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The James Webb Space Telescope’s first 5 images deliver stunning views of the universe

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals emerging stellar nurseries and individual stars in the Carina Nebula that were previously obscured. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI This post has been updated. It was originally published on July 11, 2022. Puffy gas giants. Cosmic clashes. Stellar nurseries. This morning, NASA presented an additional four images from the… Continue reading The James Webb Space Telescope’s first 5 images deliver stunning views of the universe

Four trends emerging in the NFT space

Last year, the NFT photography market soared to $200 million, according to estimates. So far in 2022, the planet’s first permanent, physical NFT museum opened in Seattle, and elsewhere, an open-edition NFT photography sale generated more than $6 million. A painting, believed to have been lost for a century, was found—and turned into an NFT.… Continue reading Four trends emerging in the NFT space

The best SSD and hard drive deals for Prime Day 2022

Save big on storage of every kind this Prime Day. Stan Horaczek Storage devices may not be as fun to buy as new camera bodies or lenses. But, proper storage and backup is crucial for any creative. Need proof? Just ask anyone who has ever lost big chunks of their catalogs or archives due to… Continue reading The best SSD and hard drive deals for Prime Day 2022

How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers

Within the 500px collection on Getty Images, some of the most popular photographs include landscapes: wild yaks traversing the terrain of Ladakh, India; a lush river bend or a panoramic view of the mountains in Germany; the peaks of New Zealand; a peaceful lake in the Dolomites; a waterfall tucked away in the forests of… Continue reading How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers

40 Free Photoshop Actions for Black and White Photography (And How to Make Your Own)

Everyone loves a freebie, so we’ve made a roundup of 40 of the best black and white Photoshop actions available for free. Create amazing vintage black and white photography using PSD actions like this one. Do you love black and white vintage photography? Start experimenting with different actions and create the effect you want with… Continue reading 40 Free Photoshop Actions for Black and White Photography (And How to Make Your Own)

The best resources for photographers interested in Web3

In just a few years, non-fungible tokens could be part of museum exhibitions around the world—and make an appearance in every major art fair. In the near future, artists could use AI tools to create photorealistic animations, or they could use them to recreate the aesthetic of Dutch Master paintings. On the blockchain, breaking the… Continue reading The best resources for photographers interested in Web3

The luxury aesthetic and how to achieve it for editorial and lifestyle shoots

In recent months, Balenciaga launched a furry pink pop-up shop in London, Dior opened its renovated flagship store in Paris, and Gucci debuted a luxury boutique in Austin. Pinterest named “Limitless Luxe” as one of their top trends for 2022, citing increases in search terms for everything from “luxury powder room” to “luxury kids bedroom.”… Continue reading The luxury aesthetic and how to achieve it for editorial and lifestyle shoots

NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art

Earlier this year, the renowned Los Angeles photographer Parker Day collaborated with the NFT platform Quantum Art to bring her project ICONS to the blockchain. Featuring 200 portraits, the playful series saw Day collaborate with models to bring different “personas” or characters to life. The collection sold out quickly, with many collectors immediately identifying with… Continue reading NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art

Adobe Lightroom CC: Is It a Fit for Your Photography Needs?

Adobe took a different direction with one of its most popular products, Lightroom, and forked the flagship post-production suite for photographers into two: the new Lightroom CC, and the seventh version of Lightroom, Lightroom Classic CC. This product split was a polarizing move that left users wondering about the future of Lightroom. Would Adobe eventually… Continue reading Adobe Lightroom CC: Is It a Fit for Your Photography Needs?