The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a compact super-telephoto built for handheld shooting

The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the lightest in its class. Nikon Super-telephoto lenses tend to be large and heavy. But, with the launch of the new Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, Nikon is adding an another lightweight super-telephoto to its S-line of mirrorless full-frame glass. It slots in alongside the recently-launched… Continue reading The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a compact super-telephoto built for handheld shooting

The 500px team shares insight on creating sellable content

In 2017, a survey from Splashlight revealed that 47% of US online consumers rank high-quality product images as the most influential factor in considering a purchase. In 2019, research from Buffer found that 35.8% of marketers surveyed named images/video as the most important aspect when creating and publishing content. And in 2021, 52% of marketers… Continue reading The 500px team shares insight on creating sellable content

Surf’s up: 11 tips for jaw-dropping surf photography

More than a hundred years ago, a photographer by the name of A. R. Gurrey self-published The Surf Riders of Hawaii, the first book dedicated entirely to the subject of surfing. By the 1930s, John Heath “Doc” Ball helped establish surf photography as a profession. In the 1960s, Leroy Grannis documented the surf scene at… Continue reading Surf’s up: 11 tips for jaw-dropping surf photography

How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom

The Bat Cowl NFT Collection comprises 200,000 unique works of 3D art, inspired by Batman’s iconic cowl. Drawing from the storied history of the comic book character, each work is generated from a whopping two billion possible combinations. Designed in collaboration with DC, Palm NFT Studio, and Daz3D, the project represents Warner Bros.’s latest foray… Continue reading How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom

Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era

A women sob as soldiers arrest their family. “It was one of my first raids in Iraq. At the time, I felt almost no emotion. I was consumed by the novelty and the mania. We got back to the base as the sun was beginning to rise. I opened the door to my trailer and… Continue reading Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era

How to calibrate your monitor for perfect photo editing

If you’ve ever been told your photos are too dark, too bright—or worse, that your colors look wrong—you might have a calibration issue. Calibrating your computer monitor before editing your photos ensures your colors and brightness are accurate, according to a common standard. Without calibration, you run the risk of your photos looking “off” on… Continue reading How to calibrate your monitor for perfect photo editing

How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising

Last year, The Body Shop UK released a new campaign titled Self Love Street, telling the story of three housemates overcoming self-doubt, the pain of rejection, criticism, and the pressure to be “perfect.” The brand was spurred to action, in part, by research indicating that almost one in two people feel more self-doubt than self-love—and… Continue reading How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising

Best outdoor projectors of 2022

Amazon Best overall Epson Home Cinema 3200 Check Price A solid all-around option for most people. Best portable Anker Nebula Solar Portable Check Price Take it with you for shows on the go. Best water-resistant BenQ GS50 Check Price It’s not scared of a little humidity. You might not be able to recreate the nostalgia… Continue reading Best outdoor projectors of 2022

Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques

The post Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson). Looking to level up your fashion photography? You’ve come to the right place. As an experienced fashion photographer, I’ve spent years developing tricks and techniques for gorgeous images – and in this article,… Continue reading Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques

Best cameras for filmmaking on a budget in 2022

Panasonic Best overall Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Best cinema camera Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4k Check Price Best Micro Four Thirds camera Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K Check Price Recent years have provided some game-changing options when it comes to cameras for filmmakers on a budget. A camera should simply be a tool to help… Continue reading Best cameras for filmmaking on a budget in 2022