Into the Garden with Photographer Aubrey Westlund

Explore the lush and colorful garden photography of Aubrey Westlund, with stunning pictures of flowers, vegetables, and so much more. The post Into the Garden with Photographer Aubrey Westlund appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Meet Gary Davies: 360º Contributor of the Month – April

Gary Davies is a freelance photographer who specializes in capturing the beauty of maritime scenes. However, his panoramic photography skills go beyond just sea and water scenes. In fact, he has captured some of the most amazing historic buildings, such as castles, cathedrals, and lighthouses, as well as other incredible vistas from around the world.… Continue reading Meet Gary Davies: 360º Contributor of the Month – April

Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

From Horst P. Horst’s 1951 picture of the fashion model Evelyn Tripp in a ballgown to Tyler Mitchell’s now-famous 2018 cover photo of Beyoncé for Vogue magazine, flowers have always had a place in creative portrait photography. A few years ago, Emily Soto made this portrait for Allure on film to celebrate springtime in New… Continue reading Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Photography and text by Bill Edwards Intimate Landscapes My more distant photo trips into the expansive mountains of Washington’s Cascades provide ample opportunity to capture rugged alpine landscapes with dramatic views, while the local woodland trails are all about the little views. I affectionately call them “Intimate Landscapes.”  Between the rains, I hike the lonely… Continue reading Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Meet Wolf Dieter Magerl: March 360º Contributor of the Month

We’d like to acknowledge  Wolf Dieter Magerl. During the month of March, he has shared 33 stunning panoramas that showcase the beauty of Austria. From the Water lily pond in the flower gardens of Vienna to the Waterfront Copa Beach, each panorama transports viewers to a unique location. One of the standout images is the… Continue reading Meet Wolf Dieter Magerl: March 360º Contributor of the Month

Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

©  Jialin Yan. This article was printed in British Journal of Photography: The Portrait Issue.  Genesis Báez, Jialin Yan and Anne Vetter use the camera to reflect on the self, drawing on self-portraiture but also documenting the people and places that directly shape their unique identity The documentation of self has been foundational to photography.… Continue reading Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography

The post 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. One of the most rewarding types of photography for beginners, hobbyists, and even seasoned professionals is spring landscape photography. As you see flowers blooming, trees budding, grass growing, and animals out and about after… Continue reading 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography

6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location

The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Struggling to capture great on-location portraits? You’re not alone. Unlike studio portrait photography, photoshoots on location can be unpredictable and stressful. Even if you’re using a flash, you generally need to factor in the… Continue reading 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location