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Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces

In January, a non-fungible token collection known as “Frosties” generated quite a bit of buzz online. The collection included 8,888 NFTs based on cartoon ice cream scoop characters, and investors were promised perks, including access to a metaverse video game and 3D versions of their characters. The NFTs sold out in under an hour. The… Continue reading Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces

Testing the advantages of Apple’s ProRAW format

Captured on an iPhone 13 Pro in Apple ProRAW and processed through Apple Photos. Jeff Carlson Photo technology continually advances, and generally, that’s great for photographers. But let’s be honest, lately, that pace seems to be overwhelming. It often feels as if we don’t have much choice between embracing or rejecting the changes.  In a… Continue reading Testing the advantages of Apple’s ProRAW format

Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot

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

2022 Pulitzer Prize winners capture turmoil at home and abroad

After the stroke of midnight, Taliban fighters from the Fateh Zwak unit storm into Hamid Karzai International Airport, while wearing American-made uniforms and brandishing American M4 and M16 rifles and riding U.S. pickup trucks on Aug. 31, 2021. For two weeks, Kabul’s airport was the last tether to America’s control in Afghanistan, its runways the… Continue reading 2022 Pulitzer Prize winners capture turmoil at home and abroad

The roles and possibilities of NFTs in the metaverse

Earlier this year, Reese Witherspoon and her dog Minnie entered the metaverse. Her sunlit virtual art gallery, created in collaboration with the mobile metaverse platform some·place, featured work from influential NFT art collections such as World of Women, Cool Cats, Flower Girls, Boss Beauties, and more. In the near future, the rest of us might… Continue reading The roles and possibilities of NFTs in the metaverse

Best vertical monitors in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall LG 27UN850-W Ultrafine Check Price 4K resolution and solid color make this a great all-around option. Best budget HP VH240a 23.8-Inch monitor Check Price It’s only 1080p, but that’s plenty for some users looking to save. Best for productivity ViewSonic VP2768a ColorPro 27 Inch monitor Check Price It comes calibrated from… Continue reading Best vertical monitors in 2022

DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone

Always on the lookout for obstacles, the Mini 3 Pro has three sets of binocular optical sensors that scan forward, behind and beneath the drone. Mason Marsh The sub-250 gram drone market is flooded with flying toys, but today’s launch of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is giving us a travel-friendly aerial marvel with 3-way… Continue reading DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone

Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

Last year, we witnessed a “start-up boom,” with 5.4 million new business applications filed in the United States alone. Following a challenging few years, more people are embarking on new professional journeys—and facing unexpected challenges and rewards along the way. For any new photography business, one of those first hurdles is determining your prices. No… Continue reading Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

Best tablets for photo editing in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall iPad Pro 11” (3rd Generation) Check Price Best budget Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Check Price Best for photo and video editing iPad Pro 12.9” (5th Generation) Check Price Just a few years ago, using a tablet for photo editing seemed outlandish. For all the years we have been in the digital… Continue reading Best tablets for photo editing in 2022