Macro insect photographers are up in arms this week after the title of “Bug Photographer of the Year” was awarded to a photographer who drugs his subjects for his ultra-close-up photos. Last Thursday, the Buglife Bug Photography Awards put on by the photo contest organizer Photocrowd announced the winner of its Bug Photographer of the… Continue reading Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects
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Cuteness Overload: FREE Winter Animal Clip Art
Put an adorable twist on your seasonal designs with these fun, festive, and FREE clip art illustrations. Download now. Need a cool weather pick-me-up? We’ve got you covered. These illustrations are sure to brighten your day. Add these fun clip arts to your next winter design to put a smile on someone’s (and your) face.… Continue reading Cuteness Overload: FREE Winter Animal Clip Art
Get Her a Camera!
I operate a channel that helps photographers on YouTube and Instagram, and both audiences are predominantly male. I’ve worked on sets for over a dozen years, where there is the expectation that men are the directors or photographers and women handle the glam. Is that a problem? Yes, it’s a big problem, and here’s why.… Continue reading Get Her a Camera!
Venus Optics Unveils Smallest 2x Macro for Full Frame: 85mm f/5.6 APO
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, a lens it claims is the smallest 2x macro for any full-frame camera. It is available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts. Venus Optics says that the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is specially designed for… Continue reading Venus Optics Unveils Smallest 2x Macro for Full Frame: 85mm f/5.6 APO
How To Get Cinematic Footage in Any Location, Every Time
If you’re pursuing filmmaking and you want to start shooting documentary-style films, this video will give you what you need to make sure you get cinematic shots and can tell a compelling story. [ Read More ]
Venus Optics announces the Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, the world’s smallest 2x macro lens for FF mirrorless cameras
Venus Optics has announced the 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens, the world’s smallest 2x macro lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The lens is constructed of 13 elements in nine groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements, using an apochromatic (APO) design to minimize chromatic aberrations. The lens features a minimum focusing distance of… Continue reading Venus Optics announces the Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, the world’s smallest 2x macro lens for FF mirrorless cameras
23 Photographs Of Colorful Birds From Around The World
Capturing beautiful photographs of colourful birds requires some expertise as they are one of the most difficult and challenging subjects to photograph. Once you get the hang of it, bird photography can be so rewarding and quite easy. Here are 23 photographs of some colourful birds from around the world that we believe will inspire… Continue reading 23 Photographs Of Colorful Birds From Around The World
How to shoot translucent product photos on a white background with just a couple of speedlights
Shooting transparent and translucent objects on a white background can often be very tricky. You want to be able to show off the product itself without it being overpowered by the background behind it. It can be difficult to light in a way that makes it stand out, but it is definitely possible – as… Continue reading How to shoot translucent product photos on a white background with just a couple of speedlights
Share Your Colors: The Artist Building Fantasy Worlds
Alluring dreamscapes, glowing orbs, and jellyfish in space. Welcome to Tithi Luadthong’s imagination. Everyone has a unique story to share, and Shutterstock has the assets that allow you to share it. That’s why this holiday season, we’re inviting you to receive 25% off, site-wide, as part of our Share Your Colors campaign. Simply enter code… Continue reading Share Your Colors: The Artist Building Fantasy Worlds
Share Your Colors: The Abstract Oil Painter
Artist Mari Dein reflects on her creative inspirations, workflow, and the mistakes she’s made along the way. Everyone has a unique story to share, and Shutterstock has the assets that allow you to share it. That’s why this holiday season, we’re inviting you to receive 25% off, site-wide, as part of our Share Your Colors… Continue reading Share Your Colors: The Abstract Oil Painter