Christopher Bryan-Smith

Compare camera lens types by focal length, zoom range, and specialist features. Use the chart to choose a view, then check sensor size and mount compatibility.

Explore 25 controversial photographs and the stories behind them. Learn why their subjects, methods, authorship, and publication remain debated.

Explore 12 street fashion photographers, from Joshua Woods to Scott Schuman. Find portfolios, classic archives and ideas for your own street portraits.

Every photographer needs to know about aspect ratio for photos. It relates to the shape and dimensions of an image, so it’s important for composition, editing, displaying, and printing photographs.  There are several common aspect ratios in photography, so you need to find the best one to suit your work.…

A friend of mine was asking me advice on which lens she should buy the other day and my standard reply was ‘get a 50mm 1.8, unless you’re shooting on Nikon, in which you should get a 35mm as the angle will work better on your crop sensor’, to which she replied, ‘what’s a crop sensor?’ The lack of knowledge about the type of camera surprised me, but looking back, I remember when I didn’t know either. So this post is about setting it straight and helping you to make the right choice when it comes to buying a lens.

Equivalent focal length is something every photographer needs to know about. But while it might seem complicated at first, it’s actually quite simple once you understand the concept.  This article explains exactly what equivalent focal length is and why it’s important in photography. We look at how it relates to…

Explore 16 music photographers, from Mick Rock and Bob Gruen to Maggie London. See concert photographs, musician portraits, backstage stories, and album artwork, with ideas to study for your own shoots.

Micro Four Thirds is a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera system. It was introduced in 2008 by Panasonic and Olympus to rival the larger mirrorless and DSLR cameras of the other camera brands. The Micro Four Thirds camera system gives photographers a smaller and more compact alternative to DSLRs and larger mirrorless cameras. In…

Here’s our list of the best Black Friday photography deals and Cyber Monday offers for photographers. We update this list every Black Friday and Cyber Monday with fresh discounts on cameras, lenses, courses, and software. Bookmark this page and check back once the sales start, as…

Explore 33 photo manipulation artists through credited examples, from surreal portraits and digital collages to impossible landscapes. Learn what to look for in their ideas, staging and edits.

Experimenting with these awesome photography themes is a surefire way to get your creative juices flowing. Even professionals find themselves in a creative rut from time to time. And the best way to solve this problem is to try new things with your camera. By playing with these photography themes,…

Minimalist photography is captivating, bold, and creative. By following a less-is-more approach to composition, photographers can create distinct and dynamic images in the minimalist style.  Everyone can try their hand at minimalist photography. And there are many ways you can bring minimalism into your photography style.  That’s exactly what we’re…