How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

A Look the Crown Jewels of England After King Charles’ Coronation

The Coronation set the world abuzz about the Crown Jewels of England. Look through brilliant and beautiful crowns that belonged to Queens and Kings. The post A Look the Crown Jewels of England After King Charles’ Coronation appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

FREE Downloadable Invitations for Summer Parties and Celebrations

Whether dark and moody or light and unique, botanical designs are always beautiful and party-appropriate. Download these FREE invitations now! The post FREE Downloadable Invitations for Summer Parties and Celebrations appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

#VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

When Sam Brockway first set foot in Nevada’s Jarbidge Wilderness, he could scarcely believe he was still in the United States. Before him stretched 11,000-foot mountain peaks, lush groves of aspen trees, blossoming wildflowers, and crystal-clear blue rivers. Dirt roads as far as the eye could see. At night, he and his friends fell asleep… Continue reading #VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

The best camcorders of 2023

Anthony Adu via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for beginngers Canon VIXIA HF G70 Premium 4K Camcorder SEE IT Best for filmmaking on a budget Sony XDCAM PXW-Z90V 4K Premium Camcorder SEE IT Best for livestreaming Logitech Mevo Start… Continue reading The best camcorders of 2023

Spotlight on 500px Prime Creator Ashvini Sihra

The 500px Prime Creator program recognizes photographers who excel in Licensing and Commercial Photography. Our Prime Creators will serve as ambassadors of the 500px Licensing Collection, showcasing their exceptional talent and representing the best of the best. Meet our newest 500px Prime Creator and learn more about how Licensing is creating a more inclusive world… Continue reading Spotlight on 500px Prime Creator Ashvini Sihra

7 tips to make your photos print-ready

This post was guest written by the team at Xpozer, a printing company that helps you get your photos off of your computer and into your home, where you can enjoy them every day! If you’re interested in having one of their high-quality prints mounted with a modern minimalist tension frame featured on your own… Continue reading 7 tips to make your photos print-ready

What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography

When Blair Bunting captured this dreamy low-light photo on his Hasselblad H6D-100c medium format camera, he bumped his ISO setting up to 6400. “This is a big deal to those that lived through years of an ISO 400 limit,” he shared at the time. Over the last decade, camera brands have vastly improved their cameras’… Continue reading What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography

4 Ways for Photographers to Overcome Creative Slumps

This blog post is written by the team at The Photographer Mindset.  If you’re a photographer or any creator for that matter, there’s an incredibly high chance that you’ve experienced a creative slump at one point or another. The good news is that it’s normal to feel uninspired from time to time. Don’t stress too much!… Continue reading 4 Ways for Photographers to Overcome Creative Slumps