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
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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
Sony a7IV sample images gallery: ocean spray, aerial views, and one happy pup
Sony a7IV, Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 | @ 23mm, ISO 200, 1/500 sec, f/2.8. Abby Ferguson Sony has been putting out some impressive gear lately, and the Sony a7IV is no exception. It’s an ideal camera for a wide variety of individuals and use cases—everything from vlogging to more fine-tuned videography and of course, all… Continue reading Sony a7IV sample images gallery: ocean spray, aerial views, and one happy pup
Walldogs: The Future of Hand-Painted Signs
Kelly Peppers, CEO of Colossal Media, discusses the growing interest and unique perspective in handcrafted signs and murals. The post Walldogs: The Future of Hand-Painted Signs appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
45 portraits of iconic rockstars ‘flipping the bird’ now up for auction
A portrait of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler is among the portraits on auction. Neil Zlozower Julien’s Auctions has announced an online auction of 45 photos—and accompanying NFTs—shot by Neil Zlozower, aka Zloz, photographer to the rock stars. The whole situation is a little peculiar but looks like it might be more successful than the Associated Press’s… Continue reading 45 portraits of iconic rockstars ‘flipping the bird’ now up for auction
Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022
Mary Oakey, Unsplash Best outdoor security camera system for DIYers Google Nest Cam Outdoor Check Price This comprehensive security system comes with smart alerts that use AI to distinguish between noises. Best outdoor security camera system for watching the entire house Deep Sentinel Smart Security Cameras Check Price Connects to live guards, analyzes 50 images… Continue reading Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022
Best portable printers of 2022
George Milton/Pexels Best portable printer for Polaroid fans Kodak Mini 3 Retro 3×3-Inch Portable Photo Printer Check Price Small printer for slightly larger prints. Best portable printer for teens Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones Check Price Quick and fun sticker-maker. Best portable printer for travelers HP Sprocket Select Portable 2.3×3.4-Inch Instant Photo Printer… Continue reading Best portable printers of 2022
Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze
A woman’s dress blows in the wind, by Carin Van Derdonk, one of the 79 artists featured in the show. Carin Van Derdonk This week, Women Street Photographers, a collective founded by renowned photographer Gulnara Samoilova, opens its annual exhibition at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem, New York. The show The Women Street… Continue reading Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze
Pet photography: Fail-proof strategies to capture our furry friends
In the United States, approximately 23 million households brought an animal into their lives as they navigated the pandemic. It’s no wonder they did—across various studies, having a pet has been linked to decreased loneliness and boosted feelings of well-being. Plus, amid the isolation of 2020-21, many of our pets encouraged us to get outside… Continue reading Pet photography: Fail-proof strategies to capture our furry friends
Amplifying voices and causes through NFTs
As the world watched the invasion of Ukraine, artists worldwide rallied together to help, with many using NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, to provide aid. In early March, UkraineDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, released an NFT of the Ukrainian flag, raising $6.7 million for relief. In 72 hours, the sale drew more than 3,200 individual contributions.… Continue reading Amplifying voices and causes through NFTs