Photography Weekly Brief: June 24â30, 2025
This past week brought some interesting developments in the photography world, from new gear designed to make mobile shooting more professional to tools aimed at verifying image authenticity in a digital age. We also saw some creative projects that remind us why we love this craft.
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Photographer Captures People Around the World âJust Doing Their Jobsâ
PetaPixel featured Brian Dobenâs inspiring photography project, which began as a personal quest to rekindle his passion for the craft by simply documenting people doing their everyday work around the globe. What started as a way to rediscover joy in his photography evolved into a book titled At Work, showcasing over 500 individuals from various cultures and trades. Dobenâs method emphasizes genuine connection and conversation over a rigid photographic agenda, underscoring the inherent beauty and purpose found in ordinary work. This project reflects a broader movement within the industry toward authentic and human-centric storytelling, moving away from overly polished or manufactured imagery in favor of real, unvarnished narratives.
Published: June 27, 2025
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GoProâs Anamorphic Lens Mod for Cinematic Action Shots
GoPro officially released its Anamorphic Lens Mod for the Hero 13 this week, allowing users to achieve a stylish cinematic aesthetic in their action footage. This accessory enables the capture of wide, de-squeezed video that includes distinctive horizontal lens flares, a hallmark often associated with high-end filmmaking. The mod is designed for ease of use, with the camera automatically adjusting settings, making professional-looking action shots more accessible to a broader range of content creators. This expansion into cinematic tools for action cameras demonstrates a growing demand for higher production value and artistic expression even in more casual or extreme sports content.
Published: June 30, 2025
GoProâs Anamorphic lens makes it easy to get stylish cinematic action shots
Tools & Tips
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Photoshopâs Latest Updates Bring Dynamic Text & Cloud Processing
Adobeâs June 2025 Photoshop desktop release (version 26.8) introduced several notable features. These include âDynamic Textâ for auto-adjusting text layouts, and enhanced âCloud Processingâ for more precise subject selection and background removal. The update also added support for AVIF and JPEG XL file formats, which means better color depth and potentially smaller file sizes for your images. These advancements are geared towards making editing workflows smoother and more efficient. The continued integration of cloud computing and AI into software is automating and refining complex editing tasks, allowing photographers to dedicate more time to their creative vision.
Published: June 26, 2025
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Wooden Camera Unveils Elite Handheld Accessories
Wooden Camera, a company well-regarded for its professional camera accessories, announced a new line of Elite Handheld Accessories this week. This collection features innovative designs for crossbars, extensions, and handles, with a strong focus on improving strength, durability, and overall efficiency on set. The company has also partnered with ODI Grips to ensure comfortable handgrips, ensuring that the gear remains lightweight yet robust enough for demanding professional use. This product launch underscores that despite significant advancements in camera technology and software, there remains a vital and evolving need for robust, ergonomic, and modular physical accessories that enhance on-set performance and operator comfort.
Published: June 24, 2025
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Fun Fact
Did you know that the most viewed photograph in history isnât some iconic historical moment or a breathtaking landscape captured by a renowned artist? Itâs actually âBliss,â the default desktop wallpaper of Microsoft Windows XP! That image of rolling green hills has been seen by billions around the globe. This ubiquitous presence of a simple image, disseminated through technology, highlights the immense and often passive consumption of imagery in the digital age, a stark contrast to the intentionality often associated with traditional photography.
Weâd love to hear from you! Have you participated in any photography events or utilized new photography tools recently? Share your experiences or insights with usâweâre featuring selected community voices in next weekâs edition.