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.”
Conservation
Honey Fingers: The Beekeeper Using Art to Bring People Closer to Nature
How a Melbourne-based urban beekeeper's creative approach provides a window into the natural world through bees.
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
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.
Art
2022 Art Market Predictions: Crypto Art, NFTs, Virtual Art Galleries and More
Take a look at our top predictions for the art market in 2022, from the growth of the virtual art gallery to NFT art.
Creativity
In Studio: A Look Inside Joan Miró’s Custom-Designed Workshop
Urth Ambassador Carla Step shares a glimpse inside Joan Miró’s creative process and the workshop where he created some of his most celebrated works.
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.
Conservation
Can Fashion Heal the Planet? A Conversation on Regeneration with Sheep Inc.
The fashion industry as it stands does not need sustaining — it needs a complete regeneration.
Photography
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.
Creativity
What’s Inspiring Us – Volume 2 with Carla Step
A book, a podcast, a place, a project – find out what's fuelling Carla Step's creativity at the moment.
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.
Art
Can Physical Works of Art Be Linked to NFTs?
NFTs are transforming the way we buy and sell physical art online.
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.
Travel
7 Ways to Travel More Sustainably in 2022 with Nina Karnikowski
If a long haul flight produces more CO2 than the average person does in a year, can travel be sustainable? Travel writer Nina Karnikowski believes it can be.
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.
Creativity
The 10 Most Read Urth Magazine Stories of 2021
These are the stories you loved most this year, from upcycled waste and experimental creative tips to go-to gear.
Art
Intro Guide to NFT Art
NFTs, short for non-fungible tokens, are making headlines every day, and not just in the art world. Learn about NFT art and why it's more than a trend.
Art
How to Start an Art Collection on a Budget
Artist Kayleigh Heydon shares 8 tips for accumulating an art collection you love.
Art
Artist Profile: Dino Kužnik on Developing His Recognizable Style
Urth Art artist Dino Kužnik discusses the evolution of his photographic style, his greatest influences, and why he makes art.
Art
How NFTs are Benefiting Artists & Changing the Way We Sell Work
According to photographic artist George Byrne, the emergence of NFTs means that a lot of artists can now make their passion their full-time gig.
Creativity
Creative Lesson: How a Self-Taught Florist Found Her Own Unique Style
A florist’s take on getting out of your own way so you can find your voice, use it and sustain your creativity.
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 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.
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.
Creativity
What’s Inspiring Us – Volume 1 with Denisse Ariana Pérez
Denisse shares everything sparking her creativity — from transcendent music to the piece of gear she’s fallen in love with.
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.
Conservation
Meet the Street Surfers Picking Up 90% of South Africa’s Recycling
Filmmaker Arthur Neumeier and big wave surfer Frank Solomon celebrate the underground activists who keep the streets and the oceans clean.
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.
Travel
“It Was a Photographic Dream”: a Photo Series of India’s Puducherry
Reconnect with the excitement of travelling and join Andy Summons as he explores the Indian seaside town of Puducherry.
Conservation
5 Exciting Tech Innovations That Could Help Climate Change
In a race to slow down global warming, the world’s brightest minds are innovating with these lesser known solutions.
Gear
15 Essential Products Every Photographer Should Have
Professional photographer Tim Swallow shares the items he doesn’t leave home without.
Conservation
How to Start a Truly Sustainable Business with the Founders of Great Wrap
It turns out that it doesn’t involve being perfect from the start.
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.
Conservation
10 Good Reasons to Become a Climate Optimist
New surveys find that 40% of people feel helpless about climate change. Here's a few good reasons we can swap our helplessness for hope.
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.
Conservation
A Glimpse into the Quiet World of Permaculture
Far more than just gardening, permaculture is the quiet subversion against planetary destruction we have been needing.
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.”
Conservation
The 4 Most Common Types of Greenwashing to Look Out For
Learn how to shop for the planet, and your conscience.
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.
Creativity
Shinrin-Yoku: How to Use Forest Bathing to Quiet Your Mind
Make the most of your time in nature with these mindfulness techniques.
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.
Conservation
Terrazzo Tables Made From Demolition Waste by Design Studio Five Mile Radius
How can construction help people find harmony with the environment? We chat to Five Mile Radius’ Clare Kennedy to find out more.
Gear
How to Use Infrared Filters for Stunning Photos
Make the invisible ‘visible’ with infrared filter photography.
Conservation
There’s an Invisible Threat to Italy’s Iconic Olive Trees, But Locals Are Trying to Save Them
A phytopathogenic bacteria is spreading from tree to tree, but determined locals are building towers of bricks to stop their branches from breaking.
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.
Conservation
Foliair Makes Living Moss Artworks That Purify Your Home’s Air
We explore how UK-based sustainable business Foliair uses moss to create natural and aesthetic products that help purify the air around them.
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.
Conservation
The Engineer Replacing Kerosene Lamps with Solar in Off-Grid Ethiopia
She has saved our atmosphere from nearly 1 million tonnes of carbon since 2017, lighting 22,500 homes and giving Ethiopians a right to light.
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.
