From Antigone Kourakou’s “Transfiguration”. © Antigone Kourakou In this month’s photo books selection, we take a look at an expansive annotated selection of Alec Soth’s work; a collection of images by famous photographers all shot on “the other film” (Polaroid); flowers in contemporary photography; Antigone Kourakou’s surrealist B&W images of women and nature; Curran Hatleberg’s… Continue reading Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
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Easy and Quick Retirement Card Design Tips
On the surface, retirement cards borrow from the classic greeting card formula. You would think they’re just paper foldables with… The post Easy and Quick Retirement Card Design Tips appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Best Photo Light Boxes for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Fositan Photo Box Check Price Best kit Godox LST40 Check Price Best value Neewar Photo Studio Light Box Check Price A photo light box—otherwise known as a light tent or shooting tent—can make product photography a much faster and simpler process. These little boxes are essentially small studios with built-in backgrounds… Continue reading Best Photo Light Boxes for 2022
How to calibrate your monitor for perfect photo editing
If you’ve ever been told your photos are too dark, too bright—or worse, that your colors look wrong—you might have a calibration issue. Calibrating your computer monitor before editing your photos ensures your colors and brightness are accurate, according to a common standard. Without calibration, you run the risk of your photos looking “off” on… Continue reading How to calibrate your monitor for perfect photo editing
The new DJI RS 3 Pro gimbal will autofocus your old manual glass
The LiDAR Rangefinder gives manual lenses the ability to autofoucs. DJI Serious amateur and professional videographers know that a day on set often moves quickly, with little time to waste and plenty of moving parts—literally and figuratively. To address the needs of filmmakers, DJI has introduced three products including two new Ronin-branded gimbals—the RS 3… Continue reading The new DJI RS 3 Pro gimbal will autofocus your old manual glass
Best iPad cases for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Logitech Combo Touch Check Price Best with keyboard Apple Smart Keyboard Check Price Best budget Soke case for iPad Check Price You may think iPad cases play a purely protective role in the life of your tablet. In reality, they do so much more. Some cases include keyboards, while others ramp… Continue reading Best iPad cases for 2022
Best LG monitors for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall LG 27UP850-W Monitor 27” Check Price Best for photo editing LG 32UL950-W 32″ Class Ultrafine 4K Check Price Best ultrawide LG 40WP95C-W 40” UltraWide Check Price If you haven’t considered LG monitors for your editing setup, you’re missing out on several really excellent options. Buying a monitor is a big deal… Continue reading Best LG monitors for 2022
Best galaxy projectors for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Galaxy Lamps Galaxy Projector 2.0 Check Price Best budget BlissLights Sky Lite – LED Laser Star Projector Check Price Best for kids Fortally Nebula Star Projector 360 Degree Check Price Galaxy projectors mimic the serene experience of staring at the night sky on a clear, crisp night. But because many of… Continue reading Best galaxy projectors for 2022
SantaColor 100 is a ‘new’ 35mm film repurposed from aerial surveillance stock
The folks behind SantaColor 100 are currently raising money to bring this new stock to life. Santa 1000 For photographers scrambling to get their hands on what feels like an ever-dwindling supply of color film, here’s some good news: Santa 1000, the brand behind Santa Rae 1000 (a now discontinued but very funky, 35mm high-speed… Continue reading SantaColor 100 is a ‘new’ 35mm film repurposed from aerial surveillance stock
How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising
Last year, The Body Shop UK released a new campaign titled Self Love Street, telling the story of three housemates overcoming self-doubt, the pain of rejection, criticism, and the pressure to be “perfect.” The brand was spurred to action, in part, by research indicating that almost one in two people feel more self-doubt than self-love—and… Continue reading How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising