chappell Roan has been praised by photographers after she gave credit to the whole team that worked on her Interview Magazine shoot. [[Read More]( [North Korean Athletes May be Punished for Olympic Selfie With South Korean Team]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 28, 2024 09:54 am [north korea selfie samsung galaxy z flip 6 smartphone]( The North Korean athletes who posed for a historic selfie with their South Korean counterparts at this summer's Olympic Games are reportedly undergoing an "ideological evaluation" in Pyongyang. [[Read More]( [Beautiful Video Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max Shows its Moviemaking Power]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 28, 2024 08:41 am [Aerial view of a sprawling urban cityscape with densely packed buildings, roads crisscrossing the landscape, and rivers cutting through the city. The horizon is hazy, indicating the vast expanse of the metropolitan area.]( A YouTuber and video creator has shown off the impressive capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max by publishing an inspiring video that was shot entirely with just Apple's latest smartphone. 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