Articles from Paul Parker

Occasionally, I'll come across a camera that really excites me as a photographer. This offering by Fujifilm may be the weirdest camera I've ever seen, and I love it!

It doesn't matter what type of photographer you are, having the ability to accurately document and locate hard-to-find spots is worth its weight in gold. This app is about to revolutionize how we all shoot on location.

Camera lenses come in all shapes and sizes, and the results can vary dramatically. If you're in the market for something new, one of these five very different lenses could help to take your photography to the next level.

Many of us photographers rely on solid-state drives to store our important images. Did you know these types of drives only have a limited life span? Here's how to check how long your current drives have left on them before they urgently need replacing.

Having WhatsApp aggressively compress your images, strip out important metadata, and delete your handpicked color profiles is downright annoying for photographers. Thankfully, there is an easy way to trick WhatsApp into sending your precious images unharmed.

Ever look at images on your phone or tablet and think the colors don't look quite right? Quickly and easily calibrate your screen with this lesser-known IOS feature.

This isn't an early April fool's joke, dear reader. Oppo's latest flagship device has a built-in microscope included, and the results are impressive.

You don't have to look too far right now to see terms like crypto art and NFT being banded around. What is all the fuss about? And what could this "gold rush" mean for photographers?

Ask 10 different photographers how they save their images, and you will get several different answers. Which format is best for you and why?

If you use Photoshop, then I'm sure you use brushes in some way on your images. If you only ever utilize Adobe's default brushes, you are seriously missing out.

Photographers need the best batteries possible to ensure their power-hungry gear works when it's needed most. Question is, which lithium AA batteries are best right now?

A seasoned press photographer has been arrested and had his memory card seized after he took photos of protesters at a controversial former military barrack.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but being a professional photographer is not always as amazing as you may think. Here's why choosing something else as a profession may actually be a better option.

Getting work as a photographer has never been harder thanks to the effects of the pandemic. Use these tactics to stand out, build relationships, and win dream clients.

The mouse you use to edit your photography hasn't really changed that much over the years. Is it time to look for a better alternative?

This shouldn't come as a big surprise, as Adobe has been sending out warnings for quite a while now. Yet, some photographers have been clinging to the older technology and will need to make changes immediately.

To have a publisher wanting to produce a book of your work is a dream many photographers have. But where do you start? What costs are involved? And is it really worth doing in the first place?

The way you edit your work can be the difference between a good and a great image. Master these five creative tips to take your photography to the next level.

Deciding on which camera to buy is one of the most important decisions a photographer has to make. With so much on the line, it's vital to ask yourself these questions before you splash the cash.

In a break from tradition, Pantone has announced not one but two colors of the year for 2021. Which did they choose?

All photographers manipulate the pictures they make in some shape or form. The question is, what is and isn't fair game when it comes to the final image?

There's nothing worse than seeing a portrait with beautiful shallow depth of field when the eyes are not sharp. It's all too easy of an occurrence when shooting at wide apertures that have a small margin for error. Thankfully, advancements in camera technology have turned this regular headache into a thing of the past.

Photographers are always trying to stay one step ahead of the pack when it comes to making images. If you're currently out of ideas for your next shoot, maybe a new lens will help get the juices flowing.

Film directors are a great source of inspiration that photographers should be taking advantage of more often. Here are 11 of the greatest directors that you've probably never heard of but really should know about.

A new photobook documenting the Sistine Chapel has just been released. Taking advantage of gigapixel photography the book shows the chapel in detail never seen before in print.

Most people associate GoPros as being rugged action cameras to shoot video with. Question is, can they actually take good photographs too?

You wouldn't necessarily think FBI hostage negotiators and photographers have much in common but they do. These are the psychological techniques they use that photographers should be using too.

Unknowingly to many Apple iPhone users, the company slowed down devices as the phones got older. A class-action lawsuit sided in the customer's favor and now the tech giant is paying out. Submit your claim today to avoid missing out on your cut of a $500 million settlement.

It doesn't matter what kind of photography you do, the skills required in street photography are some of the most valuable you can learn. It's for this reason that you need to watch this free masterclass.

The pandemic has forced many photographers to do much less of what they love in 2020. While many have relished in some downtime, the negative effects of having too little on could be doing some serious harm.

You don’t have to look hard on Instagram’s Explore page to see lots of repetition. If you want to stand out from the crowd you need to be actively avoiding some of these photography trends.

Once in a while, a camera lens comes along that is a little different from the rest. Question is, should photographers buy something so unusual?

To shoot successfully while on location, you need much more than just a camera. Be prepared for all eventualities with this ultimate outdoor guide.

Shooting and developing film can be equally rewarding and a major headache. See two photographers develop film for the first time and decide for yourself if you think it's really worth the effort.

Branding is one of those important things that many photographers get wrong. Follow these guidelines to take the image of you and your photography to the next level.