Compromises, as I would describe them, are consequences of decision making. And it’s something we don’t talk about enough, especially in the photography industry. As much as we like to paint a beautiful picture of our creative journey, the truth is that we can’t put everything perfectly without accepting compromises, unless we live somewhere over … Read more
Vivo has officially launched its latest smartphone, the X300 Ultra in China. Vivo says its new phone has Vivo’s best camera and photography features, and the company promises that the X300 Ultra redefines mobile photography and videography. The company is coming out tight, saying the X300 Ultra is “designed for professional photography.” Like previous Vivo … Read more
Oon the shoulders of three cows riding on cows, the arid landscape circles the valleys and plateaus before returning to the top. An overcast, blue sky bathes the image in cool colors as the wind pushes the horses’ tails to the right. Tracking Calves On Rita Blanca captures the vastness and quiet beauty of the … Read more
On March 27-29, the 23rd international photography festival took place in the Polish town of Rybnik. For many visitors, the presence of Belarus became a discovery: the festival had book talks by Belarusian authors, while the Belarusian photo platform Fsh1 presented Belarusian photobooks and lines. The result was praise from the professional community, and almost … Read more
They say the best camera is the one you have. But if everyone has at least a decent camera on their phone, why should Gen Z (and really, everyone) be? fascinated by retro photography? Despite the decline of many film, standalone cameras, the beauty and look of old-school photography still has a lot to offer. … Read more
Russian photographer criticized for painting elephant pink in Jaipur for photo shoot | Photo via Instagram / Julia Buruleva A Russian photographer has faced criticism across India after painting an elephant pink for a photo shoot. Russian photographer Julia Buruleva has been angered over her shoot with an elephant in Jaipur, according to several Indian … Read more
“It’s not a tool, it’s an image,” a statement that is often debated, but in many ways, it still rings true. Especially since camera phones have come a long way than ever before – packing 50MP sensors, compact photography, and even variable apertures – yet they’re still overlooked by many photographers. This award-winning series, shot … Read more
A camera creates history from the photographer’s point of view – that’s why it’s important to have a variety in front of the lens and behind it. I was diving deep into the archives of women’s history when I realized that many of the images that gave me pause were not just women in front … Read more
From the April 2026 issue of Apollo. Photography came to the United States at the same time as railroads and the telegraph. On September 30, 1839, New York Morning Herald reported, ‘We saw, the other day, at Chilton’s Broadway, a very remarkable example of the new method, recently invented by Louis Daguerre of Paris, of … Read more
From the April 2026 issue of Apollo. Ancient altars make excellent exhibition spaces. These modern industrial spaces, with high ceilings and a large size designed to send hundreds of animals a day, are the perfect size for installation and many works of art. Across Europe, disused slaughterhouses have been converted for cultural use, from Les … Read more