A recent study commissioned by the personal care company Schick revealed that 85% of men prefer to see everyday people depicted in advertising. Inspired by their findings, the brand interviewed men across the country, forgoing the use of professional models, actors, or celebrities for a more candid, documentary-style aesthetic. The study—and subsequent rebrand—was one in… Continue reading Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
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Best laptops in 2022
Best for video editing Dell XPS 15 Check Price Cranking the specs won’t bust your budget too badly. Best overall Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro Check Price Apple’s pro-grade laptop is back in top form. Best for gaming Razer Blade 15 Check Price Those gaming muscles also help when you’re editing. Creatives typically seek out… Continue reading Best laptops in 2022
Sony a7IV sample images gallery: ocean spray, aerial views, and one happy pup
Sony a7IV, Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 | @ 23mm, ISO 200, 1/500 sec, f/2.8. Abby Ferguson Sony has been putting out some impressive gear lately, and the Sony a7IV is no exception. It’s an ideal camera for a wide variety of individuals and use cases—everything from vlogging to more fine-tuned videography and of course, all… Continue reading Sony a7IV sample images gallery: ocean spray, aerial views, and one happy pup
100 Free Lightroom Presets — Instant Filters for Photo Styles
Who doesn’t love free Adobe Lightroom presets? With just one click, you can borrow and tap into the style of other photographers. Presets can transform your images and add styles in a second. As Lightroom’s popularity has increased, so has the quality of presets to modify and enhance images. Because Lightroom is a “non-destructive” image editor, we… Continue reading 100 Free Lightroom Presets — Instant Filters for Photo Styles
Honey, I shrunk the kids: Our favorite reader-submitted macro images
Raymond Choo Inspired by the recent Apple Macro Challenge, this week we asked PopPhoto readers to get small and search for the detail in their everyday. In the rote of daily life, it’s easy to forget that beauty is all around—and much of it is teeny-tiny or nearly invisible to the naked eye. This week’s… Continue reading Honey, I shrunk the kids: Our favorite reader-submitted macro images
Tips to Perfect Your Beach Photography
Beach photography requires certain tactics to ensure your photos turn out right. Here are some pointers to level up your beach photography. The post Tips to Perfect Your Beach Photography appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Sandra Cattaneo Adorno’s street silhouettes capture the spirit of Rio
Águas de Ouro III, 2018. Sandra Cattaneo Adorno Before the age of 60, Sandra Cattaneo Adorno had never been a photographer. But when her daughter gifted her a photography course to mark her birthday, Cattaneo Adorno found herself fascinated with the medium. And now, this Saturday a collection of her photographs will go on display… Continue reading Sandra Cattaneo Adorno’s street silhouettes capture the spirit of Rio
David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made
Yankee Doodle tailings pond, Montana Resources’ open-pit copper mine, Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site, Butte, Montana, 1986. © David T. Hanson To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. From photography’s beginning until relatively recently, artists who turned their lenses on landscapes were fascinated by… Continue reading David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made
Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish
The Fujifilm X-A7 offers several options for both amateur photographers and video bloggers. Nilofer Khan reports. When Fujifilm introduced its X-A series, it was with the intent to cater to those who wish to buy their first interchangeable lens camera system. The company has worked towards enhancing the features to make the entire shooting experience… Continue reading Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish
The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!
Want to win an all-inclusive trip to Seychelles? If a vacation to Seychelles in the Indian sea sounds like the perfect getaway, look no further than the 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition. When you submit your photos you have the chance to win the grand prize; the trip of dreams with Hilton Resorts for a 5-night… Continue reading The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!