The Daily PetaPixel for 01/26/2021

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [Man Arrested for Creating Fake Image Depicting the Desecration of a Grave]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jan 25, 2021 04:42 pm A 28-year-old Tennessee man has been arrested and charged for creating a “disrespectful Photoshopped image.” He is accused of manipulating a photograph of a deceased officer’s grave and posting it on social media. … [[visit site to read more]( [Instagram Adds ‘Professional Dashboard’ for Creators]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jan 25, 2021 04:05 pm Instagram is rolling out a new Professional Dashboard that will act as a central destination to track the performance of posts and access “professional tools.” … [[visit site to read more]( [This Mirror Lens Filter Lets Models See Their Own Poses]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jan 25, 2021 03:21 pm Inexperienced models often struggle in front of the camera because they lack insight into their own appearance. While we all can look our best in front of a mirror, it’s because we can see ourselves. This filter aims to bring that ease of posing to photography. … [[visit site to read more]( [Why We Shouldn’t View Our Hobby of Photography as a Competition]( By Joey J. on Jan 25, 2021 02:46 pm It’s undeniable that life is often seen as a kind of race or competition, but I absolutely despise this idea. … [[visit site to read more]( [Filmulator is an Open-Source RAW Editor Based on Film Development]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jan 25, 2021 02:06 pm [Filmulator]( is an open-source RAW photo editor based on the process of developing film, and while far more limited than software like Lightroom or Capture One, its tone mapping algorithm is supposedly designed to be faster and easier to get a good result. … [[visit site to read more]( [An Intro to the Rule of Thirds in Photography]( By Nicholas Goodden on Jan 25, 2021 02:03 pm Learn photography rules, learn to apply them, learn their advantages and limitations. Finally, learn to bend them, break them and explore beyond them. … [[visit site to read more]( [ZY Optics Reveals the 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Leica M-Mount]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jan 25, 2021 01:03 pm ZY Optics has announced the [Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens]( for Leica M-mount cameras, a manual focus lens that not only supports Leica Rangefinder Coupling for focus assistance but also promises to work with third-party autofocus adapters made for Nikon Z or Sony FE cameras. … [[visit site to read more]( [Turning Off Your Camera on a Zoom Call Helps Save the Planet]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Jan 25, 2021 12:30 pm If you often find yourself in Zoom meetings in which others on the call don’t need to see your face, you now have a great excuse for leaving your camera off: it can help save the environment. … [[visit site to read more]( [Nikon U.K. is Suspending Orders as a Result of Brexit Changes]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jan 25, 2021 12:07 pm Nikon U.K. has announced that as it attempts to navigate changes brought about by Brexit, it will be halting new orders until further notice. The company originally stated it was ceasing all orders and shipments, but has recently clarified its position. … [[visit site to read more]( [Pergear Unveils 10mm f/8 Pancake Lens for Multiple Mirrorless Mounts]( By [Jaron Schneider]( on Jan 25, 2021 11:22 am Pergear has announced a [10mm f/8 APS-C manual focus, wide-angle pancake lens]( for micro four-thirds, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fuji X mounts that features an extremely compact “body cap” design. … [[visit site to read more]( [The Life and Legacy of Photojournalist David Gilkey, According to His Mother]( By [Michael Zhang]( on Jan 25, 2021 11:16 am NPR photojournalist [David Gilkey was killed back in June 2016]( during the War in Afghanistan while documenting fighting between Taliban and Afghan/American forces. [NPR just aired a great interview]( with his mother Alyda, who shared about her late son’s life and legacy. … [[visit site to read more]( Earlier Stories: [Great Reads in Photography: January 24, 2021]( [‘I’m Not Going to be Putting This in a Portfolio,’ Bernie Meme Photog Says]( [How to Find Your Photographic Style]( [In Praise of Inexpensive Lenses]( [How to Colorize Photos in Photoshop with Just a Few Clicks Using AI]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2021 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.