The Daily PetaPixel for 04/29/2022

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Nikon [James Webb Telescope is Fully Aligned and Delivering Sharp Photos]( By Jaron Schneider on Apr 28, 2022 10:49 pm [James Webb Space Telescope]( The James Webb Space Telescope's alignment is now complete and is confirmed to be able to capture sharp, perfectly crisp images with all four of its instruments. [[Read More]( [These Vintage Playing Cards are Modeled on the Rolleiflex and Brownie]( By James DeRuvo on Apr 28, 2022 03:40 pm [The Boskarta playing cards]( The Boskarta vintage-style playing cards feature a design inspired by the Rolleiflex camera and come packed in a tuck box that looks like the Brownie. [[Read More]( [Pixy is a Palm-Sized $229 Pocket Drone Specifically for Snapchat]( By Jaron Schneider on Apr 28, 2022 02:35 pm Snap Inc, the company behind Snapchat, has announced its long-rumored drone. Called Pixy, the company is positioning it as a friendly, pocket-sized, free-flying sidekick. [[Read More]( [What is Focus Breathing in a Camera Lens?]( By Aditya Aashish on Apr 28, 2022 02:05 pm Focus breathing is a term that is often used when discussing the features and specs of a camera lens. It is an issue that occurs across a wide range of lenses, and it is one that can negatively affect your photography and videography in certain situations. In this article, we will take a look at what focus breathing is, the situations it affects, and how you can avoid it. [[Read More]( [Photographer Shoots an Entire Wedding Using Only a Smartphone]( By David Crewe on Apr 28, 2022 02:00 pm [Shooting a wedding on a smartphone]( While smartphones can provide great images in controlled environments, they're not considered to be as versatile as a dedicated camera. Wedding Photographer Jason Vinson decided to see how a Sony Xperia Pro-I would fare in an setting where he had little to no control: a full-day wedding. [[Read More]( [Travel-Focused Camera Strap is Immune to ‘Slash and Grab’ Theft]( By Jaron Schneider on Apr 28, 2022 01:38 pm [viiu rota strap]( The Viiu Rota-Strap is a new take on the camera strap that is not only highly resistant to "slash and grab" style theft, but the creator has also designed multiple additional functions that make it one of the more versatile options on the market. [[Read More]( [The Winners of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2022]( By Jaron Schneider on Apr 28, 2022 12:46 pm [Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2022]( The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2022 has announced the winning images that showcase the best photos that feature food from around the world. [[Read More]( [Grandma Poses for Anniversary Shoot in Her 70-Year-Old Wedding Gown]( By Anete Lusina on Apr 28, 2022 12:00 pm [Grandma's wedding dress]( To commemorate her grandparents' 70th wedding anniversary, photographer Anna Behning's grandmother pulled out her original 1952 bridal gown for a photoshoot that will be cherished by the family for years. [[Read More]( [False Claims to Stolen ‘Free’ Photos May Be a Strange New Online Scam]( By Jaron Schneider on Apr 28, 2022 11:56 am A Swedish photography magazine was recently contacted by lawyers who claimed that a photo it downloaded from the free photo service Pixabay violated a client's copyright. But it turned out the law firm and the client were both fake, and the real photographer had never uploaded it to Pixabay either. [[Read More]( [Dark Photo Series Satirizes Technology’s Impact on Society]( By Anete Lusina on Apr 28, 2022 11:19 am [Satirical art about technology and society]( Using conceptual and satirical photographs, a Swedish artist illustrates what he sees as the dark side of society's relationship with technology. [[Read More]( [NASA Ingenuity Helicopter Captures Spacecraft Wreckage on Mars]( By Jaron Schneider on Apr 28, 2022 10:59 am [Ingenuity photo of Perseverance crash site]( The Mars helicopter drone Ingenuity has captured aerial photos of some of the used Perseverance landing gear. NASA says this detailed aerial perspective could provide valuable insights for future missions. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [This AI Retouching Software May Be the Most Like a Human Editor Yet]( [A Complete Guide to Memory Cards]( [Edelkrone’s Upgraded JibONE v2 is Smaller, Lighter, and Smarter]( [‘I Photographed a Stranger Every Day for a Year’]( [An Astrophotographer’s Tips for Capturing the Best Night Sky Photos]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2022 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](.