Photography News: 50mm f/1.05 Rumor, Third Party Lens Sales

Here we are in 2026, and with it comes this year’s first roundup of Photography News. It seems the photography industry is still sleeping off its New Year’s celebrations, because it was a quiet week. I hesitated a bit when choosing the opening image today: whether to use the very last photograph of the old year, or the very first one of the new. In the end, I’ve made an exception and used both. Before you dive into this edition of the News, allow me—on behalf of myself and our entire team—to wish you good light in the new year, not only in front of your lens, but also within you.
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Using Natural Frames to Take Better Photos

When I’m composing photos, I’m always searching for natural frames – elements in the scene that act as a border around the photo’s edges. Natural frames can provide structure to a photo’s composition and, critically, make it feel more deliberate. Today, I’ll explain what natural frames are and how to find suitable natural frames for your photos.
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Recommended Shutter Speeds for Bird Photography

Modern digital cameras come packed with countless advanced features. Yet, despite all this progress, the most fundamental camera settings have remained unchanged since the dawn of photography. Of course, I’m talking about your exposure settings: aperture, ISO (or film sensitivity), and shutter speed.
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Printing Your Photos: An Artist’s Statement Against Ephemerality

As a nature and wildlife photographer, much of my work revolves around patiently waiting. I often wake up very early and might spend whole days concealed in a hide, ride for miles on a jeep, or trek to an ideal location—all in hopes of capturing a singular, dramatic moment. Perhaps it is a leopard mid-leap, lions courting, an ibex poised on a foggy ridge, or a giant polar bear eating. Or just a moment of color and light on the landscape.
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Photography News: Looking Back at 2025 with the Photography Life Team

I hope you’re all having a relaxing holiday season. This week didn’t bring much news in the photography world, so let’s take some time instead to look back on 2025 for some inspiration as we journey into 2026.
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