Henry Holmes Smith, “Mother and Son.” 1970. Dye transfer print; 10 x 8 inches. Funds from the Photography Acquisitions Alliance, 2020.216. © Smith Family Trust, courtesy Glitterman Gallery Spring has finally arrived and with it comes an array of excellent photographic exhibitions opening across the country, including the first museum survey of Deanna Lawson’s work,… Continue reading A century of abstract photography, plus four other photo shows worth checking out
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Commercial photography spotlight: Shopping local and supporting small businesses
Late last year, a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet revealed that more than half of Americans (51%) made an effort to shop more at small and locally-owned businesses amid the uncertainty of the pandemic and related closures and restrictions. What’s more, 40% said they were still making an increased effort… Continue reading Commercial photography spotlight: Shopping local and supporting small businesses
Women-identifying and non-binary artists in the NFT world
To kick off Women’s History Month this year, Christie’s sold a rare NFT, created by the digital illustrator Yam Karkai as part of the World of Women collection. Woman #5672 featured a portrait of a woman with gold earrings, a tuxedo, a black bob, and purple skin—that last one being a trait shared by only… Continue reading Women-identifying and non-binary artists in the NFT world
20 Best Photoshop Actions With Cool Art Effects for Portraits
Even with the perfect portrait, sometimes you need something to give it a little more impact. Here, we’ve put together our favourite 20 Photoshop portrait actions with cool art effects. Unlimited Photoshop Action Downloads From Envato Elements Finding the perfect Photoshop portrait action to use can be tricky. I mean Envato Elements has over 3,000… Continue reading 20 Best Photoshop Actions With Cool Art Effects for Portraits
2022 World Press Photo global winners revealed
World Press Photo Story of the Year (Global) – “Saving Forests with Fire” By Matthew Abbott, Australia, for National Geographic/Panos Pictures “A group of Nawarddeken women elders hunt for turtles with homemade tools on floodplains near Gunbalanya, Arnhem Land, Australia on 31 October 2021. They spent all day finding just two turtles, which are a… Continue reading 2022 World Press Photo global winners revealed
DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera
Footage from Yuta Ikeya’s 35mm movie camera looks delightfully old-timey. Yuta Ikeya With the renaissance of film photography has come a resurgence in the popularity of Super 8. These analog video cameras are easily portable and always pack a punch of nostalgia. However, the film can be a little harder (and pricier) to find than… Continue reading DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera
Best Fujifilm cameras for 2022
Lucas Favre, Unsplash Best overall Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Tactile controls and excellent performance make this an all-around winner. Best compact Fujifilm X100V Check Price Lots of advanced features and a great lens make a perfect everyday shooter. Best Instax Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 Check Price The classic square format gives a retro feel with… Continue reading Best Fujifilm cameras for 2022
Best underwater drones of 2022
Jakob Owens, Unsplash Best untethered underwater drone PowerVision Power Ray Explorer Check Price Explore oceans with this premium model that comes with a full 4K camera. Best underwater drone for kids RoboSea Biki Check Price Get your kids started with this pick that captures 4K video and comes with camera stabilization. Best budget underwater drone… Continue reading Best underwater drones of 2022
Best selfie sticks of 2022
Lucas Favre via Unsplash Best stabilizer DJI OM 5 Check Price A full-fledged gimbal takes this well beyond the average selfie stick. Best budget Vproof selfie stick Check Price This extremely cheap option still offers Bluetooth connectivity. Best tripod Texlar 48″ Selfie Stick Tripod Check Price Extendable tripod legs make this pick extremely versatile. You… Continue reading Best selfie sticks of 2022
New E-Book: Diving Through The Decades
New e-book is a comprehensive look at the history of scuba diving by respected dive historian Eric Hanauer