Family photographs have always been some of our most treasured belongings, but perhaps the uncertainty of the past three years has underscored just how important they can be. At the height of the pandemic, you might remember that people lifted their spirits by recreating old family photos as part of a viral TikTok challenge. Earlier… Continue reading Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!
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One thing: What is your digital shoebox? Do you have a legacy plan for your photos?
Before digital photography we had shoeboxes. Where is your digital shoebox? Where are your photos? Most of you can probably answer that question quickly, but take it one step further: does anybody else know where your photos are? What happens to your photos if something happens to you? What is your photo legacy? I began… Continue reading One thing: What is your digital shoebox? Do you have a legacy plan for your photos?
Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes
While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes
How to Use Batch Processing in Lightroom Classic
You’ve just wrapped up that newest award winning photoshoot and you’re ready to process your images to get them looking their best. After copying your images you find that you’ve captured far more images than you realize, and you’re already feeling overwhelmed by the amount of editing you have on your plate. Have no fear! … Continue reading How to Use Batch Processing in Lightroom Classic
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
Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
Lisbon: Through the Eyes of Ricardo Junqueira
Lisbon’s pastel dreamland still feels like a small European village. Photographer Ricardo Junqueira gives us a candid view through his lens. The post Lisbon: Through the Eyes of Ricardo Junqueira appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Polaroid Go review: Instant fun & convenience with a few small caveats
Polaroid recently released the world’s tiniest instant camera in two new colors, red and black. Marissa Wu Instant photos sure pack a nostalgic punch. Maybe it’s the tangible aspect of a real photo in your hands instead of one floating in the cloud. Maybe it’s the way the images come out just a little imperfect… Continue reading Polaroid Go review: Instant fun & convenience with a few small caveats
10 Top Spring Templates for After Effects
Spring has sprung… or at least, it will soon! If you’re prepared for new beginnings, the smell of cut grass, and soft pastel colours, then you’ll love our spring-themed, professionally designed templates to help you make awesome videos this season. In this article, we cover a mix of After Effects templates available from Envato Elements… Continue reading 10 Top Spring Templates for After Effects
Depeche Mode fan throws film on stage, band mails it back full of shots
A collage of the photos Depeche Mode mailed back to fan Brian McDonnell. Courtesy of Anne McDonnell Lawrence It pays to be bold, in photography and in life. That’s how one lucky music fan ended up with an entire roll of behind-the-scene shots of his favorite band, a young, up-and-coming Depeche Mode. And it all… Continue reading Depeche Mode fan throws film on stage, band mails it back full of shots