“Back to the spaceship,” runner-up, People & Space category. © Mihail Minkov An aurora dances, illuminating the night sky. The Milky Way stretches across snowy mountain tops. An abstracted view of the sun and moon. These images and more make up the winning cohort for this year’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards, which are… Continue reading Ephemeral auroras and playful galaxies: these are the Astronomy Photographer of the Year winners
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23 Cinematic Music Tracks to Inspire Your Next Video
Your choice of music can be everything when it comes to your video project. We’ve put together some of our favorite pieces, loosely categorized to make it easy for you to find what you want. Free Video Course on Choosing The Best Cinematic Background Music Choosing the right cinematic background music for your videos is… Continue reading 23 Cinematic Music Tracks to Inspire Your Next Video
How to Apply Makeup for Photography: Creating Beauty Looks
In this tutorial on beauty makeup for photography, we’re going to be applying makeup for a high-fashion beauty shoot. Exfoliate To begin, I’m going to use a gentle exfoliator to get rid of any of the dead skin on the surface. Moisturize Next, I am going to apply a rich moisturizer so that the skin… Continue reading How to Apply Makeup for Photography: Creating Beauty Looks
‘Virtual photography,’ once obscure, is now on the rise
Flickr Flickr announced this week that it will be adding a new category to its platform: virtual photography. “Photographs” captured in video games or other virtual platforms like Second Life will now have a place on Flickr alongside other photos, illustrations and artworks, and screenshots. It’s a big sign that the once-niche genre is on… Continue reading ‘Virtual photography,’ once obscure, is now on the rise
Best printers for Cricut of 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall HP ENVY 6055e Check Price Best inkjet Canon Pixma iX6820 Check Price Best for stickers Epson EcoTank ET-2720 Wireless All-in-One Supertank Printer Check Price In order to take full advantage of your Cricut’s creative opportunities, you’ll need to invest in a printer for Cricut. Whether you are creating just for fun… Continue reading Best printers for Cricut of 2022
How to Pick Makeup Applicators for Photography and Video Production
Just like in painting, makeup requires different tools to be able to apply specific types of makeup products. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about the various tools needed to be able to apply makeup properly. Picking the Right Applicators There are no rules to applying makeup, but there are definitely tools that will apply makeup… Continue reading How to Pick Makeup Applicators for Photography and Video Production
How to Apply Makeup for Photography: Women With Lighter Skin
Here we are going to be doing a natural, basic makeup application on a woman with light skin, and hopefully you’ll learn to be able to recreate it and follow along at home. 1. Exfoliate Our model has a normal/dry combination skin. Knowing that, first I’m going to apply a light exfoliator all over their… Continue reading How to Apply Makeup for Photography: Women With Lighter Skin
Two-Light Setup and Ratios for Portrait Photos
In this tutorial from the Intermediate Flash Photography course, you’ll learn about the two-light setup. In earlier parts of the course, we used a single flash to light our subject, with the addition of a reflector occasionally. Now you’re going to learn how to add a second flash to your images. I remember when I… Continue reading Two-Light Setup and Ratios for Portrait Photos
Words of the prophets: Show us your favorite shots of graffiti or street art
Dan Bracaglia Public perception of graffiti has undergone a transformation in recent years. What was once seen by many as nothing more than an illicit activity or nuisance, is now being embraced by the contemporary art world, collectors, and everyday folks alike. In a celebration of art for the people, by the people, we want… Continue reading Words of the prophets: Show us your favorite shots of graffiti or street art
Venture high in the sky with the winners of the 2022 Drone Photo Awards
Awarded Highly Commended in the Urban category. “The world’s longest train, with 3 kilometers of railroads, trundles through the Sahara desert bringing iron from an oasis to the coast. ‘The Backbone of the Sahara’ is also the world’s heaviest train load and provides the only free of charge long-distance mean of transport in one of… Continue reading Venture high in the sky with the winners of the 2022 Drone Photo Awards