Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
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The best LED ring lights of 2023
Eduardo Gorghetto via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best multipurpose Neewer Advanced 18-inch LED Ring Light SEE IT This kit comes with an 18-inch dimmable LED ring light with LCD screen and remote control. Best portable QIAYA Portable Clip Selfie Light… Continue reading The best LED ring lights of 2023
The best digital picture frames of 2023
Amazon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for most people Dragon Touch Digital Picture Frame SEE IT It’s a versatile digital picture frame for photos and videos. Best large Meural Canvas II SEE IT A large, high-end digital display. Best budget… Continue reading The best digital picture frames of 2023
The best cameras for pet photography in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony Sony a7 IV SEE IT Best overall Nikon Nikon Z 6 II SEE IT Best overall Canon Canon EOS R6 SEE IT Whether you want to capture more memories with your… Continue reading The best cameras for pet photography in 2023
5 YouTube Banner Ideas for Your Channel
Follow this detailed guide to create beautifully designed YouTube banners sure to convert one-time channel visitors into subscribers. The post 5 YouTube Banner Ideas for Your Channel appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
The best Leica cameras in 2023
Dan Bracaglia We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Leica M11 SEE IT This super-versatile camera maintains the old-school style. Best Leica film camera Leica MP SEE IT Yes, Leica still makes a film rangefinder and it’s great. Best Leica compact… Continue reading The best Leica cameras in 2023
7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
According to a new trend report by Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, 2023 will be a year of exploration, with travelers interested in bustling city culture, rustic outdoorsy lodges, and unconventional “hidden gem” destinations. For commercial photographers, who not only stay up-to-date on trends but also help set them, the new year poses an opportunity to… Continue reading 7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
The best picture frames of 2023
Elevate your photos with these frames. Mimosa Moments We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Photographs capture memories or tell stories, and picture frames commemorate them. Displaying your favorite pieces, whether family photos or bold art prints, can enrich the beauty of your… Continue reading The best picture frames of 2023
Sasha Huber redresses seven portraits of enslaved individuals made in 1850, in an act of decolonisation and grace
All images from the series Tailoring Freedom © Sasha Huber. Original images courtesy of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University. The works Fassena, Jem, Alfred and Jack and Drana from the series Tailoring Freedom were commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto; Autograph, London; Turku Art Museum, Finland; and Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam, 2022.… Continue reading Sasha Huber redresses seven portraits of enslaved individuals made in 1850, in an act of decolonisation and grace
How to Use Direct Sunlight in Environmental Lighting and Portrait Photography
Here’s a typical scenario: we’ve got a camera, a subject, and we’re outside, with the sun as our primary light source. And we can’t move the sun! We can only move our subject and the camera. So let’s find out where we should position the subject in relationship to the sun. The Sun From The… Continue reading How to Use Direct Sunlight in Environmental Lighting and Portrait Photography