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How To Improve Your Photography without a camera
You don't need a shutter to practice your craft. Discover three simple, camera free ways to sharpen your composition, master light, and transform your photographic eye.
Weekly News Roundup
From the viral "Andrew" car snap that defined the news cycle to Getty’s experimental thermal imaging at the Winter Olympics, this week’s roundup explores the cutting edge of photojournalism and the "wildly retro" resurgence of monochrome only cameras.
The Infinite Game
What if the goal of photography isn't to "win," but to simply keep the play alive? Today, we compare the craft of monochrome to the "Infinite Game" of surfing. From the unpredictability of the elements to the beauty of the "wipeout," we explore why the best part of being a photographer is knowing that the journey never actually ends.
A Photo Story: The Silent Pulse of Lisbon
From the tech hubs of Porto to the historic cobblestones of Lisbon, Pedro Belo’s journey is one of "wandering and waiting." In this photo story he explores why he strips away the "distraction of color" to capture the pure, unscripted essence of Lisbon’s most iconic neighborhoods.
The Ghost of Ansel Adams: A Simple Guide to the Zone System
Stop taking "gray" photos. Learn how Ansel Adams used the 0-10 Zone scale to create legendary landscapes and how you can too.
Did you know that lenses are like voices?
Lenses aren't just pieces of glass, they are storytellers with unique signatures. Explore the "lens as a voice" analogy and discover how to choose the right tone for your monochrome work.
Photographer Spotlight: Heath Holden
In each edition of Photographer Spotlight, The Monochrome Collective sits down with a featured artist to uncover their story how they see, what inspires them, and the creative choices that define their black and white work.
Understanding Hyperfocal Distance
Stop wasting your focus on the empty sky. Learn the "Blanket" trick to keep your foreground and background sharp, and how to use those "secret" markings on your manual lenses.
Weekly News Roundup
From Ricoh's massive firmware update to the defining photos of the Winter Olympics, here are the biggest stories in photography this week.
The Grain & Soul of Nikons Z f's New Film Look
Nikon's Z f camera recently got an update that speaks to the heart of classic photography. We're diving into the new in camera film grain feature.
Monochrome Lessons from Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson is famous for his colorful pastel worlds. But underneath the saturation lies a rigid structure of symmetry and texture that offers a masterclass for black and white photographers.
Ricoh Expands Capabilities of GR IV Series with Electronic Shutter Update
Ricoh has released a major firmware update for the GR IV, adding an electronic shutter to the standard model and improving overall system stability.