Photography
Exploring Empathy with Photographer Maria Clara Macrì
An intimate conversation between Denisse Ariana Pérez and Maria Clara Macrì on her relationship to photography, empathy and self-belief.
Photography
An Ethereal Summer
Chiara Zonca takes us to her favorite swimming spot, documenting her connection with water with the help of an Ethereal diffusion filter.
Photography
What’s Inspiring Cai Fox Leplaw?
Cai shares his current and ongoing sources of inspiration. The poetry his grandfather introduced him to, or his current morning ‘hype song.’
Photography
What’s inspiring Dino Kužnik?
Another dose of inspiration, this time from Urth Ambassador Dino Kužnik.
Inspiration
How ‘Eyes as Big as Plates’ Defines Nature Through Ageless Curiosity
Inspired by Nordic folklore, artists Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth discuss how their eco-conscious project explores the meaning of nature and how age is irrelevant to adventure.
Photography
Finding Creative Expression and Healing Underwater, with Francesca Owen
After an Olympic career in synchronised swimming, Francesca Owen reincarnated as a photographer but never strayed from the waters edge.
Photography
The Power of Autobiography in Sarah Pabst’s Photography
Photojournalist Sarah Pabst on how documenting life’s darkness enhances its light.
Photography
Photography for Beginners: Everything You Need to Get Started
Learn everything you need to know about the fundamentals of camera settings and photography for beginners.
Photography
Portrait Photography Tips for Beginners
Find out the best portrait photography settings and start capturing the personality, mood and likeness of those around you.
Photography
A Guide to Taking Great Wildlife Photos
Learn what camera gear, lenses and settings are best for photographing wildlife.
Best of the best
“The Images Are Full of Vibrancy”: Tim Swallow Reviews a Graduated ND Filter
Urth ambassador Tim Swallow walks us through his first experience with a graduated ND filter.
Photography
How to Create the Starburst Effect
Wondering how to get a starburst effect in your photographs? Find out the tools required and the tricks of the trade here.
Photography
Tips for Taking Great Travel Photos
Find out what gear you need before hitting the road with these handy hints for travel photography beginners.
Photography
Behind the Lens: How Denisse Ariana Pérez Prepares for a Shoot
Urth Ambassador Denisse Ariana Pérez takes us behind the lens and shares her creative process.
Photography
Why Sarah Pannell Packs a Variable ND on Every Trip: “It Streamlines Everything”
Urth ambassador Sarah Pannell shares how a Variable ND allows her to stay in control and in the moment when travelling with just a single camera.
Photography
Lens Filters vs. Photoshop: How Real-Time Tools Compare to Post-Production Editing
Why physical camera filters are still relevant in the digital photography landscape.
Gear
The Simplified Kit That Gives Sarah Pannell the Space for Daily Creativity
Sarah shares her minimalist approach to photography and how a pared-back kit gives her the space to be creative and shoot every day.
Photography
Capturing the Ephemeral Side of Nature with Chiara Zonca
“The change of pace felt very much in sync with the changing season, it was fast, instinctive and fun.”
Photography
Beginner’s Guide to Using a Film Camera
What to look for in your first film camera, how to go about choosing your film stock and which film cameras are best for beginners.
Photography
From Gear to Settings, How to Master Night Photography
Good tools are essential for night photography. But it’s how you use the tools that counts most. In this article, learn what gear and camera settings you need to take the perfect nighttime exposure.
Photography
Kent Andreasen Photographs a Great Divide: Humans vs. Nature
The South African photographer’s sublime portfolio shows our innate polarity, how we seek connection with nature and also reject it.
Gear
How We Designed The Best Leather Camera Strap Possible
Hear the design-thinking process behind one of our newest products – the Mantle leather camera strap.
Best of the best
Michael Oliver Love ‘Creates His Own World’ In Striking Photos
We chat with the South African artist about the evolution of his work and the inherent connection between human form and nature.
Gear
Why Is the 35mm Lens So Popular? Here Are Its Benefits & Uses
This guide shines a light on the multiple benefits and best use cases of the 35mm camera lens for both first-time and established photographers.
Photography
How Mandy Sham Captures the Essence of Travel with a CPL Filter
Urth ambassador Mandy Sham shares how travelling with a CPL filter refines her craft and helps reimagine the world.
Photography
Perfect Your Exposure in Film Photography: A Guide to Light Metering
Improve your photography by learning the ins and outs of light metering and how to use a light meter.
Gear
A Complete Guide to Using Lens Mount Adapters
A helpful guide to lens adapters and how they help bridge the divide between mismatched brands of lenses and camera bodies.
Gear
The Photography Gear Dino Kužnik Packs for a Road Trip Through USA
Find out what lens Dino uses more than 90% of the time and the flashlight he uses to paint with light using long exposures.
Photography
A Complete Guide to Depth of Field: Examples & Photos
Learn why depth of field is one of the most important tools in the photographer’s arsenal.
Photography
How to Take Sharp Photos Every Time
Blurry images are every photographer’s worst nightmare. Take a brief look at these straightforward ways to ensure your images are tack-sharp.
Gear
Carla Step Reviews The Essentials Kit: “It Goes Wherever My Camera Goes”
Carla reveals the essentials she came to rely on in unreliable conditions, and the filter that never left her side.
Photography
The Joy of Shooting on a Panoramic Film Camera
With the Himalayas as his backdrop, photographer Andy Summons connects with the joys of shooting film on an unconventional panoramic camera.
Photography
Maximilian Mann Captures a Disappearing Lake & Other Casualties of Climate Change
Lake Urmia was once the second largest salt lake in the world, but its surface area has now shrunk by 80 percent.
Gear
15 Essential Products Every Photographer Should Have
Professional photographer Tim Swallow shares the items he doesn’t leave home without.
Photography
How to Develop Your Own Film at Home
Find out just how easy it is to develop film with this step by step method.
Photography
Photography Composition: Essential Knowledge for Better Photos
Improve your photography with composition techniques like the rule of thirds, the golden ratio and leading lines.
Gear
Getting to Know Graduated ND Filters – Soft vs Hard-Edge
Find out everything you need to know about this unique landscape photography filter.
Photography
“The results were incredible”: Chiara Zonca Finds Inspiration with a Filter Kit
Photographer Chiara Zonca shares how she overcame a creative block with the right tools and an open mind.
Photography
How to Master ISO in Your Camera
Learn how ISO affects your images and find out which ISO settings you need for astro photography, night photography and more.
Gear
The 5 Best Polaroid Cameras for Creative Experimentation
Forget Instagram, forget digital workflow and editing photos. Point and shoot with a Polaroid, a famed camera used by world-renowned artists and hobbyists alike.
Photography
Lilli Waters’ Evocative Photos Are a Reminder to Care for Nature
Award-winning Australian photographer Lilli Waters reflects on the fragility of life in her dark and brooding photos.
Gear
Carrying Your Gear? The Do’s and Don’ts for Choosing a Camera Backpack
Here’s how to choose one that’s portable, compact and crafted with photography gear in mind.
Photography
4 Tips for Taking Photos with an Extremely Shallow Depth of Field
Urth ambassador Chiara Zonca shares actionable advice for pushing your gear to the limits and shooting with stunning selective focus.
Gear
The Must-Have Lens Filters for Capturing Nature’s Details
Shooting with the right lens filters can make all the difference to your wildlife and nature photography.
Photography
These Photos Depict the Universal Longing for Summer
Missing summer? Dimtry Bayer’s photo series will transport you to afternoons by the coast with the sun on your skin.
Photography
A Quick Guide to F-Stops: Examples & Photos
F-stops: What are they and what do they do? Find out how they affect your field of view through some simplified explanations.
Photography
“This Is Hope”: See How Nature Survives Development in Sebastian Wolf’s Photo Series
The photographer captures suburban development and the spread of cities as a testimonial to nature’s vitality and resilience.
Gear
Denisse Ariana Pérez Reviews the ND8: “It Became a Great Ally”
“It also brought more depth to the details in the images, like in the water reflections and the clouds in the sky.”
Gear
How to Protect Your Camera Gear With Our Clever Camera Case
Our camera cases have been thoughtfully crafted to keep your camera gear safe, whether at home, work, or stored in your backpack.
Gear
5 Features That Make This Backpack Perfect for Creative Professionals
Urth’s Arkose backpack has been thoughtfully designed by creators, for creators. Discover five standout features that make it an essential accessory.
Photography
10 LGBTQIA+ Photographers Pushing the Envelope of Diversity and Equality
Discover pioneering LGBTQIA+ photographers channelling their creativity to push boundaries and tell their stories. Listen up.
Photography
JPEG vs RAW: What’s the Difference?
Find out the fundamental difference between RAW and JPEG in this helpful look at photography’s main image formats.
Photography
Experimenting with Self-Portrait Ideas
Self-portraits don’t need to be tacky, and they don’t need to be shot with a top-of-the-range camera. Learn how to take thoughtful self-portraits from the comfort of home.
Gear
The 11 Pieces of Gear Chiara Zonca Uses For a Photoshoot
Chiara shares her favourite analog and digital cameras, lenses, filters and equipment for a day of taking photos.
Photography
How to Turn Vintage Lenses Into Macro Photography Powerhouses
Urth ambassador Carla Step shoots beautiful close ups of flowers by combining unexpected combinations of lenses and camera bodies.
Photography
Camera Modes Explained: What to Use & When
Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate photographer, knowing how different camera modes work is essential for getting the most out of your camera.
Photography
The Greats: How Slim Aarons Captured the Inner Circle of High Society
Slim Aarons documented celebrity culture like no one else. Discover how he helped define the way modern photographers capture people in their environment.
Gear
How to Use Infrared Filters for Stunning Photos
Make the invisible ‘visible’ with infrared filter photography.
Photography
Long Exposure Photography: An Expert Guide to Getting it Right
Lift your photography game by learning how to master long exposure. From recommended gear to ideal camera settings, this guide is filled with expert tips.
Photography
Behind the Image: How Carla Step Captured This Timeless Photo
On her first trip to Berlin, Carla asked her Instagram followers if anyone was interested in having a photoshoot, and this classic photo came into being.
Photography
Woody Gooch’s Images Invite You Into Dreamlike Worlds
Urth ambassador Woody Gooch talks about capturing stunning photos that need no explanation to be understood.
Photography
Neha Hirve Confronts Mortality in These Moving Photos of Her Grandparents
We talk to Neha Hirve about her highly personal lockdown series 'both your memories are birds'.
Photography
4 Famous Portrait Photographers to Inspire Your Next Portrait Project
Take a look at these portrait photographers and learn about their career and era-defining work.
Gear
Sarah Pannell Tests Our Newest Outdoor Filter Kit – The Explorer Kit
Photographer and Urth ambassador Sarah Pannell shares with us how she uses the three versatile filters in the Explorer Kit.
Photography
Exercise Your Creative Muscles with Photography Props
Imaginative photos are within reach even when travel is not. Using every day props at home can help add depth and meaning to your work.
Photography
Aaron Chapman’s Latest Photos Show How Our Homes Shape Our Lives
Artist and writer Aaron Chapman shares insight into how he created this deeply personal body of work.
Photography
Denisse Ariana Pérez Uses Water as an Equaliser in Her New Photobook Agua
The photobook is ready for pre-order, and 10% of profits will be donated to Face Africa, bringing clean water and sanitation programs to rural communities.
Photography
5 Famous Female Photographers That Changed Photography For the Better
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, we’re highlighting some of the pioneering female photographers that we love.
Gear
The 3 Best Filters for Landscape Photography, Ranked
Your guide to understanding and buying lens filters for landscape photography.
Photography
Creativity & Healing: After Suffering a Stroke, Robert Darch Photographed Fictional Worlds
Through photography, Darch began to reset his narratives, his place in the world, and the expectations of his youth.
Photography
Behind the Image: How Tim Swallow Shot This Effortlessly Fun Portrait
Tim Swallow shares the ingredients of a spontaneous, high energy photoshoot with a portrait subject.
Gear
5 Photos Shot with the Duet Kit Plus+ by Chiara Zonca
Our best selling filter kit meets the dreamy landscapes of Chiara Zonca.
Gear
A Complete Guide to Shutter Speed: Examples & Photos
Learn how to master all types of shutter speed photography and create motion blur in your photographs.
Photography
Abigail Varney Photographs How Extreme Weather Plays With the Psyche
From mango madness to barren streets, Abigail Varney’s ongoing series reveals how extreme weather tension has a tangible impact on our lives.
Photography
The Greats: How Nan Goldin Photographed ‘A Record of Real Life’
Nan Goldin’s intimate imagery changed our perception of countercultures, with her unflinching perspective on life’s ebbs and flows.
Photography
Carla Step Transformed Self-Taught Talent Into a Flourishing Commercial Practice
We chat to our newest Urth ambassador Carla Step about how she found creative freedom in her commercial work.
Photography
Photos of Australia’s Bushfires & Brumbies Explore Our Role in Ecological Destruction
How do we perceive our own responsibility in ecological disasters? Tom Goldner’s latest series suggests an introspective shift is required to find a way forward.
Photography
See Photos From Fabien Voileau’s Stunning New Photobook ‘No Title Yet’
All of the photos in the book were shot with an Urth CPL Filter Plus+
Gear
An ND Filter Helped Me Out of a Creative Slump
Photographer Linus Bergman shares his recent rediscovery of ND filters and how he's using them to awaken a creative spark in his photos.
Photography
Aboriginal Artist Wayne Quilliam Shares Cultural Stories Through Psychedelic Landscape Photos
We talk to award-winning photographer Wayne Quilliam about how he has been sharing stories around community and Country for over three decades.
Photography
Marissa Marino’s Fashion Photography Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion
We chat to Marissa Marino about working with sustainable fashion brands that advocate for a change to the way we consume.
