Frank Walker
Frank Walker is a senior contributing writer for Adorama Learning Center.
Latest Posts
Hands-on Review: Testing the Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera
The Sigma fp is an bold new full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera that delivers pro-caliber still and video functionality in an astonishingly compact, robust, weather-resistant...
Meet a Pro: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist Carol Guzy
The only journalist to be honored with four Pulitzer Prizes, Carol Guzy was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and...
Best Beach Cameras: 10 Top Models for Shooting at the Shore
Rugged, submersible, everything-proof active lifestyle cameras are the hot ticket for taking pictures at the beach.
Meet a Pro: Annie Griffiths, National Geographic Photographer
One of the first women photographers to shoot for National Geographic, Annie Griffiths has worked closely with the...
Meet A Pro: Master Travel & Adventure Photographer Kerrick James
Kerrick James is an immensely talented adventure and travel photographer who’s been a full-time travel journalist since 1990....
Meet A Pro: Night Sky Photographer Babak Tafreshi
Babak A. Tafreshi is a National Geographic night sky photographer. He merges art and science to create images...
Meet A Pro: Photographer & Storyteller Dave Brosha
Dave Brosha started out as a typical photo enthusiast while living in the Canadian High Arctic, and it was...
PhotoPlus Expo 2018: The Latest Gear and Biggest Moments From This Year's Show
The opening of the big Photo Plus 2018 Expo on October 25th at the Javits Center in New...
10 Top Macro Lenses for DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras
When it comes to capturing compelling high-quality close-up images of people, animals, butterflies, insects, flowers, stamps, coins, or...
Meet a Pro: Wedding and Portrait Photographer Roberto Valenzuela
Roberto Valenzuela is an internationally acclaimed portrait, wedding, and fine arts photographer based in Beverly Hills, CA. An acknowledged...
Meet a Pro: Music Photographer Adam Elmakias
Adam Elmakias is captivated by music, musicians, and the intense contemporary music scene, and has been since his...
10 Tips For Awesome Summertime Photos
It should come as no surprise that summer is peak picture-taking season. It’s the time for vacations, traveling, hiking,...
Meet A Pro: Portrait and Documentary Photographer Richard Freeda
Rich Freeda has been a self-employed photographer since 1992 and he’s the sole proprietor of Richard Freeda Photography...
Meet A Pro: Fine Art Landscape Photographer Darren White
Darren White is a nationally acclaimed artist best known for his spectacular landscape images of the Mountain West...
Fashion Meets Function: 12 Coolest Over-the-Shoulder Camera Bags For 2018
There’s been an amazing evolution in camera bag design over the past few years and it’s mostly due...
Meet a Pro: Railroad Photographer William Beecher
For William (Bill) Beecher, railroad photography has always been a journey, never a destination. He was born into...
12 Must-See New Lenses for 2018
More than any other type of equipment, interchangeable lenses define creative photography and can elevate it to the...
Meet a Pro: Birth and Family Photographer Angie Klaus
Angie Klaus is a photographer and filmmaker whose specialty is documenting birth, and creating family stories in photos...
Meet a Pro: Luxury Aircraft Photographer Nick Gleis
Nick Gleis has been widely acclaimed as the best aircraft photographer in the world. His transcendent images of...
Meet a Pro: Sports Photographer John DiGiacomo
Based in ruggedly picturesque Lake Placid, New York, John DiGiacomo is a seasoned professional photographer who specializes in...
Meet a Pro: Alex Cearns
Alex Cearns, based in Perth, Australia, is the founder and Creative Director of Houndstooth Studio, and specializes in...
Meet a Pro: Judy Host
Judy Host has elevated the art of portrait photography with her unique talent for capturing the innocence and...
7 Reasons Why Professional-Grade DSLRs Still Rule
In the face of a fierce challenge from top-tier mirrorless cameras, traditional (and not so traditional) DSLRs are...
Meet a Pro: Meg Loeks
She seamlessly merges the roles of mom and art photographer to create heartwarming images that embody the traditional...
Top 5 Collectible Digital Cameras That Actually Take Great Pictures
What defines a user-collector digital camera? It’s a camera worthy of cherishing as a beautiful object and an...
Meet a Pro: Gigi Stoll
A “Texan by birth and a New Yorker by heart,” her incisive images capture the essence of whatever...
Top 5 Collectible Film Cameras That Actually Take Great Pictures
What makes a user-collector film camera? It’s a camera worthy of cherishing as a beautiful object and an...
Meet A Pro: Lane Dorsey
This brilliant young Canadian pro bridges the gap between freewheeling spontaneity and precision image control. The technical sophistication,...
Meet A Pro: Christopher Lane
His irreverent, uproarious, and endearing portraits stop you in your tracks and make you smile, but they also...
Meet A Pro: Ralph Gibson
Moving beyond documentary realism and abstract surrealism, Ralph Gibson creates timeless images that affirm the primacy of the...
Meet A Pro: Cradoc Bagshaw on Why Photography is a Feeling, Not a Thought
A couple of weeks shy of his 16th birthday, Cradoc Bagshaw became a newspaper photographer. Forty years later,...
10 Essential Accessories For Better Beach Photography
Summertime is beach season and that means swimming, surfing, snorkeling, water sports, volleyball, beach parties, and of course...
Meet A Pro: Kelsey Fain on Shooting Food and Fashion in the Big Apple
Kelsey Fain was only 13 years old when she decided she would one day leave her hometown in...
Quadriplegic Mom Dangles Off Cliff for Inspirational Photo Shoot with Son
A magnificent mom transcends the tragedy of paralysis through love, dedication and the inspired photography of Ben VonWong...
Pros & Cons: Are Cine Lenses For You?
Whether you’re shooting video with a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or upgrading to a high-end video camcorder, true cine...
12 Great Cine Lenses for Serious Video Shooters
Aimed at serious video shooters and emerging pros these increasingly popular lenses offer unparalleled image control plus outstanding...
Meet A Pro: Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer Documents Child Laborers
In the Philippines, Price watched a 4-year-old boy struggling to drag a burlap bag of rock ore 150...
8 Great Full-Frame Cameras for 2017
If you are in the market for a new full-frame digital camera, here is a great selection compiled...
Meet A Pro: Revealing the State of the Planet with Tama Baldwin
The overarching theme of Baldwin’s images is revealing what happens when human institutions and technology come into contact...
8 Things We Loved at CES 2017
2017 marks a major milestone for CES – it’s been 50 years since the first CES of 1967,...
The 5 Best Cameras Of 2016
Here are our top 5 picks as the coolest cameras for serious shooters released in 2016 - plus...
5 Top Lenses over $10k
As anyone that’s recently bought a new wide-aperture pro-caliber zoom or super-speed medium telephoto knows, premium lenses can...
5 Most Expensive Mirrorless Cameras in 2016
Picking the costliest mirrorless cameras is a lot of fun, but it also reveals how the mirrorless category...
Meet a Pro: Benjamin Von Wong
“I bought my first camera in 2007 when a girl broke up with me. I’d been working in...
7 Great Films for Photographers
If you want to create images with a distinctive look that expresses your vision, film is still a great...
Photokina 2016 Update: Cool New Lenses, Ingenious Gadgets, and Vaporware
Read about the latest announcements at one of the most important photo and imaging events of the year....
Photokina Then and Now: A Veteran Reporter Shares His Experience
An overview of the world’s premier Photo Expo by a reporter who’s been covering it since 1970.
#FashionWeek: Behind the Scenes With Alyssa Greenberg
Alyssa Greenberg, who aptly refers to herself a “photojournalist of fashion,” evolved from being a teenage pro who...
Meet a Pro: #FashionWeek Photographer Will Yan
"Fashion Week is like a jungle and exploring it with prime lenses forces you to focus on what...
Meet a Pro: Evolution of Photojournalist Al Satterwhite
Al Satterwhite’s lifelong passion for photography, now spanning more than half a century, happened almost by accident. Confident...
Meet a Pro: Elite Sports Photographer Bob Martin
Bob Martin, a charmingly understated Englishman based in London, is one of the best known and most admired...
High-Value Lenses for Up-And-Coming Photographers
If you’re now in the happy process of deciding which lenses will give you the maximum bang for...
Meet a Pro: Chris Burkard
Chris Burkard is a free spirit who has steadfastly pursued his own path – often in defiance of...
Meet a Pro: John H. White on Shooting From the Heart
When you view John H. White’s unforgettably moving pictures spanning over four tumultuous decades, it is a clear...
Meet a Pro: Wedding Photographer Andy Marcus
Andy Marcus has been shooting weddings since he was a teenager. Having learned the fine art of composition,...
Photographer Liam Doran on Capturing Adventure in the Outdoors
Colorado-based Liam Doran covers all aspects of outdoor mountain life, including skiing, biking, trail running, and fly-fishing. His...
Meet a Pro: Sarah Lee, Artist of the Deep
A lifelong water-woman, her breathtaking underwater photographs capture the drama of the world beneath the waves with uncommon...
Meet a Pro: Chuck Solomon On Capturing Emotion in Sports Photography
Chuck Solomon has been photographing sports and action for nearly 40 years. A former staff photographer, as well...
Meet a Pro: Brad Mangin on Capturing Memorable Moments in Sports History
Recognized as a top-tier sports photographer for over 30 years, freelancer Brad Mangin has regularly covered assignments for...
Travel Tripod Buying Guide 2015
The best tripod for folks on the go is the one that fits into your camera bag! A lightweight...
