All images © Mik Critchlow The social documentary photographer, who passed away last week on his 68th birthday, told the story of his industrial hometown of Ashington with unparalleled insight and sensitivity To remember Mik Critchlow is to tell the story of a place, a man whose life and photographs existed in symbiotic union with… Continue reading Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator
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The ultimate guide to portrait photography
99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography
William L.: 360Cities Contributor of the Month – February
William L. is an experienced 360º photographer based in the United States who has a keen eye for capturing stunning spherical panoramas. William took his first spherical panorama back in 2007, but it wasn’t until a few years later that he truly delved into the hobby. Even after all these years, William is still constantly… Continue reading William L.: 360Cities Contributor of the Month – February
Contributors of the Month – February
Atmosphaeres: 360Cities Contributor of the Month Meet Atmosphaeres, a prolific 360º video contributor from Germany who specializes in creating highly immersive, spherical videos that transport viewers to new places and experiences. Their videos focus on capturing the feeling of “being there” in a perfect way. During the month of February, Atmosphaeres published an impressive 48… Continue reading Contributors of the Month – February
5 Top Transition Preset Packs for Premiere Pro
Your footage is stellar. Your camera angles are spot-on. Your choice of lighting, color, sound—it’s all there. Now you just need the perfect transitions to link one scene to the next. There are a ton of professional, pre-made templates to get the job done. In this article, we highlight some of our favorite transition preset… Continue reading 5 Top Transition Preset Packs for Premiere Pro
Video Contributor: Wayne Drzewiecki
Wayne became a 360Cities contributor back in 2013. He started publishing panoramas and after a few years began experimenting with 360º videos, a technique which he has mastered. Discover the beauty of the Australian landscapes thanks to Wayne’s 360º videos. Check out a few of them below and visit his profile page to enjoy more… Continue reading Video Contributor: Wayne Drzewiecki
15 places every landscape photographer should add to their bucket list
For William Henry Jackson in 1870, it was Yellowstone Lake. In 1904, for Edward Steichen, it was a tucked-away pond nestled in the woods at Mamaroneck, New York. For Eliot Porter in 1962, it was the woodlands of New England. For Galen Rowell, it was Half Dome in Yosemite in 1972. For some of history’s… Continue reading 15 places every landscape photographer should add to their bucket list
Camera deals to shop right now
We found some of the best camera deals available at the moment for you. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Maybe your photography gear is getting older, but it sure is hard to take a photo without it, so you’re… Continue reading Camera deals to shop right now
The best headphones for video editing in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Audio-Technica ATH-M50X SEE IT Most comfortable Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO SEE IT Best wireless Sony WH-1000XM4 SEE IT There will always be a place for high-end headphones for video editing in a… Continue reading The best headphones for video editing in 2023
The power of a background in portrait photography
Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography